The Career Salon with The HR Twins
By The Career Salon
The Career Salon is a place where no topic is off limits and we share all the tea on HR, Careers, and Job Searching. With over 38 years of combined experience in Human Resources and Recruiting, we want to share knowledge and experiences that enlightens our audience to maximize their potential. It is our goal to entertain and educate with interesting topics and guests, with a modern twist.
The Career Salon with The HR TwinsJan 01, 2024
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There You Have It: 10 Things We All Should Be Leaving in 2023
In the last episode of Season 7, the HR Twins chat about things that should be left in 2023!!! Thanks to all of our listeners for supporting this Season! Catch you for Season 8 coming soon!
Jan 01, 202423:23
There You Have It: 3 Careers, 1 Woman w/Ajia Meux
Our guest, Ajia Meux from Aim High Resumes is in the salon!! This woman is a triple threat, having 3 careers already. Whether it’s social work, teaching others how to do good in the world through communications, and resume building, we talk about it all! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Info: www.thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Sep 22, 202332:43
There You Have It: PIP or Truth?
Join us as we talk about PIPS! Not Gladys Knight and the Pips but Performance Improvement Plans. There’s lots of industry discussion around the need or NOT for PIPS in the workplace. In this episode, you’ll hear our take! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon | Sponsor: Black in HR
Jul 28, 202326:09
There You Have It: Data Centric Recruiting with a personal touch
Joining us for this episode is our friend, Earl Dunn! Earl is easily a top notch, Talent Acquisition Executive with 15+ years of experience defining, training, and embodying successful talent acquisition practices within corporate and agency environments. He’s a New York sports fan with a reserve of great dad jokes! Happy to have him as our guest! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon | Web: www.thecareersalon.com
Jun 23, 202324:44
There You Have It: It's Money w/ Kyle Samuels
This new episode features our guest, the one and only, Kyle Samuels (he/him), CEO/Founder of Creative Talent Endeavors. We are chatting it up with Kyle on everything Entrepreneurship, Talent, HR, AI, and maybe a little HipHop!
Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Jun 09, 202333:15
There You Have It: What you can learn from children about your career!
Want to know what kids can teach you about your career!? Well, we’ve got some interesting thoughts. Join us as we discuss a few things we’ve learned from raising toddlers! Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Feb 10, 202328:56
There You Have It: Talk Talent to Me, a convo with Rob Stevenson, Podcast Producer
Check our exchange with Rob Stevenson on the “Talk Talent to Me” Podcast (a part of Hired.com). We had so much fun discussing HR, Recruiting, and our careers.
Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com
Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com
Jan 04, 202345:21
There You Have It: Court Is In Session w/ Sheena Hamilton
Court is in session with our guest, Attorney Sheena Hamilton. Sheena is an accomplished attorney who we have the pleasure of getting to know a little more in this episode. Come on in and join us, the salon is open! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon | Web: www.thecareersalon.com Thank you to our sponsor Black in HR www.theBlackinHR.com
Oct 12, 202230:54
There You Have It: A Conversation w/ Madison Butler, The Blue Haired Unicorn
Season 7 kicks off with one of our favorite people in HR/People Community, Madison Butler. She’s a Chief People Officer, Speaker, and Builder of Inclusive Cultures. Her work is focused around creating equitable spaces and creating scalable strategies to achieve psychological safety. She is an outspoken advocate for mental health, removing stigma around trauma, DEI and the ability to be "human at work". She is passionate about facilitating hard conversations through storytelling, data and tough empathy. Find out more about Madison at www.bluehairedunicorn.com! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon | Web: www.thecareersalon.com
Sep 09, 202235:57
Let's Be Clear: Live Clubhouse Recording with Kim Blue
Wrapping up Season 6 with Kim Blue, Chief People Officer and most recent feature in Black in HR Magazine. This podcast was recorded live on Clubhouse. Great words of advice, wisdom, and the top five competencies you need to have working in HR. Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Contact: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
May 11, 202240:52
Let's Be Clear: Class is in Session with Dr. Rubin Cockrell
