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Don't Waste the Chaos
Kerri M. Roberts
95 episodes
9 hours ago
This week’s episode feels more like an unfolding than a plan. After a recent session with her coach and intuitive mentor, Kerri shares a revelation that stopped her in her tracks: Sometimes our devotion to people and outcomes quietly replaces our devotion to God. In this deeply personal conversation, Kerri explores how her vow of devotion - once her greatest strength - began to cloud her discernment in leadership, business, and life. She unpacks what it looks like to realign that loyalty upwa...
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This week’s episode feels more like an unfolding than a plan. After a recent session with her coach and intuitive mentor, Kerri shares a revelation that stopped her in her tracks: Sometimes our devotion to people and outcomes quietly replaces our devotion to God. In this deeply personal conversation, Kerri explores how her vow of devotion - once her greatest strength - began to cloud her discernment in leadership, business, and life. She unpacks what it looks like to realign that loyalty upwa...
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Entrepreneurship
Business,
Management
Episodes (20/95)
Don't Waste the Chaos
When Devotion Needs Discernment
This week’s episode feels more like an unfolding than a plan. After a recent session with her coach and intuitive mentor, Kerri shares a revelation that stopped her in her tracks: Sometimes our devotion to people and outcomes quietly replaces our devotion to God. In this deeply personal conversation, Kerri explores how her vow of devotion - once her greatest strength - began to cloud her discernment in leadership, business, and life. She unpacks what it looks like to realign that loyalty upwa...
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3 days ago
34 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Faith-Based Leadership: How to Lead with Trust, Discernment & Devotion | Kerri & Terry Roberts
Leadership under pressure can look a lot like control. In this real, faith-informed conversation, Kerri and her husband Terry (USMC veteran & entrepreneur) unpack why trust beats micromanagement, how devotion without discernment derails good leaders, and the simple practices that help you hear the Holy Spirit, set healthy boundaries, and steward your people, brand, and resources well. You’ll walk away with a practical self-audit for trust, a 60-second focus exercise to cut distraction, an...
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1 week ago
53 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Reinvention, Accountability & the Life You’re Not Done Living - with Matt Vincent
What happens when life changes the rules - and the identity you’ve built no longer fits? In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, host Kerri Roberts sits down with Matt Vincent, a two-time Highland Games World Champion, entrepreneur, author, and host of the Not Dead Yet podcast. After career-ending injuries forced him to rebuild from the ground up, Matt turned loss into purpose - creating a global movement centered on accountability, authenticity, and living a life that actually feels...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
The Hidden Secret to Building Trust in Business with John Hall
What does it really take to stay “top of mind” with your clients, colleagues, and team members? In this episode ofDon’t Waste the Chaos, I sit down with John Hall - Chief Strategist at Relevance.com, Co-Founder of Calendar.com, and bestselling author ofTop of Mind. Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year and recognized as one of the Business Journals’ Top 100 Visionaries, John is a nationally recognized thought leader on trust, influence, and time management. Together we dive into: How entre...
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3 weeks ago
58 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Tough Year? Rebuild Trust with This 3-Part Framework
What happens to a team when trust takes a hit—and how do you rebuild it? In this candid solo episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, host Kerri Roberts tackles one of the most underestimated drivers of workplace culture: trust. Pulling from her own consulting experience and research from Gallup, Edelman, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, Kerri lays out exactly why trust is the currency of leadership and what to do when you’ve unintentionally gone bankrupt. This isn’t about perfection or sugarcoating. It’...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
The Truth About Dopamine Addiction
What happens when overstimulation quietly rewires our brains and families? In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, host Kerri Roberts sits down with returning guest Karen Brooks, MSW — speaker, mentor, and mental health advocate — to unpack the truth behind dopamine “addiction.” With her trademark clarity and compassion, Karen breaks down what’s really happening in our brains, why technology is such a powerful trigger, and how to build rhythms that bring balance back. If you’ve ever ...
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1 month ago
48 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Why I Say No to DEI Programs (and What HR Should Do Instead)
What happens when HR touches one of the most controversial workplace topics today? In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, I share my candid take on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs - and why I believe companies don’t need them to build inclusive workplaces. I’ll walk you through: Why DEI initiatives exploded post-2020, and why many companies are now pulling backThe unintended risks of DEI programs (politicization, culture wars, and cancel culture)What employees actually want...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Stop Underpaying Yourself: The Hidden Cost Every Entrepreneur Must Face
Too many business owners are grinding for years without truly paying themselves what they’re worth. Loyalty doesn’t mean self-sacrifice - and underpaying yourself is silently wrecking your finances, your business, and your culture. In this episode, Kerri Roberts pulls back the curtain on what happens when leaders don’t prioritize their own paycheck, why it’s dangerous, and how to start fixing it - before burnout, resentment, and financial stress take over. This is your wake-up cal...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Solo Cups, Secrets & Silence: The Real Risk of Hiding Money in Business
Money isn’t just numbers - it’s trust, culture, and retention. In this fiery episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts exposes the hidden dangers of staying silent about money inside your business. From solo cups sparking wild rumors to leaders unknowingly breeding distrust, Kerri unpacks why financial transparency is the leadership move that keeps your people engaged, loyal, and productive. You’ll discover real stories, research-backed insights, and practical steps to shift from ...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Is Your Company Culture Failing You?
