Where people strategy meets organizational effectiveness.
Most organizations don’t have a hiring problem. They have a systems problem.
The Hire Breakthrough Podcast goes beyond recruiting. Each episode explores the people strategy, organizational design, workforce development, and leadership decisions that determine whether your team thrives — or stays stuck.
If you’re a founder, nonprofit leader, or executive building something that needs to last, this show is for you.
New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode.
Recent Hire Breakthrough Podcast Episodes
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Hiring Isn’t the Problem. The System Is.
Most leaders reach for a new hire when a team feels stuck. But hiring isn’t the problem — the system is. In the Season 4 premiere, Kimone Napier reframes the thing that’s really slowing your team down, and where to look first.
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We’re Back: Hire Breakthrough Podcast Season 4 Goes Beyond Hiring
After some time away, the Hire Breakthrough Podcast is back — and Season 4 goes beyond hiring, into the systems and people strategy behind teams that actually work. Listen to the trailer, and catch new episodes starting September 8th.”
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2025 Hiring Guide: W2, 1099, or a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?
Confused about hiring a contractor vs. an employee? This W2 vs 1099 hiring guide breaks down what founders need to know in 2025 to stay compliant, avoid fines, and build a legally sound team.
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The DEI Era is Over. What Comes Next for Leadership?
DEI is being rolled back, budgets are shrinking, and leaders are struggling to balance equity with business demands. So, if DEI wasn’t the revolution—what should we be building instead? In this episode, Kimone Napier and Chrysta Wilson break down the future of equitable leadership, the biggest mistakes companies make, and the real work that needs…
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How AI Deepfakes Are Enabling Fake Remote Workers – And What HR Needs to Do
Imagine hiring a remote worker, only to find out later… they never actually existed. AI deepfake technology is making hiring fraud more sophisticated than ever, and companies are unknowingly onboarding fake employees. In this episode, Kimone Napier sits down with Aarti Samani to discuss the shocking rise of AI-enabled hiring fraud, a real-life case that…
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I Didn’t Need DEI to Be Qualified—But I Needed It to Be Seen | The DEI Hiring Debate
Hiring has never been just about merit—it’s about who people assume is most qualified. This episode uncovers the truth about DEI in hiring, bias in the workplace, and why perception matters more than qualifications. Listen now!
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THE HIRE BREAKTHROUGH PODCAST WITH KIMONE NAPIER
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About Your Host
Kimone Napier is the Founder & CEO of Hire Breakthrough® — an organizational consulting firm built on one belief: strong organizations don’t happen by accident. They’re built intentionally, with the right systems, the right structure, and leadership that understands what they’re actually managing.
With over a decade of experience working inside government agencies, nonprofits, and growing organizations, Kimone helps leaders move from reactive to strategic — building the people systems, operational structures, and workforce strategies that create lasting results.
She’s not just a consultant. She’s been in the room where things weren’t working — and stayed until they did.
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