Podcasts about bridging gaps

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/EMS865. CME/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until May 5, 2026.Bridging Gaps, Shaping Lifelong NF1 Care: Team Strategies & Management Choices With MEK Inhibitors Across the Pediatric-to-Adult Care Continuum In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and American Neurological Association. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Alexion Pharmaceuticals and SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/EMS865. CME/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until May 5, 2026.Bridging Gaps, Shaping Lifelong NF1 Care: Team Strategies & Management Choices With MEK Inhibitors Across the Pediatric-to-Adult Care Continuum In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and American Neurological Association. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Alexion Pharmaceuticals and SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/EMS865. CME/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until May 5, 2026.Bridging Gaps, Shaping Lifelong NF1 Care: Team Strategies & Management Choices With MEK Inhibitors Across the Pediatric-to-Adult Care Continuum In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and American Neurological Association. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Alexion Pharmaceuticals and SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/EMS865. CME/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until May 5, 2026.Bridging Gaps, Shaping Lifelong NF1 Care: Team Strategies & Management Choices With MEK Inhibitors Across the Pediatric-to-Adult Care Continuum In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and American Neurological Association. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Alexion Pharmaceuticals and SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/EMS865. CME/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until May 5, 2026.Bridging Gaps, Shaping Lifelong NF1 Care: Team Strategies & Management Choices With MEK Inhibitors Across the Pediatric-to-Adult Care Continuum In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and American Neurological Association. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Alexion Pharmaceuticals and SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/EMS865. CME/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until May 5, 2026.Bridging Gaps, Shaping Lifelong NF1 Care: Team Strategies & Management Choices With MEK Inhibitors Across the Pediatric-to-Adult Care Continuum In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and American Neurological Association. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Alexion Pharmaceuticals and SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

Elisha Johnson, Program Manager and Community Engagement Specialist at Requity Foundation, joins Two Mics Up to share her impactful work bridging gaps in underserved communities. In this episode, Elisha discusses Requity's innovative approach to vocational education and sustainable neighborhood revitalization in Baltimore, including their award-winning clean energy initiatives supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. She highlights how the foundation empowers youth through hands-on trade experience and community-driven projects, creating models that inspire other cities facing similar challenges. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about community engagement, equity, and building a sustainable future with Elisha Johnson on Two Mics Up!Guest:Elisha Johnson - PM / Community Engagement SpecialistRequity FoundationLinkedIn: @elishajohnson

Join Becker's Healthcare's Lukas Voss as he sits down with Dr. Chris Gallagher, CEO of Access Telecare, for a live discussion recorded on-site at Becker's 15th Annual Meeting. Dr. Gallagher shares insights on the latest trends in telehealth adoption, how telemedicine is transforming care for vulnerable populations, and the financial benefits for hospitals embracing virtual care. Don't miss this forward-looking conversation on the future of healthcare.This episode is sponsored by Access Telecare.

