Come for the conversations.
Stay for the community.
Welcome to The HR Misfits — the podcast for people who care about work, leadership, and humans… but are tired of the corporate script. This is where HR, leadership, and workplace culture get real. Every episode dives into the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken side of work — from people leaders and founders to operators, creatives, and career rebels who don’t fit neatly in a box. We talk about the moments that shape leaders, the systems that need rethinking, the hard stuff, power, burnout, bias, growth, failure, reinvention - and how HR can move from a policing function to a true business partner.
No buzzwords. No performative culture talk. Just honest conversations about what it actually takes to build workplaces that work for people.
Hosted by a collective of seasoned HR leaders, we share real stories, hard-earned lessons, and perspectives shaped by lived experience. Grounded in expertise and fueled by curiosity, this series is for leaders who know there’s more than one right way to lead—and aren’t afraid to explore it.
If you've ever felt like a misfit in the world of HR — too bold, too honest, too human — this is your place.
The Misfits are here.
The People of Work Series
The show originally launched as The People of Work, a series focused on the human stories behind careers and leadership journeys. It was my way of pulling back the curtain on careers, choices, detours, and the moments that shape how we show up every day — on the clock and off.
It was where we swapped polished bios for real talk about the messy, surprising, sometimes hilarious ways we end up doing what we do for a living. Over time, the evolution gave rise to The HR Misfits—with The People of Work now living on as a featured series within the show.
If you or someone you know has an interesting career or work journey and would like to be featured on the show, we'd love to connect.
Hi! I'm Ami —
a curious storyteller, executive leader, and someone who's endlessly fascinated by how work shapes us (and how we shape it back).
I’ve seen firsthand how HR can either become a barrier or a catalyst, and I created this space to amplify leaders who are choosing the latter.
I am your host - an HR Misfit who loves exploring the why, pushing boundaries, taking risks, and propelling businesses forward with a people-centered, Golden-Rule approach. With a little humor and a no B.S. attitude sprinkled in. Join me and my fellow HR Misfit co-hosts as we challenge the status quo, center humanity in leadership, and reimagine what HR can become—one honest conversation at a time.
Beyond the Podcast
The conversations don’t stop when the episode ends.
If something you heard resonated, here’s how you can go deeper with each of us — whether you’re looking for organizational support, leadership growth, or your next big career move.
Ami Graves
Speaking & Connections
For speaking engagements, connect directly with Ami at ami@thehrmisfits.com or www.amijograves.com. You can also find her on LinkedIn where she actively shares insights and engages with the HR community.
Marci Coppola
Transformational Coaching
Marci offers transformational coaching focused on wellness, clarity, and personal growth through Seshen Coaching and Wellness - Seshen Coaching & Wellness
If you’re ready to do deeper inner work alongside your professional journey, Marci creates space for meaningful change.
LaToya Davis
Leadership & HR Community
LaToya brings enterprise HR expertise and grounded leadership perspective. The best way to connect with her is on LinkedIn or latoya@thehrmisfits.com.