Hire Breakthrough Podcast with Kimone Napier
Most organizational problems don't start with bad hires. They start with unclear systems, misaligned structures, and leaders who are moving too fast to stop and assess what's actually broken.
The Hire Breakthrough Podcast is for founders, nonprofit leaders, and executives who are ready to build organizations that don't just grow — they last.
Each week, host Kimone Napier — HR consultant and organizational strategist with over a decade of experience — brings you practical, no-fluff conversations on people strategy, workforce development, organizational design, and the operational side of building strong teams. No theory for theory's sake. Just real strategy you can act on.
Where breakdowns become your Hire Breakthrough.
Hire Breakthrough Podcast with Kimone Napier
Latest Episodes
2025 Hiring Guide: W2, 1099, or a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?
For years, founders have been told to just hire a contractor—it’s cheaper, faster, and easier. But in 2025? Misclassifying talent could cost you way more than you think.In this re-released episode of The Hire Breakthrough Po...
The DEI Era is Over. What Comes Next for Leadership with Chrysta Wilson
For years, DEI was treated as the solution for workplace equity—but now, companies are rolling it back, budgets are shrinking, and the conversation is shifting. So if DEI wasn’t the revolution, what should leaders be building now?
How AI Deepfakes Are Enabling Fake Remote Workers - And What HR Needs to Do with Aarti Samani
What if the remote worker you just hired… wasn’t real?AI deepfake technology is making it easier than ever for fraudsters to fake their way into jobs—and companies are falling for it. From stolen identities to AI-generated intervi...
I Didn’t Need DEI to Be Qualified—But I Needed It to Be Seen | The DEI Hiring Debate
She’s only here because of DEI.”I’ve heard it whispered in boardrooms. I’ve seen it in comment sections. And let’s be real—if you’ve ever been a woman, a person of color, LGBTQ+, or from any marginalized background, you’ve probably heard...
We're Back: What's New at The Hire Breakthrough Podcast
Big news! The Hire Breakthrough Podcast is officially back, and we’re leveling up in 2025. In this quick teaser episode, Kimone Napier gives you a sneak peek at what’s coming, including exciting new topics, incredible guests, and fresh strategi...