If you believe HR should be a catalyst—not corporate theater—you’re in the right place.

Welcome to The HR Misfits, hosted by Ami Graves, LaToya Davis (Executive HR Business Partner, Corporate Function), and Marci Coppola (Founder & President, Seshen Coaching & Wellness).

Born from The People of Work, The HR Misfits evolved into something bigger: a space for HR leaders who don’t fit the traditional mold. Leaders who are business-minded and human-centered. Strategic and empathetic. Bold enough to challenge outdated systems while still caring deeply about people.

In this intro episode, we share why we created The HR Misfits, the moments that showed us polished playbooks weren’t enough, and what it really means to lead from the HR seat when work gets messy, political, or uncomfortable. You’ll hear how each of us found our way into HR, why we’re pushing back on the “policy police” stereotype, and what to expect from the show—real stories, real leadership lessons, and a little sass.

Each week, we bring honest conversations from behind the scenes of leadership—where people, power, and progress collide. Alongside guest voices and featured People of Work episodes, we explore what it takes to build workplaces that actually work.

Up next: we unpack Peacock’s All Her Fault through an HR lens and share what we’re building with the HR Misfits Collective for leaders who want real counsel—not performative HR.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(00:58) Why The HR Misfits exists

(03:37) LaToya Davis and 22 years in the HR seat

(05:18) Marci Coppola from wellness to HR coaching

(08:46) What makes a true HR misfit

(15:19) How we fell into HR on purpose

(17:03) The talent acquisition entry point

(19:51) Marci’s pivot and the corporate reality check

(22:16) How HR work has changed and why it matters

(24:29) Three paths one shared point of view

(26:44) What you’ll get here real talk and real leadership

(31:45) Next up, All Her Fault through an HR lens

Connect with us:

Explore The HR Misfits: https://www.thehrmisfits.com/

Ami Graves on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amigraves/

Check out Ami’s website: www.amijograves.com

Check out Bell Techlogix: https://belltechlogix.com/

LaToya Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyandavis/

Marci Coppola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcikerwick/

Check out Seshen Coaching & Wellness: https://www.seshencoaching.com/