Human Side Up
Human Side Up
Podcast Description
What happens when we stop ticking boxes and start building real change? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up flips the script on diversity, equity, and inclusion by diving into the raw, authentic stories behind the headlines.
This isn’t about policies or platitudes—it’s about the leaders, changemakers, and innovators rewriting the rules. From CEOs rethinking workplace culture to advocates championing worthy causes, we uncover the strategies and human moments driving true transformation.
With every episode, we go deeper—exploring the processes, breakthroughs, and bold decisions shaping workplaces and communities where everyone belongs. If you’re ready to challenge norms, rethink leadership, and reimagine what’s possible, this is the podcast for you.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to organizational culture, social innovation, and digital transformation. Episodes feature discussions such as the impact of generative AI on business strategies with guests like Charlene Li and innovative approaches in nonprofit sectors with leaders like Lisette Nieves. The focus areas include practical strategies for fostering workplace inclusivity and the human moments that lead to real transformation in communities.
What happens when we stop ticking boxes and start building real change? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up flips the script on diversity, equity, and inclusion by diving into the raw, authentic stories behind the headlines.
This isn’t about policies or platitudes—it’s about the leaders, changemakers, and innovators rewriting the rules. From CEOs rethinking workplace culture to advocates championing worthy causes, we uncover the strategies and human moments driving true transformation.
With every episode, we go deeper—exploring the processes, breakthroughs, and bold decisions shaping workplaces and communities where everyone belongs. If you’re ready to challenge norms, rethink leadership, and reimagine what’s possible, this is the podcast for you.
Breaking Barriers: Leadership, Bias & the Business of Being Human
What does it take to lead with conviction—when the world would rather see you fail?
In this episode, Natasha Nuytten sits down with Kenneth Williams, former MLB Executive VP and current Executive Chairman of CLARA, for a powerful, no-filter conversation on leadership, legacy, and the weight of being “the first.”
From decades in professional sports to breaking into tech, Kenny shares the untold stories behind building championship teams, navigating public scrutiny, and redefining what success really means when you’re carrying a movement on your shoulders.
This isn’t just a story about baseball. It’s about how to lead when you’re underestimated, how to create cultures of real safety and trust, and why the future of leadership demands more than just performance—it demands purpose.
Whether you’re a founder, a changemaker, or someone trying to make sense of this moment in history, Kenny offers grounded, deeply human insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
Highlights & Takeaways:
💡 Leading while Black: the unseen cost of “firsts” in leadership
💡 From the dugout to the boardroom: lessons on building high-trust teams
💡 Why psychological safety isn’t soft—it’s a strategy
💡 A candid call-out on DEI pushback: “If you’re against fairness, just say that.”
Learn more about Kenneth Williams:
Human Side Up
What happens when we stop ticking boxes and start driving real change? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up flips the script on diversity, equity, and inclusion by uncovering the real, raw stories behind the headlines.
This podcast isn’t about corporate checklists—it’s about the leaders, changemakers, and innovators rethinking workplace culture and championing transformation. From breakthrough strategies to bold decisions, we explore what it truly takes to build workplaces and communities where everyone belongs.
Connect with Natasha:
🎧 Spotify
📺 YouTube
Connect with CLARA:
🌐 Website
📺 YouTube
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