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Talentless

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Welcome to Talentless 👋, the podcast that’s all HR, all talent, and zero fluff—the official show for recruiters, by recruiters! If you’re in the people business, this is your one-stop shop for everything that matters. Hosted Industry Leaders Ashley King and Desiree Goldey, we’re here to dig into the heart of what makes workplaces tick (and sometimes, blow up). From talent acquisition tips that actually work to the real talk on DEI and workforce trauma reshaping our industry, we’re not afraid to get

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All Episodes

47:07

Data Over Drama: Building Strong Partnerships

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2026/02/03

Ben Abear, Scaled Analytics & Innovation Manager at AdobeIn this episode of Talentless, Desiree Goldey and Ashley King sit down with Ben Abear to talk about why modern hiring breaks when decisions are driven by feelings instead of facts. Ben shares how data builds trust, strengthens partnerships with the business, and helps recruiters move from order takers to true strategic partners even on small or under-resourced teams. We dig into what hiring metrics actually matter, how qualitative insight

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41:50

Military Hiring Debunked

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2026/01/27

Hiring veterans isn’t hard.Hiring veterans without understanding them is where everything falls apart.In this episode of Talentless, Desiree Goldey and Ashley King are joined by Lee Cage Jr. (SPHR, HRIP, CSM) to break down the myths, mistakes, and missed opportunities in military hiring. Lee brings a rare mix of experience across enterprise transformation, HR technology, and 17+ years of service in the Army National Guard, making this conversation equal parts practical, strategic, and

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43:00

AI in Talent: Why It Matters (and When It Doesn’t)

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2026/01/20

AI is everywhere in recruiting right now. And depending on who you ask, it’s either the future of TA… or a compliance nightmare wrapped in a shiny demo. In this episode of Talentless, Ashley King and Desiree Goldey cut through the hype and talk about what AI actually does well in talent, what it does dangerously wrong, and why the biggest risk isn’t the tech. It’s the humans using it without guardrails. We get into: Why AI isn’t the villain, but people using it without limits absolutely

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29:32

The Data That Matters

Talentless ·

2025/12/30

Data. Data. Dada. However you say it, one thing is clear: not all data is created equal.In this episode of Talentless, Ashley King and Desiree Goldey break down what data actually matters in talent acquisition and why most TA teams are stuck reporting numbers that don’t move the business forward.This is a practical, no-fluff conversation about data literacy, business impact, and why knowing how to interpret data is the real leadership unlock for recruiters.We cover:Why data literacy is the real

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33:29

Recruiter Enablement Is the Future of TA

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2025/12/16

What if the problem with talent acquisition isn’t recruiters… it’s how we set them up?In this episode of Talentless, Ashley King and Desiree Goldey dig into recruiter enablement and why it’s quickly becoming the difference between TA teams that survive and those that actually move the business forward.We unpack what recruiter enablement really means (spoiler: it’s not just more tools), why measuring ROI in recruiting is long overdue, and how TA leaders can build smarter partnerships with the

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43:12

Recfest Shakers Video

Talentless ·

2025/12/10

We took Talentless on the road and dropped ourselves right into the middle of RecFest. Sun out, mics on, chaos fully embraced.In this episode, we sat down with two of our all-time favorite humans in recruiting, Brooke Freeburg and Krissy Callari from ZRG, and let the conversation do what it does best… wander in the smartest, funniest way possible.We talked about the realities of recruiting right now, what actually makes this industry fun again, and why relationships still matter more than whatever

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37:59

HR Conferences: A Deep Dive

Talentless ·

2025/12/02

"HR Conferences” is our love letter and side-eye to the events that are supposed to move this industry forward. Desiree and Ashley break down what conferences should be about; community, real education, and true innovation and why too many of them have turned into overpriced vendor parades with celebrity keynotes no one asked for.We talk about safety (especially for women), inclusion, accessibility, and what it actually looks like to come home with something you can use at your desk on Monday, not

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42:36

Jim Miller: Rethinking Recruiter Productivity in a...

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2025/11/11

Jim Miller is a global People Operations leader with over 20 years of experience scaling recruiting and people teams across tech giants and hypergrowth startups including Google, FullStory, and now Ashby, where he serves as VP of People & Talent.From leading 200+ recruiters worldwide to advising on product, process, and people tech, Jim has built his career around one central truth: productivity in recruiting isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing smarter.In this episode, Jim joins Talentless

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52:19

Katrina Kibben: Leading with Humanity and Building...

