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#bethechangehr | LeiLani E. Quiray, MCLC

December 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM

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Another lovely “Brew with the Crew” at Angelina Italian Bakery NOMAD! Great coffee, good treats, and real conversations that made the morning bright. Grateful to everyone who joined and shared their energy.

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☕✨ Another lovely “Brew with the Crew” is in the books, hosted by Natale Scopelliti, CIC Scopelliti and me at Angelina Italian Bakery NOMAD! The morning was filled with good coffee, delicious treats,...

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November 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM

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☕🎉 Our 3rd “Brew with the Crew” was another morning well spent at Angelina Italian Bakery NOMAD—good coffee, real conversations, new connections, and friendly catch-ups. Grateful to everyone who joined and shared their time!

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Tea with LeiLani | T Shop + Phoenix Dan & Calm for Your Teams

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November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM

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🍵🍃 Tea with LeiLani

Today’s blend is Phoenix Dan Cong Mi Lan Xiang from The Tea Shop, one of LeiLani’s favorites.

As she sips, she shares simple ways to find calm amid stress 🌿.

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Tea with LeiLani | Lahaina Love by Maui Tea Shack + Work cations

November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM

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Leilani sips Lahaina Love from Maui Tea Shack while reflecting on that space between work and vacation. What should we call it — workcation, bizcation, or something new? How do you blend work and rest? 🍵🍃

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Tea with LeiLani | Part 2 Clipper Tea Rooibos + Tea Support for Work with Dr Jenni

October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM

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Part 2 of Tea with Leilani 🍵✨ with Dr. Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd shares workplace tips + botanicals for focus & calm. Watch the full video to find your perfect tea blend 👉

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Tea with LeiLani | Clipper Tea Rooibos + Tea Support for Work with Dr Jenni

October 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM

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Welcome to Tea with Leilani 🍵✨ from Costa Rica! Leilani chats with Dr. Jenni, a Naturopathic Doctor, about how tea and botanicals support focus, calm, and clarity at work. Stay tuned for part two! 🍃
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Tea with LeiLani | Juanilama + Ariel Our First Tea Expert Guest

October 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM

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This week on Tea with Leilani, Leilani chats with Ariel of Finca Luna Nueva, Costa Rica, about Juanilama Tea 🍋🌱—its calming benefits, history, and preparation. 🍵 Watch the full video to sip along and discover this soothing wellness tea!

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Tea with LeiLani | Lippia Alba from Finca Luna Nueva CR + Vacations

October 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM

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✨ Tea with Leilani — vacation edition! She’s sipping Lippia Alba tea in Costa Rica while sharing insights on what makes a strong vacation policy. 🍵🍃 Watch the full video here: youtu.be/2X3FUonfsCI

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Tea with LeiLani | Te Company Valley of the Dragon & Phoenix & My Plant Family

September 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM

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In this episode of Tea with Leilani 🍵, she takes a pause from HR talk to share the plants that keep her grounded 🌱 and enjoys Valley of Dragon & Phoenix tea 🍃—a perfect reminder that growth takes patience.

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Tea with LeiLani | Ku Cha Lemon Blossom Oolong + Embarrassing Work Moments

September 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM

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This week, Leilani sips Ku Cha House of Tea’s Lemon Blossom Oolong 🍵. She shares funny, awkward workplace moments that remind us we’re human—showing how humor and vulnerability build trust. Did last week’s tea chat spot get your vote?

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Welcome back to Tea with Leilani 🍵🍃—where we sip and share the stuff that matters. | LeiLani E. Quiray

September 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM

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Welcome to Tea with Leilani! 🍵🍃 This week she’s steeping Oolong & finding the perfect filming spot at home. Watch the video & vote for your fave area through the link!
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September 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM

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🍃 In the latest Tea with Leilani, Genevieve Webster of be the change HR shares cacao over tea while tackling Gen Z in the workplace. From tech skills to purpose-driven values, this gen is reshaping work. How are you seeing it?

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September 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM

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Welcome to Tea with LeiLani! After a sweet stop at LYSÉE in Gramercy Park, she’s reflecting: Does the 40-hour work week still make sense? At bethechangeHR, we’re rethinking what “full-time” means. What about you—time to redefine it?

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August 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM

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Tea with LeiLani is here! Joined by our COO Krissy Fuller, LeiLani shares how culture is shaped not by policies, but by daily behaviors and tough choices that uphold values.

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August 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM

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Welcome to Tea with Leilani 🍵🍃 — unboxing her first gifted tea box! She starts with Blue People by Vital Tea Leaf, a soothing pick from her SF travels.

