Everyone loves to talk about “meritocracy” in hiring—but what if that’s just a shiny myth masking bias, access, and systemic privilege? In this episode of Talentless, we dig into the uncomfortable truth behind the idea of “earning it.”

Featuring real-world examples, messy truths, and a few “I can’t believe they did that” stories from the field, this episode challenges listeners to rethink everything they thought they knew about fairness in hiring.

Join us as we break down the realities of what "merit" brings in the corporate sector.

In the debut episode of Talentless, hosts Ashley King and Desiree Goldey set the stage for a no-holds-barred exploration of the talent industry. This female-led podcast promises to challenge the status quo, offering candid conversations on topics like DEI, workplace culture, and leadership.

Ashley and Desiree bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, aiming to spark meaningful discussions and drive change in the world of work. This episode serves as a bold introduction to a series that's anything but ordinary.

This episode is part accountability session, part pep talk, and 100% real talk.

Talentless Launch: Real Talk. No Filters. With Mike Peditto

Get ready for an unfiltered, unapologetic deep dive into the world of recruiting, HR, and everything in between.

Join us for the official launch of the Talentless Podcast, hosted by Ashley King and Desiree Goldey, two powerhouse voices in the talent space who are here to say what others won’t. This live event, hosted by talent whisperer and LinkedIn legend Mike Peditto, is more than a podcast kickoff—it’s a behind-the-scenes look at why Talentless was created, what it’s challenging, and how it’s rewriting the rules of HR and recruiting.

This isn’t your manager’s HR podcast.

This is Talentless. And we’re just getting started.