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the hx collective podcast
Conversations on work, relationships, leadership, and the practices that help humans flourish.
about the podcast
The HX Collective explores the human experience through three lenses: work, relationships, and self. Raw, authentic conversations with diverse voices and generational perspectives — featuring gripping stories, thought-provoking discussions, and concrete tools to help you rethink your relationship with distress and strengthen your whole human experience.
015: love is a verb. community is love in action | dean carter
In this episode, Deb continues her powerful conversation with Dean Carter, exploring what it means to elevate the human experience through relationships.
014: micro moments, big meaning | andrea mac
In this episode, Deb sits down with Andrea Mac to explore what it really takes to elevate the human experience through our relationships—both at home and beyond.
013: what it truly means to see each other | alycia sutor
In this episode, Deb sits down with Alycia Sutor to explore why work has become the dominant space where human flourishing must be prioritized—and what happens when it isn’t.
012: when the world is loud, how do we show up with love? | ali schroer
In this episode, Deb sits down with Ali Schroer to explore how we can elevate the human experience through our relationships—with partners, children, friends, and communities.
011: family is a system, not a solo act | libby baney
In this episode, Deb welcomes back Libby Baney for a conversation about how flourishing doesn't just happen at work—it’s built (or broken) through the relationships that shape our daily lives.
010: why connection becomes before success | gretchen miller bush
In this episode, Deb sits down with Gretchen Miller Busch to explore what it means to live a fully integrated life—one where career, relationships, and identity coexist without perfection, but with deep purpose.
009: time, values, and the cost of saying yes | dr. deb gorton
In this episode, Deb sits down with Dr. Deb Gorton to explore how human flourishing truly begins in our relationships—with family, friends, and the people we choose to do life with.
008: cognitive dissonance is your superpower with dr. deb gorton
In this episode, Dr. Deb Gorton joins Deb to explore the loneliness epidemic, the power of cognitive dissonance, and why human flourishing at work starts with real relationships—not just ping pong tables and perks.
007: flourishing isn’t a perk, it’s a performance strategy with ali schroer
In this episode, workplace wellbeing expert Ali Schroer joins Deb to explore how we can build thriving, human-first workplaces without sacrificing performance—or pretending everything’s fine when it’s not.
006: connection is the new currency | alycia sutor
In this episode, Deb sits down with Alycia Sutor, Managing Director at GrowthPlay and fellow HX Collective ally, to explore why work has become the dominant space where human flourishing must be prioritized—and what happens when it isn’t.
005: leading with context, not control | rick wellock and amy wellock staggs
In this episode, Deb is joined by Rick Wellock and Amy Wellock Staggs of the Wellock Group—an intergenerational coaching duo united by their mission to humanize leadership and elevate the human experience.
004: human flourishing begins with financial power | andrea mac
In this episode, revenue strategist Andrea Mac joins Deb to challenge everything you think you know about sales—and why it might just be the key to human flourishing.
003: redefining success, connection, and the big job myth | gretchen miller busch
In this episode, Deb is joined by attorney and HX ally Gretchen Miller Busch for a powerful conversation on redefining what it means to flourish—especially in demanding careers.
002: how mission-driven workplaces spark collective energy | libby baney
In this episode, Deb sits down with Libby Baney—partner at Faegre Drinker, DC insider, and passionate champion of workplace wellbeing—to explore how cultivating deep connection at work isn’t just nice, it’s necessary.
001: the ROI of being human at work | dean carter
In this episode, Deb sits down with Dean Carter, longtime HR executive and HX Collective ally, to explore how elevating the human experience at work isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the most effective way to drive sustainable business outcomes.
your host
deb knupp
is the founder of HX Collective and a leading voice in humanity-centered design. With decades of experience as an executive advisor and speaker, Deb brings together thought leaders, practitioners, and everyday humans for conversations that challenge, inspire, and equip. Her mission is simple: help people do good and do well.