EP 03: Hiring with Purpose How Founders Build Teams That Actually Last
Release Date: 02/04/2026
EP 03: Hiring with Purpose How Founders Build Teams That Actually Last
Rosemary Czopek Podcast
In this episode, Rosemary sits down with Yasaman, founder of MIA Migration, to talk about what really goes into hiring and building teams that last, especially in fast moving startup environments. Yasaman shares lessons from hiring and firing over 500 people across hospitality, tech, and immigration, reflecting on how her early experiences shaped the way she hires today. She opens up about red flags, green flags, trusting your gut, and why passion for the mission matters more than resumes, titles, or paychecks. From redesigning the interview process to navigating hiring in a world influenced...
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EP 02: From Traditional Law Firm to Global Remote Business
Rosemary Czopek Podcast
In this episode, Rosemary sits down with Elizabeth Garvish, founder of Garvish Immigration Law Group, to explore how listening to her inner voice led her to build a global immigration law firm rooted in purpose, flexibility, and love. Elizabeth shares her journey from big law to creating what she calls the happiest law firm in America, navigating professional setbacks, choosing courage over fear, and redefining success on her own terms. Now based in Madrid while running a fully remote team across the United States and Latin America, Elizabeth discusses how she builds high trust teams, leads...
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EP 01: From Kitchen Table to Thriving Academy
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Listen as Rosemary sits down with Marlene Dandler, founder of Seashore Academy, to explore how a simple homeschooling idea at her kitchen table grew into a thriving educational enterprise. Marlene shares how her journey, sparked by a mom’s desire for quality education, evolved into a full-scale in-person learning community that still prioritizes joy, hands-on learning, and excellence over spreadsheets. She built the school with no formal business plan, just a passion for community and doing what’s best for kids. Marlene also opened up about her leadership journey, the lessons she’s...
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Ep 08: Business Certificates
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Get to know more about business certificates for small, women owned, minorities, disadvantage business, etc
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Ep 07: Women Entrepreneur Challenges
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What kind of challenges women face when they are starting and developing a business
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Special Episode: Rosemary Czopek & Krista Moore
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How to build your company's capability statement
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Episode 3 - Different types of contracting within the state of CA
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Rosemary talks about her experience in contracting with different types of agencies within the state of CA
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Episode 2 - CA State Certifications for Small Business
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In this episode, Rosemary answers questions about how to get the certification of Small Business that help you to get direct contracts with the California State and the opportunities you have as being a Small Business vendor.
info_outlineIn this episode, Rosemary sits down with Yasaman, founder of MIA Migration, to talk about what really goes into hiring and building teams that last, especially in fast moving startup environments.
Yasaman shares lessons from hiring and firing over 500 people across hospitality, tech, and immigration, reflecting on how her early experiences shaped the way she hires today. She opens up about red flags, green flags, trusting your gut, and why passion for the mission matters more than resumes, titles, or paychecks.
From redesigning the interview process to navigating hiring in a world influenced by AI, Yasaman offers honest insights on what works, what doesn’t, and why taking more time to hire often leads to better long term outcomes.
This conversation is a grounded and practical look at hiring, leadership, and decision making, with real world lessons for founders, managers, and anyone responsible for building teams.