Founder at Bright Link Talent | Connecting Top Talent with High-Growth Startups

Scaling a team shouldn’t feel like a guessing game, but for many founders and hiring managers, it does.

Here’s what I see all the time:

➔ Companies scrambling to fill GTM roles but losing time (and revenue) to endless hiring cycles.
➔ Founders frustrated by the lack of alignment between their mission and the candidates they meet.
➔ Hiring managers overwhelmed by sourcing, screening, and trying to find talent that truly fits.

Without the right support, building a high-performing team can feel like an impossible task.

Recently, a founder reached out:

“We need to hire a Sales Director and a Head of Customer Success, but I don’t have the bandwidth to manage it. Every delay means we’re leaving money on the table, and I just need someone who can make it happen.”

It’s a common story. Leaders want to scale fast but get stuck in the bottleneck of finding the right people.

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, my approach cuts through the noise, prioritizing long-term relationships and a collaborative effort to match the right candidates with the right opportunities.

We specialize in:

➔ Delivering top GTM talent fast—often within days.
➔ Managing the hiring process end-to-end so you can stay focused on growth.
➔ Building revenue-generating teams that align with your mission and drive results.

I’ve helped founders and hiring managers at high-growth tech startups hire for roles like:

➔ Sales Leadership
➔ Marketing Strategy
➔ Customer Success Management
➔ Operations and Revenue Enablement

At Bright Link Talent, we don’t just fill roles; we build the teams that scale companies.

If you’re ready to stop searching and start growing, let’s talk.

👉 Message me “HIRE” or email me at stephanie@brightlinktalent.com

Stephanie Loewenstern

I’ve been on LinkedIn for over a decade.
 
With 20,000+ of you here now, a birthday, a new year, and seven years in business, it felt like the right time to reintroduce myself.
 
I’m Stephanie.
 
I run a recruiting firm focused on go-to-market hiring for scaling tech companies and support job seekers with strategy.
 
Here’s a short version of how I got here:
 
2012: Graduated from Florida State University.
 
2013: Moved to New York City. Entered a competitive publishing program. Worked at Time Inc. Quit, moved back to Florida, and found my way into recruiting.
 
2016–2017: Got sober. Moved back to NYC. Focused on rebuilding my life and career.
 
2019: Launched my recruiting business at 29. Had no idea what I was doing.
 
2020: Moved back to Miami. Turned down a life-changing job offer from a well-known Wall Street player to stay on my own path. His ex-wife became my therapist three years later.
 
2021–2022: The business grew 4x. I made the most money I’d ever made. Got engaged, married, and pregnant.
 
2023: Single mom. Newly postpartum. Sustained the business through one of the darkest years of my life.
 
2024: Rebuilt my health, my nervous system, my sleep, and my standards. Went quiet and did the work.
 
2025: Lost 80+ pounds since birth. Finally saw the results of deep healing work. Got clear on who I want to work with and who I want to support.
 
Here are a few takeaways I’m carrying into 2026:
 
- Not everyone is going to like you, so stop people-pleasing and go after what you want anyway.
 
- Integrity is what you do when no one’s watching.
 
- Everything you see online is a highlight reel.
 
- A peaceful nervous system is success.
 
 - And the best revenge is living well.
 
PS: Thank you for all the birthday wishes!

We Build Revenue Teams So You Don’t Lose Pipeline, Time, or Talent | GTM Hiring Partner for B2B SaaS

Last month, we placed a candidate in under 10 days.

That same week, another company lost that exact profile.

The difference had nothing to do with comp.

Here’s the real story...

The candidate was a senior GTM hire.

Employed, in demand, a clear fit, and a strong interview.

Company A:

- First interview on Monday 
- Second interview two days later 
- Clear timeline from the start 
- Weekly check-ins, even when nothing changed 
- Offer out in 9 days

 Company B:

- Loved the candidate “in theory” 
-  Took 6 days to schedule interview two 
- Needed “one more internal alignment call” 
- Went silent after the panel 
-  Circled back after the candidate accepted elsewhere

Same candidate. Same market. Same expectations.