Class is in session as we welcome Dr. Rubin Cockrell, award winning international speaker, author, CEO, author, and professor to the salon with us to discuss leadership, career readiness, and more! Dr. Cockrell can be found here: www.drrcockrell.com and www.masterblendconcierge.com Info: www.thecareersalon.com | Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Apr 27, 202231:38
Let's Be Clear: The McCleskey Factor
Let’s talk about The McCleskey Factor! Bill McCleskey serves as Founder and CEO at Mitech Partners, LLC - a tech company based in Nashville, Tennessee. Bill is also a successful entrepreneur, author, and influencer. His book, GET OFF YOUR ASSETS, is available on Amazon.com. Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Sponsor: www.theblackinhr.com
Apr 13, 202233:54
Let's Be Clear: "Effie We ALL Got Pain"
In this episode we talk about needing balance, boundaries, and self-care as hardworking HR professionals. Burnout, stress, shifting workloads, we all experience it but what can and should we do about it. Join us as we have a dialogue about this important topic! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Sponsor: www.theblackinhr.com
Mar 16, 202222:50
Let's Be Clear: This One Is For Dreamers w/ Nicole Rhone
We are talking about DREAMS on this episode with our guest, Nicole Rhone. Nicole is a Capacity Coach, the host of the Flow and Flourish Podcast, and a Transformational Speaker who helps high-performing women increase their capacity for sustainable success, by creating balance between their personal and professional lives. Find Nicole here: www.nicolerhone.com/. Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon | Web: www.thecareersalon.com
Feb 23, 202233:57
Let's Be Clear: Black in HR Is Where It's At!
Kicking off Black History Month 2022 with our guest, Prathan Powell from @therealblackinhr!! In this episode we talk about the Elite Membership offering from Black in HR and a few hot button topics in the Black in HR community! Check out Black in HR at www.theblackinhr.com. Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon | Web: www.thecareersalon.com
Feb 02, 202233:04
Let's Be Clear: Doing The Most w/Ben Eubanks
Our guest on today’s podcast is HR Rockstar, Ben Eubanks. Ben is an Author/Speaker/HR Pro/Founder of HR Summer School! We’re talking to him about why he’s doing the most! Find Ben here: Artificial Intelligence for HR: Use AI to Support and Develop a Successful Workforce www.Amazon.com
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Jan 19, 202240:15
Let’s Be Clear: Leading people is not for the faint of heart!
Join us for this episode as we talk about the challenges of people management. Many think a leadership role, inclusive of people management, is a likely next career step or something to do to achieve higher compensation or notoriety in their organization without counting the important management skills and competencies it requires to manage people. Let’s talk about it! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon Thanks to our sponsor www.theblackinhr.com!
Dec 01, 202120:44
Let's Be Clear: The Buck Stops With YOU! w/ Rochonda Woodard
Learning to take charge of your life and career can be a challenge, but in the end the buck stops with you! Excited to welcome The Career Salon bestie, Rochonda Woodard, for this episode to chat through navigating these things called life and work. Questions: info@thecareeesalon.com Socials: @thecareersalon You can find Rochonda here: www.lifebrandfactory.com/
Nov 10, 202133:31
Let's Be Clear: Having Industry Conversations w/ Ricklyn Woods
Kicking off Season 6 with our special guest, Ricklyn Woods, Certified HR Professional, Resume Writer, and Career Coach. Join us as we talk HR, resumes, careers, and beyond! Learn more about Ricklyn at www.ricklynwoods.com. Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon Thank you to our sponsors, Anchor and www.theblackinhr.com.
Oct 27, 202130:47
*SEASON 6 PREVIEW*
Join us as we discuss updates and improvements coming you way for Season 6 of the podcast. Don’t forget to rate, share, and subscribe!!
Sep 22, 202106:39
To Be Real! What it takes to be in HR!
In this last episode of Season 5, join us as we chat about, What it takes to be in HR. The pathway to HR is not always linear and sometimes skills from other jobs and industries can help in your role as an HR practitioner. We also talk about the attributes and competencies needed to be successful in HR. Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon Thanks to our sponsors Anchor and Black In HR (www.theblackinhr.com)
Aug 18, 202128:23
To Be Real!: "Disability" does not affect my ability!
This week marked the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This episode we brought in our fellow HR colleague, friend, and Lupus Warrior, Ayanna McKinley to talk about her journey with Lupus and discuss her thoughts on disabilities in the workplace and how employers can respond and be better equipped to support people with disabilities.
