In celebration of International Women's Day, Hire. Fire. Inspire. presents a special episode featuring the inspiring story of STAC Fine Jewellery. Founded by, Aakriti Sethi & Rashi Sanghvi Singh, STAC Fine Jewellery has redefined fine jewellery & created everyday luxury. In this episode, hosted by Lizanne Dsouza we will hear firsthand accounts from Aakriti & Rashi about their journey as women entrepreneurs, including the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. They'll also ...
Mar 09, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 22
First impressions matter! Dressing appropriately for an interview is crucial, and Lizanne Dsouza has got you covered. Catch her in this episode for some great tips on how to align your outfit with the company's culture, how to stay comfortable and confident, and how to stand out while keeping it professional. Don't forget, putting intention into your outfit can show the interviewer that you care. Check out The Ambition Collective for some curated workwear options for your next interview! You do ...
Feb 15, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, host Lizanne Dsouza sits down with Lasakan Cholayil, Co-founder of Sadhev, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of running a family business. Lasakan shares the story of how Sadhev, a luxury Ayurvedic skincare brand, has adapted and evolved, from the humble beginnings of Medimix. He also shares the unique dynamics of a family-run business and how he has navigated the challenges of growth and change. If you're interested in the inner workings of a successful family busines...
Jan 25, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 20
How many of you have quit your jobs or advised a friend or family member to quit their jobs because they have a co-worker or boss that they just are unable to get along with? Dealing with a difficult co-worker can be hard and energy draining however is the only solution to quit your job? Maybe you can try a few things before you actually give up on your goals because of another person. In this episode hosted by me, Lizanne Dsouza I give you a few tips on how you can resolve these issues without ...
Jan 12, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 19
A lot of recruiters have admitted to rejecting applicants who didn’t ask questions post the interview, as this can be an indication that they were not interested or didn’t put too much thought into the interview itself. If you are looking to stand out during the interview process then here are some questions that can help you make an impact and get an inside view of the organisation that you are applying to.
Dec 14, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Writing a resume for me has always been the most important part of the job application process. A lot of people may be confused as to where to start or how to structure it. In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza, I give you a few tips that can help you through this process.
Nov 30, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
A lot of industries have been encouraged to make in India by government policies over the years. But have new age entrepreneurs taken advantage of this? In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with guest Midhula Devabhaktuni the Co-founder at Mivi, we look at the challenges that Mivi has had to face when they took a decision to make in India. How the founders overcame this and now continue to grow as India’s fastest electronics brand.
Nov 16, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In a day and age where all businesses are moving towards creating and nurturing a healthy work place culture the journey is uphill for growing businesses. A healthy work place culture will help you ensure the well-being of your current employees and facilitate attracting good talent. In this episode hosted by me, Lizanne Dsouza with Aditya Oza we touch on how businesses can strive to maintain a healthy culture and make it an integral part of who they are.
Oct 19, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Recently there has been a lot of conversations about moonlighting and the ethical aspect of it. Many individuals believe that moonlighting is only a way to earn extra money which is the right for every individual. So why are employers so against it? In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza, we look into the pros and cons of moonlighting and how it could actually work as a win win situation for all.
Oct 05, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Are you tired of getting rejected by employers and recruiters and wondering what you are doing wrong? Well maybe it’s more than just your resume. Often, we do not pay attention to things while we are in the job market or even currently employed. In this episode hosted by me Lizanne Dsouza, I give you tips that will help you understand what you need to do to get hired.
Sep 28, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Love what you do and you will never have to work a single day of your life. How many times have we heard this phrase and imagined a life where work and passion can be combined or even if we could balance the two out after all, all work and no play makes us a dull. However is this possible with today’s fast paced work culture? and what are the hurdles that we face when we try to achieve this. In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with guest Srinivas Kulkarni, Content Manager at EPNS & form...
Sep 21, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Firing an employee? Do not let guilt hold you back. A lot of times we hold on to employees and put up with incompetency due to the feeling of guilt that comes along with the thought of letting go of a particular individual. However hard this process may seem, avoiding it will only cause you more trouble and affect productivity. Terminating an employee needs to be done while being empathetic, fair and dealing with the situation with good faith. In this episode hosted by me Lizanne Dsouza, I give ...
