Episode 72 - From Journalism to Entrepreneurship: Monique Porras on Leadership, Resilience, and the Human Touch in Recruiting

The Andrew Holland Podcast

Monique Porras, founder and CEO of the Kempington Group, shares her journey from journalism to recruiting and starting her own business. She discusses her upbringing, her parents' influence, and the challenges she faced along the way. Monique emphasizes the importance of honesty, transparency, and building relationships in the recruiting industry. She also opens up about the hardships she has overcome, including the loss of her mother and the struggles of being a small business owner. Monique offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, urging them to know their value and not let others take advantage of them.

Takeaways

• Honesty and transparency are crucial in the recruiting industry
• Building relationships is key to success in recruiting
• Overcoming hardships and personal challenges can shape an entrepreneur's resilience
• Know your value and don't let others take advantage of you
• Starting a business requires careful planning and preparation Know your value and stick to your guns, but be realistic and adaptable.
• Maintain honesty and authenticity in all aspects of your business.
• Owning a business comes with vulnerability and liability, so it's important to be careful and ethical in your actions.
• Expect volatility and emotional highs and lows as a business owner, and develop strategies to deal with them.
• Understand and adapt to the different mindsets and values of different generations in the workforce.
• AI can be useful in certain aspects of recruiting, but the human touch is still necessary, especially in executive recruitment.
• Focus on diversity, inclusion, and community involvement to create a positive impact and build strong relationships.

Chapters

00:20 Introduction and Background
06:22 Monique's Journey from Journalism to Recruiting
27:46 Overcoming Personal Hardships
36:30 The Kempington Group: Values and Mission
39:49 Challenges of Being a Small Business Owner
42:41 Knowing Your Value and Sticking to Your Guns
45:02 Dealing with the Volatility of Entrepreneurship
49:49 The Power of Authenticity in Business
56:45 Understanding and Adapting to Generational Differences
01:03:10 The Role of AI in Recruiting and the Human Touch
01:10:09 Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Involvement

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