Activebusinesscareers

Culture Uncovered

by Recruit the Employer

Ever wonder what it's like to work for the best companies in the world? Maybe you’re actively looking for a new job. Or maybe you’re thinking about your next strategic career move. Well, you've come to the right place.Each week we meet with talent leaders at companies you’ve heard of - and many orga...

Find 50+ more shows that would book you

Insights from recent episode analysis

Audience Interest

Podcast Focus

Categories: business · careers

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: ~3-4 / Week

44 episodes since 2024

Platform Reach

Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.

Est. Listeners

N/A

Insufficient chart data. Estimates will improve as the show charts.

Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
N/A
🎙 Daily cadence·44 episodes·Last published today
Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
N/A
Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
N/A

Market Insights

This ShowCategory Avg

No category insights available.

📡

Platform Distribution

Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly

Total Followers

—

Total Plays

—

Total Reviews

—

YouTube

Subscribers

—

Views

—

Videos

—

Castbox

Followers

—

Plays

—

Reviews

—

Podcast App

Followers

—

Plays

—

Reviews

—

Podcast Republic

Followers

—

Plays

—

Reviews

—

TuneIn

Followers

—

Plays

—

Reviews

—

* Data sourced directly from platform APIs and aggregated hourly across all major podcast directories.

On the show

Recent episodes

Your Personal Bucket List Dreams Become Reality Here | Careers at Brand Builders Group

Sep 3, 2026

35m 20s

Weekly Breakfast With An Astronaut | Working at Space Center Houston

Sep 1, 2026

31m 27s

They'll Make Room for the Right Person | Careers at Outset

Aug 27, 2026

25m 27s

Dinners, Vacations, and Continuing Education — It's All on Them | Working at Ibotta

