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A thousand Yelp reviews, a pair of red cowboy boots, and a childhood spent exploring library shelves. What do they all have in common? For Miriam Warren, they’re pieces of a much bigger story about curiosity, belonging, and the power of human connection.
Live from CultureCon 2026, Dr. Rod Berger sits down with Miriam Warren, Chief Culture Officer at Yelp, to explore how her lifelong search for community shaped an unexpected career in culture and leadership. From growing up feeling different to helping 5,000 employees embrace what makes them unique, Miriam shares why the most meaningful experiences can’t always be curated by technology, and why creating a culture where people can truly be themselves matters more than ever.
As AI reshapes the way we live and work, Miriam reminds us that empathy is a muscle worth exercising, curiosity opens unexpected doors, and real connection happens when we step outside and experience life together.
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Key Takeaways:
- True belonging starts when people feel free to be themselves.
- Human connection creates experiences technology can’t replicate.
- Empathy is a muscle leaders must continually exercise.
- Curiosity and authenticity can unlock unexpected career opportunities.
- Great workplace cultures prioritize individual experiences over one-size-fits-all solutions.
Nick Lombardino & Zach Blumenfeld
Welcome to The CultureCon® Podcast, the official podcast for workplace Culture Geeks.
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