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Real Talk. Real Growth.
by Bonni Pomush
Working Wardrobes is Rebuilding Careers. We serve thousands of people each year, including single mothers, veterans, domestic violence survivors, and seniors reentering the job market due to life circumstances. They have overcome difficult challenges to find jobs and achieve the Power of a Paycheck. Join Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush, as she sits down with industry partners who share this passion to get others back to work, as well as those directly touched by Working Wardrobes' mission.
Episodes
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Legacy Giving (But Were Afraid to Ask)
In this episode of Real Talk. Real Growth., Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with estate planning attorney Nick Kmetz and certified financial planner and philanthropic advisor Richard Ward to make legacy giving easier to understand. Together, they bust common myths, explore simple…
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Finding Purpose in the Pivot with Jonathan Jonas
In this episode of Real Talk. Real Growth., Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with veteran and Working Wardrobes alumnus Jonathan Jonas for a powerful conversation about resilience, rebuilding, and finding purpose after unexpected setbacks. Jonathan shares his journey from serving in…
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The Courage to Reinvent with Lisa Diggs
What does it take to start over—and keep moving forward with purpose? In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Working Wardrobes alumna, educator, veteran, and longtime volunteer Lisa Diggs. Lisa shares her inspiring journey of resilience, from...
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Turning Second Chances Into New Beginnings
In this inspiring episode of Real Talk Real Growth, Bonni Pomush sits down with Diego Martinez to discuss his remarkable journey of rebuilding his life after 13 years of incarceration. Diego shares how determination, community support, and a clear sense of purpose helped him overcome barriers to...
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Walking in Purpose with Charlene Reynolds
In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Charlene Reynolds, Director of John Wayne Airport, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and finding purpose through life's unexpected twists and turns. From her first paycheck as a...
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Do What Scares You with Anne Tammel
Anne Tammel joins Real Talk Real Growth to talk about leadership, innovation, and building meaningful community. From her early career in Silicon Valley to founding the OC CEO Collective and SoCal Women in Business, Anne shares how the advice to do what scares you shaped her path and continues to...
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Skirts & Pants on Fire- Honoring Jerri Rosen's Legacy with Sam Dawson
In this heartfelt episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with author, speaker, facilitator of Sam's Salons, founding member of Impact Giving, and one of Jerri's dearest friends, Sam Dawson, to honor the life and legacy of Jerri Rosen, founder of Working Wardrobes. Together,...
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From Mission to Impact in 2025 (so far!)
CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Bianca Herrera, Director of Client Services, and Amy Rodriguez, Manager of Client Services, to reflect on the first half of 2025—a milestone year marking 35 years of service and 135,000 clients served. Whether you're a longtime supporter, a new listener, or someone...
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Opportunity Favors the Prepared– Career Lessons with Coach Matt
In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with career and success coach Matt Kimble—affectionately known as "Coach Matt." From his first paycheck to a 26-year career in HR and operations, Coach Matt shares powerful lessons on leadership, resilience…
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Progress Over Perfection with Lindsay Oglesby
When Lindsay Oglesby's dad told her to get a job the day after her 16th birthday, she had no idea the experience would shape her approach to life, leadership, and service. In this episode, she joins Bonni Pomush for an honest conversation about the journey from her first paycheck to founding a...
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Episode 54: The Courage to Pivot
In this episode of Rebuilding Careers, CEO Bonni Pomush is joined by former Working Wardrobes Board Member Chris Forsena for a powerful and personal conversation about ambition, identity, and what it really means to start over. After becoming the youngest person to make partner at Accenture—and…
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Episode 53: From Pine Ave to Purpose: Redefining Success
In this powerful episode of Rebuilding Careers, CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Melvin Price—musician, worship leader, and former Working Wardrobes client—for an unforgettable conversation about transformation, faith, and the true meaning of success. Melvin shares how a chance encounter on Pine...
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Episode 52: Redefining Your Limits: How Mindset Shapes Your Journey
CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with EOS Implementer and lifelong leader Will Crist, to explore the transformative power of mindset. From sweeping floors for 25 cents an hour to empowering business owners and navigating spiritual leadership, Will shares how embracing life's challenges as "issues, not...
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Episode 51: How Full is Your Hat Rack?
Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein, and Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush discuss the many roles women embrace on the daily, the importance of each skill set, and remembering to care for one's self during the process of changing from fedora to fascinator to fez in an instant.
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Episode 50- One Step at a Time: The Power of Resilience
This #WomensHistoryMonth, join us for a special episode of the Rebuilding Careers Podcast. Bonni Pomush of Working Wardrobes sits down with Annette Walker, President of City of Hope Orange County. Annette shares her incredible journey—from her first paycheck at KFC to leading a world-class...
