In this episode of The Wealthy CEO Lab, Giovana sits down with Gabriela Enriquez — a global HR strategist, workplace culture architect, and daughter of two entrepreneurial immigrants who shaped her bold, empathetic leadership style from day one. With over two decades of experience across every corner of the HR universe, Gabby brings a rare blend of psychology, people strategy, and profitability intelligence.
From being “accidentally recruited” into HR as an executive assistant, to guiding multinational organizations through global expansion, to founding HRbp Inc., her story is the blueprint for founders who want to scale sustainably withoutblowing up their margins or their nervous system.
Together, they explore what most entrepreneurs overlook:
your people and your profit are deeply intertwined.
Your hiring decisions, your policies, your boundaries, and your culture all determine whether your business becomes a legacy — or a liability.
This episode is a wake-up call for founders who are ready to build teams, solidify their operations, and lead from confidence instead of chaos.
You’ll hear Gaby break down:
- how immigrant upbringing shapes identity, drive, and leadership
- why confidence isn’t a personality trait — it’s built through experience, boundaries, and self-trust
- the biggest mistakes small businesses make when hiring (and how to avoid them)
- why employee retention is more profitable than constant recruiting
- how leadership and culture directly impact your bottom line
- what entrepreneurs need to know about compliance, payroll, and hiring laws
- how to build a team that supports your business without draining your energy or your bank account
If you’ve been feeling the nudge to hire — but also the dread — this episode is your permission slip. Sustainable scaling requires strategy, structure, and yes… actual humans who know what they’re doing.
🕒 TIMESTAMPS
00:19 Meet Gabriela Enriquez: Global HR Powerhouse
02:44 How Gaby Was “Tricked” into HR (and why it was destiny)
06:06 The Impact of Immigrant Roots on Identity & Leadership
10:43 Confidence, Communication & Navigating Corporate Spaces
15:46 HR for Entrepreneurs: Where Founders Get It Wrong
21:42 Inside HRbp Inc.: Services, Support & Scalable Solutions
24:47 How to Nurture Employees for Long-Term Success
30:32 The True Cost of Employee Retention vs. Turnover
👤 Guest Bio: Gabriela “Gaby” Enriquez
Gabriela Enriquez is a Human Capital Senior Executive, Workplace Culture Strategist, and certified leadership, career, and women’s empowerment coach with over 20 years of global HR experience. She holds a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in industrial-organizational psychology, and has led HR operations across multiple industries and continents.
As the founder of HRbp Inc., she partners with small businesses and corporations to build equitable, profitable, and high-performing organizations. Her mission is simple:
empower people, elevate workplaces, and build legacies rooted in purpose and impact.
💎 CEO Takeaway
Your business can only grow as far as your leadership, your systems, and your people will allow. Profitability isn’t just about the numbers — it’s about the humans behind them. Hire intentionally, nurture wisely, and build your village before you scale your vision.
🔗 Resources & Connect with Gabby
LinkedIn: HRbp Inc.
Instagram: @hrbp.inc and @thegabriela.enrique