Talentless ·

2025/11/04

Katrina Kibben is a leadership speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and founder of Three Ears Media known for transforming how companies attract talent and build healthy team cultures. With over 15 years at global brands like Monster.com and Randstad, Katrina brings real talk on leadership, belonging, and what it means to show up as yourself at work.In this episode, Katrina joins Talentless to talk about leading with authenticity, navigating change, and why hiring should always start with empathy.Tune in

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31:50

Clockout with Julia Arpag

Talentless ·

2025/10/28

“Clockout with Julia Arpag” is a story about building something meaningful at work and at home. Julia shares how she turned her love for connecting people into a business rooted in purpose, faith, and high-performance recruiting. As founder of Aligned Recruitment, she’s proof that you can lead with heart, hire with intention, and still build world-class teams.Catch the full episode below and hear how Julia redefined what a career in recruiting can look like.

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29:36

Clockout with Tejal Rives

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2025/10/21

"Clockout with Tejal Rives” is a conversation about finding power where the system told you not to. Tejal opens up about navigating the job search and promotion process as a woman of color and how that experience pushed her to change how hiring works starting with transparency and empathy. From helping others decode what recruiters really look for to talking openly about DEI and neurodiversity, her story is as honest as it is empowering.Catch the full episode below and hear how Tejal redefined what

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36:07

Clockout with Erin Riska

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2025/10/07

“Clockout with Erin Riska” dives into the unconventional path of a recruiter who refuses to play by the old HR rulebook. Erin shares how curiosity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of irreverence shaped her work as a fractional talent strategist and writer. From building better candidate experiences to designing people-first recruiting systems, her story is equal parts grit and wanderlust.Catch the full episode below and hear how Erin redefined what a career in recruiting can look like.

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30:04

Joel Lalgee: Building a Career, Community, and...

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2025/09/30

In this episode of Clockout, we sit down with Joel Lalgee — podcast host, executive recruiter, content strategist, and longtime friend of the Talentless Podcast.Joel has been shaping conversations in recruiting and content long before it was trendy, and his journey is full of lessons for anyone trying to stand out in the talent space. From building an authentic voice online to navigating the realities of executive search, Joel shares insights you won’t get from a playbook.If you’ve ever wondered how

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33:01

Joel Lalgee: Building a Career, Community, and...

Talentless ·

2025/09/24

Joel Lalgee is a podcast host, executive recruiter, and content strategist who’s become a true friend of the Talentless Podcast. In this episode of Clockout, Joel shares his journey, lessons learned, and why content is one of the most powerful tools in the talent industry.Tune in to hear Joel’s story and get inspired by one of the legends in recruiting content.

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29:30

Clockout with Shannon Ogborn

Talentless ·

2025/09/22

Clockout with Talentless and learn about the career journey of everyone's favorite almost dentist- Shannon Ogborn!

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46:59

Brand Like You Mean It: Employer Branding with James...

Talentless ·

2025/09/02

When it comes to employer branding, no one cuts through the noise like James Ellis. In this episode, we dig into what it really means to “brand like you mean it.” From understanding the DNA of your organization to building a message that actually resonates with talent, James challenges the fluff and gets real about how to stand out in a crowded market.We discuss why most employer branding efforts fall short, how to avoid the pitfalls of superficial campaigns, and what leaders can do to align their

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50:46

Role Nuances

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2025/08/28

Same job title, totally different reality. In this episode of Talentless, we break down the messy truth about role nuances: the invisible details that can make or break a recruiter’s sanity. We’re talking job titles that don’t match the work, hiring managers who oversell the role, and candidates who find themselves in a job that feels nothing like the posting.We’ll swap stories, spill some tea, and explain why understanding the fine print of a role isn’t just nice to have, it’s survival in this

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49:48

Industry Nuances

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2025/08/18

Recruiting isn’t one-size-fits-all—and nowhere is that clearer than when you move across industries. In this episode of Talentless, we dig into the nuances that shape how hiring actually works in different sectors. From the fast-paced world of tech to the highly credentialed healthcare field, from hospitality’s frontline brand-builders to the high-stakes demands of tech hiring, we break down what makes each industry unique—and why recruiters need to adjust their approach to succeed.Expect straight

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54:49

Managing the Manager

Talentless ·

2025/08/16

Recruiters aren’t just sourcing resumes — they’re managing expectations, coaching through bias, and sometimes dragging hiring managers across the finish line.In this episode of Talentless, we dig into the real work behind “managing the manager.” From setting clear timelines and pushing back on unrealistic requests to aligning on what “good” actually looks like, we discuss the soft skills and strategic grit it takes to run a hiring process that works.Whether you’ve had to teach someone how to

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43:37

TA & HR: A Tale of Two Sisters - with Dani Herrera

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2025/07/15

They share the same house but don’t always see eye to eye.In this episode, we’re unpacking the long-standing (and sometimes strained) relationship between HR and Talent Acquisition. Our guest, Daniela Herrera, joins us to explore how these two critical functions can move from friction to flow.From legacy hierarchies to modern collaboration, we’ll break down what works, what doesn't, and what it takes to build trust and partnership between teams that need each other more than ever.Whether you're HR,

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