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Episode 49 - When Mission and Priorities Align
Kicking off the 35th year of Working Wardrobes is this insightful podcast featuring our CEO, Bonni Pomush, and Goodwill CEO, Nicole Suydam. These powerhouses of strength and compassion discuss cultivating the value and potential within clients, staff and volunteers. Reflecting back to 2020's...
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Episode 48: From Seeking Connections to Making Connections
In this Rebuilding Careers and Pepp Talks collaboration, Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush, and Jeanne Pepper, attorney turned philanthropist by way of motherhood, bring their missions together. As humans who care about other humans on their life journeys, they treasure the growth and strength...
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Episode 40: Beyond Barriers
"Beyond Barriers" delves deep into the significant personal hurdles that our own Derek, Client Services Manager, and Cris, Lead Veteran Behavioral Health Peer Navigator, have faced. Their parallel yet individual journeys toward resilience inspired them both to support fellow Veterans in…
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Episode 39: 2024 Impact Webinar 2: Client Services
CEO of Working Wardrobes Bonni Pomush, Client Services Director Bianca Herrera, and Client Services Manager Derek Mendes will share Working Wardrobes' 2023 and 2024 client services highlights and ways to engage to help clients find gainful employment.
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Episode 38: Adversity to Advocacy
"Adversity to Advocacy" delves into Tanya Doby's life, from her early years to her impactful role as a councilwoman. She recounts pivotal moments, like quitting her first job in solidarity with her mother who faced discrimination due to her mixed racial background, highlighting her unwavering...
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Episode 37: Embracing Vulnerability: A Journey of Resilience and Reinvention
From familial struggles to professional success, Writer, Filmmaker, Investor, and Philanthropist Pam Roy's story embodies the power of embracing vulnerability and forging one's own path. Join the CEO of Working Wardrobes Bonni Pomush as we delve into an inspiring journey of self-discovery and...
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Episode 36: The Business Strategy of NPOs
CEOs from some of Orange County's best nonprofits came together to talk business with Leadership Tomorrow's 2024 cohort. Anne Olin (Charitable Ventures), Claudia Bonilla Keller, MPA (Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County), Brateil Aghasi (WISEPlace), and Working Wardrobes' very own Bonni…
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Episode 35: 2024 Impact Webinar 1: Strategic Priorities
CEO of Working Wardrobes Bonni Pomush, Chief People Officer Derek Benson, and Operations Consultant Lynne Wands sat down to share Working Wardrobes' 2023 highlights, 2024 outlook, and new ways to engage!
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Episode 34: Don Wagner and Bonni Pomush Finding Strength in Seeking Help
Chairman of Orange County Board of Supervisors and CEO of Working Wardrobes Bonni Pomush sat down together to explore the significance of diligence, a strong work ethic, and the value of seeking support in the pursuit of your professional goals.
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Episode 33: Letitia Clark and Bonni Pomush on The Power of Diligence
City of Tustin Chair Member Letitia Clark and CEO of Working Wardrobes Bonni Pomush sat down together to discuss the importance of diligence and work ethic when it comes to trying to achieve your work goals.
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Episode 32: Lisa Thomas and Bonni Pomush on Taking Initiative
CEO of Main Street Marketing Partners Lisa Thomas and CEO of Working Wardrobes Bonni Pomush sat down together to discuss the importance of taking initiative when it comes to trying to achieve your work goals.
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Episode 31: Tammy Kim and Bonni Pomush on Asking the Right Questions
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sat down with the Vice Mayor of Irvine Tammy Kim to discuss the hiring process, ways to ace your interviews, and how to ask the right questions!
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Episode 30: Farrah Khan and Bonni Pomush on Barriers to Gainful Employment
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sat down with the Mayor of Irvine Farrah Khan to discuss Khan's journey to becoming Mayor and how to overcome barriers to gainful employment.
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Episode 29: 2023 Impact Webinar 3: Social Enterprise
Our Social Enterprise helps our clients find their "Success Suits," powers The Hanger Outlets and Boutiques, saves hundreds of thousands of garments from the landfill annually, and funds our Rebuilding Careers Program! Your clothing donations, shopping, and volunteerism make it all possible. Hear...
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Episode 28: 2023 Impact Webinar 2: Client Services
Working Wardrobes' Client Services team works hard to fulfill the Working Wardrobes mission every day. They have the privilege of offering crucial support to job seekers in our community. Without YOUR generosity, none of it would be possible! We are eager to express our gratitude and share…
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Episode 27: 2023 Bonni Pomush and Chris Collie on Overcoming Challenges
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sat down with Working Wardrobes' board member and Vice President, Market Leader at Invesco US Chris Collie to discuss how to control self and overcome challenges when we don't have control over our circumstances.