Slow down, sip, and see what’s inside. Watch the full vid & steep in gratitude.

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August 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM

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Tea with Leilani is back 🍵 This week: Cucumber Melon Green + a real convo on wage transparency. Why it matters, what to know, and how to approach it. DM us for a state-by-state list.

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Welcome back to Tea with Leilani 🍵🍃—where we sip and share the stuff that matters. Today’s tea? A refreshing Cucumber Melon Green—found at a cozy Brooklyn tea shop that’s definitely going to be a fav...

Just did a Coffee & Convos with two lovely co-hosts— Heather Bailey, a fab employment attorney, and Shannon Hahn, CLU, the best life/STD/LTD insurance person around (I know—she’s my go-to and has…...

August 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM

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LeiLani recently co-hosted Coffee & Convos in Chicago with Heather Bailey and Shannon Hahn—an inspiring morning of real connection, insights, and sweet treats at Sugar Bliss. Denver is next! Click to read the full post.

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Just did a Coffee & Convos with two lovely co-hosts— Heather Bailey, a fab employment attorney, and Shannon Hahn, CLU, the best life/STD/LTD insurance person around (I know—she’s my go-to and has help...

Welcome to Tea with LeiLani 🍵—today’s flavor is the delicate Lychee Jasmine Green Tea by Shari's Tea a refreshing blend that pairs perfectly with candid HR conversations. | LeiLani E. Quiray

July 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM

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Tea with LeiLani is steeped and ready 🍵 Today’s sip: hiring in the U.S. From onboarding to leave laws, the challenges are real. Grab our free guide to help you start strong: hubs.li/Q03w_TSt0 #bethechangeHR

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Welcome to Tea with LeiLani 🍵—today’s flavor is the delicate Lychee Jasmine Green Tea by Shari's Tea a refreshing blend that pairs perfectly with candid HR conversations. Today, we’re unpacking w...

What happens when you mix high-altitude adventure with leadership reflections? | LeiLani E. Quiray

July 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM

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What do mountains teach us about leadership? In the Dolomites, LeiLani climbed Via Ferrata and reflected on courage, trust, and doing hard things—with a little help from Purest Electrolyte (chocolate + cordyceps).

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What happens when you mix high-altitude adventure with leadership reflections? For me, it was a fresh reminder that we can do hard things—whether it’s climbing a mountain or building something bold in...

Welcome back to Tea with Leilani 🍵—this time, we have someone to share a cup with. | LeiLani E. Quiray

July 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM

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Welcome back to Tea with Leilani 🍵—this time with Jonathan Sheppard of J.Sheppard Associates at Sarisa Cafe. At be the change HR, we build real community, not just policies. 💛 Watch now & see HR done with heart. #bethechangeHR
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Welcome back to Tea with Leilani 🍵—this time, we have someone to share a cup with. Join us for Tea with Jonathan Sheppard of J.Sheppard Associates at my favorite midtown tea place, Sarisa Cafe. What...

🎉 Season Finale – Episode 8 of The JSA Spotlight Sit-Down Series 🎉 | J.Sheppard Associates

June 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM

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🎉 Season finale alert! 🎉 Don’t miss Ep. 8 of The JSA Spotlight with Our very own CEO, LeiLani Quiray—diving into purpose, leadership & the future of HR. Watch now via the link !👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/j.shep...

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🎉 Season Finale – Episode 8 of The JSA Spotlight Sit-Down Series 🎉 We’re closing out the series with an inspiring conversation with LeiLani E. Quiray, Founder & CEO of be the change HR, Inc. From...

#bethechangehr | LeiLani E. Quiray

June 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM

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Hiring your first U.S. employee? 🚀 It’s a big step, but navigating compliance, payroll, and workplace culture can be tricky. Avoid costly missteps with our guide to the 7 most common hiring mistakes—and get it right from the start! 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/leilan...

Hiring your first U.S.-based employee? This is an exciting milestone—but it comes with a unique set of challenges. From legal compliance and payroll setup to cultural alignment and employee expectati...

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June 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM

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Tea with LeiLani is back! ☕ This week: the rise of unchecked AI in job apps—placeholder text, mismatched titles, missed chances. AI's a tool, not a shortcut. Hiring folks: seen any wild AI blunders lately?

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We're back with another episode of Tea with LeiLani, and yes—today's wisdom is steeped in Yuzu and Roasted Green Tea from Umami Insider. 🍵 This week, we're diving into a trend that's ...