The Veterans Growing America Podcast
Welcome to "The Veterans Growing America Podcast," hosted by the insightful duo, Donnell Johns and R.L. Simmons. This engaging podcast is dedicated to showcasing the entrepreneurial journeys of veterans, active service members, and their dependents who have bravely ventured into the world of business.
In collaboration with Veterans Growing America (VGA), an organization committed to fostering the growth of veteran-owned businesses, our hosts bring to life the stories of those who have served their country and are now serving their communities through entrepreneurship. Each episode invites a new guest to share not only the unique proposition of their business but also their personal narrative as a veteran or a family member of a veteran.
The Veterans Growing America Podcast
Robyn Grable - Talents Ascend
🎙️ Join hosts Donnell Johns and R.L. Simmons on this inspiring episode of the Veteran's Growing America Podcast as they welcome Robyn Grable, founder and CEO of Talents ASCEND. A US Navy veteran turned talent acquisition expert, Robyn shares her journey from facing career barriers post-military service to revolutionizing how veterans and other underrepresented groups connect with meaningful employment. Discover how her initiatives, including Veterans ASCEND and Talents ASCEND, are changing the landscape of career development and employer-employee matching based on skills, not just resumes.
🌟 Episode Highlights:
- Transition Challenges: Hear Robyn's personal experience transitioning from military to civilian life and the challenges she faced translating her military skills into recognized civilian qualifications.
- Founding Veterans ASCEND: Learn about the inception of Veterans ASCEND and its mission to facilitate better career matches for veterans by focusing on skills alignment rather than traditional job-seeking methods.
- Expansion to Talents ASCEND: Explore the evolution of her initiative into Talents ASCEND and the formation of The ASCEND Collective, aiming to broaden the impact to include military spouses, people with diverse-abilities, and justice-involved candidates.
- Empowering Strategies: Discover the innovative strategies Talents ASCEND employs to dismantle employment barriers and ensure that talent and opportunity meet in a marketplace that values skills and diversity.
- Future Goals: Robyn discusses her vision for the future of Talents ASCEND and how she plans to continue expanding her reach and impact across various communities.
🔊 Whether you’re a veteran looking to navigate the civilian job market, an employer seeking to diversify your workforce, or someone passionate about social equity, this episode offers valuable insights into transforming challenges into impactful solutions.
🔗 Links:
- Veteran's Growing America: https://veteransgrowingamerica.com/
- Learn more about Talents ASCEND and how you can get involved: https://theascendcollective.org/
- Connect with Donnell Johns on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnelljohns
- Follow Coach R.L. Simmons on all platforms: @coachrlsimmons
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