Candid With Candidates
If you’ve ever wondered how people actually build careers inside major organizations, not just what they post on LinkedIn, this podcast is for you.
Candid with Candidates is hosted by Jenn Hahn, founder and CEO of J Recruiting Services, a national recruitment firm specializing in retail, wholesale, and distribution.
In each episode, Jenn sits down with corporate leaders, from CMOs and senior executives to rising directors, to talk through the real decisions, setbacks, and moments that shaped their careers.
This isn’t a highlight reel. These are thoughtful, honest conversations about what it takes to grow inside the corporate world, and how the people leading those organizations actually got there.
Whether you’re just starting out, managing a team, or already established in your career, you’ll hear stories that help you feel informed, encouraged, and more connected to your own professional path.
This podcast also serves as a space for leaders to share their perspectives and showcase their organizations, making it a valuable tool for both talent attraction and industry insight.
What you’ll learn from each episode:
- How real people move from entry-level to executive roles
- What leadership looks like behind the scenes
- The soft skills and mindset shifts that matter most
- How companies grow and retain top talent
- Honest advice from people who’ve done the work
New episodes drop every second Tuesday, starting June 3rd.
Make sure to follow Candid with Candidates wherever you get your podcasts, and get ready to hear the stories that don’t make it to the company bio.
Candid With Candidates
Trailer
Conversations with top executives - who they are, how they made it, and their candid advice for you.
In this trailer episode, host Jenn Hahn, founder and CEO of J Recruiting Services, introduces Candid with Candidates, a podcast that shares unfiltered conversations with corporate leaders across retail, wholesale, and distribution.
This isn’t the polished version you hear on stage. It’s the honest advice you’d normally only get over coffee, insight into career shifts, leadership growth, and the lessons that shaped them along the way.
Each episode feels like you're receiving direct mentorship from executives who have built real careers inside companies, and are still doing the work.
Whether you’re just starting out, managing a team, or sitting in the corner office, Candid with Candidates gives you a front-row seat to the human side of corporate leadership.
New episodes drop every other Tuesday starting June 3rd.
Follow the show and get ready for a lineup you do not want to miss.
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