Jul 28, 202134:44
To Be Real!: I'm Not Coming Into The Office
Join us for this episode as we discuss an HR hot topic: Remote Work! We are seeing a change in the world of work where employees are using their voices to advocate for flexible and remote work options since the pandemic. Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon Thanks to our sponsors, Anchor and Black in HR
Jul 14, 202124:58
To Be Real: For the Culture!
We are happy to welcome our guest, Ashley Kincade, MSHRM, PHR to The Career Salon! Ashley is currently the SVP, Head of Culture for Trade School, with years of experience making significant contributions to the HR field. On this episode, we get to chat with Ashley about her career, building culture, and advice for job seekers! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Jun 30, 202130:10
To Be Real!: Don’t Sweat the Technique
In this episode, we’re chatting it up with Erika Jefferson, President and Founder of Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE), an organization focused on bridging the leadership gap for Black women in STEM. Erika is giving us her view on the future of DEI, black women in STEM fields, how she started BWISE and much more! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Jun 16, 202139:33
To Be Real!: Work Lessons from Married At First Sight Season 12
Have you ever felt that starting a new job is like being Married at First Sight? We all know going through the interview process is for each party to get to know each other, but sometimes things aren’t what they seem when you finally get the job. This is a fun episode, breaking down Season 12 of Married at First Sight and how the couples align with different work environments. Get into this lively chat with the HR Twins!
Jun 02, 202127:45
To Be Real!: Taking Risks and Comfort Zones!
In this episode, we’re chatting with Kyla Jones, about what happens when you take risks and step outside of your comfort zone! Kyla is a disruptor in the Marketing and Advertising industry and an empowerment specialist, that strategically uses her experience to be a catalyst of transformative change. Don’t forget to rate, share, and subscribe! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon Thank you to our sponsor www.theblackinhr.com!
May 19, 202133:48
To Be Real!: No Excuses
Joining us for this episode is Strategist, Entrepreneur, and Author, Tracie L. James. We’re talking about Tracie’s career, working in teams, excuse proof leadership, and more. Rate, Share and Subscribe! Thanks to our sponsor Black in HR www.the blackinhr.com |Questions: info@thecareersalon | Socials: @thecareersalon
May 05, 202130:09
To Be Real!: Shaking the Table in Financial Services w/ Chuck Privitera
How many DEI advocates do you know in Financial Services? Well if you said none, we have one for you! Our special guest is Charles “Chuck” Privitera @chuckptv, a 25+ year Financial Services Veteran, joins us as we talk about changes needed in the financial services industry via Employer retirement benefits and more! Rate, share, and subscribe! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Apr 14, 202131:15
To Be Real!: Perfectionism
Season 5 is here! We can’t kick off our new season without a visit from our friend, Rochonda Woodard. Rochonda is a Healthcare Executive, Speaker, Executive Coach, and Owner of Life Brand Factory. We’re talking about Perfectionism, yes you heard it! Let’s debunk this myth and pressure on ourselves to be perfect. You can follow Rochonda on IG and FB @lifebrandfactory. Don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and share! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Mar 31, 202133:51
Bonus Episode: Processing Trauma in the Midst of Your Career
Welcome to the salon for this special bonus episode from our Live recorded Happy H.R. web series (video available on YouTube and Facebook). We have the pleasure of chatting with Tiran Jackson from @rebornresilient and William Arnold, Jr. about “Processing Trauma in the Midst of Your Career”. Join us as we discuss this important topic!
Mar 17, 202150:26
Shop Talk: Got Purpose?
What is purpose? Do you know yours? Is it what you do for a living? On today’s podcast episode, we are talking to Megan Leatherman, Director of @awildnewwork about this very subject. Megan kicks off this episode with an amazing mindfulness exercise.
You can learn more about her at awildnewwork.com, on the "A Wild New Work" podcast, or on Instagram at @awildnewwork. Questions: info@thecareersalon | Socials: @thecareersalon
You can learn more about her at awildnewwork.com, on the "A Wild New Work" podcast, or on Instagram at @awildnewwork. Questions: info@thecareersalon | Socials: @thecareersalon
Mar 10, 202133:59
Shop Talk: Black In HR
We’re talking Black in HR with Prathan L. Powell Jr., Global HR Leader & Executive Board Member for @therealblackinhr! We were so excited to catch up with Prathan to discuss his journey in HR and contribution to building a community of Black HR professionals. You can learn more about Black in HR by visiting www.theblackinhr.com. Rate, Share, Subscribe! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Mar 03, 202124:34
Shop Talk: The Miseducation of Corporate America - Recorded Live at Strava
Special Episode- Recorded with a LIVE audience at Strava! We welcome back Career Salon regular, Giani Clarkson @mrclarksonloveshistory, Educator, Community Activist, and History expert to discuss The Miseducation of Corporate America - How lack of black history education has affected the workplace. Rate, Share, Subscribe! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon Thank you to www.Strava.com for allowing us to have this conversation and discussion!