Aug 25, 2026

40m 27s

A $60,000 Path Toward Becoming a Parent is Covered Here | Careers at Peak Design

Aug 20, 2026

35m 04s

🔗

Social Links & Contact

Official channels & resources

🌐

Official Website

📡

RSS Feed

Episodes

~1.3 per week

Avg length

33m 46s

25m 23s – 43m 24s

Range

Nov 2024 – Apr 2026

Total runtime

14h

Last episode

5 months ago

25 of 25

Date	Episode	Description	Length
9/3/26	Your Personal Bucket List Dreams Become Reality Here \| Careers at Brand Builders Group	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Jane Viventi, Head of People and Operations at Brand Builders Group, to explore what it's like to build culture at a Nashville-based personal branding firm founded on the belief that everyone is uniquely positioned to serve the person they once were. Jane shares the origin story of Brand Builders Group — born out of a career setback for co-founders AJ and Rory Vaden, and accelerated by a single, trust-driven podcast mention from ...	35m 20s
9/1/26	Weekly Breakfast With An Astronaut \| Working at Space Center Houston	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Brady Pyle, CHRO of Space Center Houston, to explore what it's like to build culture at the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center. Brady shares his 20-plus year journey inside NASA — from a graduate co-op assignment to leading HR across all ten NASA field centers — and what brought him to Space Center Houston after choosing early retirement from NASA. The conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how N...	31m 27s
8/27/26	They'll Make Room for the Right Person \| Careers at Outset	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Lauren Bryant, Head of Talent at Outset, to explore what it's like to build culture at a fast-scaling AI-moderated research startup based in San Francisco. Lauren shares how Outset uses AI moderation to compress traditional qualitative research from weeks down to hours, and how she found her own way to the company through a staffing recruiter — a reminder of why staying connected to recruiters, even after they change companies, c...	25m 27s
8/25/26	Dinners, Vacations, and Continuing Education — It's All on Them \| Working at Ibotta	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Marisa Alexander-Daspit, Chief People Officer at Ibotta, to explore what it's like to build culture at a Denver-based tech company that's grown from a rebate app into a broader performance marketing network. Marisa shares her seven-and-a-half-year journey at Ibotta, starting as Director of Talent Management before stepping into the CPO seat, and what convinced her the company's values genuinely matched what she experienced day to...	40m 27s
8/20/26	A $60,000 Path Toward Becoming a Parent is Covered Here \| Careers at Peak Design	Here are the show notes for this episode: In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Jen Flaxman, Head of People at Peak Design, to explore what it's like to build culture at a founder-owned, bootstrapped product design company built without any venture capital. Jen shares her own path to Peak Design, drawn in by a genuine connection with founder Pete Dering's vision for slow, sustainable growth rather than a "zero to 500" scaling mindset. The conversation dives into how ...	35m 04s
8/18/26	A Job Where You're Literally Not Allowed to Be Early \| Working at Kiefer Sage	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Noble Gibbens, Chief People Officer at Kiefer Sage, to explore what it's like to build culture and leadership development at a 40-year-old, family-owned manufacturing company in Northwest Arkansas. Noble shares his unconventional path — from military infantry officer to executive coach to Chief People Officer — and how his own journey through emotional health and self-awareness now shapes how he leads people at Kiefer Sage. The c...	38m 26s
8/13/26	A 92% Promotion Rate, No Kidding \| Careers at Karbon	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Jourdan Pym, VP of People at Karbon, to explore what it's like to build culture at a fast-scaling practice management software company for finance and accounting teams. Jourdan shares the winding story of how she nearly turned down the role entirely, and what changed her mind once she recognized the size of the opportunity in the accounting practice management space. The conversation dives into how Karbon has grown from 62 to 367...	38m 50s
8/11/26	This Company Has My Favorite Benefit of All Time \| Working at Lumen	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Stephanie Calhoun, VP of People Strategist and Global Culture Transformation at Lumen Technologies, to explore what it's like to reshape culture at a nearly century-old company undergoing one of the largest business turnarounds in recent history. Stephanie traces Lumen's journey from a family-run telephone company founded in 1930s rural Louisiana to a global digital networking company powering today's AI infrastructure. She share...	35m 37s
8/6/26	An In-House Health Coach, Built Into Your Benefits \| Working at Cylinder Health	SOON A PART OF HINGE HEALTH In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Lia Seth, Director of People at Cylinder Health, to explore what it's like to build culture at a fully remote digital health company focused on digestive health. Lia shares how Cylinder Health delivers personalized, clinician-led GI care through a B2B2C model, and what drew her into digital health despite it not being an intentional career path. The conversation dives into how the company intenti...	39m 35s
8/4/26	Your Birthday Is a Holiday Here \| Working at SoftWriters	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Dori Armstead, VP of People and Culture at SoftWriters, recorded live in their Pittsburgh office, to explore what it's like to build culture at a market-leading long-term care pharmacy software company. Dori shares her own path to SoftWriters through an executive recruiter and what ultimately sold her — a personal connection to the mission and genuine belief in the leadership team. The conversation covers how the company intentio...	29m 51s
Want analysis for the episodes below?Free for Pro Submit a request, we'll have your selected episodes analyzed within an hour. Free, at no cost to you, for Pro users.
7/29/26	A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting a Layoff With Dignity \| with Allison Jno-Baptiste from Storyblocks	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Allison Jno-Baptiste, Head of People and Culture at Storyblocks, for a candid, practical conversation about a topic most people leaders avoid discussing publicly: how to navigate a reduction in force with honesty and care. Allison draws on her experience leading Storyblocks through four separate reductions since 2020, sharing the emotional weight of the decision-making process, how she builds buy-in with leadership, and the speci...	36m 28s
7/22/26	Want a Job Where Encouragement Comes with Perks? \| Careers at Xoxoday	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Anju Choudhary, Chief People Officer at Xoxoday, to explore what it's like to lead HR at a global employee rewards and recognition company navigating rapid U.S. expansion. Anju shares her unconventional path into HR and what it's like stepping into her first Chief People Officer role — including how she works through imposter syndrome using a simple framework of continuous learning, a personal "board of advisors," and paying it f...	36m 36s
