In Episode 12 of The Flame, host Bob Raynor talks with Jillian Di Benedetto, an award-winning multidisciplinary designer and creative leader, about navigating the modern job hunt with humor, honesty, and resilience. Jillian shares her journey through 15+ years in advertising, the challenges of remote work, and the broken realities of today’s recruitment processes; from ghosting and ATS filters to ageism and endless interview rounds.

Known for her witty and unfiltered LinkedIn posts, Jillian discusses why authenticity matters more than “Apple vibes,” how humor became her survival tool, and why community support is essential for creatives. She also previews her own podcast, Unemployable, and calls for creatives to reclaim their power in an industry that often forgets the human behind the portfolio.

This candid, funny, and inspiring episode is for anyone who’s felt lost in the job hunt — and needs a reminder that their flame is worth keeping lit.