The HR Happy Hour Media Network, the leading independent multi- media platform for conversations about work, the workplace, leadership, HR technology and more, today announced the launch of The HR Connection, a new podcast designed specifically for leaders and HR professionals supporting small and scaling organizations.
Hosted by Sabrina Baker, founder of Acacia HR Solutions, and Marie Rolston, HR Business Partner at Acacia, The HR Connection addresses the realities of managing people in companies ranging from one to 500 employees, where HR leaders must balance strategic impact with limited resources. The show focuses on leadership, accountability, hiring, performance, compliance, and the practical work of building sustainable people practices as organizations grow.
Each episode is grounded in applied experience and direct client work, offering listeners candid perspectives and actionable ideas rather than enterprise theory or abstract models.
“Small and mid-sized organizations are where an enormous amount of innovation and employment growth is happening, yet too often the HR guidance available to them is built for large enterprises,” said Steve Boese and Trish Steed, Co-Founders of H3 HR Advisors and Co-creators of the HR Happy Hour Media Network. “Sabrina and Marie bring credibility, practicality, and an operator’s mindset. The HR Connection will quickly become essential listening for HR and business leaders who need advice they can use immediately.”
For Baker and Rolston, the show is an opportunity to spotlight the unique pressures facing growing employers and the professionals supporting them.
“HR in smaller organizations requires creativity, prioritization, and a deep understanding of people and business realities,” said Baker. “We want listeners to walk away from every episode feeling more confident about what to do next.”
“Our conversations reflect what we see every day,” added Rolston. “Leaders trying to build structure while staying agile, managers learning accountability, and HR professionals building programs without big teams behind them. There are proven ways to make it work.”
The launch of The HR Connection expands the HR Happy Hour Media Network’s growing portfolio of programming that serves HR practitioners, business leaders, and technology decision makers across organizations of all sizes. The network of titles has delivered millions of podcast downloads and video views since its inception and features some of the most trusted voices in the industry across shows covering leadership, workplace culture, HR technology, compliance, Generation Z, and the future of work.
The HR Connection will debut on February 20, 2026 with new episodes released monthly. The show will be available on major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Listeners can learn more and subscribe at www.hrhappyhour.net.