Is This Still A Good Time? #7 - Erin Riska - The Worldschooling Recruiter’s Story
In this episode of Is This Still a Good Time?, Mike Peditto sits down with Erin Riska, a longtime talent acquisition leader and full-time digital nomad who’s spent the last five years traveling the world with her husband and kids. From her current home base in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Erin shares how she built a career that supports her lifestyle — balancing independent recruiting work with Roam Base, the worldschooling hub she created for families learning and living abroad. Mike and Erin dig into what it really means to build a meaningful recruiting career outside of big tech and flashy logos. Erin talks about thriving in small and midsize organizations, the joy of “doing it all,” and why autonomy and curiosity have guided every stage of her journey. They also unpack the reality of recruiting in industries like mental health and construction — where hiring is harder but impact runs deep. The two trade stories about fake résumés, over-involved parents (including one mom who actually did her kid’s interview!), and the wild world of LinkedIn “career advice.” Erin’s grounded, analytical approach to recruiting — and her calm take on AI, social media, and career design — is a refreshing reminder that you can build success on your own terms. It’s a funny, honest, and inspiring conversation that speaks directly to recruiters who don’t have big-name logos on their résumés — but still make a big difference every day.
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