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 new tool launched this week. There were laughs, hot takes, and a few “did we really just say that?” moments that make live conversations so damn good. It was candid. It was chaotic. It was very RecFest.

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 new tool launched this week. There were laughs, hot takes, and a few “did we really just say that?” moments that make live conversations so damn good. It was candid. It was chaotic. It was very RecFest.

"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 just a hangover and a swag bag. Catch the full episode below and hear how Desiree and Ashley are challenging HR conferences to do better for the people who keep this industry running.

"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 just a hangover and a swag bag. Catch the full episode below and hear how Desiree and Ashley are challenging HR conferences to do better for the people who keep this industry running.

In this clip, we explore a future where artificial intelligence could flood the job market with thousands of perfect applications in seconds. While AI can create and evaluate candidates, humans will still need to make the final decisions — but how long before even that becomes automated? #hiring #ai #recruiting #aihiring #podcast #talentlesspodcast

Are we building AI on broken, unreliable data? In this clip, we dive into one of the most uncomfortable truths in HR and technology today: our data doesn’t actually predict the outcomes we think it does. From job postings that don’t reflect real hiring results to HR tech vendors selling illusionary skills taxonomies, this talk breaks down why so many AI and skills-based hiring promises are failing—and what’s really standing between us and meaningful AI progress. If we don’t fix how we understand work, skills, and data, we’re all about to “mess around and find out” in a very expensive way. #ai #data #hiring #aihiring #recruiting #podcast #talentlesspodcast

Recruiting isn’t for the faint of heart. 😅 It’s a burnout job, a thankless grind, and yes… sometimes candidates will literally tell you to go “f yourself.” 💥 But the highs? Unreal. The lows? Brutal. If you want to survive—and thrive—you need real dedication, day in and day out. 💪 #recruiting #hiring #podcast #talentlesspodcast

From English degree to career success! In this video, I share how being transparent on LinkedIn, caring about people, and honing my writing skills opened doors I never expected. Whether you’re laid off, job hunting, or just trying to figure out how to turn your skills into opportunities, this story shows the power of communication, authenticity, and networking. #contentcreator #recruiting #podcast #talentlesspodcast

Struggling to figure things out on your own? In this clip, we dive into one of the most important skills for personal and professional growth: knowing what you don’t know and learning how to solve problems independently. #talentlesspodcast #recruiting #leadership #podcast