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.
Work Made Human
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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.
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June 22, 2026
Is Your 'Sustainable' Beauty Brand Actually Sustainable?
<p>On this episode of Work Made Human, hosts Nichole Méndez and Jill Veglahn sit down with Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip, to explore what happens when a beauty entrepreneur discovers that one of the industry's biggest sustainability promises isn't what it seems.</p> <p>Kate shares how uncovering the truth about plastic recycling changed the course of her career and inspired her to build a company that puts environmental responsibility ahead of convention. What began as a mission to rethink hair care quickly became a broader movement focused on conscious consumption, transparency, and challenging the systems that drive unnecessary waste.</p> <p>Together, they discuss why Dip describes itself as "environmentalists first, parading around as beauty," the hidden health impacts of plastics, and how rejecting planned obsolescence has become part of the brand's DNA. Kate also reflects on the two women who shaped her worldview, the importance of creating an inclusive community, and the values that guide her leadership as she grows the company.</p>
June 15, 2026
The Hiring Disconnect: AI, Ghosting & Keeping People in the Process
<p>Welcome back to Work Made Human, where we explore the people and ideas shaping the future of work. In this episode, Nichole Mendez and Jill Veglahn sit down with Kristen Habacht, CEO of elly, for a candid conversation on keeping the human element alive in modern hiring.</p> <p>From AI-powered recruiting and high-volume applications to the growing culture of ghosting, Kristen shares how elly is navigating the tension between technology and connection. Together, they discuss thoughtful leadership, inclusive teams, and why curiosity and authentic communication still matter most in the hiring process.</p> <p>If you're thinking about how trust, technology, and people can better coexist at work, this episode is for you.</p>
June 8, 2026
What Founders Get Wrong About Communication
<p>On this episode of Work Made Human, Nichole Mendez and Jill Veglahn sit down with Gigi Brett, Head of Investments at EWOR, for a conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the human side of building companies.</p> <p>Gigi reflects on a journey shaped by curiosity, resilience, and relationships. Together, they explore the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, what founders often misunderstand about communication, and why vulnerability can become a company's greatest strength.</p> <p>The conversation also dives into co-founder dynamics, navigating conflict with care, and the role empathy plays in building healthy teams and sustainable businesses. At its core, this episode is about what happens when people lead with honesty, self-awareness, and humanity even in high-pressure environments.</p>
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