Here’s what leaders miss:

When a candidate disengages, it’s rarely emotional.
It’s data.

They’re reading your process as a preview of:
 
-  How decisions actually get made 
- How aligned leadership really is
- Whether urgency exists once they’re inside

By the time a team says, “Are they still interested?”
The answer is usually NO.

And I don’t blame them.

The fastest way to lose a great candidate isn’t comp.
It’s indecision and thinking you’re special.

I heard this interview question from Dan Martell  recently, and it blew my mind.

It’s a five-plus-year question.
And it’s not what you think.

He asks candidates:

“Five years from now, you wake up, wave a magic wand, and you’re living your dream life.
We’re not working together, so take that off the table.”

Then he asks them to describe it.

Where are you living?

Who are you working with?

How much are you making?

What does your day actually look like?

Tell me everything.

Most of the time in business, people are focused on SOPs and execution…
and yes, that matters.

But what we often miss
is the heart of what drives someone
to do their best work once they’re inside the organization.

When you understand a person’s personal vision…
and how it connects to your mission…

You don’t have to force performance.
You unlock it.

Not because they checked every box.

But because the direction of their life matched where the company was going.

When you understand what someone wants out of their life, you don’t have to squeeze performance out of them.

You get their best work.

What’s the best interview question you’ve ever asked or been asked?

The most common interview question is also the most misunderstood.

“Tell me about yourself” isn’t your life story.
It’s how you position yourself in the first 60 seconds.

A simple framework:
Past. Present. Future.

Comment “script” if you want an example.

Your income is capped.
Your opportunities are limited.

You have the skills, knowledge, and experience.
The issue isn’t your value.

It’s whether that value is being translated into sustainable income.

This webinar is for professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs who feel stuck despite having real expertise and want a clear path forward.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• Why talent and experience alone no longer guarantee growth
• The most common reasons people stay financially stuck
• How to identify what your audience will actually pay for
• Simple ways to package and monetize your expertise
• The mindset shifts required to move from potential to profit
• Practical paths to create income without burning out
• How to move from confusion to consistent action

Whether you’re just starting to explore monetization or ready to break through your current ceiling, this session will help you decide your next move with intention.

Join Gabby Rosely, Morgan Davis, PMP, PROSCI, MBA, Bryan McDonald, and myself, hosted by Graphy Inc., for an honest, practical conversation focused on moving forward and not staying stuck.

Stephanie Loewenstern and 10 other attendees

Adam Posner

The Recruiter your Company needs Now for the Top Marketing & Tech talent. 2x TA Agency Founder, Host: Top 1% Global Careers Podcast @ #thePOZcast, Global Speaker & Moderator, Career Coach ->GET FREE CAREER STORY GUIDE ↴

✳️ CURRENT JOB OPENINGS: https://www.nhptalentgroup.com/openings

GET IT: https://linktr.ee/ajposner

NEWSLETTER: https://read.letterhead.email/the-poz-pulse

WHO I AM: A Creative & Digital Marketing Recruiter by trade, A Power Connector as my superpower, and Founder and President of NHP Talent Group, Co-Founder @ Probably Nothing Talent & Host of #ThePozCast podcast, top 1% Global Careers Podcast.

WHAT WE DO @ NHP TALENT GROUP:

We are a Talent Access Consultancy, specializing in recruitment strategy, talent process and operations and employer branding solutions @ Hyper-Growth Start-ups, Marketing Agencies and Innovative Brands. We partner with in-house recruitment teams to scale and accelerate the hiring process. We focus on networking with experts within Marketing, Performance Media, Creative, eCommerce, Product & Content Creation.

WHERE TO FIND ME:

www.nhptalentgroup.com  
info@nhptalentgroup.com 

THE SHOW: (Please Subscribe!) 
🎧 www.thePOZcast.com 
🎥 YouTube:  youtube.com/c/ThePOZcast

MY BACKGROUND: 

I identify opportunities, synergies, and connect the dots. That is what I do best. I have built a strong reputation by always putting my Clients and Candidates first. I lead with empathy as I put candidates in the best possible position to succeed. 