On this episode of The Founder's Sandbox, Brenda speaks with Dr. Keith Dorsey – Keith is joining to announce the launch of his book on May 6, 2025 “The Boardroom Journey Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table”. Dr. Keith D. Dorsey is an internationally recognized governance expert and NACD Directorship 100™ honoree who equips senior leaders with proven strategies to secure and excel in board roles. With over 25 years of corporate leadership experience and active board service spanning private, municipal, university, and nonprofit sectors, he delivers engaging presentations that blend research-based insights with actionable guidance. Dr. Dorsey speaks on corporate governance, board effectiveness, and strategic leadership, helping organizations build stronger boards and executives navigate their path to the boardroom. His book, The Boardroom Journey, offers practical guidance for expanding boardroom impact and success. Read more about Keith's experience. You can find out more about Keith and his upcoming book at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-keith-d-dorsey-798a2681/ https://www.boardroomjourney.com/book       Transcript:  00:04 Hi, I'm pleased to announce something very special to me, a new subscription-based service through Next Act Advisors that allows members exclusive access to personal industry insights and bespoke 00:32 corporate governance knowledge. This comes in the form of blogs, personal book recommendations, and early access to the founder's sandbox podcast episodes before they released to the public. If you want more white glove information on building your startup with information like what was in today's episode, sign up with the link in the show notes to enjoy being a special member of Next Act Advisors. 01:01 As a thank you to Founders Sandbox listeners, you can use code SANDBOX25 at checkout to enjoy 25 % off your membership costs. Thank you. 01:20 So welcome back to the Founder's Sandbox.  I am Brenda McCabe, your host and this monthly podcast.  We're now in our third season  and my podcast, the Founder's Sandbox, reaches entrepreneurs, business owners with guests. And these guests  teach us about building resilient, scalable and purpose-driven enterprises,  all with great corporate governance. My mission is simple. 01:49 with this podcast as I really want to assist through my content and my guests, those entrepreneurs and business owners and building the scalable, well-governed and resilient businesses.  And  I like to have in my  guests, corporate directors, primarily to speak about their own experience sitting on corporate boards and building with great corporate governance.  I like to think that we can use the 02:16 power of the private enterprise, be it small, medium, or large, to create change for a better world. And we do some of the storytelling in a fictitious sandbox on the founders or the corporate directors' origin story. I am absolutely delighted that this month I have Dr. Keith Dorsey as my guest. So welcome, Keith. It's great to be here. Thank you, Brenda. Thank you so much. 02:45 While you check many boxes, you're joining today because you have authored a book. It has a launch date of May 6, 2025, so just around the corner. And the title of your book is The Boardroom Journey, Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table. So kudos to you. Thank you. For, wow, you're a busy person. We'll get to that later. 03:13 you know, where did you find the time and the courage to  publish a book, launch it  in today's  environment? And we'll get to those questions later. So for my guest, Dr. Keith  Dorsey and I go back  many years,  actually prior to you being a doctor, right?  You check many boxes  as a guest. You are a seasoned board member, executive advisor, 03:44 informal coach,  and researcher. I love that.  And it was in preparing your doctoral dissertation that you discovered that, I'm going to quote here, I was reading a compelling study on the effects of gender diversity on corporate governance.  And you basically repurposed your original dissertation to provide actionable guidance  on increasing boardroom diversity. 04:14 And when you switched your dissertation, that topic that you had to defend, otherwise you wouldn't be a doctor today, right?  Was the idea for the book that is launching on May 6th. So again, welcome to the podcast and thank you for joining me.  So we chose as a, my guests know, we chose a title because I at Next Act Advisors am about building purpose, purpose driven companies.  The title 04:43 that Keith and I came up with is, you know, bridging gaps for better governance. So Keith,  share with us kind of your origin story. Go back all the way, although I'm gonna encourage my listeners to purchase your book, but go back to your origin story.  You nailed it in like one page in the book, but tell us where your origins and what was your, not only your boardroom journey, but your journey to where you are today. 05:12 Thank you. I often tell people, Brenda, that this is my third chapter. You know, the first chapter was the US military. actually enlisted in the military in between my junior year of high school that summer and my senior year of high school. I knew before I started my first day of my senior year of high school when I was leaving for basic training in the Air Force. so my first 05:38 chapter was the Air Force for a number of years. was stationed  in Florida, the Republic of Panama, and the United Kingdom  for a number of years. And then I got impatient and decided I wanted to get out. I had a successful early career in the Air Force.  