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PeopleForce Podcast

PeopleForce Podcast

Hosted by TriNet

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Episodes

24

Latest episode

Dec 2024

Language

EN-US

About the show

The PeopleForce Podcast takes a fresh look at the entrepreneurial journey on the path to success. Host Michael Mendenhall, former TriNet SVP/CMO/CCO, interviews dynamic business leaders as they share their insights on how they got there, plus their viewpoint on today’s business trends.

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December 10, 202445 min

Creating a Jewelry Brand That Embodies Artistry, Ethics and Environmental Sustainability

Roseate Jewelry is renowned for its exquisite designs, featuring sustainably sourced materials and lab-grown diamonds. Michael talks with founder, Pamela Cloud, on her quest to design and market a jewelry brand dedicated to transparency, traceability and her deep love of pearls.

November 12, 202448 min

Decoding Wellness: How HUM Nutrition is Changing the Game

Walter Faulstroh co-founded HUM Nutrition with the mission to heal from within. Learn about his inspiring story building a successful wellness brand committed to clean, sustainable, and clinically proven products.

August 13, 202440 min

Redefining Bedding: From Saving our Planet to a Better Night’s Sleep

Kat Dey co-founded ettitude with a vision to make luxury bedding that uplifts homes and preserves the planet. She chats with Michael about her journey to produce eco-friendly products using regenerative resources to make the world’s healthiest, softest and most sustainable fabrics.

July 9, 202440 min

A Visionary on a Mission to Help Those in Need

After learning that the most requested clothing item in homeless shelters is socks, Dave Heath, Co-founder and CEO of Bombas, founded his sock company on a buy-one, give-one model which now provides over 140 million items to people facing homelessness. Dave shares his story with Michael.

June 11, 202431 min

Revolutionizing HR & Benefits Administration With AI

Guy Benjamin, CEO and co-founder of Healthee discusses his course from fighter pilot to revolutionizing healthcare access with Michael. Guy shares his inspiration to develop a groundbreaking AI platform to help people get the most out of their benefits.

May 14, 202457 min

Becoming a Driving Force in the Quest for Sustainable Fashion

Michael sits down with Irys Kornbluth, COO and co-founder of Everywhere Apparel, a green business that converts 100% recycled cotton into circular apparel and sustainable textiles. Irys discusses her path from performing at Carnegie Hall, studying design at Stanford University and working on Netflix feature films to co-designing sustainable apparel for major retailers and corporations.

April 9, 202431 min

Growing a Business on People’s Cravings for Sweet Heat

Michael chats with Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, who tells his story about growing his product from a one-person operation, personally bottling each product by hand, to a $30 million business that is expanding to Canada, the Middle East, east Asia and Brazil.

March 12, 202441 min

Building an Ice Cream Empire with a Beat-up Truck and a Few Good Friends

Michael sits down with Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, who shares his journey from driving an ice cream truck to growing a million-dollar ice cream business. His recipe is simple: make a delicious product with quality ingredients, top it with excellent service, but most important is a healthy dose of perseverance.

September 26, 202344 min

Becoming a Trailblazing CEO, Debunking Corporate Myths and Inspiring the Next Generation

Michael talks with Jane Miller, author and CEO of Rudi’s Bakery, on her rise from running a billion-dollar business to growing a purpose-driven startup. She shares 30+ years of wisdom bringing brands to life, building first-class teams and being true to oneself.

August 15, 202331 min

An Immigrant’s Mission to Lead Social Change through Financial Self-Sufficiency

Michael chats with José Quiñonez, CEO of the nonprofit organization, Mission Asset Fund, on what motivated him to take on his cause, the struggles he faced and the successes he has seen in leading social change by building financial self-sufficiency.

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