In Episode 88 of Who You Work With Matters, Aaron Levine is joined by Courtney Wladyka — a powerhouse community leader and co-founder of the Monmouth Beach Education Foundation.

From her corporate marketing career to grassroots impact, Courtney shares how passion, collaboration, and curiosity can drive real change in schools and communities.

💬 In this episode:

• Building community across generations

• Advocating for neurodivergent learners

• Turning events into powerful fundraising tools

• Creating inclusive education opportunities

• Why leadership starts exactly where you are

Whether you're a parent, leader, entrepreneur, or change-maker — this one’s for you.

👉 Follow the podcast for more conversations on leadership, culture, and the people behind real progress.

What makes a great recruiter? How do you build winning teams without burning out—or getting buried in LinkedIn spam?

In this episode, Aaron Levine sits down with Ted O’Brien, founder of Starbridge Partners and Proxima Search, for a brutally honest conversation about what really works in hiring, scaling startups, and creating cultures where people actually want to work.

💡 You’ll hear:

• Why generic job ads fail (and what works instead)

• The real deal on hybrid work, remote roles, and office culture

• How Proxima Search helps startups scale smartly

• Tips for choosing the right recruiter—and avoiding red flags

• A fun dive into day trading, risk psychology, and why it all ties back to recruiting

Whether you're building a business, growing your team, or rethinking your next career move—this one’s packed with real-world advice and fresh perspective.

🎧 Tune in now—because who you work with truly matters.

In Episode 86 of Who You Work With Matters, Aaron Levine sits down with branding powerhouse Darcy Flanders, founder of BaselineGroupNY. They dive into what it really takes to build a meaningful brand—from launching a creative agency to creating a team culture that lasts. Darcy shares lessons from nearly 30 years in business, how personal values shape professional brands, and why who you surround yourself with makes all the difference. If you're an entrepreneur, creative, or anyone passionate about leadership and branding—this episode is for you.