
People On Purpose, the podcast that reminds you that your business doesn’t run on policies and processes alone... it runs on people. If you’ve been with us since the On The Up & Up! days, you probably remember the tactical HR tips, the “how-to hire” episodes, and my rants about I-9s and contractors vs. employees. And don’t worry, you’ll still hear the occasional HR compliance tip. But after years ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 120 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessManagementEntrepreneurship | |||

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If you're the one always delivering bad news, rejecting PTO requests, and handling every performance issue — even for people who don't directly report to you — there's a problem. Your managers are avoiding the hard conversations by passing the uncomf... more
Most founders think HR = legal protection. A compliance checkbox. Something you have to “deal with” when a problem pops up — and something you try not to think about the rest of the time.
But if you’re constantly putting out fires with your team, d... more
Let’s talk about how the fear of letting go is often the exact thing keeping founders stuck, whether it’s at a revenue plateau, in team chaos, or just straight-up exhausted. This episode talks about why your business can’t be built on “cement” (aka r... more
If the idea of “falling in love” with your business makes you roll your eyes a little…same. But hear us out:
In this episode, Kira talks through what that phrase actually means: building a business that feels worth showing up for, especially when li... more
Take a peek behind the curtain of the podcast’s brand-new direction that’s less “HR rulebook,” more “let’s talk about the wonderfully unpredictable humans running your business.” Kira shares the personal burnout story that cracked her leadership wide... more
Sometimes the best move in business is pulling the plug on something that’s “working” (ugh lol)
This episode is more personal than usual because I’m opening up about sunsetting our Set to Scale® membership. It’s a decision that didn’t come lightly, ... more
I am SO glad I found this podcast! It is beyond helpful and I love how Kira breaks down HR protocol!
She’s an HR guru but she’s one of us! This podcast is a must listen for any entrepreneur!
On the Up and Up! hosted by Kira La Forgia is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Kira’s insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. She has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!
Love the practical, actionable takeaways Kira and her guests give. Being HR compliant can be very confusing and she simplifies it!!
Also love the Bravo related episodes, a fun spin on the HR industry :)
I’ve never heard HR concept broken down better and in a more accessible way than how Kira does it! As someone who isn’t a business owner but a freelancer and employee, hearing about the in’s and outs of owning a business from the other side of the table makes me a more well rounded employee and candidate for future work! I’ve got a better understanding of these concepts than I could ever gather in a typical “boring” HR presentation. It’s fresh, fun, and most importantly, packed with value!
This podcast is a great resource for business owners who care about creating a strong, supportive culture and team. Hiring and managing others is not easy, but when you’ve got expert guidance like this, you’re able to create systems to ensure consistency.
I was searching for some help on having difficult conversations with employees. I listened to a couple before finding this one. I got so much helpful information! I paused and re-listened to a couple sections more than once. I am thrilled to have found this podcast! Thank you!
I love listening to all her tips for entrepreneur and employees navigating the workplace :)
An awesome look into business and HR
I love hearing Kira’s persepective each week! So helpful and even entertaining to hear the ins and outs of the HR world!
Kira gets it!
Happiness and structure in the workplace freakin matters matters and the human side of business not only impacts the internal organization, its leadership, and employee engagement, but also affects customer experience… Kira helps to navigate the nuances and set business babes like me for success.
Kira is so knowledgeable and her expertise is astounding. This podcast is a wealth of knowledge for female entrepreneurs/small business owners. Can’t wait for more episodes!
Love listening to this podcast to help with leading and running my team
Looking forward to learning more about all these topics!
Kira and her team are super knowledgeable about what they do and I am excited to have finally found a podcast with advice in this arena. I can’t wait to make this a part of my weekly learning!
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Apple Podcasts | #91 |









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