Prior to pivoting into recruiting, I spent 15 years in the ad/marketing industry, leading account management & digital/social strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM & digital ad agencies in NYC, including VaynerMedia and EP+Co.

This gives me a unique perspective when working with candidates to truly understand their Career DNA and ensure a good fit on both sides of the recruiting equation. Pro in TA process, employer branding & operations.

CURRENT & PAST CLIENTS:

Influential (Publicis)
Loeb.NYC: Penrose Hill/First Leaf Wine, Finexio, Thnks, Mercato & Rocket Fuel Labs
IPG: Reprise Digital, UM, MediaBrands, Helix, Magna, Initiative & Hill Holiday
Omnicom: RAPP, sparks & honey
Dentsu: Merkle & DWA
BOLD Worldwide
Props
Adorama
Tinybeans
Within
Invisible North/Noun
& More!

How can I bring you value? LET'S CONNECT!

Founder & President

We connect world-class, innovative Start-Ups, Brands, and Agencies in the marketing world with the best talent. Our team has a passion and reputation for building strong, long-term relationships and creating synergies.

As a consultancy, we specialize in developing and executing Talent Access Strategies for Digital Marketing, Media, Technology, Product and Creative/Content opportunities for Start-ups, Creative Agencies, and Brands, including the following functions: 

– C-level and Executive Management (Marketing, HR/Talent, Operations) 
- E-Commerce 
– Digital/Social Strategy & Account Management
– Digital Media & Programmatic 
– Brand Marketing & Communication
– Product Design, UI/UX
– Product Management/Marketing
– Program/Project Management
– Performance Marketing & User Acquisition/Customer Growth
– Technology 

Current and Previous Clients include: 
Loeb.NYC, Penrose Hill/First Leaf, Finexio, Rocket Fuel, Thnks
IPG: Reprise Digital, UM, MediaBrands, Helix, Magna & Initiative, Hill Holiday
Omnicom: RAPP, sparks & honey
Dentsu: Merkle & DWA
WPP: Mediacom/GroupM
BOLD Worldwide
Influential, Invisible North, Noun, Simply Business, Sproutward 
Ready Set Rocket
Serhant Ventures 
Luquire
Adorama
Brother
Within

I can best be reached at Adam@NHPTalentGroup.com Thanks

Cancer brought out the worst in me.

And for all the good I share about my Cancer journey, there was a dark side.

Yes, I shared about all of the silver linings that made me "better" for going through this. But it also brought many of my dark traits to the surface.

The impatience at times when I was tired, stressed, and not feeling my best.
Indecisiveness and sometimes rash decision-making. And while it's medically related, I was trying to overcompensate when my energy was too low by pushing myself past my limits.

And the worst, being short-tempered. There is no excuse. 

Not even Cancer.

It brought out my worst. Bad. And I took it out on those closest to me.

The loss of short-term memory (not counting the results of my college years) certainly exacerbated many of these traits. 

Yes, to an extent, and I do give myself some grace, but this is not who I am or want to be.

I am a Work In Progress. Aren't we all?

And I am taking the steps to improve and getting the help that I need so that I can be the best version of myself, for them, those who matter most to me.

So I urge two things

1. When you are going through something traumatic, try to find those moments of clarity and self-reflection to ask yourself, "even while I am dealing with this $hit, am I still really trying to be my best self?

2. If not, find whatever help is necessary to get as close to center as possible.

You owe it to yourself. You owe it to them.

🫶

Your Recruiter for Top Marketing, Product & Tech Talent | 2x TA Agency Founder | Host: Top 1% Global Careers Podcast @ #thePOZcast | Global Speaker & Moderator | Cancer Survivor

🚨 BREAKING #thePOZcast NEWS 🚨

I am proud to be part of the UNLEASH America 2026 speaker lineup, taking place this March in Vegas! 

