Oct 21, 202621 minS3
Trucking touches every other industry, so why do so few young people see it as a career? On this episode of TalentWise, Danny Markstein talks with Lindsey Trent, co-founder and president of the Next Generation in...
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TalentWise
Hosted by Markstein · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to TalentWise – a podcast dedicated to identifying and unpacking challenges and solutions related to the workforce. Every other week we will hear from experts in their field or industry who are fighting to better understand shifting dynamics.
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What is TalentWise about?
Welcome to TalentWise, a podcast dedicated to identifying and unpacking challenges and solutions related to the workforce. Every other week we will hear from experts in their field or industry who are fighting to better understand shifting dynamics.
Who hosts TalentWise?
TalentWise is hosted by Markstein. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
What has TalentWise covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S3 Ep2: Making Trucking a Career of Choice with Lindsey Trent" (21 October 2026, 21 minutes), "S2 Ep12: Building Alabama’s Workforce Future with Secretary Greg Reed" (16 June 2026, 24 minutes), and "S2 Ep 11: Building Giants: Connecting Education, Industry, and Opportunity in Maritime Careers with Lindsay Cline" (3 June 2026, 21 minutes).
How often does TalentWise publish?
TalentWise publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 28 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on TalentWise?
Booking probability for TalentWise is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. TalentWise requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. TalentWise's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch TalentWise?
The strongest fits for TalentWise are Public Health & Social Programs. TalentWise has a business audience.
About the host
Markstein hosts TalentWise, a business podcast with 28 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jun 16, 202624 minS2In this episode of TalentWise, we sit down with Greg Reed, Alabama’s first secretary of the Department of Workforce, to explore the future of workforce transformation and what it means for employers, educators and job...
Jun 3, 202621 minS2In this episode of TalentWise, we sit down with Lindsay Cline, director of strategic partnerships for the U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base Program, to explore how innovative partnerships are helping shape the future...
Episode #10
S2 Ep 10: Lead Like a Warrior with Lee Price
May 20, 202620 minS2In this episode of TalentWise, Major General Lee Price shares her remarkable journey from joining the U.S. Army as a Private First Class clerk typist in 1975 to becoming a trailblazing Major General after 38 years of...
May 6, 202658 minS2In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Don Barden, a classically trained behavioral economist and globally recognized authority on leadership and decision-making, whose career spans more than three decades of shaping...
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Episode #8
S2 Ep 8: Driving Alabama Forward: Inside the Workforce Powering Alabama’s Economy with Mark Colson
Apr 22, 202642 minS2In this episode, we sit down with Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association , a longtime partner and champion of one of the state’s most essential industries. With more than 32,000 trucking...
Apr 8, 202619 minS2Today’s episode features a conversation with Ani Huang, a leading voice at the intersection of executive leadership, compensation strategy and the future of work. As president of policy and practice for the CHRO...
Episode #6
S2 Ep 6: Progress Starts with Partnership: Rethinking How Communities Grow with Cornell Wesley
Mar 25, 202621 minS2In this episode, we sit down with a dynamic leader whose impact on economic development speaks for itself. With more than two decades of experience shaping urban growth, fostering business expansion, and building...
Mar 11, 202627 minS2In this episode, we sit down with two of our own colleagues from Markstein. Chief Creative Officer Chris Hoke and Brand Director Angela Thomas give a behind-the-scenes look at how thoughtful storytelling and bold...
Episode #4
S2 Ep 4: Driving the Workforce Forward: Inside the Tank Truck Workforce Challenge with Ryan Streblow
Feb 25, 202629 minS2Across past episodes of TalentWise, we’ve explored the workforce challenge from every angle: demographers breaking down the data, HR leaders sharing proactive strategies, mental health experts strengthening critical...
Feb 11, 202631 minS2Today’s episode brings the conversation to life with Rashida Reese, president & CEO and Jillian Darling, social media specialist for ReBirth Marketing and Consulting. Rashida and Jillian share how ReBirth cuts through...
Jan 27, 202643 minS2In this episode, we’re joined by two true change makers: Dr. Olivia Cook Howell, founder of OVA Consulting Firm and project manager for Good Jobs Birmingham, and Sarah Wilson, former Deputy Director of the City of...
Jan 14, 202635 minS2In Season 2, Episode 1 of TalentWise, we dig into the very real workforce crisis that’s been building for decades and what it actually takes to lead through it when the stakes are high. We’re joined by Laura Kavanagh...
Nov 5, 202535 minS1The workforce crisis isn't coming. It's here. The smartest leaders are moving fast to adapt. In this bonus episode of TalentWise, we’re wrapping up Season 1 with a powerful recap that brings together insights and...
Episode #12
S1 Ep 12: No Limits with A.C. Roper
Sep 17, 202530 minS1In this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by Lieutenant General (Ret.) A.C. Roper, former Deputy Commander of U.S. Northern Command, former Birmingham Chief of Police, bestselling author, and now CEO of A.C. Roper &...
Sep 4, 202527 minS1
Aug 19, 202536 minS1On this episode of TalentWise, we’re diving into one of the most important conversations shaping our future: building a stronger, more inclusive workforce. Joining us is J.W. Carpenter, president of Prosper, whose...
Aug 6, 202536 minS1What if we could reimagine the way young people enter the workforce and create a more sustainable pipeline for employers in the process? In this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by Brent Parton, president of...
Jul 23, 202543 minS1On this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by April Benetollo, CEO of Momentum and a leader with three decades of experience driving business growth, building high-performing teams and transforming organizations from...
Jul 9, 202532 minS1In this episode of TalentWise, we’re diving into a side of workforce development that often gets overlooked—mental health. We've learned from top demographers, researchers and industry leaders about today’s complex...
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Greg Reed
Secretary of the Department of Workforce, Alabama Department of Workforce
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Don Barden
economist, author, Wall Street executive, seminary scholar, ArchitectHer
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Chris Hoke
prison chaplain, founder and leader of Underground Coffee, author, Underground Ministries
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Angela Thomas
Advanced, Specialist Diabetes Nurse, Angel Success Consulting
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