ABOUT

If you’re in HR, running a business, managing people (or all three), this is the podcast for you. We talk about the messy stuff, the bold stuff, and the things that actually make a difference at work.

No fluff. No corporate waffle. Just honest conversations, practical advice, and the kind of insight that helps you do your job better — and stay sane while doing it.

We’re keeping it real, we’re keeping it useful, and we’re building a better way to do HR — one episode at a time.

MEET THE HOSTS

SARAH ROPEK

Sarah is the founder of The Fractional HR Department and an expert in HR transformation for growing businesses with 30–150 employees.

She works closely with founders and leadership teams to build strong people foundations, develop leadership capability, and introduce scalable HR systems. Sarah’s focus is on helping businesses move away from reactive people management and towards confident, high-performing teams.

CLAIRE CATHCART

Founder
Elevate Hub

Claire is the founder of ELEVATE Hub and an experienced HR professional dedicated to supporting people through the realities of working life.

With a career shaped by navigating complex workplaces, personal grief, and life as a single working parent, Claire understands the emotional weight that often comes with being ‘the HR person’. Through ELEVATE Hub, she has created a supportive community and safe space where HR professionals can feel heard, gain career guidance, and build the confidence to thrive in their roles and careers.