⸺Advocacy⸺

Living wages aren't a political issue. They're a human one.

Through four original shows, social media education, and community partnerships, we reached over 1 million people in 2024, teaching, inspiring, and creating actionable change around wages, equity, and putting people first.

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The Mission

We use our platform to educate, inspire, and create actionable change.

HR-4U's advocacy work goes far beyond a single show. We use our social media presence, four original productions, and community partnerships to educate the public on the real-world impact of putting people first in business.

In 2024, we reached over 1 million people, teaching, inspiring, and equipping individuals to take action. This isn't passive content. It's a movement built on honest conversations, expert insights, and the belief that systemic change starts with education.

"We don't just talk about change. We produce four shows, host live events, and use every platform we have to make people understand wages, equity, and leadership aren't abstract concepts. They're people's lives."

What we talk about

The issues that matter

Every episode digs into the real challenges facing workers, communities, and the systems that are supposed to serve them.

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Living Wages

What a living wage actually means, who's getting one, and what happens when they don't.

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Employment Equity

The barriers that keep qualified people out of quality jobs and what's being done about it.

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Second Chances

Reentry, rehabilitation, and the gap between "doing your time" and actually rebuilding your life.

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Nonprofit Leadership

Running a mission-driven organization with limited resources and unlimited expectations.

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Community Partnerships

How businesses, nonprofits, and local government can actually work together, not just co-sign press releases.

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Policy & Systems Change

The structural changes that need to happen for programs like TK to not need to exist in the first place.

Our Shows

Three productions. One mission. All on YouTube.

We produce original content designed to educate, challenge, and inspire - from deep-dive interviews to live community events.

In today’s conversation, we sit down with Billboard‑topping classical guitarist and keynote concert creator Jim Perona, whose journey from a life‑changing multiple sclerosis diagnosis to national inspiration has reshaped not only his music, but his mission. Known for his powerful blend of live performance and storytelling, Jim now helps audiences navigate change, build resilience, and rediscover purpose through his innovative keynote concerts. You will also hear Jim describe the moment he realized that the diagnosis he feared might also become the catalyst that transformed him. He opens up about the early symptoms that disrupted his playing, the emotional toll of being newly married and planning a future, and the breakthrough that came when he decided to rebuild his technique, his confidence, and eventually his mission. As he shares these stories, you will see how the adversity he faced became the foundation for his keynote concerts, which now inspire audiences to perform under pressure and reconnect with what matters most. Lessons From our Conversation: ✅Adaptation becomes a superpower when you stop resisting change ✅Fear grows in silence, but purpose grows when you share your story ✅Challenges can redefine your mission instead of limiting it Key Moments and Lessons: 00:58 Introductions 02:18 Amplifying The Whisper 05:03 My First Gig 08:19 Being The Oldest / Youngest 09:50 New England Conservatory 15:43 The Diagnosis that Led to Change 25:00 Delivering the Best Performances 27:43 Not Going Down the Catastrophizing Rabbit Hole Follow our Guest: 💥Web: / https://www.jimperona.com/ 💥FB: / https://www.facebook.com/jimperonaofficial 💥IG: / https://www.instagram.com/jimperonaofficial 💥LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimperonaofficial/ Follow Dr. Melissa: 💥Web: / https://eqviaempathy.com/ 💥LinkedIn: / dr-melissa-a-robinson-winemiller-author-sp... 💥IG: / empathyqueen.eq 💥Podcast: / Leading With Empathy In The Age Of Artific... / 💥Book: / https://a.co/d/6jw8GhM/ 💥TEDx: / 5 steps to start being kinder to yourself ... / Follow Chason: 💥Linkt.ee: / https://linktr.ee/chasonforehand/ #JimPerona #MultipleSclerosisAwareness #ResilienceJourney #KeynoteConcerts #GuitarInspiration #MusicAndMindset #OvercomingAdversity #PerformUnderPressure #MSWarrior #InspirationDaily#YouAreNotAlone, #LeadershipPodcast, #TeamPerformance, #InspiringStories#SocialImpact, #ChangeMakers, #TogetherWeRise, #PodcastConversation, #CreativeLeadership, #positivity, #selfcare, #healing, #growthmindset, #mentalhealth, #newpodcastalert, #podcastseries, #podcastcommunity, #podcastlife, #podcasterthoughts, #podcastforcreatives, #mindfulpodcast, #inspirationpodcast, #change_is_inevitable, #change_your_life, #change_your_perspective, #change_is_magic, #change_is_adventure, #change_is_wisdom, #change_is_courage, #change_is_inspiring, #chason_forehand, #podcast, #Time2CHANGE, #nonprofitorganization 🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒: ▶ • How to Build a Fearless Workplace Culture • / • https://youtu.be/c1N6t_lkL3w?si=vuctEl0Ez9SLIDkX ▶ • Fitness Meets Workforce Development for Real Impact • / • • Fitness Meets Workforce Development for Re... ▶ • How Corey Easterday Creates Real Community Change • / • • How Corey Easterday Creates Real Community... 🔷🔷 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We are providing these resources at no cost to viewers. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from your actions or decisions after watching this content. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide responsibly. Please conduct your own research. 🔷🔷 ✖ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂E���: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images owned by 🟫🟫 "HR-4U" 🟫🟫 33:28
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How Jim Perona Turned MS Into a New Mission

