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Hosted by Madeline Safsten + Kimball Payne · business · EN
Built By People is an executive podcast that elevates the stories and insights of America's top executive leaders. We interview CEOs and HR executives to uncover insights on topics ranging from employee engagement, retention, talent acquisition, to wellness. Each episode provides actionable advice to elevate your impact as an executive in the c-suite. Join our community of 50k+ executives and discover fresh strategies to drive real change in your organization.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBuilt By People is an executive podcast that elevates the stories and insights of America's top executive leaders. We interview CEOs and HR executives to uncover insights on topics ranging from employee engagement, retention, talent acquisition, to wellness. Each episode provides actionable advice to elevate your impact as an executive in the c-suite.
Built By People is hosted by Madeline Safsten + Kimball Payne. The show has published 417 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "People Operations Is an Oxymoron | Daniel McDonald" (28 October 2026, 31 minutes), "Do the Tedious Work | Dr. Suzanne Larsen Balaoing" (26 October 2026, 55 minutes), and "Be Your Own Advocate | Ariana Gett" (21 October 2026, 24 minutes).
Built By People publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 417 episodes.
Booking probability for Built By People is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Built By People requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Built By People's contact route on record: verified email.
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Madeline Safsten + Kimball Payne hosts Built By People, a business podcast with 417 episodes published.
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Daniel McDonald is Chief of Staff and Head of HR at Spartan, the obstacle course race company, and spent most of his career in franchise operations, including Pearle Vision and Sport Clips. He and Kimball talk about his...
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Dr. Suzanne Larsen Balaoing is Chief People & Culture Officer at Silverado, which provides memory care and end-of-life care. She's done physician HR at the Permanente Medical Group and worked at PRO Unlimited and 360...
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Ariana Gett was an executive assistant for 8 years before she moved into HR, and in one of those jobs, at a very small company with no HR, she was asked to fire her own replacement. She later spent nearly four years at...
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Lindsey Wendland started her career at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, working on partnerships for its music series and on patron loyalty. She moved into business operations, picked up HR work when a colleague went on...
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Brian Baines has worked in HR for more than 20 years. After college he was managing a shoe store when he took a part-time payroll job, and he's stayed in HR ever since, including five years recruiting at Bon Secours, a...
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Anju Choudhary has spent 20 years in HR. She was at IBM for more than a decade, led global talent and organizational development at NextRoll, spent a few years as a product leader at Skillsoft, and is now CHRO at...
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Summary Nicole Buck is Head of People & Culture at Black Rifle Coffee Company. She started her career as a graphic designer, found her way into recruiting at a staffing firm, and joined Black Rifle as a recruiter in...
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Summary In this episode, Dr. Jennifer L. Tabiza shares her entrepreneurial journey from optometry to coaching, emphasizing the importance of resilience, communication, and personal branding in building lasting...
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Summary In this episode, Shannon Russo shares her unconventional career journey from finance to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of technology, data-driven decision making, and strategic hiring practices...
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Summary Ken Sobaski shares his extensive leadership journey, key lessons learned from mentors, and innovative initiatives that transformed businesses. Discover how focusing on people, redefining markets, and maintaining...
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Summary In this episode, Whitney shares her journey from managing animal health crises to leading HR strategies in healthcare organizations. She discusses workforce planning, employee engagement, communication...
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Summary In this episode, Krystal Cooper shares her extensive experience in HR, startup growth, and leadership strategies. She discusses innovative initiatives like peer resource programs, effective employee...
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Summary In this episode, Michael Baer shares insights on building strong foundations for growth, the importance of strategic clarity, and how to transition from full-time roles to impactful consultancy. Discover...
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Summary Sara Schrage shares her journey from recruiting to leading in the ABA industry, focusing on talent acquisition, technology integration, and leadership advice. Discover how she leverages data, builds...
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Summary In this episode of the Build by People podcast, Don Hammond shares his unique career journey from finance to leadership roles in various organizations. He discusses his current focus on a MedTech startup...
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Summary In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Kristy Lake shares her journey in the automotive industry, her rise to leadership, and the challenges of navigating change within organizations. She discusses the...
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Summary In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Kelly Timpane shares her unexpected journey into HR, emphasizing her focus on operational efficiency and employee engagement. She discusses her current priorities...
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What does great leadership actually look like when nobody has the answers? In this episode of Built By People , HR leader Erin Goodey breaks down why the most effective leaders today have stopped chasing certainty — and...
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Episode Description: CAVA's stock has risen over 300% since its IPO. Its restaurants average $2.6 million in sales. It's on a path to 1,000 locations by 2032. But behind those numbers is a people strategy that most...
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Summary In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Brett shares his extensive experience in human resources, focusing on creating better employee experiences and the importance of strategic alignment within...
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