CultureCon x PeopleForward Network: Culture Change Conversations
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At CultureCon 2024, we teamed up with PeopleForward Network to bring an interactive and inspiring experience to our attendees. As part our partnership, PeopleForward Network hosted a live podcast studio on-site, capturing compelling conversations with our speakers, sponsors and attendees.
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The result? A series of thought-provoking podcast episodes, now available on PFN's flagship show, Fringe. These episodes spotlight the people and ideas that made CultureCon 2024 unforgettable, diving deep into workplace culture, leadership and innovation.​
Episode List
Episodes are organized by date released (newest to oldest)
The Power of Employee-Driven Culture
Amy Bayer, Global Director DEI, Engagement & Culture at Duck Creek Technologies
Hosted by Jasmine Bellamy
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Jasmine Bellamy chats with Amy Bayer, the HR pro who believes “Everyone Owns Culture.”
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With over 20 years in HR, Amy shares how Duck Creek Technologies thrived when employees took the lead in shaping culture—from creating a women’s Resource Group to launching a Culture Ambassador Program.
Learn how these initiatives boosted connection, leadership skills, and excitement, even in a virtual world!
Advocating for Every Voice
Joey Williams, Culture Specialist at Healthpeak Properties
Hosted by Nikki Lewallen Gregory
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Nikki sits down with Joey Williams, Culture Specialist at Healthpeak Properties, aka “HR Fun Uncle,” to discuss his unique career journey and approach to building a culture where every voice is heard. From handwritten birthday notes to creating channels for open feedback, Joey reveals how he fosters inclusivity and trust across the organization. He shares actionable strategies for breaking down communication silos, encouraging self-advocacy, and engaging leadership support for a truly collaborative culture. Tune in to learn how small actions and intentional listening can have a big impact on employee engagement and connection.
How Employee Engagement Drives Success
Gianna Driver, Chief People Officer at Lattice
Hosted by Nikki Lewallen Gregory
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Nikki sits down with Gianna Driver, Chief People Officer at Lattice, to uncover the real magic behind thriving workplaces. Spoiler: It’s not just about retention or productivity—it’s about creating deep, human connections. Gianna takes us on a journey through her 20+ years in HR, sharing how the pandemic brought engagement into crystal-clear focus.
CultureCon 2024 Kick-off: Making Work Matter
Zach Blumenfeld and Nick Lombardino, Co-founders at CultureCon
Hosted by Nikki Lewallen Gregory and Jasmine Bellamy
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Nikki Lewallen Gregory, founder of PeopleForward Network, kicks off a new series that brings together the collective power of meaningful work and people-first leadership.
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This episode features the dynamic co-founders of CultureCon, Nick Lombardino and Zach Blumenfeld, as they share the origin story of CultureCon and their vision for expanding its impact beyond conferences.
Joined by co-host Jasmine Bellamy, you’ll hear how authentic connections and mentorship fuel the real magic at CultureCon.
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This is the first of many episodes that will take you inside the CultureCon community – where leaders and organizations come together to change the world, one meaningful conversation at a time.
Our Hosts
Nikki Lewallen-Gregory
Founder & Chief Meaningful Work Officer, PeopleForward Network
PeopleForward Network provides innovative podcasting, communications, and partnership services for people-first leaders to impact meaningful work. From podcast production and distribution to creative services and growth consulting, PeopleForward Network's mission is to share resources and insights with their global community of leaders, connectors, and creators to inspire and build workplaces where people thrive.
Jasmine Bellamy
Founder and Principal Consultant, The LOVING Leader
Jasmine Bellamy is a love practitioner, joyful disruptor, and a business and culture transformer. A retail veteran, Jasmine previously held the role of Vice President of Merchandising, Planning, & Allocation at Reebok and the Head of Reebok Community & Culture. A scholar practitioner focused on organizational culture and change management, she is the creator and co-facilitator of Courageous Conversations, a platform that inspires communal transformation, which places her among Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 Influential Black Women in Sports.
Jasmine earned a BS in Marketing Management from Syracuse University, Master of Business Administration from Fordham University, and Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Seminary. She is currently a doctoral student focusing on the redemptive imagination of the marketplace.