The People of Work
The People of Work
Podcast Description
Welcome to The People of Work, the podcast where we explore the unique journeys that bring people to their careers. Every episode is a deep dive into the twists, turns, and surprises that shape how individuals find their career paths—whether they’re engineers, artists, baristas, CEOs, or anything and everything in between.
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.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the diverse aspects of career journeys, emphasizing personal growth, reinvention, and the human side of work. Episodes cover a wide range of topics including the transition from law to corporate leadership, community engagement, and overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome, with specific examples highlighting stories from various professionals, such as nurses, entrepreneurs, and CEOs.
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.
Somewhere between the humble-brag “gratitude posts,” the AI-generated hot takes, and the DMs that are definitely a scam, LinkedIn lost the plot. In this episode, Marci, Ami, and LaToya dig into the wild, weird, and increasingly unprofessional world of LinkedIn – and yes, they’re calling it exactly what it is: Facebook in a blazer.
They swap the most unhinged LinkedIn posts they’ve seen lately, break down how scams and security red flags are quietly eroding trust on the platform, and get real about the flood of AI-generated content clogging everyone’s feed. Along the way, they debate what “whatever you see first says a lot about you” really means for your algorithm – and reminisce about a simpler, MySpace-shaped internet.
But this isn’t just a roast session. The trio also gets into genuine ideas for fixing LinkedIn: better platform screening, smarter AI content moderation, and engagement filtering that actually rewards authentic professional networking instead of performative nonsense.
If you’ve ever scrolled LinkedIn and thought “wait, is this Facebook?” – this episode is for you.
In this episode:
- How LinkedIn shifted from professional networking to personal updates and performative content
- Common scams and security issues chipping away at platform trust
- The impact of AI-generated content on authenticity and engagement
- A candid critique of humble-brag culture and “performative” posts
- Real ideas for restoring LinkedIn’s original purpose and what platforms could learn from the past
- Why authentic networking still matters, even in a feed full of noise
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