In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec sit down with Ben Eubanks to dive deep into leading with heart, embracing continuous learning, and staying true to who you are — online and off. Ben shares lessons about trusting your team, the importance of kindness, and how our vulnerabilities can be our greatest strengths. Get inspired to lead with passion, authenticity, and a relentless desire to grow.

Connect with Ben Eubanks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beneubanks/ 

Stay in the loop on what Ben is up to: https://thebeneubanks.com/

Episode Chapters

02:13 - The power of an ensemble

05:18 - Ben’s influence in HR & the future of work

07:19 - The impact of early encouragement

09:06 - How your story evolves without changing your core purpose

10:56 - Real challenges with online criticism and responding with humanity

12:37 - The importance of empathy and authentic connection in leadership

16:02 - Delegating with clarity and trust in your team

19:48 - The weight of influence in the age of AI — fears, hopes, and responsibilities

22:21 - Leading from your core: Communication, vulnerability, and embracing imperfections

32:14 - Top 3 takeaways

About Honestly, We’re Learning

Join ClearEdge’s CEO and founder, Leslie Vickrey, and CMO and SVP of Recruiting, Lesly Cardec, for a raw look at the career turning points that make or break a person. Together, they speak with guests who have handled it all—from successes to roadblocks to pivots—for a candid, witty, never-judgmental exploration of their journey. Focus not just on their wins, but the messy middle—failures, pivots, and lessons learned.

As leaders of a marketing agency that also helps place marketers in roles where they thrive, Leslie and Lesly bring a unique perspective to every conversation—one grounded in both building great brands and great careers. Between guest episodes, they dive into what’s happening in marketing and talent today: the trends reshaping how brands connect, the shifts redefining hiring, and what makes truly impactful marketing happen.

The banter is warm. The coffee is hot. And there’s no need to pretend you have it all figured out because, honestly, we’re all still learning.

Learn more about ClearEdge: https://meetclearedge.com/ 

Connect with Leslie Vickrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lvickrey/
Connect with Lesly Cardec: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslycardec/

In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec share how they are kicking off their new year and sit down with Joanie Bily, CEO of Dress for Success, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for unemployed and underemployed women. She shares her journey into nonprofit leadership, the mission of empowering women, and the importance of overcoming self-doubt.

Connect with Joanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaniebily/ 

Episode Chapters

1:10: New Year's Resolutions and What We're Not Doing

8:20: The History and Mission of Dress for Success

11:45: A Journey to Building Self-Belief

15:05: Learning Uncomfortable Lessons

17:00: CEOs Don't Know Everything

19:20: What Does Staffing Look Like in 2026?

22:56: Feeling Most Like Yourself and How That Influences Leadership

24:55: Tips for Leading Through Uncertainty

About Honestly, We’re Learning

Join ClearEdge’s CEO and founder, Leslie Vickrey, and CMO and SVP of Recruiting, Lesly Cardec, for a raw look at the career turning points that make or break a person. Together, they speak with guests who have handled it all—from successes to roadblocks to pivots—for a candid, witty, never-judgmental exploration of their journey. Focus not just on their wins, but the messy middle—failures, pivots, and lessons learned.

As leaders of a marketing agency that also helps place marketers in roles where they thrive, Leslie and Lesly bring a unique perspective to every conversation—one grounded in both building great brands and great careers. Between guest episodes, they dive into what’s happening in marketing and talent today: the trends reshaping how brands connect, the shifts redefining hiring, and what makes truly impactful marketing happen.

Learn more about ClearEdge: https://meetclearedge.com/ 

Connect with Leslie Vickrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lvickrey/
Connect with Lesly Cardec: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslycardec/

Honestly, We’re Learning is hosted by Leslie Vickrey (CEO and Founder, ClearEdge) and Lesly Cardec (CMO & SVP of Recruiting, ClearEdge) — yes, same name, different spelling, double the insights.

In this podcast, we're skipping the highlight reels and diving into the real stuff: the pivots nobody saw coming, the identity shifts that rattled everything, and the "wait, is this normal??" moments leaders experience but rarely admit out loud.

Each episode will feature candid conversations with leaders who've lived through it all, and we'll also share what we're seeing at ClearEdge — how personal brand shapes opportunity, why storytelling isn't just for marketing teams, and what it really takes to lead authentically.

We’ll be launching at the start of 2026. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Learn more about ClearEdge: https://meetclearedge.com/
Connect with Leslie Vickrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lvickrey/ 

Connect with Lesly Cardec: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslycardec/