1 Year Since DA Leap
The Lessons Learned
From recruiter to founder.
From comfort to conviction.
Last August, I took the leap and launched
CultureHub Insights — a boutique executive search & talent advisory firm built for companies navigating complex inflection points.
Whether you’re scaling, evolving culture, or building future leadership — I wanted to create something that delivers real impact where it matters most: People.
Shoutout to Gary Vee — your voice has lived rent-free in my head since VeeCon:
👉 “Get comfortable being uncomfortable.”
👉 “Your network is your net worth.”
👉 “No one can do what you do.”
One of Gary’s frameworks that stuck with me:
Strangers → Acquaintances → Friends → Family.
It’s not about chasing access — it’s about showing up, adding value, and earning trust over time.
That mindset helped me lean in — and it led me to people like Mike & Kass Lazerow, who sold Buddy Media to Salesforce for $745M and continue to champion bold ideas.
Their book Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story became part playbook, part push.
From VeeCon to the NYSE, their journey (and generosity) continues to inspire mine.
After nearly 15 years in the people business, one truth stands out:
Winners win — and they keep a tight circle.
Grateful for the spark, the relationships, and the momentum.
Let’s build. Let’s grow. Let’s keep shoveling. Let’s win — together.
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