And I said, if I can be this successful in the US Air Force, which is like a large corporation,  imagine what I can do  in an actual corporation. 06:05 I set out on this journey to  explore sales. And that led me to my  second chapter, which was corporate America. And I worked for almost 30 years in corporate America,  primarily  as a turnaround specialist in the area of sales. I would take over the toughest sales  organizations within these large companies and really  lift the hood up  and figure out 06:35 were they having a people product or process problem within the organization and then begin to tweak the areas. And I worked for two large companies, Fortune 500 or Fortune 1000 for almost 17 years and then a Fortune 500 for almost 12 years. And I was just a strategic growth expert. I turn around teams and I would also start teams within the organization. 07:04 to  come up with ways for double digit growth and oftentimes triple digit growth.  And so that's what I did for almost 30 years. And then in January of 2019, I entered my third chapter, which was supposed to be  semi-retirement in this portfolio career.  unfortunately, I failed miserably at retirement and what I've been doing for the past six years in this  almost seven years and this 07:33 portfolio environment as executive advisory work. I also  started serving on boards in which today I served on five boards, two private,  one  municipality, one university, and one nonprofit. And then  I  decided to go back to school to get my doctorate. And so I went back to  school at the University of Southern California and 08:01 pursued my doctorate in organizational change and leadership. all my research was in  the,  you know, at this point,  at that point, all my research  was in the lack of gender and ethnic diversity on corporate boards.  And so-  So, and that's fascinating that you chose your doctoral kind of dissertation and then focus around organizational- 08:31 strategy, right? Yes. Was that based at all  on your 30 years of sales strategy? Were there any analogs? I wonder. There was.  Part of what I would do whenever I would take over a situation that required  me to turn it around,  like I said before, was to really look at the organization.  To look at  many components of the organization, people, product, processes. 09:00 artifacts that are going on, the subcultures, the cultures. And  so I've always been fascinated about it.  And I did things innately and I wanted to learn the science behind  many of the things that I innately did.  And after  really diving into research and studies around organizational change and leadership,  I wish I would have known many of those things that I figured out the science behind back when I was. 09:28 and an actual executive doing it. But nevertheless, by  learning it now and using that in my governance roles, I still have the opportunity to put the science  behind  what I'm doing  as a board member.  And I tell people, whether it's as a board member or my researcher or my writing roles that I have today, that I'm bilingual.  I speak business. 09:56 And I speak academia.  And boardroom lingo, right? Which combines a bit of the two.  I like how you use the word science. You know,  we were chatting  before actually  getting on  air today.  We've known each other primarily because we're both members of the National Association of Group Directors, right?  And  I've been a member since, I don't know,  2016. 10:26 I don't know how long you've been a member,  I, your book is truly a kind of a North star. wish I would have had it when  I began my board journey. I actually started my board journey while in Europe and I got onto public board and I went, Holy cow, I better get trained  and went to the local equivalent  of the NACD in Spain called Instituto de Consejeros Administradores, ICA. 10:56 So for my listeners, I do want to do a shout out  if you are intentional and want to learn more about  what the journey is to getting on  first or subsequent boards.  The  book that Keith has authored is launching on the sixth.  And there is a third section.  And specifically, it's around your capital that you need to 11:25 kind of package. It's called commitment capital. It's trademarked. We're going to get into that but it's truly unique because I've read a lot of board books over my 12, 13 years and I have not seen anything as unique as this. So shout out to you. Thank you. Okay. I wanted to also, you know, ask you what made you 11:53 decide to turn that dissertation into a book? What was the, because writing a book is not for the faint of heart. So it was not on my bucket list. So what happened? You know, this is kind of inspirational for me. You know, what made you go, all right, I've got to get a book out there. Well, I, this has been a serendipitous journey, you know, just even going to  get my doctorate was something that I kind of stumbled into. 12:23 I was dealing with a tiny bit of imposter syndrome  and in dealing with that,  I  assigned something to myself to get rid of my  imposter syndrome. And I said, it's hard to get into  a doctorate program. I just want to see what I, if I can even get in. And so in Keith Dorsey fashion, I probably went a little overboard and I applied to seven different universities and eight different doctoral programs.  