In this episode of the Your Career BFF Podcast, Anna Morgan sits down with Erin Murphee, founder of Empower Erin, to unpack how she turned a corporate layoff into the launch of her own recruiting agency — in just 48 hours.

Erin’s story is a masterclass in courage, community, and clarity. From her start in Fortune 500 staffing to building a solo recruiting business powered by EQ, authenticity, and LinkedIn visibility, this conversation is packed with insight for anyone thinking about breaking free from corporate life.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Trust in Recruitment

00:23 Erin's Career Journey

00:47 Building Community Support

01:16 Entrepreneurship and Work-Life Balance

02:20 Leveraging LinkedIn and AI

31:10 Networking and Professional Growth

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-murphree-humanconnection/

Empower Erin Talent: https://www.empowerintalent.com/

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