50/50 Women of Influence with Linny Simkin: Someone Stop That Girl--The Power of Being Authentically

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-9serf-... Linny Simkin didn't plan on a career in affordable housing. She dreamed of becoming a singer-songwriter, moved to Los Angeles to pursue music, and took a job with an executive search firm simply to pay the bills. What she discovered instead was a career helping people find meaningful work and, eventually, a calling within affordable housing. Over the next two decades, Linny built one of the industry's most respected executive search firms, connecting talented professionals with organizations where they could make the greatest impact. Along the way, she learned that some of life's biggest opportunities begin when someone tells you that you can't. In this conversation with WAHN President & CEO Ashley Northcutt and Vice President of Communications Angie Truitt, Linny shares lessons on entrepreneurship, mentorship, taking risks, and why bringing your authentic self to work isn't just good advice, it's the key to building meaningful relationships and lasting success. She also talks about the affordable housing talent pipeline, the importance of welcoming new voices into our industry, and why now is the perfect time for bold ideas. And don't miss the special surprise at the end of the episode, when Linny shares one of her original songs, Someone Stop That Girl.

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