Live from CultureCon 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, founder of PeopleForward Network, kicks off a new series that brings together the collective power of meaningful work and people-first leadership.

This episode features the dynamic co-founders of CultureCon, Nick Lombardino and Zach Blumenfeld, as they share the origin story of CultureCon and their vision for expanding its impact beyond conferences.

Joined by co-host Jasmine Bellamy, you’ll hear how authentic connections and mentorship fuel the real magic at CultureCon..

This is the first of many episodes that will take you inside the CultureCon community – where leaders and organizations come together to change the world, one meaningful conversation at a time.

Additional Resources: CultureCon 2025 CultureCon on LinkedIn More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Key Takeaways: 

• CultureCon’s Origin: The event grew from small executive roundtables focused on workplace culture into a movement that now influences thousands of leaders.
• Partnership with PeopleForward Network: Both organizations are deeply aligned in their missions, combining forces to expand the reach of people-first leadership.