

On the Up and Up
Kira La Forgia
We spend almost 100,000 hours of our lives working (probably more like 200,000 for entrepreneurs, let’s be honest).
What if work didn’t have to suck? What if it can be fun?
On the Up and Up™️ podcast challenges the status quo of the boring workplace, and teaches leaders how to use HR, legal, and ethics to boost the fun factor of your business. Welcome to the show!
Every week, we talk about the real reality behind leadership and management. Not the buzzwords and HR appropriate policies, but the good, the bad, and the juicy gossip that comes with the behind-the-scenes of running a business.
Come laugh and hang with us every Wednesday while your host, Kira La Forgia (seen in Forbes and Scribd), shoots the (sometimes HR inappropriate) sh*t with badass founders, diverse managers, and kickass employees to help us build cultures that matter.
Because your favorite HR lady may have fired your bestie or made you sign a love contract, but we also have all the gossip that will make you better at your job, whether you’re on your way up the corporate ladder, are a fellow HR villain, or are building a culture as a rising entrepreneur.
If this resonated with you, join us every Wednesday for your weekly dose of HR fun!
What if work didn’t have to suck? What if it can be fun?
On the Up and Up™️ podcast challenges the status quo of the boring workplace, and teaches leaders how to use HR, legal, and ethics to boost the fun factor of your business. Welcome to the show!
Every week, we talk about the real reality behind leadership and management. Not the buzzwords and HR appropriate policies, but the good, the bad, and the juicy gossip that comes with the behind-the-scenes of running a business.
Come laugh and hang with us every Wednesday while your host, Kira La Forgia (seen in Forbes and Scribd), shoots the (sometimes HR inappropriate) sh*t with badass founders, diverse managers, and kickass employees to help us build cultures that matter.
Because your favorite HR lady may have fired your bestie or made you sign a love contract, but we also have all the gossip that will make you better at your job, whether you’re on your way up the corporate ladder, are a fellow HR villain, or are building a culture as a rising entrepreneur.
If this resonated with you, join us every Wednesday for your weekly dose of HR fun!
Episodes
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Jan 11, 2023 • 23min
Ep. 1 What even is HR?
Discover the journey of starting the podcast and the challenges faced in finding the right name. Explore the positive impact of HR in supporting business growth and protecting the employee experience. Gain insights into resolving work problems and the importance of nuanced perspectives. Understand that there are no set rules for HR, and learn from leaders' diverse approaches to develop your own voice.

Dec 29, 2022 • 2min
Welcome to On the Up & Up!
Welcome to On the Up and Up! I am your host, Kira La Forgia, founder of Paradigm Consulting.On this podcast, get the real reality behind leadership and management. Not just the buzzwords and HR-appropriate policies, but the good, the bad, and the juicy gossip that comes with the behind-the-scenes of running a business. Join us as we laugh and sometimes even squirm while shooting the (sometimes HR-inappropriate) sh*t with badass founders, diverse managers, and kickass employees. Running a business is hard, but we can make it less lonely and maybe even…. dare I say…fun.