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Don't Waste the Chaos

Kerri M. Roberts
Human Resources
Leadership
Employee Engagement
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Artificial Intelligence
HR Audit
Onboarding
Identity
Marriage
Performance Management
Trust
Culture
HR In a Box
Faith
Hiring
High Capacity Women
God
Christian Faith
Salt & Light Advisors

Don't Waste the Chaos is a weekly podcast for small business owners and HR professionals who want practical, no-nonsense people strategy.

Host Kerri M. Roberts is an HR strategist, consultant, and founder of Salt & Light Advisors with 20+ years of experience turning reactive HR into proactive systems.

Each Tuesday, she breaks down hiring, onboarding, compliance, culture, and leadership - the kin... more

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AI fluency is about to be as common as knowing how to use email. It's not a specialist role you hire for, it's a baseline skill every person in your business needs, and the training costs far less than you think. The problem isn't that your people ar... more

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The job title on your org chart is not the job. LinkedIn says 70% of the skills your people use today will change by 2030, and AI is pulling tasks out of every role every month. If you're planning your workforce around titles and job descriptions you... more

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No policy doesn't mean no AI. It just means you don't know where it's happening. Your team is already using AI, probably on personal accounts, and most of them aren't telling you about it. AI governance sounds like a Fortune 500 word, but at a 30-per... more

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You've heard of FOMO. This is FOBO: the fear of becoming obsolete. Add technostress, the exhaustion of a new tool every week, and you get employees who either refuse to touch AI or use it quietly on personal accounts and never tell you. Your AI rollo... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Wortman
Faith-based entrepreneur coach; host of Wisdom's Table with Rachel Wortman
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Kelsey Thompson
Entrepreneur, lifestyle creator, long-term recovery advocate
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Brenda Breland
Creator behind Build Business Academy and BuildDesk
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Episode: Automations, CRMs & Lead Nurture for Solopreneurs
Terry Roberts
Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur
Episode: Faith-Based Leadership: How to Lead with Trust, Discernment & Devotion | Kerri & Terry Roberts
Matt Vincent
Two-time Highland Games World Champion, Not Dead Yet founder and host of Not Dead Yet podcast
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Episode: Reinvention, Accountability & the Life You’re Not Done Living - with Matt Vincent
John Hall
Chief strategist at relevance.com and co-founder of calendar.com
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Episode: The Hidden Secret to Building Trust in Business with John Hall
Karen Brooks
MSW, speaker and mentor focused on emotional and mental health
Episode: The Truth About Dopamine Addiction
Denise Tallcott
Founder of Working Moms Redefined, podcast creator, public speaker, coach
Working Moms Redefined / Denise Tallcott Leadership
Episode: From Spotlight to Substance
Emily Holdman
Managing Director at Permanent Equity
Permanent Equity
Episode: Build the Business, Don’t Break the People

Host

Kerri Roberts
Host of Dont Waste the Chaos, HR strategist, consultant, and founder of Salt & Light Advisors.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Thought provoking podcast

    I really enjoy the topics and Kerri is so well spoken and informed on important topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephpear238
    United States2 years ago
  • Business savvy!

    Kerri is using her decades of experience to help business owners understand the need for excellence in their HR department!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lmr74
    United States2 years ago
  • A great listen!

    Kerri offers effective and proven advice through her years of experience and expertise. She has a way of communicating in a clear and compassionate way that emboldens you to keep climbing that hill.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taylor Warbritton
    United States2 years ago
  • So excited for this podcast!

    Kerri Roberts is a highly skilled, compassionate leader and has valuable insight and wisdom to share with her listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Momof2lc
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's depth of experience and clear, compassionate communication.
Thoughtful, practical HR guidance that works in real businesses.
The show consistently delivers actionable frameworks and templates for HR foundations and leadership.

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From Spotlight to Substance
Q: How did you get your podcast up and going and start building your following?
Denise explains that she moved from radio to entrepreneurship, took deliberate steps to leverage her network, created a media kit, began hosting and coaching publicly, and committed to consistent outreach and genuine connection with listeners; she emphasizes starting with what you have and gradually expanding as you gain traction.
Most CEOs Wouldn't Dare Build a Business Like This
Q: How do you structure and manage maternity reintegration and childcare support for your staff?
We offer 12 weeks out with 70% salary, allow partial reintegration albeit rarely used, and permit bringing the baby to work for a year—balancing family needs with business continuity while maintaining benefits and growth opportunities for parents.
Most CEOs Wouldn't Dare Build a Business Like This
Q: Why did you decide to implement 12 weeks of paid maternity leave in a small business, and how is it financially feasible?
It was a hill I was willing to die on because it aligns with our values and supports our team; we recognize the systemic barriers and that small businesses face real financial strain, but we believe investing in people yields long-term gains in loyalty, performance, and culture.
Build the Business, Don’t Break the People
Q: What does long-term thinking look like in private equity at Permanent Equity?
She explains prioritizing fit and impact over flashy deals, avoiding forced actions, and using a 30-year horizon to pace improvements, measure progress, and ensure the right match for portfolio companies and investors.
Build the Business, Don’t Break the People
Q: How would you describe your leadership style on your best days?
Emily emphasizes a prep-forward, low-ego approach that centers on genuinely checking in with people, being efficient with time, and focusing on both professional goals and personal well-being while ensuring clear accountability.

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