Welcome to another episode of SCV's Voices of Business, a Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce podcast. In this episode, host Corey Nathan and co-host Joshua Maddux sit down with Selina Thomas, the founder of 6 Degrees HR Consulting. Selina is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her company, and she brings a wealth of experience in human resources, compliance, and small business development. Join us as we delve into Selina's inspiring journey, her insights on leadership, and her commitment to community building.

• The origin and growth of 6 Degrees HR Consulting.

• The impact of Selina's father on her personal and professional life.

• The evolution of work-life balance and remote work post-COVID.

• How humility and continuous learning are key to business success.

• The importance of human connection and community in business.

• [00:01:00] – Corey introduces Selina Thomas, celebrating the 10th anniversary of 6 Degrees HR Consulting, and discusses her background in HR and community involvement.

• [00:02:00] – Selina shares the influence of her father, Dr. Thomas, on her life and career, highlighting his role as 6 Degrees' first employee.

• [00:04:00] – Corey and Selina discuss her daughters' accomplishments and how her father's legacy continues through her family.

• [00:09:00] – Selina talks about starting her business in a Starbucks, the importance of networking, and thinking big even when starting small.

• [00:17:00] – The conversation shifts to how Selina helped businesses navigate the challenges of COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and innovation.

• [00:25:00] – Selina discusses the significance of her biracial identity in relating to diverse clients and creating inclusive workplace cultures.

• [00:29:00] – Joshua and Selina reflect on the value of humility and the willingness to learn from mistakes in business.

• [00:32:00] – Corey and Joshua share their passion for podcasting as a medium to connect communities and tell compelling stories.

1. "Your passion becomes your purpose and then you're paid for it." – Selina Thomas

2. "Think big even when you're small." – Selina Thomas

3. "Humility is a secret to success. The ability to realize that you're always growing and never feeling like you have all the answers." – Selina Thomas

4. "The human is first in HR. Culture creates community." – Selina Thomas

- 6 Degrees HR Consulting https://6degreeshrconsulting.com/

- Linktree - Selina Thomas https://linktr.ee/selinathomas

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