🔥 Jess Frost: From Chief Stewardess to CEO — Redefining Recruitment in Yachting | The Bridge

What happens when a decade at sea inspires a new way of hiring? In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegars — Founder of Yacht Crew Center and Co-Founder of Name & Shame — sits down with Jess Frost, Founder and Head Recruiter of CrewFolio, to talk burnout, boundaries, and building a people-first culture in yacht recruitment. After 10 years onboard as a Chief Stewardess, Jess stepped ashore to create a new standard — one rooted in empathy, transparency, and accountability. Together, Alex and Jess unpack what’s working (and what isn’t) in today’s yacht-crew hiring world, and why safety, mindset, and respect matter more than ever. ✅ Life after yachting — breaking the “golden handcuffs” and finding purpose ashore ✅ From Chief Stew to entrepreneur — the mindset shift that changed everything ✅ The truth about recruitment: empathy over ego ✅ Crew safety and background checks — fixing what’s broken in the system ✅ Managing burnout and learning to slow down after years at sea ✅ Generational change in yachting — and how tech is reshaping the industry ✅ What makes a great CV and how to stand out to top recruiters 🎙 Guest: Jess Frost — Founder & Head Recruiter, CrewFolio 🎙 Host: Alex Siegars — Founder, Yacht Crew Center | Co-Founder, Name & Shame | The Bridge 💼 Sponsorship Opportunities: The Bridge is open for select sponsorships and partnerships. To collaborate or learn more, contact Alex Siegars at [email protected]  ⭐ Love the show? Tap “Rate Show” on Apple Podcasts and leave a quick 5-star review — it helps indie media like YIR stay visible. #YachtingIndustry #SuperyachtCrew #YachtRecruitment #CrewFolio #TheBridgePodcast #YachtCrewCenter #LifeAfterYachting #CrewWelfare #WomenInYachting #MaritimeLeadership