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...
May 21, 2025
The Power of Workplace Relationships | Jason Lauritsen
From Metrics to Meaning: Reinventing Leadership Through Connection What if the key to better performance isn’t found in KPIs or dashboards—but in deeper human relationships? In this episode, Natasha Nuytten sits down with Jas...
May 7, 2025
Lessons from a Self-Made Billionaire | Liz Elting
From Dorm Room to $1B: Power, Purpose, and the Future of Women’s Leadership What does it take to build a billion-dollar company—and still center purpose, people, and progress? In this episode, Natasha sits down with Liz Eltin...
April 23, 2025
A Leadership Coach's Perspective | Luis Velasquez
From Adversity to Empowerment: Resilience, Leadership, and the Human Factor Leadership isn’t just about influence—it’s about overcoming, adapting, and showing up with purpose. In this episode, Natasha sits down with Luis Vela...
April 9, 2025
Transforming Women's Soccer | TMJ Co-CEO, Sara Toussaint
What does it take to break barriers in sports leadership? Sara Toussaint, Co-CEO of TMJ, for an insightful conversation on leadership, diversity in sports, and the future of women’s athletics. From growing up in Chicago’s vib...
March 26, 2025
How Empathy Drives Business Success | Union Pacific VP, Tonya Eggspuehler & RISE CEO, Jeremy Bouman
Leadership takes many forms—whether it’s driving change within a Fortune 500 company or transforming lives through second chances. In this episode, Natasha sits down with Tonya Eggspuehler, VP of Organizational Development an...
March 12, 2025
Lessons from a 30-Year HR Career | Angela Cheng-Cimini
What does it mean to lead with authenticity and intention? Join Natasha as she sits down with Angela Cheng-Cimini , former SVP and CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing, for a powerful conversation on leadership, self-care, and...
Feb. 27, 2025
Redefining Leadership: A Decolonized Approach | Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown
Join Natasha for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown, a thought leader in leadership, culture, and organizational transformation. In this episode, Dr. Brown challenges traditional leadership models and ex...
Feb. 12, 2025
Innovating NYC's Nonprofit Sector | Lisette Nieves
In the second episode of Human Side Up , Natasha Nuytten welcomes Lisette Nieves, President of the Fund for the City of New York, to discuss her impact as a social entrepreneur, public sector leader, and policy expert in work...
Feb. 12, 2025
Insights from a Digital Transformation Pioneer | Charlene Li
Kicking off Human Side Up , our host Natasha Nuytten sits down with Charlene Li, a leading figure in digital transformation. In this episode, Charlene shares her vast knowledge and experience, drawing from her groundbreaking ...