Feb 24, 202133:22
Shop Talk: Girl! Why are you in D & I?
This week’s episode is brought to you by bad Texas weather, ha! On a more serious note, we are happy to have Selena Omogbai in the salon to discuss her path to being in Diversity and Inclusion. It was great to catch up with Selena to get a fresh perspective from someone newer to the space. Rate, Share, Subscribe! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Feb 17, 202128:54
Shop Talk: Diversity Beyond The Status Quo
Kicking off the podcast this month with our Black History Series. We are happy to have powerful guests who are contributing to the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all that they do. Our first guest this month is Rocki Howard, Chief Diversity Officer at SmartRecruiters. Rate, share, subscribe! Questions: Info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon Link to Assessment mentioned in the podcast: bit.ly/3rF2Hs1
Feb 10, 202152:04
Shop Talk: I Was Laid Off
Our own Carla, 1/2 of The HR Twins and Senior HR Leader, sits in the hot salon chair to talk about her personal experience with job loss during COVID-19, emotions through being laid off, and path back to the workplace. Share and Subscribe! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Feb 03, 202130:17
Shop Talk: Let's Talk HR Certifications!
We’re talking about Certifications - Do we need them? Do they matter in the grand scheme of things? Which one to get? These are questions we get often. Our guest is, Verta Ross, Senior HR Leader and Industry Change Agent. Rate, Share, Subscribe! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon
Jan 27, 202126:08
Shop Talk: Common Tax Issues For Employees w/ Ashlee Brooks
Let’s talk about TAXES! Our guest on this week’s podcast is Ashlee Brooks of Brooks & Assoc Tax Consulting LLC. We’re talking about Common Tax Issues that Affect Employees. This is such an important topic that is not discussed enough. Follow Ashlee on Instagram @taxbawse. Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Jan 20, 202133:12
Shop Talk: Defining DEI and Talking Things That Lead To #NoBias w/ Melissa Dobbins
In this episode we are chatting with Melissa Dobbins Founder and CEO of Career.Place. Career.Place is an anonymous candidate screening platform that helps organizations hire more effectively without bias. By removing bias, organizations open the door to a wider candidate pool while driving diversity, efficiency, and compliance. It does this by replacing bias-laden resumes and time-consuming screening calls with a structured blind process that equips the hiring team with the ability to easily and objectively identify those best qualified for the job. Please sit back and enjoy this engaging conversation. Rate, Share, Subscribe! Melissa’s Website: career.place | Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web; thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Jan 13, 202136:20
Shop Talk: New Year, New Job - Setting yourself up for success
Season 4 Premiere: Welcome back to The Career Salon Podcast. We are so glad to be back after a much needed holiday break. This season we’ve got so many awesome guests and topics you all will really enjoy. This episode, we are chatting about tips you can use to set yourself up for success on that new job, setting intentions for 2021, and the gratefulness we have for all of our wonderful listeners. Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Jan 06, 202120:42
Looking Forward: All Things Recruiting With Ally Barton!
Please join us for this fun discussion with Hiring Expert and Business Consultant, Ally Barton. Ally has nearly a decade of professional recruiting on both the agency and corporate side of large organizations. She took that experience and channeled it into what lights her up with joy: helping small business owners in the career space transform their hiring & business strategy.
In February 2020, AllyHires (@allyhires/www.allyhires.com) was created. The account shifted to a full business in February 2020 and Ally has served 60+ clients since.
