Episodios

  • Empowering Women to Build Wealth: Tips for Financial Success

    Empowering Women to Build Wealth: Tips for Financial Success
    Jul 17 2025
    In this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan are joined by Regina McCann Hess, Founder of Forge Wealth Management. Regina emphasizes the importance of what you keep over what you spend and shares her approach to empowering women in wealth-building. She explains how open conversations around the breakfast table about finances can help maintain healthy spending habits. Tune in to hear Regina’s expert advice on saving for retirement, college, and other financial goals.
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    26 m
  • Empowering Your Presence: Styling for Success in Leadership

    Empowering Your Presence: Styling for Success in Leadership
    Jun 19 2025
    In this exciting episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan are joined by Francesca Zampaglione, Chief Empowerment Officer of the Empowerment League. Francesca, a CPA turned stylist for executive women, now helps business leaders make transformative changes from the inside out through her company. Tune in as Francesca shares invaluable tips on how to present yourself confidently on Zoom, using style and body language to show up powerfully for yourself and your organization. Whether you’re leading a team or engaging with clients, this episode offers insights to help you elevate your presence in virtual settings.
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    31 m
  • Behind the Scenes of Event Logistics: The Power of Party Host Helpers

    Behind the Scenes of Event Logistics: The Power of Party Host Helpers
    Jun 5 2025
    In this exciting episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan sit down with Renee Patrone Rhinehart, Founder of Events by Renee and Party Host Helpers, a nationwide company that has redefined event logistics with a team of over 30,000 gig workers.

    From intimate birthday celebrations to large-scale corporate events, Party Host Helpers specializes in providing expert event staffing, ensuring every detail is taken care of. With her team spread across ten different territories, Renee has built a thriving company that is known for its flexibility, professionalism, and commitment to making events seamless for their clients.

    Tune in as Renee shares her unique approach to managing a diverse, gig-based workforce and how she coaches her team to be not just skilled in logistics but also open-minded and receptive to client needs. Discover the challenges and rewards of running a business with such a vast network and learn how this model is changing the landscape of the event industry.

    Whether you’re an HR professional, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the gig economy, this episode will give you valuable insights into scaling a business that thrives on flexible, dynamic teams.
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    28 m
  • Celebrating 50 Years, Women’s Resource Center

    Celebrating 50 Years, Women’s Resource Center
    May 22 2025
    In this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan are joined by Beth Monroe, the Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center. Founded in 1975, the WRC is an organization that brings women together to share resources. WRC offers five core programs, including a helpline, family law assistance, financial stability support, counseling, and career services, which are designed to help women and girls navigate challenging life transitions. WRC is celebrating 50 years of empowering women and building brighter futures.

    To learn more about WRC, visit https://womensresourcecenter.net/
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    20 m
  • Wellness Integration in the Workplace

    Wellness Integration in the Workplace
    May 8 2025
    In this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan are joined by Colleen Bertrand, a Wellness Professional, Collaborative Consultant and Facilitator who helps leaders better engage their employees and create the conditions for sustainable effectiveness and innovation.

    They discuss how purposeful meetings—especially in-person ones—help build a strong team culture and foster sustainable effectiveness and innovation. The conversation delves into the role of integration in workplace practices, strategies to prevent burnout at all levels, and the ways disconnection can manifest within teams.

    Tune in for valuable insights on creating a connected and thriving workplace culture.
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    31 m
  • Outsourcing your HR Functions

    Outsourcing your HR Functions
    Apr 24 2025
    In this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan dive into the ins and outs of The O’Connor Group’s outsourced HR model—and why it might be the missing piece for your business.

    Whether you're scaling quickly, navigating a merger, or operating without a formal HR team, they explain how a comprehensive HR assessment can pinpoint exactly what you need to support your people and protect your business.Tune in as they share real-world insights, examples of successful HR partnerships, and the top areas companies often overlook when managing people operations.

    If HR is on your radar, this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.
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    10 m
  • The Rise of Leadership Coaching 

    The Rise of Leadership Coaching 
    Apr 10 2025
    In the episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan dive into a topic that’s gaining momentum across industries: The Rise of Leadership Coaching.

    Coaching has always been a valuable tool, but it’s now more in demand than ever. Leaders are seeking guidance to navigate today’s increasingly complex challenges, from managing hybrid teams to fostering innovation and resilience.

    If you’re an HR leader, business owner, or aspiring coach, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Marcia and Meghan discuss why coaching is on the rise, the benefits it offers, and why this is a space to watch—and invest in.
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    20 m
  • HR in the AI Era: Balancing Technology and the Human Touch 

    HR in the AI Era: Balancing Technology and the Human Touch 
    Mar 27 2025
    Description: In the episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan explore the exciting and complex world of HR in the AI era. From revolutionizing recruiting and benefits management to performance evaluations, AI is transforming HR processes. But with these advancements come ethical concerns, including bias, transparency, and privacy issues.

    Together, they discuss how to balance automation with the human touch, emphasizing that AI should enhance the employee experience, not replace human interaction. They also highlight the importance of HR leaders staying proactive in ensuring ethical and effective use of AI tools.

    Tune in for insights on how AI is reshaping HR and how we can navigate its challenges to create efficient, people-centered workplaces.
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    23 m