Human Side Up

Human Side Up

What happens when we stop following the playbook and start writing our own? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up cuts through the noise to reveal how real leaders create workplaces where people can thrive. This isn’t about theory or trends—it’s about the practical strategies, hard-won lessons, and breakthrough moments that move the needle for the teams, cultures, and communities they serve.

From team leads making their first big decisions to seasoned change-makers transforming entire industries, we dive into what works. Each episode unpacks the real processes behind impact: how leaders at every level think, adapt, and execute when it matters most—and how those choices shape the people they support and the inclusive environments they build.

If you’re ready to learn from people who are doing the work—not just talking about it—this is the podcast for you. Because the best insights come from anyone bold enough to create change that lifts people up.

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How Loss Turned Me Into a Leader | Yamani Yansa Hernandez

Recent Episodes

Aug. 13, 2025

How Loss Turned Me Into a Leader | Yamani Yansa Hernandez

Rooted, Radical, and Real: Leading Movements for Justice with Yamani Yansa What if the call to lead wasn’t a choice, but a responsibility you couldn’t turn away from? In this powerful episode of Human Side Up, Natasha Nuytte...
July 30, 2025

Her Whole Town Turned on Her | Meagan O’Nan

Outed, Honest, and Home: Leading with Courage and Connection with Meagan O’Nan What if the hardest conversation you’ve ever had… made you the leader you were meant to be? In this deeply human episode of Human Side Up, Natasha...
July 16, 2025

How to Tell Stories That Actually Change People | Shane Snow

Zig-Zag Careers, Smart Cuts, and Story-Driven Leadership with Shane Snow What if the best path forward isn’t a ladder—but a sideways leap? In this episode of Human Side Up, Natasha Nuytten is joined by Shane Snow—award-winnin...
July 2, 2025

Navigating Fear, Race & Illness in the Workplace | Dr. Tonya Hampton

What if true leadership isn’t about being fearless—but being real? In this episode of Human Side Up, Natasha Nuytten is joined by Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton—executive coach, author of The Myth of the Fearless Leader, and organ...
June 18, 2025

Beyond Binary Thinking | Dr. Joel A. Davis

Queer Wisdom & Transformational Leadership: A Deeper Conversation with Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown In this powerful follow-up episode, Natasha sits down once again with Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown—cultural strategist, organizational ...
June 4, 2025

What 42 Years in Baseball Taught Me About Building Teams That Win | Kenneth Williams

Breaking Barriers: Leadership, Bias & the Business of Being Human What does it take to lead with conviction—when the world would rather see you fail? In this episode, Natasha Nuytten sits down with Kenneth Williams, former ML...