The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern
Welcome to the Real and the Woo, a podcast designed to bring you authentic conversations covering a range of topics from the factual and practical to the mystical and magical. Join Lauri as she invites experts and friends to engage in some raw, meaningful and informative discussions, combined with light-hearted, humorous and silly chats. Consider this your virtual happy hour, where no subject is off the table and everyone leaves feeling a little more joyful, supported and inspired.
As a life-long lover of learning and a true Gemini, Lauri is genuine in her desire to apply her years of experience and expertise in fitness, yoga, and other energetic wellness modalities, combined with her roles as wife, mother of four adult children, and dog mom, into relatable and understandable ways. Lauri’s indefatigable spirit drives her passion: to help all guided to work with her to understand themselves better from the inside out so they enjoy their lives from the outside in. Lauri envisions a world of oneness and aims to connect people to people and people to information that ignites their own light. Whether you are very real or super woo, this podcast is just for you!
*This is podcast is for entertainment purposes only and meant to inform and inspire. If you need or you know someone in need of professional medical help and attention, please consult with qualified professionals specific for your situation. The opinions and ideas expressed in this show are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any organizations or entities they represent.
The Real and The Woo with Lauri Stern
Jillian Bernstein - CEO & Founder of The Wellness Extension
In this conversation, Lauri sits down with Jillian Bernstein, founder and CEO of Wellness Extension, which provides concierge HR services to small businesses by creating systems and strategies that foster a culture of support and kindness in the workplace. With over 20 years of experience in HR and consulting, Jillian has hands-on expertise in implementing every aspect of people operations, from benefits administration and compensation structures to talent management, while maintaining a focus on employee well-being. Her mission is to help organizations grow, retain, and engage talent to achieve the ultimate trifecta: high retention rates, happy employees, and sustainable bottom-line growth.
Jillian shares her personal experiences that have shaped her HR philosophy and the need for HR to adapt to modern challenges, while maintaining a focus on empathy, connection, a family-first culture, and the importance of communication in addressing employee concerns.
She holds a BS in Economics from The George Washington University and has been on a number of podcasts, featured in BoldJourney magazine, and spoken at DisruptHR in Baltimore, MD.
Beyond her professional work, Jillian can be found running outside, practicing yoga, or cycling on her Peloton. She loves live music, traveling with her husband and two children, and is an avid baker who can whip up a great flourless chocolate cake in a flash! Jillian's passion is people, and she loves making new connections.
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