Creative Alignments

Step back, world?? Could not be more proud of our AWESOME client GOODLES and founder/CEO Jen Zeszut. We're big fans of how much heart and soul you put into your brand and your company culture. So well deserved. And, who else could pull off high-fashion macaroni bling like you!? Uhh... no one.

Whooot! Whoot! Shout out to our beloved client GOODLES who knows how to put on the most ridiculously fun party at Expo West (or anywhere)! From their amazing brand to their workplace culture, they're all about fun. Proud to be your recruiting partner (who wouldn't want to work at GOODLES!?!?) and be one of the sponsors to support the mad efforts you put into this spectacular event. Well done Jen Zeszut and team! Peggy Shell (seen embracing the "prom 2025" theme with a crown in the photo on the right) Frank Milianti Danielle Octavi and Megan Couture on the dance floor, in the hilarious photo booths and doing the human claw! #expowest2025

Congratulations to the awesome entrepreneurs and their employees who are creating game-changing companies and rocketing to new heights. We are so proud to be the recruiting partner for so many of these high-growth companies making food healthier, more sustainable, and more transparent. OLIPOP PBC, JonnyPops, GOODLES, MUSH, Kodiak Cakes, Purely Elizabeth, MALK Organics, we love supporting you on your journey to build great teams, positive cultures, and amazing products. https://lnkd.in/eU46rERq

Are you at #ExpoWest right now? If so, be sure to join Peggy Shell at 1:30 in the Marriott Grand Ballroom F for her session... Like a Great Yogurt, the Best Workplaces Have a Great Culture: 7 Ingredients for Making More Money With Happier People. Bring a friend -- it will be fun, inspiring and eye-opening!

Your people are your most important business asset. Do you know how they’re doing? Your employees’ sense of value, purpose and fulfillment at work has a bigger influence on their mental well-being than individual factors like mental health treatment and self-care initiatives. That’s big. Why do I write on this topic so much? Because leaders have the opportunity (I would argue, a reaponsibility) to shift society’s collective mental health by creating more positive workplace cultures. Thanks to Inc. Magazine and Entrepreneurs' Organization for covering this important topic. https://lnkd.in/gRUMH3Sq

?? Exciting News ?? I’m beyond thrilled to be speaking at?Natural Products Expo West 2025—and trust me, this session is going to be a?fun, interactive, and no-fluff deep dive?into something every business needs to get right:?company culture. ?? Like a Good Yogurt, the Best Workplaces Have a Thriving Culture ? ?? 7 ingredients for making more money with happier people Let’s be real—PEOPLE?are any company’s greatest asset… and sometimes (often? always????) the trickiest part of running a business. Whether you’re leading a?product-based?brand or a?service-driven?company, your people are the key to: ? Boosting your?competitive edge ? Creating?long-term strategic resilience ? Making work?more fulfilling and fun Join me on?Wednesday, March 5, from 1:30-2:30 PM in Marriott Grand Ballroom F—let’s crack the culture code together and make this an event to remember! ?? Who’s coming?! Drop a comment or DM me—I’d love to see you there! ?? ?https://lnkd.in/gUkufwkB

?? Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ?? Today, we reflect on the incredible impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a leader whose vision of equality, justice, and unity continues to inspire generations. His words, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'", remind us that true leadership is about service, empathy, and creating meaningful change. At Real Leaders, we are proud to celebrate leaders who carry forward Dr. King's legacy by using business as a force for good. Whether it’s driving sustainability, championing equity, or building communities, we see his dream alive in the work of impact-driven leaders around the world. As we honor Dr. King’s memory, let’s ask ourselves: ?? How can we lead with purpose? ?? How can we ensure our actions create a ripple effect of positive impact? We’d love to hear how you're making a difference in your community or workplace. Drop a comment below and share your story! ?? #MLKDay #Leadership #Impact #Purpose

We're honored to be recognized by Real Leaders as one of the Most Innovative Companies! Our hourly Time-Based Recruiting? model disrupted traditional contingency-based recruiting, creating a more aligned, enjoyable experience for employers and candidates. We use our recruiting as a force for good by: ?? Building long-term aligned partnerships with our clients, acting as their in-house recruiter on demand. ??♀? Being flexible and transparent, adding bandwidth and expertise where our clients needs us. ?? Help purpose-driven companies make an even greater impact by hiring top talent that adds to their company culture. ?? Saving our clients an average of 50% on recruiting -- capital they can put toward building other aspects of their business. ?? Proactively seeking out top talent who will add the most value to a company's team, vs. matching candidates that we rep to close a commission.

When you got it, you got it. Some entrepreneurs and founders have a knack for nailing the ideal balance of a great product, outstanding branding and a phenomenal team of people to make the company sky rocket. Cameron Smith and his co-founder did this with Kodiak Cakes. Now, he's just launched Kindling Snacks with Brandon Porras and, once again, we're impressed -- and so excited to help them build their team of amazing individuals. Check them out! And, if you're interested in their open roles, here are a couple. (Reach out to Angie Bryan.) Supply Chain: https://lnkd.in/e-qPnj5U Marketing: https://lnkd.in/eKWEW-hd