🎙️ HR Unplugged Real Talk with Ken & Co. – EP15 "Leading Through Loss: How to Show Up When Tragedy Hits" 💬💔

This week, Ken opens his heart in a powerful solo episode that hits close to home. In the wake of devastating floods in Central Texas, he explores what it truly means to lead with empathy when employees, coworkers, or entire communities are grieving.

With personal stories, lessons from his own recovery journey, and practical guidance for both teammates and HR leaders, Ken reminds us that presence—not pressure—is the first step to support.

💡 What you’ll hear:

• How to be there when words fall short
• Why silence can feel like abandonment
• What not to say to someone in pain
• How leaders can prepare before tragedy strikes
• The story of a quiet act of kindness Ken will never forget
• Practical tools for HR teams: grief support, EAPs, reentry plans & more

✨ “You can’t fix grief—but you can sit in it with someone.”

If this episode speaks to you or someone you know, share it. Let’s build workplaces where care is more than policy—it’s personal.

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🎙️ HR Unplugged Real Talk with Ken & Co. – EP14 "The Change Starts with You" 🔥🧠💬

This week, Ken sits down with the one and only Ari Medrano — transformational leader, advocate, and living proof that real change starts from the inside out.

From working with gang-impacted youth in L.A. to leading teams in corporate America, Ari brings unmatched energy, insight, and truth to the conversation. Together, she and Ken explore the voices in our heads, the power of reframing our story, and why authenticity without intention can do more harm than good.

💡 What you’ll hear:

• Why you can’t pour into others until you’ve healed yourself
• What it means to “fail forward” and own your story
• The difference between being authentic and being intentional
• How to coach change in yourself before leading it in others
• Ari’s jaw-dropping personal story: from wheelchair to dance floor in 21 days 🩰🔥

✨ “If I can do that with faith, focus, and action—what could you not do?”

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🎙️ HR Unplugged Real Talk with Ken & Co. – EP13 "Transformational Change Where Passion Meets Purpose: Carla’s Journey" 🌟🩰💬

She’s back! This week, Ken reconnects with Carla Eugenia Treviño — ballerina, educator, and changemaker — to talk about her bold shift from center stage to center purpose.

In this intimate follow-up conversation, Carla shares how she left the performance spotlight to create space for kids with disabilities to move, dance, and thrive. From her first student who couldn’t see to the small community that sought her out, Carla’s journey is a powerful reminder that real impact doesn’t always come with applause — sometimes it starts with one quiet yes. 🙌

💡 What you’ll hear:

• How Carla redefined success through service, not status
• The moment she realized she was made for more than performance
• What it really means to listen to your gut (and God)
• Her advice to anyone facing a scary but necessary change
• Why being scared is sometimes the proof you’re on the right path

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#HRUnplugged #RealTalkWithKen #CarlaEugenia #TransformationalChange #PurposeDriven #DisabilityInclusion #LeadershipWithHeart #BallerinaToChangemaker #ListenToYourWhy #AnxietyIsChange