Episodes

When she got her start in staffing, Natasha Lee was handed the local white pages and told, “Good luck!” Since that day, she has carved a space in healthcare staffing that has given her the chance to bring her attitude of gratitude to everything she does. She has welcomed new people to the industry that she loves and driven an impact that reaches far beyond her desk. In this episode of TheEdge, Leslie Vickrey sits down with Natasha to talk about how she has grown in this space from day one, what...

When most people sign up for LinkedIn, they make their URL their name. Heather Jennings made hers, healthcarestaffing. Her dedication to the industry is second to none and led her to her current role as President of iDEAL Personnel Services, a healthcare employment and education staffing firm that recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. In this episode of TheEdge, Leslie Vickrey sits down with Heather to talk through how her grandmother’s history of horse diving in Atlantic City inspired her t...

When Leslie Snavely first applied at CHG Healthcare 5 weeks into parental leave with her first child, she got a rejection in less than 24 hours. But she didn’t take no for an answer and has since spent her career working her way up the company to her current role as President. In this episode of TheEdge, Leslie Vickrey dives into how Leslie’s midwestern roots helped her grow into the leader she is today and how she uses her lifelong love of learning to tackle every new challenge with an eye for ...

Sales organizations at staffing firms have long been perceived as a male-dominated field. However, women are increasingly breaking barriers and achieving remarkable success in sales leadership roles. Our most recent episode of TheEdge podcast features a conversation between Leslie Vickrey and Jessie McGowan, Senior Vice President, Business Development, at PeopleScout, A TrueBlue Company. Their insightful discussion explored the challenges and rewards of navigating sales as a woman, offering valu...

Vinda Souza, CMO at RefAssured, joins Leslie Vickrey on TheEdge for a conversation that’s both inspiring and thought-provoking. They delve into the importance of marketing as a strategy, finding your authentic voice and brand purpose, and how DEI as a strategy is faring in today’s market. This episode is a must-listen for marketing leaders in the staffing industry, women looking to navigate their careers with confidence, anyone passionate about creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace. ...

A Journey Through Leadership and Innovation In the latest episode, Leslie Vickrey welcomes Lesly Cardec, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Recruiting for ClearEdge Recruiting. With over four years of dedicated service to ClearEdge, Lesly brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table as she reflects on her journey and the groundbreaking developments in ClearEdge Recruiting‘s first year anniversary. Discovering Purpose in the Staffing Industry Lesly Cardec’s journey in the staffing in...

On the latest episode of TheEdge, our host, Leslie Vickrey, ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder, is joined by Angela Alberty, Co-Founder, MyBasePay. Angela and Leslie explore many commonalities as they move through the conversation, including their upbringing by strong single mothers. As entrepreneurs and moms, many of the values instilled in them at young ages shine through in this conversation and their work. The pair discuss balancing work life and family, the support they have received from ...

On the latest episode of TheEdge, our host, Leslie Vickrey, ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder, is joined by Kendra Cato, Director of Enterprise Strategy at Bullhorn. Kendra came to her role at Bullhorn 5 years ago. Kendra opens with telling Leslie about the experience of sharing the news about this position and new career direction with her family and not being met with the enthusiasm she expected. In that moment, she chose to bet on herself and trust her gut. This wasn’t the first time in her...

On the latest episode of TheEdge, our host, Leslie Vickrey, ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder, is joined by Janet Elkin, President, IMN Enterprises. Janet shares many insights about her career with Leslie, underscoring the fact that ‘life isn’t always a straight line’. After a few twists and turns through her career, Janet purchased Icon Medical Network which has now grown to become IMN Enterprises with additional acquisitions. In this episode, the pair discusses imposter syndrome, the positiv...

On the latest episode of TheEdge, our host, Leslie Vickrey, ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder, is joined by Janelle Bieler, President, Adecco Canada. Leslie and Janelle start off the episode by discussing what it means to be the CEO of your own career. The pair then discuss the Dress for Success ‘Your Hour, Her Power’ campaign which is raising funds for programs supporting women entering and re-entering the workforce. The campaign highlights groundbreaking women in leadership positions across ...