HR-4U March 19, 2026 3:56 am

Time2CHANGE Podcast

Interviews with dynamic industry leaders who provide valuable insights on how they put people first in their industry and impact workplaces. The show that started the conversation.

🎙️ Interview format

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🔷 Leading From the Front: a discussion about how the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the leaders that embrace this daily work affect change. 🔷 Our PEOPLE Community Events are about giving back to the community at large, learning, growing, thriving, and building together. 🔷 This particular session is especially helpful for anyone on the front lines of working directly with people. Whether you are a leader of a large company, a manager in a small HR department, or an independent talent consultant, this session will address what leading from the front is all about. 🔷 The conversation between these DEIA&B titans is a quarterly event that you don't want to miss. Desiree Goldey, the Director of Talent and Culture for ZRG, Tiffany Castagno, the Founder and CEO of CEPHR, LLC, Dr. Anne Marie Ristow, the Founder of SEE Systematic Equity Edits, and Kylie van Luyn the Founder of Elevated Coaching & Consulting Global all come with a wealth of knowledge and incredible insights into what DEIA&B work really looks like. Watch these Jedi Masters speak about how to put real measures into action and create workspaces that offer psychologically safe places to learn and grow. 📗📗 ✔Meet our guest Kylie van Luyn : 👍Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 👍Linkedin : / kylie-van-luyn-420931b2 👍Instagram : / kylie_botto 👍Twitter : / kylievanluyn 👍Website: https://elevatedconsulting.net/ 📗📗 ✔Meet our guest Tiffany Castagno : 👍Facebook : / tiffany.cottrellcastagno 👍Linkedin : / tiffanycastagno-people-culture-consultant 👍Instagram : / mariposaabril 👍Twitter : https://twitter.com/castagno_tmc?lang=en 📗📗 ✔Meet our guest Anne Marie Ristow : 👍Facebook : / annemarie.ristow 👍Linkedin : / see-things-differently 👍Instagram : / anne.ristow 👍Website: https://seethingsdifferently.org/ 📗📗 ✔Meet our guest Desiree Goldey : 👍Linkedin : / desireegoldey 👍Instagram : / recruiter_gold 📗📗 ✔Meet our host Chason Forehand : 👍Linkedin: / chason-forehand-rcf1222 👍Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 👍Instagram: / chasonforehand 👍Twitter: / hr4u_org 👍Email: chason.f@hr-4u.org 👍Website: https://www.hr-4u.org/ 👍Website: https://www.cephrconsulting.com/ 🟤 Tags: #LeadingFromTheFront #DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) #CommunityEvents #HRLeadership #TalentManagement #WorkplaceCulture #PsychologicalSafety #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #EquityInAction#HR4 U, #Race_For_Change, #Transformation_Kitchen, #Inclusion_Matters, #Equity_Edits, #Allyship, #Workplace_Transformation, #DEIAdvocacy, #Supporting_Transformation, #March4_Good, #Race_Awareness, #Virtual_Race, #Team_Building, #Diversity_Inclusion, #Empowerment, #Social_Impact, #DEI_Action, #Race_Awareness_Month, #Inclusive_Workplaces, #Transformative_Leadership, #Race_Equality, #DEI_Champions, #Community_Engagement, #Social_Justice, #Empower_Diverse_Talent, #Education_ForChange, #Diversity_In_Leadership, #Racial_Equity, #Change_Makers, #Support_DEI, #Building_Inclusion, #Race_For_Equality, #Empowerment_Through_Education, #Workplace_Diversity, #Impactful_Leadership, #EquityIn_Action, #Podcast, #Chason_Forehand, #Nonprofit_Organation, 📗📗 About our host: 👉👉Chason Forehand advocates for prioritizing people's needs above all else in designing systems. He stresses the importance of active listening, inclusivity, and fair compensation for employees. He believes that companies can still make profits while offering equitable wages and benefits. 👉👉Chason Forehand highlights the potential social impact of prioritizing people, suggesting that it can lead to decreased crime, reduced homelessness, and the eradication of poverty and food insecurity. 👉👉A significant point made by Chason is the statistic that one-third of U.S. workers earn below a living wage, and he expresses a commitment to reversing this trend. 📗📗 Follow our host Chason Forehand : 👍Linkedin: / chason-forehand-rcf1222 👍Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 👍Instagram: / chasonforehand 👍Twitter: / hr4u_org 👍Email: chason.f@hr-4u.org 👍Website: https://www.hr-4u.org 🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NNxeWujs64&t=0s ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29cOhCuwxrU&t=0s ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFB7rM5f18I&t=1s 🔷🔷 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We are providing these resources at no cost to viewers. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from your actions or decisions after watching this content. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide responsibly. Please conduct your own research. 🔷🔷 ✖ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images owned by 🟥🟥 "HR-4U" 🟥🟥 "👋 Thanks for visiting my Channel! 🌟" 7:10
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How Organizations Can Lead From the Front

