E2E: From Entry Level to Executive

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  The Great AI Debate: Believers, Skeptics, and the Undecided 19.08.2026 58min

  As part of AI in Staffing Week, a panel of staffing leaders with sharply different views sit down to discuss the questions dividing the industry: whether AI will displace recruiters or make them more productive; whether algorithms can match candidates better than people can; and what becomes of a relationship-driven business when the first point of contact is automated.Featured guests include:Derek Freese, executive vice president, Award StaffingMatthew Keller, director of marketing, The Reserves NetworkNick Kowalczyk, vice president – chief risk, compliance, and privacy officer, KellyCeleste Randall, vice president, solutions design & service delivery, StaffmarkThe E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  Building the Uber of Staffing | Alex Pantich 05.08.2026 27min

  Alex Pantich, co-founder and COO of Upshift, shares how an unconventional career path led him from teaching English overseas and launching a news publication to building one of the country's fastest-growing workforce platforms. He discusses how Upshift uses technology to connect businesses with hourly talent, why the company eliminated the traditional recruiter model for many roles, and how AI and behavioral science are helping improve hiring speed, quality, and retention. Alex also explains his philosophy of hiring people with grit over pedigree, building a performance-driven remote culture, and why he believes the next decade will create enormous opportunities for a new generation of staffing leaders.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  Baljit "Brian" Gill | From Chance to Inc. 5000 21.07.2026 33min

  What does it take to build an Inc. 5000 staffing company without ever planning to enter the staffing industry? Baljit "Brian" Gill did exactly that.He majored in business, helped his brother's new company find workers, and discovered a knack for staffing that eventually led him to found TalentBurst.In his conversation with ASA's Diana Mertz, Baljit shares how he advanced his career, why choosing the right people to work with is essential, and how he keeps adapting as the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry changes.
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  Casey Jacox | Win the Relationship, Not the Deal 07.07.2026 31min

  Success in sales isn't about having all the answers, it's about asking the right questions. Casey Jacox joins Lenore Convery for a conversation on curiosity, leadership, and why relationships always outperform transactions in the long run. They explore overcoming ego, coaching with confidence, practicing instead of winging it, and how today's sales professionals can use AI while keeping the human connection at the center of every conversation. This episode is full of insights for anyone looking to grow their career and become a stronger leader.
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  From DHS Attorney to CEO: Dan Brown on Compliance and Building Trust 16.06.2026 31min

  Dan Brown's career has taken him from accounting to law school, through the halls of the federal government following 9/11, and ultimately to leading one of the world's largest immigration compliance technology businesses. In this episode, Dan shares how an unexpected start in immigration law shaped his career, what he learned working at the Department of Homeland Security and ICE during a pivotal moment in U.S. history, and how those experiences prepared him to become CEO of Fragomen WorkRight. He also discusses the growing importance of I-9 compliance, the future of electronic verification systems, common mistakes employers make, and why building relationships early in your career can open doors you never expected.
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  From Stage Fright to Industry Voice with Chelsea Crosier 02.06.2026 30min

  With a background in biology, neuroscience, and laboratory leadership, Chelsea Crosier’s path took unexpected turns before landing in scientific staffing and government contracting. In this episode, Chelsea shares how resilience, mentorship, and a willingness to chase uncomfortable challenges helped shape her career. From balancing motherhood during the pandemic to becoming a 2025 ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship recipient and emerging speaker in the industry, Chelsea opens up about confidence, growth, mentorship, and learning to take up space as a leader.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  How Gen Z is Changing the Workforce 20.05.2026 31min

  ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Winner Isabella Colosia joins former ASA Public Relations Coordinator Maggie Angevine for a candid conversation on what it’s really like to be Gen Z in today’s workplace. From hybrid work expectations and navigating office culture to career pivots, grad school decisions, and the evolving impact of AI on the workforce, the episode explores how younger professionals are redefining success, flexibility, and fulfillment at work. Isabella shares her unexpected path from pre-med to staffing and marketing, while Maggie reflects on leaving for law school after 3 years at ASA. Together, they unpack the value of human connection in an increasingly digital workplace, why Gen Z pushes back on traditional office norms, and how authenticity still matters in an AI-driven world.
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  Looking Toward the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference 2026 05.05.2026 41min

  It's conference season, and now more than ever is the time to address the litigation and regulations affecting the staffing industry. In this episode, ASA's Vice President of Government Relations Toby Malara, Esq., speaks with Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum, Esq., Grove Law LLP, about the value of ASA's Staffing Law & Compliance Conference, what to expect from the sessions, and the benefits of connecting with fellow lawyers in the industry. The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  What It Takes to Win in Marketing Today with Ellis Mass 21.04.2026 36min

  From packing pool chemicals to leading multimillion-dollar brands, Ellis Mass shares what actually drives success in marketing, and how most people get it wrong. In this episode, he shares how to stand out in a crowded market, use AI without losing the human edge, and focus on what truly moves the needle. In this episode, Ellis breaks down how you can build value, think strategically, and become the marketer companies can’t ignore.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  How Celeste Randall Turned Rejection into Momentum 07.04.2026 32min

  After facing rejection after rejection early on in her career, Celeste Randall is now a VP at one of the largest staffing firms in the country. Celeste shares how she built her career from the ground up, found her voice as a leader, and pushed through imposter syndrome at every level. From traveling 330 days a year early in her career to speaking on major stages and organizing a TEDx event, her story is a masterclass in resilience and ambition.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  How Sheena Raunikar-Bair Built Her Business From the Ground Up 17.03.2026 28min

