
Hire Breakthrough Podcast with Kimone Napier
As a founder or business owner, you’re ready to build a game-changing team, but the constant juggling of #allthethings is holding you back. The Hire Breakthrough Podcast is here to help. Join host Kimone Napier and her inspiring guests as they tackle the big-picture topics shaping the future of work while connecting them back to what matters most: hiring the right people and building effective teams. From scaling your business to creating a workplace culture that thrives, we’ll help you stop chasing unicorns and say goodbye to short-term fixes. It’s time to reclaim your time, scale with ease, and put the right people in the right seats.
Your breakthrough starts here.
Podcasting since 2022 • 23 episodes
Hire Breakthrough Podcast with Kimone Napier
Latest Episodes
2025 Hiring Guide: W2, 1099, or a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?
For years, founders have been told to just hire a contractor—it’s cheaper, faster, and easier. But in 2025? Misclassifying talent could cost you way more than you think.In this re-released episode of The Hire Breakthrough Po...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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17:40

The DEI Era is Over. What Comes Next for Leadership with Chrysta Wilson
For years, DEI was treated as the solution for workplace equity—but now, companies are rolling it back, budgets are shrinking, and the conversation is shifting. So if DEI wasn’t the revolution, what should leaders be building now?
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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44:07

How AI Deepfakes Are Enabling Fake Remote Workers - And What HR Needs to Do with Aarti Samani
What if the remote worker you just hired… wasn’t real?AI deepfake technology is making it easier than ever for fraudsters to fake their way into jobs—and companies are falling for it. From stolen identities to AI-generated intervi...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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34:41

I Didn’t Need DEI to Be Qualified—But I Needed It to Be Seen | The DEI Hiring Debate
She’s only here because of DEI.”I’ve heard it whispered in boardrooms. I’ve seen it in comment sections. And let’s be real—if you’ve ever been a woman, a person of color, LGBTQ+, or from any marginalized background, you’ve probably heard...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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23:50

We're Back: What's New at The Hire Breakthrough Podcast
Big news! The Hire Breakthrough Podcast is officially back, and we’re leveling up in 2025. In this quick teaser episode, Kimone Napier gives you a sneak peek at what’s coming, including exciting new topics, incredible guests, and fresh strategi...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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3:26