And 12:53 But I didn't realize in filling out all those applications,  which was crazy,  was that I needed  a lot of former executives that I worked with and other CEOs and,  like I said, other executives to serve as a reference for me. So I collected 15 people that  I would use for all those applications,  two or three at a time.  And they wrote. 13:22 I guess great things about me because I got into all seven universities, all eight programs, but I really just wanted to boost my ego. I didn't really want to go back to get my doctorate. I needed to solve  for my little bit of imposter syndrome that I was dealing with. And, but when I did enough for were 15 accountability partners saying, which one are you getting in?  Which one are you going to choose? I wrote you a great reference. hope you choose the one that I wrote the reference for. 13:52 And I said, oh no, now what? I gotta get in. Now I really have to do it.  have to get my doctorate. So I really didn't have a strong enough why  to do this to begin with.  But what made me, once I got in and  I chose this problem of practice, which was my second problem of practice. My first was  around shareholder primacy on corporate boards.  And  I stumbled into 14:21 this problem of practice, which was around the lack of gender and ethnic diversity on corporate boards. But I ended up going down this path of corporate board diversity. And I just told you this wonderful story and forgot your question. But you know what made you decide to publish a book? So as I was going through this program, 14:50 and right beginning all this research and I really got into my research probably a little too much  and I was sitting with my dissertation chair and she said, Keith, there's something you need to know. I said, what's that? She said, a good dissertation is a done dissertation. And my friend, you have way too much research out there and you've written so much, you have to narrow your focus. 15:19 And I said, give me some examples. She said, you know, pick an industry, pick an ethnicity group, pick a gender, do something. You have to narrow this down.  And I really pushed back a lot. And one of the sayings at the University of Southern California  in this program, organizational change and leadership doctoral program was trust the process. And so she said, Keith, I know you're pushing back. I know you believe in all this research you  uncovered. 15:49 but you have to trust the process. You have to narrow it down.  I said, okay, if I narrow it down, what do I do with all this research over here  and all this research over there? She said, write a book. And that's how I ended up getting to this point where I actually wrote a book  with all this rich research before my dissertation.  And then I successfully completed my dissertation. had all this information. 16:17 And I did something most people wouldn't do immediately after getting my doctorate. I dove into more research studies. You're kidding. interviewed formally and informally  hundreds of women directors  who have made  that career shift into corporate,  into being an independent director.  And I got so much rich, even more information on their barriers, their enablers, their career. 16:47 and how they were  able to make that shift and  successfully get on corporate boards. And many of these women have been on boards for decades.  that's  how I ended up where I am today with this rich data.  And  I would ask you  to describe the four characters  that are in your book. 17:14 and their names and where were they in the career, right? I wanted to share. I wanted to take a unique approach,  know, any books out there and many  board readiness programs out there that will share  a lot of theory with you a lot of information that is rich that we need to know if you're going to be a student of your profession.  As you mentioned before, I highly recommend  everyone interested in being a board director  to 17:43 go to some sort of board readiness organization and get your education  and then get your certification if you can as well.  And so in  really diving into  all the  women that have successfully made this transition and  the hundreds of interviews, informal and both  formal interviews that I conducted,  I started to see themes. 18:12 in their career at certain ages and certain sections of their careers. And I took a lot of that data and I created these four fictitious women that I would use and talk about as a part of a case study and examples so that when you read a chapter and all this theory and all this information, you could then listen to how they took the information from that chapter and executed on it. And so 18:42 The four women that I created, the first one is Lauren. She's 25 and she's a brand new manager in a corporation. She's actually  been with the corporation for three years as a sales executive and got promoted into our very first sales management position, entry level sales management position. That's Lauren.  