Welcome to "Don't Waste the Chaos," the podcast where transparent conversations collide with business brilliance! I'm your host, Kerri Roberts. Formerly a 20-year HR and Operations Pro, now turned entrepreneur. I’m so thrilled to have you on board because guess what? In the heart of chaos, there's not just challenge; there's OPPORTUNITY! Get ready for a rollercoaster of insights, laughter, and a dash of entrepreneurial magic. Let's dive in and make chaos our playground!

Kerri has spent the last 20+ years of her career focused on Operational Excellence and Strategic Human Resources. She holds a BSBA with an emphasis in Marketing from Columbia College and an MBA from William Woods University. Kerri was a Senior Examiner for the Missouri Quality Award and was involved with the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award program focused on process improvement and business sustainability. She is also a licensed insurance producer for Life, Health, Property & Casualty in Missouri. Kerri owns her own businesses, Salt & Light Advisors and Salt & Light for women.

Over her career, Kerri has been recognized by or named into the following groups: Women of Excellence, Women in Power, Women Who Move the City, 20 Under 40, Hot 100, Elite Women, Athena International, and Graduate & Professional Alumni of the Year.

She brings her knowledge from industries like healthcare, distribution, mortgage, higher education, insurance, and M&A to our listeners and her client base and following. She lives on a farm in Northeast Missouri with her husband, son, and labradors.

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Kerri is a sought-after guest on top business and leadership podcasts, where she shares her expertise in HR strategy, company culture, and leadership development. She has been featured in insightful discussions on topics like effective hiring practices, maintaining strong company culture during growth, and emerging HR trends for 2025. Whether she's breaking down key business metrics for success or offering real-world strategies for reducing turnover, Kerri delivers practical, actionable advice for business owners and leaders.

Kerri Roberts is the CEO of Salt & Light Advisors, where she partners with businesses to provide expert HR solutions, executive coaching, and leadership development.

Kerri lives, works, and podcasts in the heart of Center, Missouri, and she’s excited to travel across the state for speaking engagements. Whether you're interested in Salt & Light Advisors' services or want to bring Kerri in for your next event, we’d love to connect with you!

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