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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 1H 17M

EP 196: From Equestrian Arenas to Scaling Teams

from The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations · host James Mackey: Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, SaaS, Tech, Startups, growth-stage, RPO, James Mackey, Diversity and Inclusion, HR, Human Resources, business, Retention Strategies, Onboarding Process, Recruitment Metrics, Job Boards, Social Media Re

Emily Zahuta, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition at Horizon3.ai, highlights how a chaotic yet loving Bay Area upbringing and elite equestrian training shaped a builder’s mindset grounded in discipline and self-possession. Emily chose demanding environments, learned to center herself in high-stakes moments, and earned trust through steady execution. The conversation also redefines success as something that evolves alongside leadership and motherhood.Connect with host James Mackey on LinkedIn!  Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Emily Zahuta, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition at Horizon3.ai, highlights how a chaotic yet loving Bay Area upbringing and elite equestrian training shaped a builder’s mindset grounded in discipline and self-possession. Emily chose demanding environments, learned to center herself in high-stakes moments, and earned trust through steady execution. The conversation also redefines success as something that evolves alongside leadership and motherhood. Connect with host James Mackey on LinkedIn...

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Emily Zahuta, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition at Horizon3.ai, highlights how a chaotic yet loving Bay Area upbringing and elite equestrian training shaped a builder’s mindset grounded in discipline and self-possession. Emily chose demanding...

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