Triumph, Tech Innovation, & Empowerment with Megan Hayward

In this episode of Rethreading Lives, Kristin Keen reveals the inspiring story of Megan Hayward, a remarkable entrepreneur with a story of courage, tragedy, and triumph. Megan unveils her gripping journey of overcoming exploitation and abuse to becoming a groundbreaking businesswoman. Throughout the episode, Megan discusses how elements of the Rethreaded Process, such as community, purpose, and vision, drove her to cultivate a thriving and innovative temporary employment business. Megan is the founder and CEO of Temporary Assistance Guru (TAG), a thought-leading temporary employment firm that connects businesses to employees nationwide. Megan cast this vision when she was just 24 years old and surrounded herself with the community that would challenge and encourage her along the way. Megan's commitment to transforming the workforce stems from a vision to create a culture of care and excellence. Her Incredible strength, poise, and courage in the face of unimaginable adversity is a testament to Megan's exceptional character. You won't want to miss her captivating story of triumph, vision, and purpose.Megan Hayward Bio: Megan's entrepreneurial spirit and passion for innovation sparked her desire to transform the outdated processes of blue collar temporary staffing. Her frustration with the status quo motivated her to launch her own staffing agency at a young age, then driven by the belief that the industry was ready for a radical change, she began to create a software platform to allow for a modern approach to an antiquated industry. Megan founded her first staffing agency at the age of 24 after being a co-founder of another. Her achievements in the industry have earned her a seat on the advisory board of the latter. She is a member of the 2023 class for Leadership Florida, 2024 Hightower Fellow, and 2024 Leadership Florida Connect class member. Megan's dynamic personality extends beyond her professional pursuits as she also boasts an adventurous side with a penchant for adrenaline-inducing activities including wing walking on planes. Her love for fantasy books showcases her imaginative and creative mind, indicative of her innovative approach to her work. Megan competitive spirit was the force behind her obtaining a Division I basketball scholarship at the University of North Florida, and after graduation she was on stage in fitness competitions - even landing her a spot on season 1 of Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge (episode 8 if you have nothing but free time).  Megan is still involved in local sports as she is the one of the owners of the Jacksonville Icemen, the Community First Igloo, the Savannah Ghost Pirates, and the Allen Americans.  Despite her numerous accomplishments, Megan prioritizes her role as a mother to Israel and a wife to Reggie.  Checkout Rethreaded Across All Platforms: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Ready to learn more about Rethreaded? Check out our website Follow us on social. Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook