Built By People

Strategic HR Leadership and Hypergrowth Challenges with Heather Daniels In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Heather, a seasoned HR leader, discusses her extensive career journey across various industries, emphasizing her time in manufacturing and healthcare. Heather shares her experience in managing hypergrowth at a healthcare startup, outlining her strategies for effective workforce p...

Driving Transformation and Skill-based Progression at Bayer with Marina Hong Mealin In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Marina to discuss her career journey and the transformative initiatives she has led at Bayer. Marina shares her diverse experiences, starting from her roots in Singapore, through international moves, and venturing into HR leadership. She emphasizes...

Transforming Culture and Brand with Melissa DiMuro from LimbaughIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Melissa, an experienced professional in the people and culture field with over 20 years of experience across three industries. Melissa shares her career journey, including her transition to Limbaugh, a building solutions firm, where she focused on rigorous onboarding an...

From Project Management to HR Leadership: Insights with Melody Sundwall In this episode of the Built By People Podcast, the host welcomes Melody, who shares her journey from project management to HR, driven by an unexpected opportunity and her skills in recognizing talent. Melody elaborates on the importance of meeting employees where they are and solving performance issues with empathy. She uses...

Enhancing Employee Engagement and Financial Wellness with Rodney BoldenIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Rodney, who discusses his 38-year career in financial services, his shift to financial wellness, and his recent role in thought leadership research. Rodney explains the concept of the 'Great Detachment' and its impact on employee engagement. He shares st...

Innovative Remote Work Strategies with Lisa Calicchio from WCGIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Dave welcomes Lisa to discuss her career journey and her pivotal role in transitioning WCG to a fully remote work environment. Lisa describes the unexpected benefits of remote work, including an expanded talent pool and high employee engagement. She addresses the challenges of maintaining...

Navigating Dual Careers: Military Leadership and HR Strategies with Lionel Riley In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Lionel, the Chief Human Resource Officer at Riceland Foods who shares his unique career journey spanning over 20 years of HR and military service. Lionel discusses his leadership roles and experiences in both fields, emphasizing the influence of his mil...

The Importance of Purpose and Non-Linear Career Paths with Britt Provost on the Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Britt, a seasoned HR professional, who shares insights from her career journey and the importance of being adaptable and scrappy in HR roles. Britt talks about her experience in leading HR for multiple organizations, including her...

Navigating Global HR Challenges with Luc Stefani on the Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host David welcomes Luc to discuss his extensive career journey in HR, from his beginnings in Paris to his global experiences. Luc shares insights on managing cultural differences, handling mergers and acquisitions, fostering strong business partnerships, and adapting to...

Transforming HR Practices with Vander from Mango Min In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host Dave welcomes Vander, the head of people operations at Mango Min. Vander discusses his career journey, starting from his inspiration to pursue a master's in HR administration to his current role. He highlights the evolving landscape of HR from traditional hire-fire-discipline functions to...

Navigating AI and Workforce Transformation with Tom BrownIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Tom as they delve into his diverse career journey across various countries and industries, culminating in his current role at Druva. Tom shares insights on the intersection of AI and HR, addressing concerns about job displacement and the potential for AI to create and enhance...

Navigating Remote Work Challenges with Lucia Guillory at Virta HealthIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Lucia, the Chief People Officer at Virta Health. Lucia shares her unconventional career journey from academia to analytics, and eventually to her current HR leadership role. She discusses the significant challenges her team faced transitioning to remote work during...

Transformative HR Leadership with Kevin Henry from Extended Stay America HotelsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Kevin, a seasoned HR professional with experience as the Chief HR Officer at Extended Stay America Hotels. Kevin shares his career journey, starting from his roots in New York and education at Cornell University. He discusses facing significant challenges...

Erica Koenig's Evolution: HR Leadership and Transformation InsightsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Erica, who shares her incredible career evolution from studying psychology, social work, and religion to becoming a leader in human resources. Erica details her unexpected journey into HR, her pivotal roles at organizations such as UnitedHealth Group and SPS Comm...

Redefining Team Performance with David Hanrahan on Built by People PodcastIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, David shares his career journey from a psychology undergrad to a key player in HR and tech industries, highlighting significant roles at Twitter and Eventbrite. He discusses the innovative implementation of team performance reviews at Eventbrite during COVID, which transitioned...

Navigating HR Transformations with Carol MacKinlay from Velocity Global In this episode of the Build by People Podcast, the host welcomes Carol, the Chief HR Officer at Velocity Global. Carol shares her diverse career journey, from industrial engineering to executive pay consulting, and finally to HR leadership roles. She discusses her role in transforming company cultures, breaking down silos, an...

Kenneth Ceaser's Journey: From Military Service to HR Leadership In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Ken, the Chief People and Culture Officer at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Ken recounts his extensive 24-year career journey which began in the Air Force and transitioned through key roles at Flowserve, Boeing, AmerisourceBergen, and eventually to MADD. He...

Breaking Educational Barriers in Talent Acquisition with Ren Akinci In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Ren, who shares her 15-year journey in HR across various industries and discusses the pivotal moment when she realized the unnecessary barriers created by college degree requirements. Ren talks about her partnership with OneTen to remove degree requirements in over...

Leadership and Development with Kristen Hildebrant from Aero Security In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Kristen, Aero Security's first HR C-Suite executive, who shares her career journey from retail to corporate HR. Kristen discusses her pivotal role in implementing a formal learning and development team focused on employee growth across various roles. She highlight...

Amy Stengel's Journey to Inclusive Leadership and Hybrid Work Success In this episode of the People podcast, Amy shares her non-traditional career journey from a high school English teacher to Chief People Officer at Best Egg. She discusses her various roles in corporate law, banking, and higher education, emphasizing her continual pursuit of alignment between her passions and skill set. Amy e...

Navigating HR Challenges with Stacey Nordwall: Insights on Wellbeing and Organizational Culture In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Stacy, who shares her career journey from studying psychology and communication to working in HR for early-stage startups. Stacy discusses the challenges and strategies involved in setting boundaries between personal support and professio...

Navigating Dual HR Leadership Roles with Alex Salas from NY SHRM In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Alex, an HR practitioner and President of New York City SHRM. Alex shares his unique career journey and insights on balancing his dual roles effectively. He emphasizes the importance of having a strong team and the value of being actively involved in HR associations fo...

Innovative HR Leadership with Laura Butler from Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Laura, a seasoned HR professional, to discuss her diverse career journey and insights on HR leadership. Laura shares her experiences of integrating HR with technology and emphasizes the importance of aligning HR initiatives with strategic business goals. She pro...

Building Culture and Mentorship with Michelle Sutter from Fanatics In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Michelle shares her diverse career journey from working on cruise ships to leading culture and organizational development at Fanatics. She discusses how her sales leadership experience influenced her approach to building sustainable organizational culture. Michelle details her efforts...

Innovative Talent Acquisition Strategies with Ray Smith In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Ray, an HR veteran with 20 years of experience. Ray discusses her career journey from corporate recruiting to becoming an SVP of HR. She shares the development of the 'Red Carpet Experience' strategy for talent acquisition, which significantly improved recruitment succe...