Then I have Denise, who is a brand new senior manager in a firm. 19:10 And then I have Michelle who, and Denise is 40 and a brand new senior manager. And then I have Michelle who's a 55 year old executive in a fortune 500 corporation. And, and she has said that she wants to retire in the next three to five years. And then lastly, I have Sharon who is a 62 year old CEO of 19:39 her family business and it's a set. She's the second generation of the family business. She's been the CEO for the past 12 years and she's going to turn the business over to her much younger brother and who will take over as the CEO. All four women said at some point they're going to want to serve on a private or a public corporate board. So what should the 25, 40 year old, 55 year old and 62 year old 20:08 do  at this point of their career  to best prepare themselves for board service? How should a 25-year-old really execute her career? And instead of taking, like many of us have done,  a promotion for the sake of a promotion because they want me and because it pays more,  instead of just doing that but really looking at 20:34 beginning with the end in mind. I ultimately want to be an independent director.  So how should I orchestrate my career? How should the 40 year old make a few more tweaks before she  is at that level where she wants to serve as an independent director?  And then this person who is actually thinking about retiring in the next three to five years,  what tweaks? 20:58 Should she make over the next three to five years the be most attractive and most prepared and known  in the industry to be an independent  director? And lastly, someone who has served on her own board as an executive director and CEO for the past 12 years, but never has been an independent director.  What are the things she should be doing right before she turns the business over? 21:27 to  really show up perfectly as an independent director versus an executive director moving forward.  Thank you.  While the characters are women  and the book  has a tagline,  what is that again?  The  guidance?  The guidance for women to secure a seat at the table by no means is this a book that solely can be read by women. 21:56 I think it speaks to the other gender.  And what I found really unique is that you  had characters at different times  and  moments and section moments and their careers and how to really be intentional.  My favorite chapter, I will tell you, is chapter three. Why?  Find your why. That's the name of the chapter. 22:24 Yes. And it is in alignment with the work I do with  business owners and founders. It's like, what is your North Star? Oftentimes they created the business, they're purpose driven, but articulating the why, you know, why did you go out and, you know, work these hours and put your, you know,  re-mortgage your house  to build this business. Finding that chapter, you know, find your why. And then you're probably the research you did with the over a hundred interviews. 22:54 You ideated this, but I'd love to for you to share. And I think it's very important of all your chapters. This is for me. I think if I were an aspiring  director, independent director, this would be the one that most resonates with me. Find your way. Tell me a bit more about that chapter.  It did for me, Brenda, as well for two reasons. One, because of the research that I uncovered and  the qualitative interviews that I conducted. 23:22 I found out that those that were successful  at making that transition from being an executive or a high-powered government official  to  actually being a board member,  they did find their why. And I also,  you know, in this chapter, this third chapter that I'm in,  I became a managing partner and a practice leader of CEO and board services at a global executive search firm. 23:50 And I would have  meetings with many executives who will actually say, Keith, I want to serve on corporate boards. And I will ask them why. And they really couldn't answer.  And I would ask them specific questions about what type of board, private or public.  And  they would say, Keith, I don't care. Just get me on a paid board.  And that's not going to work. And it doesn't work. 24:16 And so I  dedicated a whole chapter to finding your why,  because  as aspiring board members  or board members seeking their second or third board,  and they kind of found their first board because someone tapped them on the shoulders  and said, we want you,  but they don't know how to replicate getting on their next board because no one's tapping them on their shoulders right now.  I found that by  getting people to reflect  on 24:46 Number one, what brings them joy? What brings them joy in this world? Life's too short. And when you're interviewing for a board role, when you're interviewing for something that brings you joy versus the person who is equally as qualified as interviewing against you for that role, when you show up for something that brings you joy, you light up the room. 25:16 And that energy, that person interviewing you picks up on it and you end up having this banter  and they understand that, you know, this seems to be more important to this person versus that executive.  You all are exceptional executives. Your CVs are outstanding, but sometimes just the fact that you're interviewing some for something that brings you joy could be the differentiator. The other thing is the reflect  on 25:44 on your why and when you are successful, understanding why you're successful. When you do fail and you feel miserable, understanding why you failed and why you felt miserable. And by spending that time reflecting on that, you'll begin to figure out your secret sauce. You'll begin to figure out your superpowers.  You'll begin to figure out 26:10 the value that you actually bring to organizations because you uncover  when you are successful, why you're successful, and when you fail, why you fail, and when you feel miserable, why you feel miserable.  