Your values are only as strong as your hardest day. Culture isn’t built on t-shirts, swag, or pretty mission statements - it’s tested in the fire. In this week’s episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts calls out performative cultures, hollow values, and leadership that only looks good on paper. Backed by hard data and lived client experience, she lays out how to stop wasting money on surface-level “perks” and start building a culture that drives retention, engagement, and performance ...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
This Tiny HR Mistake Could Burn Your Whole Business Down
In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked and potentially business-ending - blind spots for leaders: failing to audit your HR. Whether you think HR is just “paperwork” or you’re not even sure what it’s supposed to do, this conversation will change how you see your people operations forever. From compliance gaps that could trigger lawsuits to cultural missteps that drive away your best talent, Kerri walks you through a simple, ...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
From Spotlight to Substance
Denise Tallcott spent years in the spotlight as a successful radio host - until life shifted, and so did her definition of success. Now, she’s a speaker, business coach, and host of Working Moms Redefined, helping women stop people-pleasing, start leading with purpose, and show up boldly in their lives and work. In this episode, we talk about the hard-won wisdom behind her platform: how she reclaimed her voice, embraced motherhood without losing herself, and reframed chaos as the proof of a f...
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2 months ago
47 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Build the Business, Don’t Break the People
In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, host Kerri Roberts welcomes Emily Holdman, Managing Director at Permanent Equity a Missouri-based private equity firm investing 30-year committed capital into businesses that care deeply about what happens next. This isn’t your typical business conversation. Emily reveals how she leads during seasons of complexity without compromising care prioritizing clarity over comfort, long-term value over short-term wins, and people over posturing. From redefini...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Why Morale Is Tanking in Your Team (And What to Do About It)
Burnout. Detachment. Disengagement. You’re seeing it - but are you fixing it? In this episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts unpacks the alarming stats around low morale and employee burnout and why perks and pay raises won’t solve it. If trust is crumbling and your team feels “off,” this is your wake-up call. Tune in to hear: Why “quiet quitting” is really quiet hurtingThe top 3 causes of morale collapse—and how to reverse themWhat most leaders get wrong about engagement surveysThe ...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Right Sizing vs Layoffs | Lead with Integrity or Panic Like Everyone Else
Is your business scaling with strategy or reacting in survival mode? In this unscripted episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, Kerri M. Roberts delivers a brutally honest gut check for business owners and leaders facing tough decisions. With 20 years in HR and zero tolerance for sugarcoating, Kerri breaks down what right sizing really means and why most leaders confuse it with layoffs done in panic. If you’re a founder, CEO, or team leader who wants to run a values-driven business without tanking ...
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3 months ago
39 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
From Trailer Park to Millionaire to Walking Away From It All
We had the dream life. Big house in the suburbs. Private school tuition. Country club status. Two high-powered careers. On paper, it looked like we had arrived. And then we walked away. In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, Kerri sits down with her most-requested guest (and husband), Terry Roberts, to unpack why they chose to leave behind everything they had built…money, comfort, success, for something radically different. This is the most personal, unfiltered conversation yet. They talk ...
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3 months ago
58 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Most CEOs Wouldn't Dare Build a Business Like This
What happens when a creative CEO refuses to play by the old rules of business? In this raw and revelatory episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, host Kerri Roberts sits down with Kristin Graham Brown, founder and CEO of Hoot Design Company, to talk about building a values-driven agency from the inside out. From offering unheard-of 12-week paid maternity leave to flipping gender roles at home, Kristin is boldly rewriting what it means to lead with both a backbone and a heart. If you're a founder, f...
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3 months ago
57 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
It’s Not About What to Do, It’s About Why You Still Don’t Do It
You already know the wellness basics. So why aren’t you doing them? In this episode, Kerri pulls back the curtain on her own routines. From hydration to movement to mindset, and exposes the deeper reasons so many of us stay stuck. It’s not laziness, it’s your nervous system asking for safety. And it’s time we started listening. Tune in to hear: You don’t have a strategy problem, you have a safety problem. Real change starts when your nervous system feels safe enough to shift. Self-sabot...
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4 months ago
36 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
Build A Business That Feels Like Home
Kerri Roberts opens up about the heart and strategy behind her newest offering: The Collectives, four curated membership communities built to support HR pros, small business owners, women of faith, and aspiring entrepreneurs. These aren't cookie-cutter courses; they’re containers for real growth, connection, and clarity. Whether you’re an overwhelmed HR lead, a founder craving direction, or a woman navigating ambition and alignment, Kerri shares exactly how she built these programs from scrat...
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4 months ago
32 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
From Burnout To Calling
In this episode, Kerri Roberts pulls back the curtain on her journey from corporate executive burnout to building her purpose-driven consulting firm, Salt & Light Advisors. Through raw storytelling, spiritual insight, and lessons from human design and gene keys, she invites listeners to embrace sacred alignment over superficial success. Tune In To Hear Burnout is Sacred Data- Kerri reframes burnout not as a failure, but as a divine signal pointing to deeper purpose and necessary change....
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4 months ago
50 minutes

Don't Waste the Chaos
This week’s episode feels more like an unfolding than a plan. After a recent session with her coach and intuitive mentor, Kerri shares a revelation that stopped her in her tracks: Sometimes our devotion to people and outcomes quietly replaces our devotion to God. In this deeply personal conversation, Kerri explores how her vow of devotion - once her greatest strength - began to cloud her discernment in leadership, business, and life. She unpacks what it looks like to realign that loyalty upwa...