Work Made Human

About Work Made Human

Work Made Human explores the people, purpose, and culture behind today's most innovative startups. Hosts Nichole Mendez, BAM's Director of Talent Acquisition, and Jill Veglahn, BAM's Head of People, chat with startup founders about building teams, shaping culture, and leading with humanity. Each episode highlights the creativity, challenges, and lessons that truly make work human.

Publisher

BAM

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

23 Dec 2025

Latest episode

17 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

11 of 19 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   17 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why People Stay: Building a Workplace Worth Growing With

   BAM's Head of People, Jill Veglahn, and Senior Community Manager, Ramel Wallace, discuss building a workplace people want to grow with through candid stories and stay interviews.

2. 

   27 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Building Trust and Community in the Workplace

   BAM's Head of People, Jill Veglahn, interviews Senior Community Manager Ramel Wallace about cultivating trust and belonging through vulnerability and shared values in the workplace.

3. 

   13 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   AI, DEI, and the Future of Work

   Host Nicole Mendez and Jill Veglahn interview talent and DEI consultant Dani Herrera about building human-centered workplaces through AI, DEI, and authentic leadership.

4. 

   22 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is Your 'Sustainable' Beauty Brand Actually Sustainable?

   Host Nichole Méndez and Jill Veglahn interview Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip, about her journey uncovering the truth about plastic recycling and building an environmentally responsible beauty brand.

5. 

   15 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Hiring Disconnect: AI, Ghosting & Keeping People in the Process

   Host Nichole Mendez and guest Kristen Habacht, CEO of elly, explore how to maintain human connection in modern hiring amidst AI and ghosting.

6. 

   8 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What Founders Get Wrong About Communication

   Host Nichole Mendez and Jill Veglahn interview Gigi Brett, Head of Investments at EWOR, about how founders misunderstand communication and the power of vulnerability in building resilient companies.

7. 

   20 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Rethinking Trauma Care: Why Therapy Should Be Treated Like Medicine

   Host Nichole Mendez and Jill Veglahn interview Sofia Noori, Nema Health CEO, about treating trauma therapy like medicine for faster, more effective recovery.

8. 

   13 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Pediatric Mental Health Is the Future of Work

   Host Nichole Mendez and Jill Veglahn interview Kwesi Che, co-founder of Handspring, about how pediatric mental health innovation shapes the future workforce.

9. 

   6 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Rethinking Remote Work: How to Build Culture Without an Office

   Nichole Mendez and Jill Veglahn discuss building intentional remote culture, exploring challenges and successes in fostering trust and accountability for BAM's transition.

10. 

    23 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

    How a School Pickup Mistake Built a $Millions Safety Startup | PikMyKid Story

    Host Nichole Mendez interviews Chitra Kanagaraj, CEO of PikMyKid, about transforming school safety by unlearning old habits and building a company on empathy and trust.

11. 

    15 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Why AI Can't Replace Judgment: The Future of Human Learning at Work with Scott Zimmer

    Hosts Nichole and Jill interview Scott Zimmer, CEO of Answers from Me, exploring how human judgment and discernment remain essential skills in the age of AI.

12. 

    9 Mar 2026

    Beyond Hustle Culture: Leadership, Storytelling and Culture with Katherine Barrios

    Host Nichole and Jill interview Fractional CMO Katherine Barrios about building human-centered companies through leadership, storytelling, and trust, moving beyond hustle culture for sustainable growth.

13. 

    1 Mar 2026

    The Future of Work Starts With Listening to Women with Abadesi Osunsade of Hustle Crew

    Host Nichole and Jill interview Abadesi Osunsade, Founder and CEO of Hustle Crew, exploring how listening to women builds more human workplaces through storytelling, power redistribution, and belonging.

14. 

    23 Feb 2026

    How Radhika Duggal Leads with Gratitude at Major League Soccer

    Host Nichole and Host Jill interview Radhika Duggal, Chief Marketing Officer of Major League Soccer, exploring how gratitude and people-centered culture drive marketing success in a dynamic sports league.

15. 

    9 Feb 2026

    Rethinking Return to Office: How to Design Gatherings That Work with Nikhil Sethi of Workgrounds

    Host Nichole and Nikhil Sethi, co-founder and CEO of Workgrounds, discuss designing intentional gatherings that build culture and improve communication in the evolving world of work.

16. 

    2 Feb 2026

    From Breast Cancer to Breakthrough Tech with Kate Dilligan of Cooler Heads

    Host Nichole and Jill interview Kate Dilligan, founder and CEO of Cooler Heads, about her journey from breast cancer survivor to innovator in scalp cooling therapy.

17. 

    26 Jan 2026

    The Safety Myth: Why "Be Yourself at Work" Can Be a Trap with Sarah Reynolds of Benifex

    Sarah Reynolds, CMO of Benifex, discusses with hosts Nichole and Jill how leaders foster safety by modeling vulnerability, enabling employees to bring their chosen selves to work.

18. 

    5 Jan 2026

    AI as a Mirror, Not a Replacement with Michelle Duval of Marlee

    Hosts Nichole and Jill interview Michelle Duval, founder and CEO of Marlee, exploring how AI acts as a mirror for self-understanding, not a replacement, in the modern workplace.

19. 

    23 Dec 2025

    Work Made Human Trailer

    Hosts Nichole Mendez and Jill Veglahn interview startup founders about building human-centered teams and cultures in this trailer for Work Made Human.

Inside a recent episode

Why People Stay: Building a Workplace Worth Growing With

Published 17 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] What if you conducted stay interviews, the literal opposite of an exit interview? So we piloted it years ago at BAM, and we've done it every year since. I'll share a little bit of the 2025 data because we haven't done our 2026 stay interviews. But essentially, you're kind of asking the same questions. […]

Who has been a guest on Work Made Human

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• Ramel Wallace
• Dani Herrera
• Kate Assaraf
• Kristen Habacht
• Gigi Brett

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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