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Episode 26: 2023 Impact Webinar 1: 2022 in Review and 2023 Strategic Priorities
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Chief Financial Officer Alan Silkes, Senior Director of Client Services Ashley Vlcan, and Chief People Officer Derek Benson to discuss 2022 successes, strategic priorities for the year ahead, and 2023 commitments to Working Wardrobes' supporters.
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Episode 25: 2022 Impact Webinar 3: Social Enterprise
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Chief Revenue Officer Stefaan Poortman, Retail Manager Paola Escobedo, and Director of Social Enterprise Johnny De Frange to discuss how social enterprise supports the organization's mission to empower Orange County job seekers.
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Episode 24: Bonni Pomush, Marissa Waldman, and Derek Benson on Job Seeking in 2023
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sat down with Working Wardrobes' board member and Chief Excellence Officer at Leaderology Marissa Waldman and Chief People Officer Derek Benson to discuss HR professionals and what 2023 looks like for job seekers.
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Episode 23: Bonni Pomush and Cyndi Karapogosian Reflect on the Impact of Empowering Others
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Cyndi Karapogosian, District President for Robert Half and Working Wardrobes Board Chair to reflect on the impact of career empowerment in their own lives and the lives of those around them.
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Episode 22: Bonni Pomush Discusses Legacy Giving with Legacy Fund Donors Richard Ward and Carolyn Beaver
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Legacy Fund Donors Richard Ward and Carolyn Beaver to discuss the power of legacy giving.
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Episode 21: Unlocking Human Potential with Working Wardrobes CEO and Board Members
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush joined board members, Janelle Metzger, VP of Human Capital at Optum, and Laurie Grijalva, Chief Merchandising Officer at Boot Barn to discuss how to unlock potential in your team.
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Episode 20: CEO Bonni Pomush Discusses Empowerment Through Human Connection with Hensel Phelps Safety Engineer, Justine Rocha and 365 Events San Diego Co-Founder & CEO, Teresa Miller
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Justine Rocha, Safety Engineer at Hensel Phelps and Teresa Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of 365 Events San Diego to discuss empowerment through human connection
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Episode 16: Working Wardrobes CEO Discussed the Power of Donations with Working Wardrobes Retail Managers
Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush sat down with Working Wardrobes retail managers to discuss how retail supports the overall mission of the organization.
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Episode 15: A Conversation with Working Wardrobes' CEO Bonni Pomush and Orange County Museum of Art CEO & Director Heidi Zuckerman
Working Wardrobes' CEO Bonni Pomush sat down with Orange County Museum of Art CEO & Director Heidi Zuckerman to get an inside like at their organizations and leadership.
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Episode 14: Bonni Pomush, CEO of Working Wardrobes and Stefaan Poortman, Working Wardrobes Chief Revenue Officer with longtime donors and supporters Toni & Terry McDonald on the Impact of Recurring Giving
Bonni Pomush, CEO of Working Wardrobes and Stefaan Poortman, Working Wardrobes Chief Revenue Officer with longtime donors and supporters Toni & Terry McDonald on the impact of recurring giving.
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Episode 13: CEO Bonni Pomush Sits Down with Working Wardrobes Clients
Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush sits down with several Working Wardrobes Clients to talk about their experience with the organizations programs.
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Episode 12: CEO Bonni Pomush WW Leadership Team to Discuss the Importance of Investing in Others
In this episode, CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with Working Wardrobes Chief Revenue Officer Stefaan Poortman, Chief Financial Officer Alan Silkes, Chief Program Officer Mary Ann Profeta, and Chief People Officer Derek Benson to discuss the relationships that helped grow their careers and why…
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Episode 11: Working Wardrobes Bonni Pomush and Board Members Bart Asner, M.D. and Rockette Ewell Discuss the Power of a Paycheck
In the episode, Working Wardrobes Bonni Pomush sits down with board members Bart Asner, M.D., former President of OptumCare Southern California and Rockette Ewell, Community Affairs Manager, U.S. Bank Southern California to discuss the power of receiving your first paycheck.
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Working Wardrobes is Rebuilding Careers. We serve thousands of people each year, including single mothers, veterans, domestic violence survivors, and seniors reentering the job market due to life circumstances. They have overcome difficult challenges to find jobs and achieve the Power of a Paycheck. Join Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush, as she sits down with industry partners who share this passion to get others back to work, as well as those directly touched by Working Wardrobes' mission.
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