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Transformation Realness

Kyle Lagunas

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on HR, workplace transformation, and human-centered technology, featuring senior practitioners and leaders from major organizations, HR technology companies, and inclusion-focused initiatives. Credible pitches include CHROs and people leaders, HR technology executives, AI and work-redesign experts, enterprise transformation leaders, and inclusion advocates; booking difficulty is medium because guests are accomplished industry leaders but not generally celebrity-level figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 43

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podadmin@purpleacorn.io

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Host

Kyle Lagunas - Founder of KyleAndCo and host of Transformation Realness, focused on candid conversations about improving the world of work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior HR, people, talent, HR technology, employee experience, or enterprise transformation leaders; founders and advocates with demonstrated expertise in workplace inclusion and technology-enabled change.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of HR or workforce initiatives at major organizations, Executive responsibility for HR technology, analytics, or transformation, Development of practical artificial intelligence, change management, or work-redesign strategies, Founding companies or initiatives that advance workplace inclusion

Recent Guest Discussions

Jennifer Brunelle - Strategic HR Programs, Employee Resource Groups, Veteran Recruiting, Organizational Storytelling, And Aligning HR With Business Goals.

Alicia Miller - Human-centric AI, Behavioral Science, AI Literacy, Change Management, Workforce Strategy, And Work Redesign.

Kyle Forrest - HR Leadership In Artificial Intelligence Transformation, Integrated Talent Management, People-focused AI Investment, And Redesigning Work.

Joseph Cole - Building Inclusive Communities In HR Technology, Brand Participation In Underrepresented Communities, And Organizing Queer Events At Industry Conferences.

Natalie Egan - Queer Communities In HR Technology, Inclusive Professional Spaces, Community Building, And Advocacy.

Recent Topics

Human Resources, Hr Technology, Workplace Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Inclusion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Transformation Realness
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Is Findem Studio America's Next Top Model (Context Protocol)?

September 22, 2026

Everybody in talent tech is announcing an MCP this year, and nobody has a rubric for judging whether any of them work. We find out when something goes wrong. So when Findem launched Studio, Kyle sat down with Liv Anderman and co-founder and CEO Hari Kolam to pressure test what's underneath it. Liv's framing: the MCP is just the piping. The question is whether you get finished work you can trust. In this episode: Hari's library analogy for what an MCP does (an access card is not the same as ...

AI Fluency and HR Transformation with Sarika Lamont

September 10, 2026

Join us in this enlightening episode of Transformation Realness as we delve into the world of AI and HR transformation with Sarika Lamont, the outgoing Chief People Officer at Vidyard. Sarika, soon to be the Chief People and AI Enablement Officer at Technomile, shares her bold insights on what it means to be AI literate and why HR must lead the charge in AI transformation. With her extensive experience and passion for real-time innovation, Sarika offers a candid look at the evolving landscape...

Navigating Entrepreneurship and AI in the Workplace with Ben Brooks

September 03, 2026

Join host Kyle Lagunas on this episode of Transformation Realness as he sits down with Ben Brooks, the dynamic founder and CEO of Pilot, to explore the challenging yet rewarding world of entrepreneurship and the transformative role of AI in modern workplaces. Ben, who describes his career as 'Z-Shaped', shares his unique insights into leadership development, culture, and organizational design, drawing from his rich experience at companies like Oliver Wyman and Lockheed Martin. In this engagin...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Transformation Realness?

Transformation Realness is hosted by Kyle Lagunas. Its publicly listed email is podadmin@purpleacorn.io. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Transformation Realness?

The publicly listed email for Transformation Realness: podadmin@purpleacorn.io.

How many listeners does Transformation Realness have?

Podseeker estimates Transformation Realness reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Transformation Realness?

Transformation Realness typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior HR, people, talent, HR technology, employee experience, or enterprise transformation leaders; founders and advocates with demonstrated expertise in workplace inclusion and technology-enabled change. Common among recent guests: Leadership of HR or workforce initiatives at major organizations; Executive responsibility for HR technology, analytics, or transformation; Development of practical artificial intelligence, change management, or work-redesign strategies. Recent guests include Jennifer Brunelle, Alicia Miller, and Kyle Forrest.

How hard is it to get booked on Transformation Realness?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Transformation Realness cover?

Recent episodes cover Human Resources, Hr Technology, Workplace Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Inclusion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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