7/15/26	Playing With the Animals On the Job is a Major Work Perk \| Working at the Nashville Zoo	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Heather Thompson, CHRO of the Nashville Zoo, to explore what it's like to lead people operations at a nonprofit zoo balancing rapid growth, distinct subcultures, and a mission rooted in conservation. Heather shares her journey into the role through a mutual connection, and why values alignment and a supportive leadership team ultimately sealed the deal for her. The conversation dives into how the Zoo manages the tension between i...	35m 25s
7/8/26	A Company That Covers Your Home Down Payment \| Working at N2	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Nicole Oliver, Director of HR at N2, to explore what it's like to build and sustain culture at a mostly-remote, franchise-based media and marketing company that's been evolving for over two decades. N2 partners with local franchisees across the country to help small and medium-sized businesses connect with their communities through hyper-local print publications, backed by a roughly 350-person home office team spread across every...	43m 24s
7/1/26	You Deserve a Six-Week Sabbatical \| Working (Remotely) at Redox	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Chloe Drew, Chief People Officer at Redox, to explore what it takes to build a thriving remote-first culture while helping power the healthcare ecosystem behind the scenes. Chloe shares Redox's journey from a startup founded by former Epic employees into a leading health data interoperability platform that enables healthcare organizations to securely exchange critical information. She also discusses how the company has maintained...	34m 34s
6/24/26	Career Growth With a Roadmap \| Working at Anaplan	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Carey Pellock, Chief People Officer at Anaplan, to explore how the global AI-driven planning platform has transformed its culture while scaling across 22 countries and more than 2,200 employees. Carey shares Anaplan's unique journey from a startup founded in a barn in York, England, to a global technology company helping organizations make smarter business decisions through real-time planning and scenario analysis. She also discu...	32m 29s
6/17/26	No Career Ceilings Here \| Working at Paperless Parts	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Elana Silver from Paperless Parts to explore what it's like to build a career-focused culture at a fast-growing software company serving the manufacturing industry. Elana shares the company's unique evolution from a manufacturing marketplace startup into a software platform that helps machine shops and custom manufacturers streamline quoting and operations. She also discusses why Paperless Parts places such a strong emphasis on c...	35m 43s
6/10/26	Mental Health Work That Doesn't Break You \| Working at InStride Health	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Danielle Van Der Lelie, Chief People Officer at InStride Health, to explore how the company is transforming access to specialized mental health care for children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Danielle shares the powerful origin story behind InStride Health, how the organization evolved from a highly successful clinical program developed within the Harvard Medical system, and what in...	35m 09s
6/3/26	Equity for All, Not Just Executives \| Careers at 1Password	In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Katya Laviolette, Chief People Officer at 1Password, to explore how one of Canada's most successful tech companies scaled from a consumer password manager into a global identity security leader serving both individuals and enterprises. Katya shares the unique origin story behind 1Password, how the company spent nearly two decades growing before taking institutional funding, and why its founder-led culture continues to shape the e...	34m 17s
5/27/26	Become Your Healthiest Self \| Working at Wellhub	LIVE from the Transform Conference in Las Vegas In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Lívia Martini, Chief People Officer at Wellhub, to explore what it looks like to build a people-first culture at a global wellness company operating across 18 countries. Lívia shares her unconventional path from investment banking and management consulting into HR leadership, why Wellhub’s mission deeply resonated with her, and how the company has scaled from 350 employees to 3,...	26m 17s
5/20/26	Unused Training Budget? Donate It \| Working at Vidyard	LIVE from the Transform Conference in Las Vegas In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Sarika Lamont, Chief People Officer at Vidyard, to explore what it looks like to build a transparent, adaptable, and people-first culture inside a fast-moving AI company. Recorded live from the Transform conference, Sarika shares Vidyard’s evolution from a startup founded by two engineers from the University of Waterloo into a globally distributed AI and video-enabled go-to-mark...	29m 38s
5/13/26	Get Paid Before Payday \| Working at Toshiba	LIVE from the Transform Conference in Las Vegas In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Jason Desentz, CHRO of Toshiba Americas, to unpack what it actually looks like to lead culture and transformation inside a 150-year-old global brand. Jason shares why he returned to the CHRO seat after running his own consulting firm, what drew him to Toshiba during a major transformation phase, and how the company is balancing large-scale innovation with a people-first culture....	31m 10s
5/6/26	A Four-Day Work Week, For Real \| Careers at thredUP	LIVE from the Transform Conference in Las Vegas In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Natalie Breece, Chief People Officer at ThredUp, to unpack what it actually looks like to grow a career inside a company that prioritizes learning, mobility, and trust. Natalie shares how she went from building the recruiting function to becoming CPO, why saying yes to roles you’re not fully ready for can accelerate your career, and how ThredUp has maintained its culture through...	25m 23s
4/29/26	The Parental Leave Stat That Surprises Everyone \| Working at Experian	LIVE from the Transform Conference in Las Vegas In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Mary Burke, SVP of HR at Experian, to unpack what it actually looks like to build a high-trust, inclusive culture inside a massive, global organization. Mary shares why Experian calls its culture a “best kept secret,” how flexibility existed long before it became the norm, and what it takes to create an environment where employees can truly bring their whole selves to work. They...	29m 12s
4/22/26	Automation Does the Busywork, You Do the Big Work \| Careers at Zapier	LIVE from the Transform Conference in Las Vegas In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Brandon Sammut to go behind the scenes of one of the original remote-first companies, long before it was the norm. From pioneering distributed work across 40+ countries to building a culture rooted in automation, ownership, and transparency, Zapier is redefining how modern teams work in the age of AI. They also get into what it really means to “build the robot,” why transparency...	28m 15s