In this episode, Stephanie Castellanos, founder of Uproot Talent, shares details about their unique and intentional approach to reforming the hiring process. By focusing on creating room, access, and opportunity for the global majority within social impact organizations, they redesign the job search process around deep listening and learning, breaking down traditional barriers. Stephanie discusses the key skills required for their work, such as boldness, intentionality, foresight, listening, and follow-through. The interview also delves into Stephanie's personal career journey, her experience and growth in challenging the status-quo, and the value of transparency and empathy during the hiring process.
Stephanie Castellanos is a justice & equity strategist and the founder of Uproot Talent – an award-winning boutique talent advising and executive search firm based in Los Angeles, CA.
To get in touch with Stephanie, you can contact her here:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uproot-talent
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Social Media Handles: @uproottalent @purposehustle
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00:00 Setting the Stage 02:09 Stephanie's Personal Background and Journey 05:37 The Birth of Uproot Talent 17:31 The Unique Approach of Uproot Talent 21:56 The Hiring Process and Practices at Uproot Talent 27:08 Supporting Black Women in the Workplace 27:42 Intentionality in Professional Relationships 28:56 Understanding Anti-Oppressive Practices 31:04 Experience and Degrees in Job Applications 33:14 Confidentiality in Job Searches 34:46 Impact of Bias and Racism in the Workplace 38:09 Trust and Integrity in Professional Relationships 46:41 Boldness and Intentionality in Professional Success 48:37 Listening and Following Up in Building Trust 49:51 Being True to Your Word in Professional Relationships 52:45 The Journey of Uproot Talent
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