We didn't know exactly what we were getting into when we started this podcast. But after a year--and our first season in the books--we're so inspired by the conversations we had with some truly incredible guests. Knowledge was dropped.

In our final episode of Season 1, Tyler wraps up all things 2022, offering highlights from last year as well as things to come this year. Thank you to our listeners-- we appreciate YOU, and we're so thrilled to bring you Season 2 this year. We can't wait to share it with you. Say tuned!

The Granny Squibb started brewing her iced tea in the early 1930’s in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. Generations of her family and friends enjoyed the beverage beachside on hot summer days, but in 2009 Robin Squibb-- Granny Squibb's granddaughter, founded The Granny Squibb Company in Providence, Rhode Island.  Honoring the original recipes, while remaining a staple in the local community, Kelley McShane, CEO of Granny Squibb's Organic Iced Tea, and her husband and business partner Nick Carr, have taken the reins from Robin (it's a funny story, actually), working to grow the brand by expanding well beyond  Rhode Island.

As a lifelong Rhode Islander, Greg Scorpio provides a snapshot of his professional path and how he landed a CFO role, Scorpio offers insight into how previous roles helped him approach the CFO role with greater transparency, honesty and a knack for mitigating surprises. 

Tyler interviews Junior Jabbie, President & CEO of Banneker Supply Chain Solutions, to discuss his path to ownership-- starting as an intern and working his way to owner and CEO. Jabbie explains how vital his mentors were along the way. He talks about the process as he set out to purchase Banneker from his mentors. He discusses his philosophy for 'meeting employees where they're at' during unprecedented times, and he shares his thought on being a black business owner in Rhode Island. 

We're back! In this episode of the Hire Podcast, Tyler sits down with Tuni Schartner, Co-Founder & Director at The Hive RI and Small Business Growth Consultant, to discuss the evolution of entrepreneurship, what it means to be a mentor, the importance of community as a small business owner, and much more. 

Tyler Wentworth dives deep with President and CEO of the United Way Rhode Island, Cortney Nicolato. Nicolato, a seasoned business mind, highlights the ins-and-outs of life as a leader within the non-profit space, and provides valuable pro tips regarding scalable strategy, community support and building a stellar team around you. There is no secret hack when it comes to navigating a rewarding career, but Cortney does well to shed light on how to achieve healthy, smart growth as a small business leader in today's forever shifting climate. If you're local to the Rhode Island area and interested in volunteering for the United Way Rhode Island please visit volunteer.uwri.org. 

Meghan Grady has shaped much of her career around giving back. After taking on the Executive Director role at Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island in late 2019, she was almost immediately put to the test. When the pandemic hit, Meg and team carefully navigated wildly uncertain times within a sector that relies--and thrives on--community engagement. Meg's steadfast leadership, and adaptability, allowed the organization to operate mindfully, pivot where needed, and continue to grow throughout 2020 and into 2021. When things looked dire, the opposite happened, and Meg connected deeper within the Rhode Island community. For Meg, giving back to her community isn't a nice-to-have bullet point on her resume, it's an achievable mission, and one that keeps people fed and flourishing. 

Tyler Wentworth interviews David Caprio, CEO of Children's Friend-- an innovative non-profit working to improve the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. David talks about what it takes to lead a non-profit during these uncertain times. He discusses Children's Friends focus on nurturing their culture by building on their strengths, and taking a proactive approach to better supporting their staff so that their culture may continue to grow and thrive. 

Tyler Wentworth sits down with Ray Dutelle, Senior Recruitment Manager at Leyton US, to unpack the current challenges in talent acquisition, and how vital HR and operations teams have become in retaining culture and engagement during a time where a wide spectrum of external factors are rapidly reshaping the landscape. 

The hiring game is changing. Businesses are working at hyper-speed to evaluate practices and pivot their model to stay relevant-- out with old, in with the new. Join our host, Tyler Wentworth, President and Co-Founder of The Hire, to explore the modern workforce and how it's evolving in real-time. Follow along as Tyler interviews thought leaders and experts in the industry, and shares tools, tips and valuable insights that can help CEOs, HR pros, hiring managers, and job seekers alike navigate the only career constant... change.