Hey friends, 👋🏽

It feels good to be writing this again. Some of you may remember my newsletter, Chit Chats with Lonni. I launched it as a space to talk about recruiting, career journeys, and the things people don’t usually say out loud about work. And then… life started lifing.

Between being a new mom, growing in my career, and simply trying to keep up with everything on my plate, I had to hit pause. And I’ll be honest — pressing pause felt necessary, but it also felt like I was stepping away from something I love: connecting with you all in a real and raw way.

But we’re back. And this time, I want to take it even further.

Why This Newsletter Exists

The purpose of Chit Chats with Lonni has always been simple:

✨ Debunk the myths about recruiting and careers.

✨ Share the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes perspective.

✨ Help people navigate the job search without the sugarcoating.

Recruiting isn’t just about resumes and interviews — it’s about people. Real people who are balancing kids, mental health, career changes, financial pressures, and everything in between. My goal is to build a space where we don’t just talk about “best practices” but about the reality of the journey.

What’s New

This revamped newsletter will still have my voice and stories, but it won’t just be me. I want this to be a community effort. There’s so much wisdom in the conversations I have every day, and I want to share that here.

That’s where you come in.

I’m looking for contributors — people who want to share their knowledge, their perspective, and their truth. Some themes I’d love to feature:

• Recruiting & Careers: The unspoken parts of job searching, hiring, and building a career.

• Mental Health: Managing burnout, navigating workplace anxiety, or simply learning how to take care of yourself.

• Mommyhood & Parenting: Balancing career, parenting, and the reality of showing up as both a professional and a parent.

• Other Real-Life Topics: Honestly, if you have something that connects to the human side of work and life, I want to hear it.

If you’ve ever thought, “People need to know this” — this is your sign.

The Vision Going Forward

Every issue will be about cutting through the noise. You won’t get watered-down advice here. You’ll get stories, practical tips, and perspectives that help you feel less alone in the process.

Because let’s be honest: job searching, parenting, and even just living can feel heavy. But with the right insight and a supportive community, it gets a little lighter.

How You Can Be Involved

If you’re interested in contributing, reply back or reach out to me directly ([email protected]). Share your expertise, your story, or even just a topic idea. You don’t have to be a professional writer — you just have to be real.

And if writing isn’t your thing? No worries. Just being here, reading, and sharing this newsletter with someone who might need it is more than enough.

Thank you for sticking with me through the pause. Thank you for giving me grace while life was lifing. And thank you for being part of this community. I’m so excited to build this next chapter with you.

Here’s to new beginnings — and to keeping it real.

With gratitude,

Lonni ❤️