RHIZE IN THE NEWS

  • BLOOMBERG

    AUGUST 23, 2024

    They chose the name "Rhize", after rhizome—underground roots that allow plants to survive bad seasons.

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    NEWSNATION

    JULY 10, 2024

    'We feel powerless': Unemployed woman starts online community for job seekers

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    FOX BUSINESS

    JUNE 19, 2024

    Job seekers are feeling isolated, defeated, and depressed: Giovanna Ventola

  • BUSINESS INSIDER

    JUNE 11, 2025

    She has gained 30,000 followers sharing her perspective on coping with unemployment and has launched a professional networking platform, Rhize.

  • JOB SEARCH INSIDER EPISODE 15

    DECEMBER 10, 2024

    We talked about how to make progress in your job search, set boundaries and protect your mental health during the holidays.

  • NEWSWEEK

    DECEMBER 6, 2024

    ‘I look at this year that I would call a train wreck, and I find so many beautiful things because of this community.

  • MARGINAL

    NOVEMBER 12, 2024

    You don’t give yourself a nickname people give you a nickname, and that’s kind of how I feel about a title.

  • WHAT'S NEXT? WITH LACEY

    OCTOBER 15, 2024

    This started because of me but it continues to exist because of the community so all of the decisions I make come from feedback from the people that are in it.

  • MOOLALA: MONEY MADE SIMPLE

    OCTOBER 16, 2024

    I told myself I wasn’t going to stress over it so my rule of thumb since I started doing this is “one take”.

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    MIRROR

    July 25, 2024

    ‘If I can help even one person land their dream job, discover their purpose, or provide a safe haven during difficult times, then Rhize is fulfilling its mission.’

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    HNGN

    JULY 8, 2024

    Unemployed Influencers Whose Worst Interview Experiences Went Viral Find Refuge On TikTok

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    NEWSWEEK

    JUNE 8, 2024

    Woman Who’s Had Three Layoffs Shares Best Job Search Tip—’Cracked the Code’

  • NEWS18

    JUNE 11, 2024

    A Three-Time Layoff Survivor ‘Cracks The Code’ To Job Hunting, Shares ‘Tangible Advice’ With Job Seekers

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    BUSINESS INSIDER

    JUNE 15, 2024

    “I was laid off 3 times and now I can't even get a temporary 'bridge job' as a barista. I've lost faith in the job market.”

  • MOOLALA: MONEY MADE SIMPLE

    OCTOBER 15, 2024

    They saw themselves in me and instead of putting themselves out there they related to me and now we have a place for that conversation.

  • JOB SEARCH INSIDER EPISODE 11

    NOVEMBER 7, 2024

    If you don't know Giovanna, she is known for being a true champion of job seekers as well as candid and genuine.

  • MOST PEOPLE DON'T, BUT YOU DO

    NOVEMBER 28, 2024

    The feedback I kept getting was “that’s my experience, I don’t want to share about it but you’re allowing me to see that other people are going through it too.”