Human Side Up

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.

Human Side Up is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Who Really Owns Workplace Culture? | Zach Blumenfeld & Nick Lombardino

  Dec 17, 20251h 3mS0

  <p>Culture Isn’t HR’s Job: Building Work That Feels Human with Nick Lombardino & Zach Blumenfeld What if culture wasn’t something you rolled out—but something you practiced, person by person, day by day? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Nick Lombardino and Zach Blumenfeld, co-founders of CultureCon (a certified B Corp), to unpack what actually makes workplace culture stick. From their origin story (Madison roots, high school connections, and an “accidental” community that turned into a movement) to the behind-the-scenes realities of building CultureCon, Nick and Zach share why the best culture...

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  Will AI Take Your Job? | Ajay Malik

  Dec 2, 20250 minS0

  <p>Let AI Do the Work: Becoming “Manager of One” in the Age of AI with Ajay Malik What if the future of work isn’t about replacing humans—but upgrading what we’re here to do? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten talks with Ajay Malik—CEO of StudioX-AI, former Head of Architecture & Engineering for Google’s worldwide corporate network, and holder of 100+ patents—about his mission to “let AI do the work so humans can do the thinking, feeling, and creating.” Ajay shares how his love for technology and his self-professed procrastination actually sharpen his ability to prior...

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  How Leaders Fail Returning Moms | Alexa Starks

  Nov 19, 202553 minS0

  <p>Reentry Isn’t a Moment—It’s a System: Designing Support That Works with Alexa Starks What if “welcome back” wasn’t the plan—just the starting line? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Alexa Starks—Founder & Chief Strategist of Executive Moms and host of The Reentry Room—to unpack how organizations can move beyond good intentions to build practical, repeatable frameworks that retain high-performing parents. Drawing from her own return-to-work experience and a decade in corporate ops, Alexa explains the “reentry gap,” why so many managers default to silence, and how leaders can co-create...

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  How to Lead Humans in the Age of AI | CEO, Kern & Partners Russell Kern

  Nov 5, 202555 minS0

  <p>Humans, AI, and the “Magnificent Middle” with Russell Kern What happens when you stop “managing” and start growing people—while inviting AI to help? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Russell M. Kern—Founder & CEO of Kern & Partners—to explore how neuroscience, habit-formation, and AI can unlock what he calls the magnificent middle of managers. From selling jellybeans at 19 to scaling a 400-person creative agency and now advising global enterprises (SAP, AmEx, Caterpillar), Russell shares the K.E.R.N. method—Know, Empower, Reflect, Nurture—and why culture isn’t a slogan; it’s the behaviors w...

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  ADHD as a Superpower in Leadership | CEO, Full Scale Matt Watson

  Oct 22, 202558 minS0

  <p>High Urgency, Hyperfocus, and Human Leadership with Matt Watson What happens when ADHD isn’t a limitation—but a leadership engine? In this episode of Human Side Up, host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Matt Watson—serial entrepreneur and CEO of Full Scale—for a conversation about obsession, grit, and redefining how teams scale. From selling his first company, VinSolutions, for $150M at just 29, to growing Full Scale from 0 to 300+ developers in the Philippines (with plans for 500), Matt has built a career by leaning into his ADHD traits: relentless problem solving, hyperfocus, and a fearless tolerance for risk. But Matt’s s...

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