Built By People

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...

Transformative HR Strategies with Cortney Worle from Cafe Rio In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Courtney, the VP of HR at Cafe Rio. Courtney shares her unique career journey from retail management to HR leadership, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities beyond one's job description. She discusses her strategic approach in transformi...

Embracing Radical Transparency and Leadership in HR with Kate Souza ManahanIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Kate, who shares her transformative career journey from finance and program management at Bridgewater Associates to becoming a Chief People Officer at Bus Patrol. Kate discusses the significant impact of Bridgewater's radical transparency culture on her l...

Revolutionizing HR: Insights and Innovations with John MalanowskiIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Dave welcomes John, a seasoned HR professional with over 40 years of experience. John shares his diverse career journey from financial services to head of HR at tech and healthcare companies. Notably, at Raytheon, John addressed workforce planning challenges by creating leadership devel...

Scaling Talent Mobility and HR Impact with Mark Arell from Herc Rentals In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Mark, Head of People and Culture at Herc Rentals. Mark shares his career journey from the U.S. Army to leading learning and development roles in various companies. He discusses his strategic approach to talent mobility at Herc Rentals, including the creation of...

Leadership and Cultural Renovation in HR with Ebonee Ifeobu on the Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Ebonee, a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience across various industries including healthcare, CPG technology, and automotive. Ebonee shares insights from her career journey, highlighting her role in culturally sensitive HR leadership...

Transformative HR: Alex Moore's Journey from College Athletics to Inclusive Recruiting In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Alex, an HR and recruiting expert, who shares her career journey from being a college athlete to becoming a leader in the recruiting industry. Alex discusses how her competitive edge in recruiting led her to pursue a professional career in the fie...

Adapting HR Strategies for Rapid Organizational Growth with Katya Laviolette In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Katya, One Password's Chief People Officer, who shares insights from her extensive 30-plus year career in HR. Katya discusses her journey from working in labor relations at large publicly traded companies to scaling HR functions in private startups. Sh...

Navigating Growth and Culture in HR with David GaspinIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes David, an HR expert with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling HR functions in growth-stage companies. David shares insights on his unconventional career journey from musical theater to HR, the challenges of maintaining company culture while scaling operations, and o...

Jessica Mitory's Impactful HR Journey and Strategic Transformations In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jessica, who shares her insightful career journey in HR. Jessica discusses her background growing up in a blue-collar family, her start in consulting focusing on compensation, and pivotal roles at PepsiCo and Advance Auto Parts. She highlights significant change...

Jacob Little's Journey: Transforming HR to Foster Inclusion and Cultural Change In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Dave welcomes Jacob, who delves into his unique career journey that spans across organizations like Walmart and leading tech companies. Jacob highlights pivotal moments in his career, such as finding his first community at Walmart's Pride Employee Resource Group a...

Creating Authentic Company Cultures: Insights from Donovan Mattole In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Donovan, who shares his non-linear career journey from studying Middle Eastern studies in Jerusalem to leading HR roles in various global companies. Donovan highlights the importance of aligning company culture with core values and offers strategies to ensure these v...

Transforming HR: Jeanette Winters Journey and Strategic Insights In this episode of the Build by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jeanette, who shares her multifaceted career journey in HR. Jeanette discusses the transformation of shadow HR organizations into integrated HR functions, emphasizing the importance of aligning business and HR strategies. She highlights the challenges of change managem...

Navigating Career Transitions and Combating Ageism: Insights from Jason Lerner In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jason, who shares his unique career journey from sales and family business to human resources leadership. Jason discusses his non-traditional HR background and his experience in implementing HR systems. He also addresses ageism in the workplace, providing...

Navigating Non-Linear Career Paths and Leading with Empathy: Insights from John Kral In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes John, the Chief People Officer of Green Garden Child Development Centers, who shares his unique, non-linear career journey from ministry to corporate leadership. John discusses key experiences that shaped his leadership style, emphasizing the impor...

Valerie Capers Workman's Insights on Talent Engagement and Gen Z Recruitment In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Valerie, who discusses her unique career journey from compliance attorney to Chief Talent Engagement Officer at Handshake. Valerie emphasizes the importance of early talent hiring strategies and shares how Handshake helps organizations connect with Gen...

AI-Driven HR Innovations: Taylor Bradley's Journey and Success at Turing In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Taylor shares his inspiring career journey from a firefighter paramedic to a seasoned HR professional. Now the VP of Talent and Strategy Success at Turing, Taylor delves into his role leading a team of HR professionals and experimenting with AI use cases. He highlights key initi...

Driving Strategic HR with Behavioral Data: Insights from Jackie DubeIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jackie, an HR expert with extensive experience in multiple industries, including startup technology. Jackie shares her career journey, the importance of behavioral data in hiring and leadership decisions, and the transition from traditional hiring to skills-based mo...

Transforming HR for Organizational Success: Insights from Nickolas Nyhus In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host Dave welcomes Nickolas, who shares his extensive career journey across various industries and regions. Nickolas discusses transforming HR from a transactional role to an essential business partner, emphasizing the importance of tailoring strategies to local realities an...

The Power of Relationships: Insights from HR Leader Courtney Martinez In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host interviews Courtney Martinez, an HR leader with a career rooted in the principles of relationship-building and mentorship. Courtney shares her unique journey from retail to the restaurant industry and discusses the importance of networking, emotional awareness, and cultural pr...

Transforming Corporate Culture and Talent Management: Chris Harry's Insights from Allegis GroupIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Chris from Allegis Group. Chris shares his extensive 35-year career journey, starting from academia to various corporate roles in HCM and PeopleSoft companies before joining Allegis Group. He highlights a major transformation project...

Strategic HR Leadership and Growth with Samantha Howland In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Samantha who shares her unorthodox career journey in HR and technology-based businesses. Samantha discusses her experience in aligning HR culture with company goals, scaling HR operations, and strategic HR management. She highlights examples from her career, such as implementi...

Transforming HR and Organizational Culture: Lessons from Katy Conway's Career Journey In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Katy, who shares her 30-year career journey in HR, including her 'accidental' entry into the field and her extensive experience in talent management and acquisition. Katy discusses a significant cultural transformation she led at RGP, focusing on...

Connecting HR and Business Success: Martha Groulx's Career Insights In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Martha, who shares her extensive career journey from working at British American Tobacco in Colombia to leading HR functions at Microsoft and Acumatica. Martha discusses her experiences in helping organizations grow and adapt, highlighting the importance of HR i...

Global Insights and DEIB Strategies with Severine Riviere-Gerstner on the Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Severine to discuss her extensive career journey and experiences as an HR leader. Severine highlights the importance of adapting leadership styles to different cultural environments and shares a case study on DEIB initiatives at Sportr...