  What does it really take to start your own staffing firm? In this Women’s History Month episode, Sheena Raunikar-Bair, founder and CEO of Integrity Staffing Group, shares how she built her company from the ground up after years in the staffing industry. What started with a conversation with her dad turned into the decision to bet on herself and launch her own business.Sheena talks about the realities of entrepreneurship, building a company while raising a young son, and the mentors and community that helped shape her journey. From the power of the THRIVE community to the importance of lifting other women into leadership, she shares lessons for anyone thinking about starting their own business in staffing.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  Geno Cutolo: How to Lead and Grow in a Volatile Market 03.03.2026 37min

  With more than 25 years in staffing and workforce solutions, Geno Cutolo has built a career leading through growth, downturns, and large-scale transformation. As President of Adecco North America, he oversees one of the largest staffing organizations in the country and has helped drive some of its strongest recent performance while expanding operations and strengthening culture.In this episode of the E2E Podcast, Geno shares the leadership lessons that shaped him, how to stay steady when markets are uncertain, what separates reactive companies from prepared ones, and how AI should elevate human work rather than replace it.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  Legal and Legislative Outlook: What Will 2026 Look Like in the Workplace? 17.02.2026 32min

  With the Staffing Law and Compliance Conference right around the corner, ASA’s legal team takes over the E2E Podcast for a special episode diving into the laws and regulations that are going to be most impactful to the staffing industry in 2026. VP of Government Relations Toby Malara and General Counsel Brittany Sakata break down what the upcoming year is going to look like and how your business can prepare for what’s coming your way.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  How Kip Havel Pulled Off One of Staffing’s Biggest Brand Transformations 03.02.2026 45min

  Dexian Chief Marketing Officer Kip Havel joins the E2E Podcast to take us through his leadership journey and the marketing lessons he’s learned along the way. From his early career in PR to leading major staffing brands, Kip shares what it takes to build trust, drive growth, and guide organizations through change. He also gives an inside look at the massive rebrand that brought DISYS and Signature Consultants together under the Dexian name, one of the largest IT staffing firms in the industry today. How do you approach a transformation of that scale? What does strong brand leadership look like in a shifting market? Kip breaks it all down in this episode of the E2E Podcast.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  How Myla Ramos Builds Resilient Teams in Times of Uncertainty 20.01.2026 30min

  Search Pros co-founder and CEO Myla Ramos joins the E2E Podcast to share what it really takes to lead through economic uncertainty in the staffing industry. With decades of experience and a people-first approach, Myla walks us through how leaders can stay grounded, intentional, and human when everything feels unpredictable. From navigating constant change and emerging technology like AI to building trust, clarity, and resilience within teams, Myla offers candid insights on mindset, communication, and why enjoying the journey matters just as much as hitting the goal. What does strong leadership look like when you don’t have all the answers? Myla breaks it down in this episode of the E2E Podcast.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  How Remote Work Led to Simone Dorie's Highest Performing Year Yet 06.01.2026 28min

  2025 ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship recipient Simone Dorie joins the E2E podcast to take us through her career from boat captain to cannabis farm recruiter to now a mining account manager at TPD. Simone shares how her highest performing year of her career took place while working remotely out of her van as she lived life on the road. What are the pros and cons that come with remote work versus in person and hybrid work? What does the future of remote work look like? Simone takes us through it in this episode of the E2E Podcast. The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  Joanie Bily: Goal Setting and the Framework to Success 16.12.2025 32min

  As we approach the new year, Joanie Bily, the CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide, joins the E2E Podcast to break down the steps you can take to set and achieve your goals. Whether it’s in your career or your personal life, Joanie provides key insight on how anybody can turn their dreams into reality. The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  How to Transform Talent into Leaders: John Elwood and Danielle Garcia 03.12.2025 43min

  Elwood Staffing CEO John Elwood and ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship winner Danielle Garcia share a dual perspective look at how intentional leadership, culture, and empowerment fuel transformational growth. They share the remarkable story of Danielle’s ascent within Elwood: from walking into an office with no staffing experience to launching one of Las Vegas’s fastest-growing branches through innovation, creativity, and a service-oriented mindset. Together, they break down how leaders can spot potential, build confidence, develop talent from within, and create opportunities that change the trajectory of entire careers. Their conversation highlights the power of intentional mentorship, and a culture that celebrates employees who never stop learning.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  Navigating the AI Era: Michelle Sims on Creating Access in a Changing Workforce 18.11.2025 45min

  In this forward-looking conversation, Yupro Placement CEO Michelle Sims breaks down the realities of AI’s impact on early-career talent, from shrinking requisitions to the rise of automation-first hiring. She discusses why skills-based evaluations, modern apprenticeships, and barrier-free recruiting will define the next decade of work. Michelle offers a practical yet inspiring roadmap for building talent pipelines that thrive in an AI-accelerated world.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.
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  From Garage to Global Brand: How Angie Bastian Popped BOOMCHICKAPOP to the Top 04.11.2025 39min

  Angie Bastian, co-founder of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, shares her remarkable journey from nurse and mom to entrepreneurial powerhouse, building one of America’s fastest-growing snack brands from her garage. In this candid conversation, she reveals how grit, empathy, and people-first leadership fueled her company’s rise from local fairs to a national acquisition. Through lessons on courage, inclusion, and authenticity, Angie offers a refreshing take on what it means to lead with heart, build community in the workplace, and stay grounded through growth and change.The E2E Podcast, brought to you by the American Staffing Association, is the premier source for career growth and industry insights. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world. These guests will share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.Stay up to date on all things E2E and ASA on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-staffing-association and our website at americanstaffing.net/e2e-podcast.