I will be moderating the panel, "Creating Future Skills Pathways That Evolve With Technology and the Workforce", featuring : 

Tina Kao Mylon
Ankit Saxena, MBA
Tina Gupta


🏆 UNLEASH America is where the HR community comes together to challenge
assumptions, explore what’s next, and share practical insights — all while
reinventing HR together.

I’ll be bringing my perspective to the stage and look forward to meeting the incredible voices pushing our industry forward.


👉 WHEN: Las Vegas | March 17–19, 2026

👉 Secure your pass: https://bit.ly/491jFrZ


🔥 THIS IS #THEPOZCAST > GET INVOLVED 🔥

Whose shoulders do you stand upon?

Who steered you in the right direction with mentorship, tough love and opened up doors for you?

And how do you honor them?

The best way is by proving them RIGHT for believing in you.

I was incredibly lucky to attend the Wurman Shoulders Weekend here in Miami the past couple of days (thanks, Chris 🫶 Adamo), where I experienced a "conference" like no other.

If the name "Wurman" rings a bell, that's Richard Saul Wurman, aka the Founder of TED Conferences. "Legend" isnt even close to an appropriate title.
Since 1984, he has curated real conversations with a cross-section of luminaries and defined "curiosity."

At the age of 90 he continues to reinvent what a "conference" could be. I went in with zero expectations aside from knowing the speaker lineup (link below) and that I would be a sponge to absorb their wisdom.

The theme was "shoulders"- with each guest being paired up with another and prompted by Richard to share who and how influenced them and their success. 

It was magic. It was organic. It was from the heart and soul. 

It was inspirational.  

It was intentional.

Full of intellect, deep conversations, connections, and warmth. 

Now its my job to implement the learnings into all aspects of my life as I define this next chapter in my life and career. 

My brain is percolating with possibilities and optimism. ✅

The bar has been raised!

🫶

"Contgrats on your engagement!!!", I said.

*then I immediately ran downstairs to slam my head against a wall and chain smoke an entire pack of cigarettes.

👆 That's just part of the story behind "my craziest deal collapse" ever!

We all have them as recruiters, it comes with the territory. We take a lot more L's than W's and its just part of the business. 

But its about HOW you recover and move forward after! 

My recruiting mentor told me that you can be mad AF all day until you wake up the next morning, then MOVE ON. Because there is nothing you can do about it!

I took that to heart (or at least tried to!)

I sat down with my man Jordan Gaspari, founder of Exclusent, Inc. on episode 485 of #thePOZcast#thePOZcast where we unpacked his journey and war stories.

This is a good one folks! 

* If you’re in the people business, this one will hit different.

👉 🎧 LISTEN UP: https://lnkd.in/emNdJFb4

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🏆 Thank you to our friends at Fountain for their continued support. Fountain, your frontline workforce management platform.

❌ Stop hiring for “culture fit.” ❌

Seriously.

On episode #486 of #thePOZcast, Kelly McGinnis drops a take every hiring manager needs to hear:

“I never hire for 100% perfect cultural fit… because it’s kind of bullshit.”

Why?

Because perfect fit creates groupthink.

👉 And groupthink kills innovation, growth, and the future.

What you actually want:

 ✅ Values alignment
 ✅ Diversity of mindset
 ✅ People who challenge you, not just echo you

As Kelly puts it, leaders who only surround themselves with “yes people” aren’t building teams… they’re protecting their own comfort.

And that’s just one of the many mic-drop moments in this episode.

In this conversation, Kelly, President of Business Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific,  breaks down: ↴

→ Why hiring for values beats culture fit every time
→ The myth of the 100-hour workweek
→ What “mental marination” really means for better decisions
→ How trust and delegation unlock real scale
→ Why success isn’t about titles, it’s about legacy

This episode is a masterclass in modern leadership, blending sharp strategy with a deeply human perspective.

If you’re a founder, hiring manager, or leader trying to build teams that actually move the business forward (without burning everyone out)… this one’s for you.

👉🎧 LISTEN UP: https://lnkd.in/g7d6dvJi

🔥 THIS IS #THEPOZCAST > GET INVOLVED 🔥

🏆 #thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale.

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