Vibemakers

Vibemakers

Conversations with Culture Activators

Workplace culture doesn’t come from a slide deck (gross)...it comes from people. Vibemakers is a podcast for the ones shaping the experience of work from the inside out: the HR & people ops folk, founders, leaders, and misfits building culture through small bets, big beliefs, and a whole lot of trial and error. Hosted by Marnie Robbins of Vibe People Studio, each episode features a candid conversation with a culture activator, someone rolling up their sleeves to make work more human, meaningful, and aligned. We go beyond best practices and talk about what actually works (and what doesn’t) when you’re trying to create a workplace people want to be part of. No fluff. Well, maybe a little fluff. But mainly just the real stuff behind the vibe. Learn more at: www.vibepeoplestudio.com


How to Be an All-In Manager: Building Cultures of Safety, Candor, and Care
VibemakersNovember 10, 202500:51:21

How to Be an All-In Manager: Building Cultures of Safety, Candor, and Care

In this episode of VibeMakers: Conversations with Culture Activators, I sit down with my friend and mentor, Ali Merchant, author of The All-In Manager, to explore how great leaders create cultures where people feel safe to speak up, disagree, and stay curious. Ali has spent decades leading and coach...

Culture, Tricksters, and Tricky Times with Jitske Kramer
VibemakersOctober 07, 202500:39:27

Culture, Tricksters, and Tricky Times with Jitske Kramer

What if the stories we tell (and the ones we don’t) are shaping our workplaces more than we realize? In this episode of VibeMakers, Marnie sits down with globally renowned corporate anthropologist and bestselling author Jitske Kramer to explore how culture is created, broken, and rebuilt, especially...

Leadership First: The Real Work of Culture Activation with Brian Vogel
VibemakersJuly 03, 2025x
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00:26:47

Leadership First: The Real Work of Culture Activation with Brian Vogel

In this episode of VibeMakers: Conversations with Culture Activators, I sit down with Brian Vogel - leadership coach, founder of Sundog Coaching, certified Working Genius facilitator, and culture whisperer. We dive into:👉 How performance shifts when it’s driven by purpose instead of pressure👉 The ...

Modeling Culture: Using Predictive Thinking to Break Assumptions and Boost Innovation with Jake Brintzenhofe.
VibemakersMay 27, 2025x
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00:25:56

Modeling Culture: Using Predictive Thinking to Break Assumptions and Boost Innovation with Jake Brintzenhofe.

What if you approached hiring and culture the way a predictive analyst approaches a model? In this episode, I sit down with Jake Brintzenhofe, founder of Error Term Consulting, to explore how predictive modeling mindsets can revolutionize people decisions (no spreadsheets required). We dig into the ...

Unleashing Humor & Storytelling in the Workplace with Gita Kulkarni
VibemakersApril 28, 2025x
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00:28:59

Unleashing Humor & Storytelling in the Workplace with Gita Kulkarni

Welcome to this week’s Vibe Makers episode where host Marnie Robbins brings on the wonderfully witty Gita Kulkarni, founder of Humor Edge. Dive into a conversation that’s all about leveraging laughter and the art of storytelling to not just work better, but to build a more cohesive and vibrant workp...

Lauren Schneider on Personalizing benefits and connection in a remote world
VibemakersApril 03, 202500:30:02

Lauren Schneider on Personalizing benefits and connection in a remote world

Join us in this enlightening episode of Vibe Makers as we sit down with Lauren Schneider, the Head of Brand and Communications at Compt. Dive into a conversation that breaks down the traditional boundaries of HR tech. Lauren shares her transformative journey from a TV journalist to a trailblazer in ...

From Imposter Syndrome to Culture Catalyst: Mindy Honcoop on Strategic HR That Drives Business
VibemakersFebruary 10, 2025
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00:18:29

From Imposter Syndrome to Culture Catalyst: Mindy Honcoop on Strategic HR That Drives Business

Welcome to this episode of Vibemakers, where we connect with the trailblazers shaping company culture today. In this inspiring session, I’m joined by Mindy Hancoop, founder of Agile on HR and a champion of transformative HR practices. Mindy shares her journey from battling imposter syndrome to spear...

Building Human-Centered Workplaces thanks to AI with Beth White
VibemakersJanuary 27, 2025x
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00:25:38

Building Human-Centered Workplaces thanks to AI with Beth White

In this episode of Vibemakers, I had the pleasure of chatting with Beth White, the trailblazing founder and CEO of MeBeBot, about how AI is reshaping HR and transforming workplace culture. Beth’s journey; from “accidental HR professional” to leading the charge in HR tech, is packed with insights and...

Aligning People and Purpose with Sri Chellappa
VibemakersJanuary 09, 2025x
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00:28:05

Aligning People and Purpose with Sri Chellappa

In this episode of Vibemakers, I sit down with Sri Chellappa, Co-founder and CEO of Engagedly, to explore how purpose-driven cultures can transform organizations. From his inspiring journey of self-reflection after 9/11 to co-founding Engagedly, Sri shares the philosophies that guide his work: align...

Rethinking Performance and Culture with Alan Paulin
VibemakersNovember 12, 2024x
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00:14:02

Rethinking Performance and Culture with Alan Paulin

In the debut of Vibemakers, I sit down with Alan Paulin, founder of Flin. Alan’s background as a software engineer turned cultural innovator sets him apart, and Flint’s approach to continuous performance management is as refreshing as it is needed. He talks about his journey from tech to team-buildi...