If you’re tired of corporate jargon and HR “theater,” you’ve found the right place.

Welcome to The HR Misfits, hosted by Ami Graves, LaToya Davis (Executive HR Business Partner), and Marci Coppola (Founder & President, Seshen Coaching & Wellness).

In this episode, we discuss the SHRM lawsuit debacle that’s shaking the HR world. With candid discussions on leadership, accountability, and the realities of workplace bias, the Misfits tackle what happens when an organization’s actions don’t match their stated policies. Expect honest takes on the importance of policy enforcement, how HR must lead by example, and why accountability is key in every organization. This isn’t your average HR podcast. tTis is the place where we break down real-world scenarios with sass, depth, and a dose of humor that will make you rethink how HR is handled in the workplace.

Join us each week for thought-provoking conversations that challenge the status quo and explore how we can build better, more human-centered workplaces.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(01:31) HR gone wild

(02:27) SHRM lawsuit and allegations explained

(06:29) Policy vs. behavior

(12:15) Performance management and discrimination risks

(23:40) Coldplay incident

(26:43) Actions speak louder than words in HR

(27:26) Leading for the first time

(27:50) Addressing biases and inequities at work

(28:43) HR’s role in enforcing standards

(31:20) Consequences of ignoring workplace policies

(36:49) University of Michigan scandal and HR

(40:49) The importance of documentation in HR

Connect with us:

Explore The HR Misfits: https://www.thehrmisfits.com/

Ami Graves on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amigraves/

Check out Ami’s website: www.amijograves.com

LaToya Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyandavis/

Marci Coppola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcikerwick/

Check out Seshen Coaching & Wellness: https://www.seshencoaching.com/

If you’re tired of making assumptions about people based on surface-level judgments, especially in the workplace, you're in the right place.

Welcome to The HR Misfits, hosted by Ami Graves, LaToya Davis (Executive HR Business Partner, Corporate Function), and Marci Coppola (Founder & President, Seshen Coaching & Wellness).

In our debut episode, we explore the Peacock hit All Her Fault through the HR lens. We discuss themes of judgment, assumptions, and biases, both in the workplace and personal life. With candid insights, the Misfits share their own experiences with leadership, juggling motherhood, and how biases impact decision-making in professional settings. This is not your typical HR podcast. This is where you expect real, raw conversations, a little sass, and stories that will make you rethink how we manage people in the workplace.

Join us every week for honest conversations that challenge the status quo and explore how we can build better workplaces, places that don't just function, but work for humans.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(00:56) First official episode: Discussing All Her Fault

(01:22) Themes of judgment and bias in HR

(02:22) Personal reactions: Workplace assumptions and bias

(05:14) Gender bias in workplace dynamics unpacked

(07:05) Navigating the balance between work and motherhood

(12:45) Self-imposed pressures: Expectations in the workplace

(17:35) Authenticity and success: Breaking the corporate mold

(21:38) Defining what you really want in life

(21:59) Judgment and support among working mothers

(22:24) Personal experience: Balancing career and family

(25:32) Work-life prioritization: A new perspective

(26:25) Corporate loyalty vs. Personal sacrifice explored

(29:20) Gender bias in performance management dissected

(34:50) Women supporting women: A key to leadership

Connect with us:

Explore The HR Misfits: https://www.thehrmisfits.com/

Ami Graves on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amigraves/

Check out Ami’s website: www.amijograves.com

LaToya Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyandavis/

Marci Coppola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcikerwick/

Check out Seshen Coaching & Wellness: https://www.seshencoaching.com/

If you believe HR should be a catalyst—not corporate theater—you’re in the right place.

Welcome to The HR Misfits, hosted by Ami Graves, LaToya Davis (Executive HR Business Partner, Corporate Function), and Marci Coppola (Founder & President, Seshen Coaching & Wellness).

Born from The People of Work, The HR Misfits evolved into something bigger: a space for HR leaders who don’t fit the traditional mold. Leaders who are business-minded and human-centered. Strategic and empathetic. Bold enough to challenge outdated systems while still caring deeply about people.

In this intro episode, we share why we created The HR Misfits, the moments that showed us polished playbooks weren’t enough, and what it really means to lead from the HR seat when work gets messy, political, or uncomfortable. You’ll hear how each of us found our way into HR, why we’re pushing back on the “policy police” stereotype, and what to expect from the show—real stories, real leadership lessons, and a little sass.

Each week, we bring honest conversations from behind the scenes of leadership—where people, power, and progress collide. Alongside guest voices and featured People of Work episodes, we explore what it takes to build workplaces that actually work.

Up next: we unpack Peacock’s All Her Fault through an HR lens and share what we’re building with the HR Misfits Collective for leaders who want real counsel—not performative HR.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(00:58) Why The HR Misfits exists

(03:37) LaToya Davis and 22 years in the HR seat

(05:18) Marci Coppola from wellness to HR coaching

(08:46) What makes a true HR misfit

(15:19) How we fell into HR on purpose

(17:03) The talent acquisition entry point

(19:51) Marci’s pivot and the corporate reality check

(22:16) How HR work has changed and why it matters

(24:29) Three paths one shared point of view

(26:44) What you’ll get here real talk and real leadership

(31:45) Next up, All Her Fault through an HR lens

Connect with us:

Explore The HR Misfits: https://www.thehrmisfits.com/

Ami Graves on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amigraves/

Check out Ami’s website: www.amijograves.com

Check out Bell Techlogix: https://belltechlogix.com/

LaToya Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyandavis/

Marci Coppola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcikerwick/

Check out Seshen Coaching & Wellness: https://www.seshencoaching.com/