Sep 14, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Is it possible? Recently we have been hearing a lot about the phenomenon of quiet quitting where employees are doing the bare minimum when it comes to work. People now feel like they should do only as much as they get paid for. Is this going to work in the long run? Have employers been called out finally for being the reason for burn outs? Is work life balance your responsibility? In this episode hosted by me Lizanne Dsouza, I cover the mindset that you need to have if you are seeking a life tha...
Sep 01, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It’s almost impossible to separate our personal lives with our careers and more than often how we feel personally spills onto our professional lives and that’s when we feel like we cannot focus anymore. So then what can we do about this? Do employers have a responsibility towards employees to ensure that their mental health is in check or is this a personal journey that we all have to take? This episode is hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with guest speaker Sanya Minocha, a wellness coach & the foun...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 9
Recently there has been a lot of focus on mental wellness personally and at the workplace, it would be naïve for us to think that our mental wellness doesn't affect our overall productivity. Solutions like regular therapy and support groups are either very expensive or have a certain amount of shame attached to it. In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with a guest speaker Anshul Kamath, Founder at Evolve- a self care app, we will be looking at how the new age apps can benefit and bridge this...
Aug 10, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Digital marketing has been the buzz word for a while now and a lot of business owners are unsure about how to navigate this. In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with guest speaker Sarvesh Blanc, we will be looking at how businesses can use digital marketing tools to grow their operations and how they can go about doing this.
Jul 27, 2022•36 min•Ep. 7
Have you ever thought of buying a mattress online? The online e-commerce space has become the preferred marketplace for a lot of new age buyers. People are now open to buying consumer goods like furniture, kitchen appliances, and even automobiles online! In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with guest speaker Kabir Siddiq, we will be looking at the challenges faced by these industries and how consumers can now take advantage of this convenient and cost-friendly way of shopping for goods that...
Jul 13, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The Luxury market has always had its space predominantly in the retail ecosystem and since the Pandemic a lot of brands were forced to look into pivoting into the e-commerce, online space. In This episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with Guest speaker Sandeep Gonsalves, will be looking closely into the challenges that were faced for this sector on a hold and what are some of the ways that brands can over come these obstacles. We also look into new job profiles that may have be created due to this n...
Jun 30, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The great resignation is a phrase that has been thrown around a lot in the last few months. This episode is hosted by Lizanne Dsouza, founder at Liz Lyn Careers and will be speaking with Arjun Vaidya, Founder of Dr. Vaidya's. We will be looking into the term "the great resignation", what are some of the reasons people have been leaving their jobs and also how the right culture can have an impact on an employee and reduce attrition levels.
Jun 27, 2022•35 min•Ep. 4
Hiring for MNCs can be as challenging as hiring for any other sector. In part two of this episode hosted by me Lizanne Dsouza, founder at Liz Lyn Careers I will be speaking with Angelica Pinto, Talent Acquisition Manager at Hindustan Unilever. We look into the challenges faced by MNCs when it comes to talent acquisition and conclude with tips for applicants looking to apply for jobs in this sector.
May 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 3
There is a huge difference when it comes to hiring for start-ups as compared to MNCs there are several challenges employers face. In this episode, we look deeper into that and will be giving applicants an insight into what they need to be aware of while applying for both sectors. This episode is hosted by me, Lizanne Dsouza where in part one I will be speaking with the founder of Headphone Zone, Raghav Somani to understand this from a start-up perspective. Liz Lyn Careers is a well reputed one-s...
Apr 20, 2022•33 min•Ep. 2
The Hiring process itself can seem like one that is nerve-racking and many individuals do not know where to start. Looking at Hiring from an applicant's and employer's perspective, here are some basic pointers from the team Liz Lyn Careers. This Episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza the founder at Liz Lyn Careers, briefly covers a few relevant and basic tips people can follow during the hiring process in order to make it a successful one. Liz Lyn Careers is a well reputed one stop shop for all your H...
Apr 05, 2022•24 min•Ep. 1
