The HR Misfits

By Ami Graves

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Episodes: 21

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Welcome to The HR Misfits — the podcast for people who care about work, leadership, and humans… but are tired of the corporate script. This is where HR, leadership, and workplace culture get real. Every episode dives into the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken side of work — from people leaders and founders to operators, creatives, and career rebels who don’t fit neatly in a box. We talk about the moments that shape leaders, the systems that need rethinking, and the stories behind policies, power, burnout, belonging, and growth. No buzzwords. No performative culture talk. Just honest conversations about what it actually takes to build workplaces that work for people. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t belong in the “professional” version of work — welcome to the misfits. You’re one of us. New episodes weekly! It’s not about the destination; it’s about the story. Through honest conversations, we’ll uncover the moments that define careers, the challenges overcome, and the lessons learned along the way. These are real stories from real people, celebrating the diversity of work and the individuality of the people behind it. Join us as we break down stereotypes, embrace the unexpected, and shine a light on the human side of work.

Episode Date
The AI Throwdown: Heart vs. Algorithm
Apr 22, 2026
Pandemic to Present: How Work Changed and Why We’re Still Arguing About It
Apr 08, 2026
The Anti-Framework: Burn the 9 Box (and the Annual Review with It)
Mar 25, 2026
Corporate Cringe - The Workplace Phrases We’re All Tired of Pretending We Like
Mar 18, 2026
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (Spoiler: Everything)
Feb 25, 2026
Breaking Biases in HR: Lessons from All Her Fault
Feb 11, 2026
Welcome to The HR Misfits: The Anti Handbook
Jan 29, 2026
Aligning Mind, Body, and Soul for Lasting Career Success
Jan 07, 2026
Lighting the Way: A Founder’s Path to Purpose
Dec 17, 2025
Finding Complete Peace in the Chaos of Life and Work
Dec 03, 2025
From Burpees to Business: Building Strength Inside and Out
Nov 20, 2025
Finding Rhythm and Redemption: A Pastor’s Unconventional Path
Nov 05, 2025
More Than Blueprints: Finding a Voice in a Male Dominated Field
Oct 22, 2025
The Bloom Effect: Planting Seeds of Opportunity Through Connection
Oct 08, 2025
A Career Without Ladders: Climbing the Jungle Gym of Work
Sep 24, 2025
More Than a Side Hustle: The Making of a Culture Consultant
Sep 10, 2025
Making Waves: The Career Journey of a Mermaid
Aug 27, 2025
She is Her Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams: An HR Leader’s Journey
Aug 13, 2025
From Frozen Yogurt to Fine Dining: The Evolution of a Restaurant Leader
Jul 30, 2025
From Law to Leadership: A Career Reinvented
Jul 16, 2025
Introducing The People of Work
Jul 07, 2025