Amplify Your Signal with Nicole Roberts

What does it take to grow from providing direct patient care to leading complex, multi-state healthcare operations? In this episode of Amplify Your Signal , Nicole Roberts reconnects with Jennifer Humphrey, a healthcare operations executive whose leadership journey began as a frontline therapist and evolved into overseeing operational strategy, workforce development, and organizational growth acro...

Building Better Talent Acquisition & Candidate Experiences with Tiffany Toussaint What does it really mean to create a people-centered hiring experience? In this episode of Amplify Your Signal , Nicole Roberts sits down with strategic talent acquisition leader and Toussaint Talent founder Tiffany Toussaint for a candid conversation about leadership, recruiting, candidate experience, and the ev...

🎙️ Episode Title: The Bounce Back Factor + Navigating Uncertainty with Kat Kibben 💡 Description: In this powerful episode of Amplify Your Signal , host Nicole Roberts sits down with leadership speaker and founder of Three Ears Media, Kat Kibben , to explore how leaders can build resilient teams and navigate uncertainty with confidence. From van life revelations to workplace trauma, Kat shares sto...

🎙️ Episode Title: Walking Away to Reclaim Yourself: Valencia Kimbrough’s Story of Courage and Community Valencia Kimbrough shares the brave story of walking away from a six-figure role in search of alignment, mental health, and meaningful work. In this episode, we talk about how early experiences shape our values, what authenticity looks like in practice, and why listening to discomfort might be t...

Episode: From Classical Guitar to Founder — Mission-Driven Leadership with Faiza Alam In this episode of Amplify Your Signal , Nicole Roberts sits down with Faiza Alam—music educator turned two-time founder—whose path from classical guitar to building and exiting a nationally operating music education company (twice) is a masterclass in discipline, sustainability, and people-first leadership. Faiz...

Humanity in the Age of AI: Copywriting, Creativity & Reinvention with Pamela McWhorter In this episode of Amplify Your Signal , Nicole sits down with Pamela McWhorter — an award-winning copywriter, medical storyteller, and creative force who has spent nearly two decades shaping narratives for brands across finance, healthcare, and pharma. Behind the impressive portfolio is a woman writing a ne...

Guest: Jeff Kraus — digital marketer, multimedia storyteller, and published author using creative strategy to make messages matter. Episode theme: How storytelling powers strategy, connection, and career resilience. Jeff shares the origins of his storytelling craft (including writing The Aspie Teen’s Survival Guide and The Aspie College, Work & Travel Survival Guide ), the mechanics of impactf...

You Don’t Have to Be Fearless. Doing It Afraid Is Just as Brave. In this solo episode of Amplify Your Signal , I share one of the hardest but most freeing lessons I’ve learned: courage isn’t about being fearless. It’s about showing up anyway, even when you’re scared. From navigating a layoff and a breast cancer diagnosis just days apart, to starting a business while in treatment, and now facing ne...

Embracing Change, Chronic Illness, and Creative Freedom with Lindsay Patton Guest: Lindsay Patton — LinkedIn In this episode of Amplify Your Signal , I sit down with Lindsay Patton—journalist-turned-freelancer and social media strategist—to talk about building a career that honors both your creativity and your health. Lindsay shares candidly about living with chronic migraine, how freelancing lets...

Building Better Candidate Experiences—with Grit, Grace & Real Talk with Rachel Cupples Recruiting strategist Rachel Kitty Cupples joins Nicole to talk about building human-centered hiring—from writing clearer job posts to creating inclusive interviews and balancing tech with judgment. We dig into neurodiversity, today’s job-search realities, and practical shifts any team can make today to impr...

In this episode of Amplify Your Signal , host Nicole Roberts sits down with Natalie Brown , https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie--brown/ a transformational leader whose career spans continents, consumer brands, and bold reinventions. Natalie opens up about career transition , her season of creative recovery , and how redefining productivity, wellness, and community reshaped her path. What you’ll le...

Navigating job loss, burnout, and what’s next can feel overwhelming—even for the people who’ve spent their careers helping others through it. In this episode of Amplify Your Signal , host Nicole Roberts sits down with HR leader John Hudson to share his story beyond the resume. With over 25 years of experience leading people-first workplaces, John opens up about being laid off for the first time in...

Beyond Burnout: The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress & the Power of Trauma-Informed Leadership Guest: Renée Robson Website: traumainformedleadershipandlearning.com Instagram: @reneerobson In this powerful episode of Amplify Your Signal , Nicole sits down with her longtime friend Renée Robson to explore the hidden toll of chronic stress and trauma in the workplace—and how leaders can respond with...

Episode 5 — National Cancer Survivors Day: How to be an Ally to Cancer Survivors June 1st is National Cancer Survivors Day , and in this heartfelt episode of Amplify Your Signal , host Nicole Roberts —a breast cancer survivor herself—shares what it really means to support someone through and after cancer. This episode explores: 🎗️ What the journey of survivorship looks and feels like 💼 How to be...

In this live episode of Amplify Your Signal , I sit down with Larry Anderson , a free agent newly on the market, who shares his insights from both his experience as a recruiter and his current job search journey. We dive into strategies to improve the hiring process, discuss key factors in evaluating job opportunities, and talk about the importance of behavioral interview training. Key Takeaways:...

Episode 3 -- Navigating Career Transitions with Stephanie Hancock: HR Leadership and People-First Practices In this episode, Nicole Roberts is joined by the incredible Stephanie Hancock , an experienced HR leader and coach. They discuss career transitions, the importance of people-first leadership, and how HR professionals can foster innovation and create a psychologically safe work environment. S...

Episode 2: Navigating Career Transitions with Mark Fagan Welcome to another episode of Amplify Your Signal , the podcast where we go beyond the resume to elevate the stories and experiences of professionals navigating the job market. In this episode, host Nicole Roberts is joined by Mark Fagan, an experienced engineer and leader in product development and innovation. Mark shares his journey from c...

The Power of 'Why' in Decision Making | Amplify Your Signal In this clip from Amplify Your Signal , Jamie Amis discusses the importance of the "why" behind every decision in HR and leadership. Understanding the reasoning behind decisions not only builds trust but also helps align teams and create lasting impact. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The power of clear communication when making decisions Why explainin...

Amplify Your Signal: Episode 1 – Navigating Career Transitions: Jamie Amis’ Journey Through HR & Beyond In the debut episode of Amplify Your Signal , we dive into the career journey of Jamie Amis, an HR professional who made the leap from a police officer in the UK to an HR leader in the United States. Jamie shares his unique career transition, how he built meaningful relationships through net...

Welcome to Amplify Your Signal with Nicole Roberts — the podcast dedicated to elevating the voices of job seekers and professionals in transition. Hosted by Nicole Roberts , a seasoned HR leader and breast cancer survivor, this podcast goes beyond the resume to amplify real stories, challenges, and aspirations. Every week, we dive into the journeys of individuals navigating career transitions — fr...