Jenn Hahn

Candid With Candidates

Business EN ↓ 31 episodes

If you’ve ever wondered how people actually build careers inside major organizations, not just what they post on LinkedIn, this podcast is for you. Candid with Candidates is hosted by Jenn Hahn, founder and CEO of J Recruiting Services, a national recruitment firm specializing in retail, wholesale, and distribution. In each episode, Jenn sits down with corporate leaders, from CMOs and senior executives to rising directors, to talk through the real decisions, setbacks, and moments that shaped their careers. This isn’t a highlight reel. These are thoughtful, honest conversations about what it t...

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Jenn Hahn

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From Physical Therapy to Executive Leadership in Grocery Retail: Kendra Shaw’s Career Journey at Sprouts Farmers Market 01.07.2025 34:21

What if the career you thought you’d never pursue turned out to be exactly where you were meant to lead? In this episode of Candid with Candidates , Jenn Hahn sits down with Kendra Shaw, District Director of Operations at Sprouts Farmers Market, to explore the unexpected turns, defining moments, and leadership lessons that shaped her 20+ year career in retail. Kendra shares her journey from a smal...

From Banking to Ecomm Boss: Roadmapping & Real Leadership with Brooke Chambers 17.06.2025 35:24

What does it take to break into digital commerce and lead one of the fastest-moving segments in retail without a traditional background? In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jenn Hahn sits down with Brooke Chambers—Ecommerce Director, Kroger —to unpack her unconventional path into retail, and the lessons that have defined her leadership ever since. What You’ll Learn: What it truly means to l...

From Military background to President & CEO: Gabe Disbrow discusses the way answering the UNASKED QUESTIONS set him up for success. 03.06.2025 43:07

What if your non-traditional background is the very thing that sets you apart? In this episode of Candid with Candidates , host Jenn Hahn sits down with Gabe Disbrow , President & CEO of Leever’s Supermarkets , for an open and energizing conversation about leadership, ownership, and the power of showing up with purpose, especially when the path isn't linear. From his start in the military...

How to Win the Jump Balls in Business - Build a Career You Love with Ashleigh Gage of Kellanova 03.06.2025 40:17

What does it take to lead a high-performing team in the fast-paced world of CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) while staying grounded, authentic, and purpose-driven? In this powerful episode of Candid with Candidates , host Jenn Hahn sits down with Ashleigh Gage , Senior Director of Portfolio Development at Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Company), to unpack her remarkable 20+ year career journey in the ma...

From a Part-time Job at Sixteen, to Divisional VP. Curiosity, Courage, and Career Pivots with Kathy Sweigert of Giant 03.06.2025 32:23

In this very first episode of Candid with Candidates , Jenn Hahn sits down with Kathy Sweigert, Mid-Atlantic Division Vice President at The Giant Company, for an unfiltered conversation about where she started, navigating career pivots, and building a team in a culture of CARE. Kathy shares how she went from bagging groceries at 16 to overseeing 100+ stores across multiple banners in her DVP role...

Trailer 13.05.2025 3:22

Conversations with top executives - who they are, how they made it, and their candid advice for you. In this trailer episode, host Jenn Hahn , founder and CEO of J Recruiting Services , introduces Candid with Candidates, a podcast that shares unfiltered conversations with corporate leaders across retail, wholesale, and distribution. This isn’t the polished version you hear on stage. It’s the hones...