HR-4U July 12, 2024 1:04 am

Leading From the Front

A quarterly roundtable featuring four DEI/HR experts discussing what's happening in the world that impacts people leaders and their companies.

🗣 Panel format

📅 Quarterly

HR-4U INC: StandUP4Change with Chanaye 'CJ' Jackson, Founder of Swan Town Creative Systems ✨ Join your host Chason Forehand, the Founder of HR-4U INC., as we meet our Partner, CJ. CJ is the Founder of Swan Town Creative Systems ( https://swantowncreative.com ), where she develops a clear-cut approach to strategize, systematize, and strengthen your growing business. CJ's new Podcast, The Idea to Empire Podcast, is a weekly podcast every Tuesday, and she's launching it on January 23rd! "The burning question for all entrepreneurs and business owners... How do you keep going as you build a business that lasts? On The Idea to Empire Podcast, you'll get simple, actionable advice and know-how from entrepreneurs and business owners who have been where you are. The entrepreneurs and business owners on I2E will give you useful advice and helpful suggestions to improve your business, gain clarity, and improve your mindset. The goal: you can take what they know and immediately get started on it for yourself." Chanaye Jackson Come join us and learn more about this self-proclaimed data geek! ✔Meet our guest Chanaye Jackson: ✨💝 👍Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanayejackson/ 👍Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/swantowncreative 👍Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/swantowncreative/ 👍TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@swantowncreative 👍Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/swantowncreative/ 👍Email : support@swantowncreative.com 👍Website : https://swantowncreative.com/ ✔Meet our host Chason Forehand ✨💝 👍Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chason-forehand-rcf1222/ 👍Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083379040581 👍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasonforehand/ 👍Twitter: https://twitter.com/hr4u_org 👍Email: chason.f@hr-4u.org 👍Website: https://www.hr-4u.org/ Tags: #StandUP_4Change, #Success_Stories, #Business_Strategy, #Podcast_Interview, #Chason_Forehand, #Business_Growth, #Chanaye_Jackson, #HR4UINC, #Success_Mindset, #Self_Improvement,#Entrepreneurship, #Weekly_Podcast, #Entrepreneurial_Advice, #Mindset_Improvement, #Business_Podcast, #Business_Development, #Podcast_Launch, #Strategize_Systematize_Strengthen, #Grow_Your_Business, #Business_Clarity, #Startup_Journey, #Business_Owners, #Empire_Building, #Business_Leadership, #Weekly_Inspiration, #Entrepreneurial_Journey, #Podcast_Discussion, #Business_Advice, #Startup_Tips,#Professional_Growth, #Business_Motivation, #Leadership_Insights, #Podcast_Launch_Event, #Achieve_Your_Goals, #Small_Business_Success, #Entrepreneurial_Spirit, #Business_Mentorship, #Leadership_Development, #Podcast_Debut,#Grow_With_CJ, #Podcast_Series, #Business_Resilience, #StartupWisdom, #Strategic_Thinking, #Business_Inspiration, #Podcast_Guests, #Learn_From_Leaders, #Creative_Entrepreneur, #Business_Coaching, #Startup_Community, #Business_Strategies, #Business_Mindfulness, #Success_Tips, #Innovative_Leadership, #Entrepreneurial_Mindset, #Nonprofit_Organization, #Charities,#Business_Founder, #Leadership_Behaviors, 27:21
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HR-4U INC: StandUP4Change with Chanaye 'CJ' Jackson, Founder of Swan Town Creative Systems

HR-4U January 26, 2024 12:30 pm

The PEOPLE Community Lives

The heart of servant leadership. Bi-monthly master classes, seminars, and Q&A sessions with industry experts in human resources, DEI, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

🎓 Educational

📅 Bi-monthly

Got a story worth sharing? We want to hear it.

We're always looking for authentic voices - people doing real work in their communities, challenging the status quo, or building something that matters.

Living wages

Nonprofit leadership

Reentry & second chances

Community building

Employment equity

Policy & system changes

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