Kat Walks 🍃

In this episode of HR Sucks, we delve into the hot topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and critically analyze Elon Musk's controversial stance on the matter. We'll discuss how properly implemented DEI programs contribute to business profitability, citing Tesla's recent financial decline as a case study. The episode also unpacks the ripple effects of influential leaders dismissing DEI, addresses misconceptions about meritocracy, and provides actionable steps for companies to execute DEI effectively.

Thinking about making the leap from HR employee to independent consultant? In this episode of HR Sucks, I break down exactly how I transitioned from a full-time HR leader to launching my own consulting firm, Gameday HR. I share the three key moves I made in the 30 days after resigning that set me up for long-term success, including how I turned my former employer into my first client.

If you’re stuck overthinking your next steps, this episode will give you a clear, no-BS roadmap to making the transition on your terms. Whether you’re worried about burning bridges, setting your rates, or defining your scope of work, I’ve been there—and I’m sharing what actually works.

Welcome to HR Sucks! In this episode, we dive deep into what company culture really means—beyond the superficial perks and slogans.

We break down the six crucial questions every organization must ask to diagnose cultural health, identify misalignments, and create a workplace where employees thrive.

You’ll also learn how to differentiate genuine culture from a well-rehearsed performance and get insights from the book Beyond High Performance by Jason Jaggard, paired with real HR consulting experience.

Get ready for a game-changing discussion on how real company culture impacts retention, productivity, and business success.

We are wrapping Season 1 with a powerful message and guest, Adam Michaels who is Founder and CEO of the PaaS company Enrollify. Leaving a 7 figures earning behind to start and self-fund a startup aimed to solve a huge disparity in the employee benefits market, Adam learned incredible and teachable lessons along the way. A person who believes in leading with love and building businesses that truly benefits people has been the foundation to Enrollify’s young success. Listen to this story of self discovery and evolution from one of our favorites.

Learn more about Enrollify: https://enrollify.io/

Follow Enrollify on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enrollifyinc/

If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.com

If you’d like to connect with Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarian

Brad Lea built LightSpeed VT into a multi-million dollar global tech company from scratch. As its founder and CEO, his vision led to LightSpeed VT becoming the world’s leading interactive training system – a system that he’s proud to share with others. In addition to being a CEO, Brad also hosts the top-rated podcast Dropping Bombs and is the author of The Real Deal. He’s one of the funniest guys I know and it’s apparent in this episode as we discuss the things you’re probably not allowed to discuss.

Follow Brad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbradlea/

Check out LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/hereforyou

If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.com

If you’d like to connect with Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarian

She’s a TEDx speaker, accomplished author, and runs a company focused on shifting company culture by motivating the individual. Nada Lena Nasserdeen joins us for a conversation to tell us her story and what to do when you’re not motivated.

Connect with Nada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadalena_rise/

Purchase Rise Up For You: https://www.nadalena.com/book

If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.com

If you’d like to connect with Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarian

Stephanie Saunders knows how to turn an unsexy industry into an industry that made Forbes Top Social Media Influencers of 2020 list. With over 28,000 followers on LinkedIn, Stephanie made the conversation about property damage interesting. As host of the podcast show, S2 Show, CEO of S2 Marketing, and Founder of the Suskind Foundation - Stephanie is ready for more. Listen in to hear her story and strategies to becoming an influencer she can be of.

Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ucs-stephaniesaunders/

Listen to her podcast: https://thes2show.com/

If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.com

If you’d like to connect with Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarian

She has a successful private practice in Beverly Hills, a fast growing eCommerce business, a hit show on Netflix, a popular conference, and she wants to slow it all down. Dr. Sheila Nazarian had a record year in 2020, but she is committed to taking breaks to regroup and fill her bucket. Did we mention she’s also a wife, mom, activist, and philanthropist? Dive into this episode and listen in on how she does it all.

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsheilanazarian/

To learn more: https://nazarianplasticsurgery.com/

eCommerce site: https://theskinspot.com/

If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.com

If you’d like to connect with Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarian

Born a statistic, now succeeding at life and business. Josh Levin is the founder of Empowered Electric, an INC Top 500 company, and The Empowered People, a good(ish) podcast and personal coaching focused on not letting your past dictate your future. Whether it is about overcoming lies, fears, doubts or statistical odds, Josh has done it and it is his aim to be an Example not an influencer. In this episode we talk about growing a team, Lebron James, and his disdain for tacos.

Learn more about Empowered KC: https://empoweredkc.com/

Empowered People Podcast: https://empoweredkc.com/podcast/

If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.com

If you’d like to connect with Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarian

So you built a $1 billion company, what do you do next? You start a podcast.

On this episode we chat with the high [clean] energy CEO, Jayson Waller and dive into building a 1700 employee organization, hard lessons, and getting out of your head to perform to win.

Listen to Jayson’s podcast: https://trueunderdog.com/

Follow Jayson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam/

Learn more about POWERHOME Solar: https://www.powerhome.com/

If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.com

If you’d like to connect with Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarian