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Welcome to The Vita Talks Podcast

Your shortcut to staying ahead in HR. Join Gianna Ricciardi as we uncover industry success stories and practical strategies. Tune in for bite-sized insights that keep you ahead of the curve. With a focus on headline-worthy case studies and expert interviews, each episode delivers actionable takeaways to empower HR professionals and business leaders alike.

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Supporting Parental Leave

Sophie Babinski is the founder of Pli & Repli, a consulting practice that helps organizations design flexible, human-centered systems for life transitions like parental leave and return-to-work. She’s also the co-founder and CEO of Manela, a new platform supporting parents and caregivers through curated education, resources, and care—offered as a benefit to forward-thinking workplaces.

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Episode 10 – Executive Coaching for Female Leaders: How to Thrive in the C-Suite with Giovanna Buscemi

You’d think that once you’ve reached the C-suite, the hard part is over, right?

Listen to Episode #10

Episode 11 – Funding Models in Group Insurance: Understanding Risk (Part 1) with John Cochrane

This month on the Vita Talks Podcast, Gianna Ricciardi speaks with John Cochrane, Founder of JD Consulting, to unpack one of the most critical (yet misunderstood) parts of employee benefits: funding models and risk-sharing.

Listen to Episode #11

Episode 12- Funding Models in Group Insurance: How One Company Saved $350K on the cost of their Group Benefits (Part 2) with John Cochrane

In Part 2 of our conversation with John Cochrane, founder of JD Consulting, we reveal how this company uncovered $350,000 in savings by reevaluating their group insurance funding model—and still maintained the protection they needed.

Listen to Episode #12

Episode 13 – Supporting Parental Leave in Fast-Growth Companies: Aligning Policy and Practice with Sophie Babinski

In Episode 13 of the Vita Talks podcast, host Gianna Ricciardi is joined by Sophie Babinski, Principal Consultant at Pli & Repli and Co‑Founder of Manella, to explore how fast-paced organizations can better support employees through their parental leave experience.

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Supporting Parental Leave in Fast‑Growth Companies: Aligning Policy and Practice
Supporting Parental Leave in Fast‑Growth Companies: Aligning Policy and Practice
  • By Dominic Iafigliola
  • on July 7, 2025

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Funding Models in Group Insurance: How One Company Saved $350K on the cost of their Group Benefits (Part 2) – Episode #12 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
Funding Models in Group Insurance: How One Company Saved $350K on the cost of their Group Benefits (Part 2) – Episode #12 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
  • By Dominic Iafigliola
  • on June 2, 2025

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Funding Models in Group Insurance: Understanding Risk (Part 1) – Episode #11 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
Funding Models in Group Insurance: Understanding Risk (Part 1) – Episode #11 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
  • By Dominic Iafigliola
  • on May 6, 2025

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Executive Coaching for Female Leaders: How to Thrive in the C-Suite – Episode #10 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
Executive Coaching for Female Leaders: How to Thrive in the C-Suite – Episode #10 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
  • By Dominic Iafigliola
  • on April 7, 2025

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Employee Benefits 101: What Every Small Business Needs to Know – Episode #9 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
Employee Benefits 101: What Every Small Business Needs to Know – Episode #9 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
  • By Dominic Iafigliola
  • on March 3, 2025

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Building an Engaging HR Program through People Analytics – Episode #8 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
Building an Engaging HR Program through People Analytics – Episode #8 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
  • By Dominic Iafigliola
  • on February 4, 2025

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Onboarding, Leadership, and Growth: Leveling up your HR Practices – Episode #7 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
Onboarding, Leadership, and Growth: Leveling up your HR Practices – Episode #7 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
  • By Dominic Iafigliola
  • on January 8, 2025

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From Finance to HR: Building an HR Department within a Startup – Episode #6 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
From Finance to HR: Building an HR Department within a Startup – Episode #6 – The Vita Talks HR and Benefits Podcast
  • By Dominic Iafigliola
  • on December 2, 2024

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