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Real Talk. Real Growth.
Hosted by Bonni Pomush · ENGLISH
Working Wardrobes is Rebuilding Careers. We serve thousands of people each year, including single mothers, veterans, domestic violence survivors, and seniors reentering the job market due to life circumstances. They have overcome difficult challenges to find jobs and achieve the Power of a Paycheck.
Join Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush, as she sits down with industry partners who share this passion to get others back to work, as well as those directly touched by Working Wardrobes' mission.
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Season 1: Episode 6: Walking in Purpose with Charlene Reynolds
4w ago00:30:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Charlene Reynolds, Director of John Wayne Airport, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and finding purpose through life's unexpected twists and turns. From her first paycheck as a teenage intern at the IRS to leading one of Orange County's most important public institutions, Charlene shares the lessons that shaped her journey. She reflects on navigating personal loss, overcoming professional setbacks, mentoring future leaders, and the importance of showing up with grace, integrity, and confidence.
Transcribe →S1: EP 5: Do What Scares You with Anne Tammel
Apr 100:29:18Tap to summarizeAnne Tammel joins Real Talk Real Growth to talk about leadership, innovation, and building meaningful community. From her early career in Silicon Valley to founding the OC CEO Collective and SoCal Women in Business, Anne shares how the advice to do what scares you shaped her path and continues to inspire the way she leads. She also gives insight into the vision behind the Global Women in Innovation Summit on April 16, 2026, at UCI Paul Merage School of Business. At the heart of this episode is a powerful reminder that courage can open doors and help you create the room you want to see. Register for the summit here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/globalwomen
Transcribe →Skirts & Pants on Fire- Honoring Jerri Rosen's Legacy with Sam Dawson
Feb 900:27:51Tap to summarizeIn this heartfelt episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with author, speaker, facilitator of Sam's Salons, founding member of Impact Giving, and one of Jerri's dearest friends, Sam Dawson, to honor the life and legacy of Jerri Rosen, founder of Working Wardrobes. Together, they reflect on Jerri's resilience, leadership, and unwavering belief in possibility—and the journey of completing her memoir, Skirts & Pants on Fire. Buy Jerri's book here!
Transcribe →From Mission to Impact in 2025 (so far!)
Sep 300:31:02Tap to summarizeCEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Bianca Herrera, Director of Client Services, and Amy Rodriguez, Manager of Client Services, to reflect on the first half of 2025—a milestone year marking 35 years of service and 135,000 clients served. Whether you're a longtime supporter, a new listener, or someone simply curious about how real impact happens—this episode will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take action.
Transcribe →Opportunity Favors the Prepared– Career Lessons with Coach Matt
Aug 2000:41:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with career and success coach Matt Kimble—affectionately known as "Coach Matt." From his first paycheck to a 26-year career in HR and operations, Coach Matt shares powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, and the importance of empathy in the workplace. Together, they explore practical strategies for job seekers, including resume customization, networking, and interview preparation. With inspiring client stories and actionable advice, this conversation is a masterclass in turning grit into growth and preparedness into opportunity.
Transcribe →Progress Over Perfection with Lindsay Oglesby
Jul 3000:32:40Tap to summarizeWhen Lindsay Oglesby's dad told her to get a job the day after her 16th birthday, she had no idea the experience would shape her approach to life, leadership, and service. In this episode, she joins Bonni Pomush for an honest conversation about the journey from her first paycheck to founding a company grounded in clarity, compassion, and impact. Lindsay reflects on navigating complexity—for herself and others—and shares candid insights on balancing mindset, motherhood, and meaningful work. If you've ever questioned your path, this episode is your reminder: start where you are, ask for help, and keep going.
Transcribe →Episode 54: The Courage to Pivot
Jun 2, 202500:31:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Rebuilding Careers, CEO Bonni Pomush is joined by former Working Wardrobes Board Member Chris Forsena for a powerful and personal conversation about ambition, identity, and what it really means to start over. After becoming the youngest person to make partner at Accenture—and the fastest to reach senior partner, all before age 40—Chris is now in the midst of rebuilding his career with renewed purpose. He shares reflections on growing up in Haiti, navigating cultural shifts, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of financial literacy and community. Whether you're reimagining your own path or searching for the courage to pivot, this episode is a compelling reminder that success isn't linear—and you don't have to go it alone.
Transcribe →Episode 53: From Pine Ave to Purpose: Redefining Success
May 29, 202500:26:39Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of Rebuilding Careers, CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Melvin Price—musician, worship leader, and former Working Wardrobes client—for an unforgettable conversation about transformation, faith, and the true meaning of success. Melvin shares how a chance encounter on Pine Avenue led to his first job—and how decades later, after experiencing profound loss, incarceration, and healing, he's redefining success on his own terms. His story is a testament to resilience and the ripple effect of kindness.
Transcribe →Episode 52: Redefining Your Limits: How Mindset Shapes Your Journey
Apr 21, 202500:28:43Tap to summarizeCEO Bonni Pomush sits down with EOS Implementer and lifelong leader Will Crist, to explore the transformative power of mindset. From sweeping floors for 25 cents an hour to empowering business owners and navigating spiritual leadership, Will shares how embracing life's challenges as "issues, not obstacles" has fueled his journey. Discover powerful insights on integration, purpose, and redefining what's possible—plus the unforgettable story of an intern who proved that even with the odds stacked against you, there are truly no limitations.
Transcribe →Episode 51: How Full is Your Hat Rack?
Apr 4, 202500:29:13Tap to summarizeGarden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein, and Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush discuss the many roles women embrace on the daily, the importance of each skill set, and remembering to care for one's self during the process of changing from fedora to fascinator to fez in an instant.
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