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Tara Thurber and James (Jimmy) Levin sit down to discuss Jimmy's Top5 Tips to FIGURE IT OUT! You'll have to tune in to discover what he means! Jimmy has had an incredible professional journey. He has advice for young, entry level hopefuls and seasoned professional dealing with ageism.  Some of our favorite sound bites from Jimmy's podcast: "Networking is the secret sauce for an...

Today, Tara speaks with a strategic leader, Jen Durkee, formerly the Head of Global Community Engagement at Mogul. Jen offers her perspective and expertise on the Top5 Ways Mogul is Shaping Recruitment.  Previously, Jen founded The Nonprofit Collective, an online community and consulting business that helps nonprofits scale their impact sustainably and acted as the Director of Community at ChIPs,...

Fresh episode now streaming! If you are looking for a new opportunity and considering using a recruiter, this is the podcast episode for you! Brian Motzenbecker, Manager, Business Development - Insurance at Gerent joins Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright to discuss his Top5 Tips for a Successful Recruitment Journey. Brian's roots stem from his education at Virginia Wesleyan University and his serv...

Tara Thurber talks with Lynn Shaw, CFO at DefinedLogic, about her long-standing history at the agency and her Top5 Tips for a Financially Stable Small Business. Lynn shares her extensive experience at DefinedLogic, her professional past and her enthusiasm for the future.

As an extension of our last episode, Tara shifts the conversation toward the idea of leadership with her guest Mike Simon, partner at DefinedLogic. Mike opens up about gaining a 20-year-old business 3 days after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down American businesses.  Mike and Tara discuss the importance of mentorships, company culture and valuing employees. "Never call your employees 'empl...

DefinedTalent is excited to bring you part two of our podcast episode with Taylor Meadows of Indeed. Together, Taylor and Tara discuss the "Top5 Ways Job Seekers can Sharpen their Candidacies". Taylor laid the foundation for his career with a BA in Communication, Advertising, and Media Studies from Ohio State University. From there, Taylor continued to grow his professional life with pos...

On this episode of Top5, Cory Kazar and Mike Simon of DefinedLogic , a digital product agency, join Tara Thurber to discuss their tips for a thriving business.  Mike Simon's roots stem from Old Dominion and his degree in Computer Science/Engineering. With extensive experience as a leader in digital innovation, Mike guides the day-to-day operations at DefinedLogic. He is currently pursuing a M...

Joining us this week to discuss his Top5 Reasons Why Employers Need to Have a Captivating Employer Brand is Taylor Meadows . Taylor brings ten years of experience to the table, having served in Recruitment Marketing and Customer Success roles at Apple , LinkedIn , and now Indeed . His role as an Evangelist allows him to leverage his public speaking background by inspiring companies to innovate the...

Today, Tara Thurber sat down with guest Colleen Gutwein O'Neal to discuss her, "Top5 Tips for Embracing the Journey in Academia & the Real World." Listen as they review strategies for overcoming obstacles throughout the pandemic.  Colleen is a photographer, curator and educator exploring the human experience through personal engagement. She lectures while earning her MA at Rutge...

Over the last two years, the traditional 9 AM - 5 PM workday was tested. Remote work, flexible schedules and work/life balance became center-stage while "typical" work hours no longer applied.  As businesses and employees continue to adjust, Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright of DefinedTalent discussed their Top 5 Tips on Redefining and Managing the New 9-5 Workday.

On this episode of Top5, Tara Thurber chats with Brian Duran, VP of Sales & Marketing for Giftogram . They discuss how to simplify your organizations' gifting program by offering employees and clients the opportunity to choose their favorite eGift Card. With a decade of experience, Brian is a leader in digital promotions with a proven track record as a problem solver for logistical challe...

Listen to the newest episode of Top5 as Tara Thurber chats with our special guest, Charleen Cucci, the Associate Director of Development at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey. Charleen shares her tips for the best ways either corporations or individuals can become involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters.  Charleen has 11 years of experience as a non-profit development pro...

This week, Tara sits down with Alison Lamano, Senior Product Manager with DefinedLogic.   With over 19 years of successful experience in project management, product management, systems analysis and implementing software solutions, Alison shares her Top 5 Tips for Women in the Technology Industry. Additionally, Alison is a Certified Professional Coach and Co-Founder of Jersey Shore Women in Tech ,...

🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚨 In this episode, Tara Thurber discusses Internet Safety with Crystal Turnbull, a senior marketing strategist with 10+ years of experience demonstrating success across end-to-end marketing campaign development & execution utilizing a data-driven approach. 💻 Tara and Crystal discuss her Top5 tips listed below. 📝 Currently acting as the Marketing Manager for a new tech s...

This week's Top5 Podcast "Top5 Ways to Destress Around the Clock," features Francine Steadman (Founder/CEO BuddhaBooth ) and Kristin Westbrook. (Founder, Calm City and Co-Founder, MyndSet™ ).  Together, the women co-founded MyndSet™, an ecosystem providing spaces, education and tools to support a mindful lifestyle including a self-care workshop series, RestShops™. The MyndSet™ box i...

This week, Tara Thurber had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with two summer interns at our sister company, DefinedLogic - Briteny Oppong and Beshoy Makar. Briteny and Beshoy joined DefinedLogic from the All Stars Project, Inc. for a summer internship that covered all aspects of working at a digital agency. Throughout their internship, they met with leaders in the organization that walked...

Tara Thurber of DefinedTalent talks with Shadae McDaniel, Vice President, City Leader, and Steve Barry , Assistant Director of Development at the All-Stars Project as they share their Top5 Tips for Internship Seekers. The All Stars Project , founded in 1981, is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit that uses a performance-based approach to help tens of thousands of inner-city youth and their families creat...

DefinedTalent is proud to welcome Jen Chavez and Jenny Vickers Chyb as they share their Top5 Tips for Successful Creative Startups. Jenny Vickers Chyb is the founder of the Asbury Park Bazaar. She leads communications for Clean Water Action and has an MA in International Studies from East Carolina University. Jenny Chavez is the founder of Babes in Business and (together with Jenny) has just launc...

In this week's episode of Top5, host Tara Thurber, interviews Brian Londregan , accessibility service manager and advocate, and Diana Rosa Alonso , DefinedLogic's accessibility coordinator, to discuss their Top5 Tips to Embrace Web Accessibility. Learn how to remove invisible barriers that hinder the disabled community from accessing a complete web experience.  Brian and Diana touch on t...

This week, Tara discusses the Top5 Tips for A Successful Personal Brand with Jennifer Barker , Digital Strategist, and Independent    Jennifer shares social media best practices and self-branding tips to build and highlight your personal brand. 

This week, Tammy Hensrud , a leader in the project and operational management industry joins Tara to discuss her Top5 Tips for Interviewing & Managing a Healthy Team. Currently, Tammy is the Client Management & Operations head with Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. She has over 21 years with Yusen and explores innovative ways to interview. Tammy comments, "Make it a conversation - ask a...

Heather Wanner, owner of Shoreline Dance Academy in Neptune City, NJ joins Tara Thurber to discuss her Top5 Tips to a Thriving Small Business. Discussed on the podcast are the hurdles dance teachers faced during the transition from a 100%, in-person service to a digital experience during the pandemic. Heather outlines her approach to forming connections with her students/team to keep them motivate...

This week on Top5, Tara Thurber and her special guest, Allison Arden of Elements of Us, explore self-care and tips for well-being.  Allison is the Founder & Creator of The Elements of Us , a research-based, visual framework and toolset to simplify the subject of emotion. Allison's expertise spans from her position as Vice President and Publisher of Advertising Age during the recession, a...

Marlon Rosenweig , CEO and Co-Founder of WorkGenius joins Tara Thurber to discuss his Top5 tips on how to leverage freelancers. "People crave that flexibility," Marlon comments on freelancers," It's exciting to think you work on different projects throughout the year - most direct hires do not get that chance." Marlon Rosenzweig is the co-founder and CEO of WorkGenius , th...

This week, Tara discusses the Top5 Tips for Finding True Authentic Talent with Andrew Stern. Andy Stern is the VP of Talent & Programming and Founding Team of Rumble Boxing .  Listen as he shares his experience, his knowledge, and his tips!  Andy is a NASM certified PT & Group trainer for over a decade, having coached thousands across the world as well as dozens of A-list celebrities. Back...