personal growth — Podcast

Beyond the Resume with Alexis Verduijn (HR Series with Debi Damesek)

In this episode of the Beyond the Resume podcast, host Debi Damesek interviews Alexis Verduijn, a talent acquisition specialist in the senior living industry. Alexis shares her unique journey into HR, her experiences as a parent, and how her time at home shaped her professional skills. In this conversation, Alexis and Debi discuss the intersection of parenting and professional life, emphasizing the importance of empathy, networking, and diversity in the workplace. The dialogue highlights the value of understanding individual stories behind resumes and the need for companies to embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Julio LaraMarch 17, 2025talent acquisition, senior living, HR, recruitment, parenting, career choices, soft skills, work-life balance, personal growth, professional development, networking, diversity, workforce, empathy, career transition, hiring practices, post-pandemic

Beyond the Resume: Black History Month Revisit with Buwa Binitie

Jackson Lucas celebrates Black History Month! On this episode of Beyond the Resume, we bring back our chat with Buwa Binitie, the Managing Principal at Dantes Partners out of Washington D.C. Buwa tells us how to lead with the power of positivity, what is at the ethos of Dantes Partners, and the steps he's taken as a 17-year-old Nigerian immigrant to become the head of his own real estate company that prioritizes affordable housing.

Julio LaraFebruary 17, 2025real estate, affordable housing, public-private partnerships, entrepreneurship, pandemic reflections, community development, NIMBYism, personal journey, real estate development, Bua Benite, development, community, minority representation, project management, consulting, mentorship, personal growth