Please rate, share, and subscribe! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Dec 02, 202056:16
Looking Forward: Spouse/Partner Support In Your Career/Business
Since it's Thanksgiving Week, we decided to ask our husbands, Myles and Wendell to be our guests this week. YAY!! We are talking about spousal/partner/significant other support in your career/business. Join us for this family affair! Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and share. Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Nov 25, 202028:45
Looking Forward: "Per My Last Email"
Have you ever started a message with, "Per my last email..." at work? In this episode, we are talking about people not reading (eyeroll) and passive aggressiveness at work, UGH! Most of the breakdown in communication in the workplace is due to topics such as these. Take a seat in the salon and let's get into it! Don't forget to rate, share, and subscribe. Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Website: www.thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Nov 18, 202024:37
Looking Forward: Emotional Intelligence In The Workplace w/ Tara Shelton
Joining us for this awesome episode is Tara Shelton, Educator, Social Emotional Learning Expert, and Entrepreneur. We are discussing such an important topic: Emotional Intelligence. Tara is passionate about developing the whole person and from this work, Tara launched The Artistry of Being. The Artistry of Being’s focus is on Creating the Masterpiece that is Authentically You. Tara’s goal is to help individuals develop the Emotional Intelligence Competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Skills. Please rate, subscribe, and share! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Nov 11, 202031:19
Looking Forward: Something on our Minds (An HR Hodgepodge)
Can a person's political opinions affect the workplace? In a time of such a heated political landscape, we want to touch on this subject a little bit, amongst other things. Join us as we catch up on hot topics like, politics affecting the workplace, balance, and self-care as working parents. Don't forget to Rate, Share, and Subscribe! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Website: www.thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Nov 04, 202019:29
Looking Foward: Let's talk about FEAR with Rochonda Woodard and Jennifer Anderson
In today's episode we have TWO fabulous executives, Rochonda Woodard and Jennifer L. Anderson, LSSBB, CSM in the salon talking, Overcoming Fear!!! We have all encountered AND conquered this adversary in our professional and personal lives. Let's talk about it. Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe! Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Website: www.thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon This episode is sponsored by Anchor anchor.fm/app
Oct 28, 202039:53
Looking Forward: Job Search and Career Disappointments with Nakisha Hicks
Join us and our guest, Nakisha Hicks, Career Coach from The ElevateHer, LLC as we discuss, Disappointments in Careers and Job Searching. We've all been disappointed at one point in our careers. Let's talk about them and how to overcome. You can find Nakisha at www.theelevateher.org. For questions for The Career Salon, send a message to info@thecareersalon.com | Web: www.thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Oct 14, 202037:39
Looking Forward: Haters Gonna Hate
In this episode, we are chatting it up about workplace haters aka professional annoyances. Ever have someone just not like you at work? Has someone ever tried to jeopardize your work or job because they dislike you? Well, haters do exist at work and they can make your worklife very unpleasant. Come on in the salon and let's talk about it! Website: www.thecareersalon.com | Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Oct 07, 202024:29
Looking Forward: World Changer Nathan Fluellen - World Wide Nate
We welcome native Chicagoan, Nathan Fluellen to The Career Salon for this special episode. Nate is the creator, executive producer and host of World Wide Nate: African Adventures, streaming on Amazon Prime. He has visited 60 countries and 6 continents.
Nate is also the owner of the first Black-owned surf performance swimwear line, Kavata Swimwear. The brand name was inspired by and is in honor of his sister, Laini Kavata Fluellen, who passed away from Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2009. Ten percent of each Kavata sale is donated to Laini Fluellen Charities, a 501C-3 organization dedicated to providing funding for continued research for TNBC, as well as educational resources for newly diagnosed patients.
Additionally, he has a podcast - Escape with Nate, an international travel show featuring travel influencers and celebrities. Join us as we catch up with Nate to find out more about his travels and businesses. Website: www.thecareersalon.com | Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Nate is also the owner of the first Black-owned surf performance swimwear line, Kavata Swimwear. The brand name was inspired by and is in honor of his sister, Laini Kavata Fluellen, who passed away from Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2009. Ten percent of each Kavata sale is donated to Laini Fluellen Charities, a 501C-3 organization dedicated to providing funding for continued research for TNBC, as well as educational resources for newly diagnosed patients.
Additionally, he has a podcast - Escape with Nate, an international travel show featuring travel influencers and celebrities. Join us as we catch up with Nate to find out more about his travels and businesses. Website: www.thecareersalon.com | Questions: info@thecareersalon.com | Social: @thecareersalon
Sep 30, 202027:23