Most people don't take the time to reflect. And then as executives, we have conducted  many  of these vision, mission, and value exercises for our companies. We've met them, we've written them. 26:38 And we've done all these things for our companies, but how often do we actually bring that home and transfer those skills to figure out our own personal vision, mission, and values? And when you take the time to do that in this find your why period of time, you can begin  to figure that out and run  every single situation through those funnels. And that will help you  really find your sweet spot. 27:08 And then you're only interviewing in areas where you can truly bring value.  And so that's why I wrote this section. Wow. It sounds like a lot of work. All right. So your book, think, almost it's a guidebook.  So again, we have the four characters. You can pick up the book and read chapters that don't need to be read from the  sequencer order.  Talk to me. 27:36 I think was really unique about  commitment capital. There are five types you've identified.  And I never read or thought of a concept like this  when kind of packaging my board credentials or others. Speak to me about the commitment capital. Thanks. You don't mind, Brenna. I'll touch briefly on the other four, you know, and then I'll spend more time on commitment capital. But 28:01 The two capitals that you typically hear about when you go through any board readiness program,  as  one is human capital and that talks about your education, your expertise,  your experience throughout  your career. That's the human capital side of things. And then you'll, we talk often about the social capital. That's your network, the people you know  that,  and boards are interested in your human capital and your social capital. 28:29 The social capital side,  they want your contacts. They want your connections. They want your help with the M &A  and finding funding and different things like that, finding the right talent.  Your social capital is a big part of it. And your social capital can help you get on a board as well.  But those are the two that you often hear about. The other three that I wrote about,  one is director capital. 28:58 You don't hear much about that one. And that's similar to human capital. All these skills that you accumulated in education, you accumulated throughout your career that helped you along your career. Director capital is more narrow.  And what are the experiences and education like board readiness training that you need specifically to become a director? And so that's director capital. 29:25 Then I dove into cultural capital, which you don't hear much about. And cultural capital really looks at  from the back when you were five years old in  elementary school, middle school, high school, college,  and the experiences and the people you were surrounded by that you mirrored, you emulated, and the obstacles that you innately had to overcome back in those early years. 29:54 that you called upon either innately or on purpose intentionally  throughout your career to get you through some rough times  through your education period and through your career.  People that can  call back and understand their cultural capital can use that to get on boards.  That's cultural capital. And then the fifth capital was the missing link.  And that's about commitment. 30:21 the ability to do the things you need to do in order to get something done  and  call upon that. And I can give you an example.  I have two different groups  of  women  and directors and  executives that  have  very similar outstanding CVs. 30:44 And they  all have gone through a board readiness program and they all have completed some sort of certification. This group found their way on corporate boards. This group have been  really trying to get on boards for up to five years to no avail. But when you look at them on paper, education experience and success wise, they look similar. 31:11 And the missing ingredient that I found via research  was  those who got on boards did something differently than those who didn't. And the majority of the ones who haven't found their way on boards, when they completed their programs, they were proud of themselves. They took copious notes throughout the program. And they said, done. Let those board positions begin to come my direction. 31:39 And those who actually ended up getting on boards,  who also took copious notes, they were  studious throughout the process, but then they went back home and they executed. They started to make trade-offs in their lives and they started to do things differently.  Some of them gave up TV on Wednesday nights and they no longer watch the three Chicago shows. 32:03 You know,  traded that in so they could begin to do things differently and find the time to do that reflection work  and find the time to network differently and find the time. And so they started to hold themselves accountable via their commitment capital to get things done. To this date, I still have people that will say, Keith, I want to get on a private or a public board. 32:32 And I would look at their background and I said, you know what you really need right now? You really need to serve on a nonprofit board to get some human capital experience while surrounding yourself with some incredible social capital that will see you in action. And they said, Keith, I don't have time for a nonprofit board. Now, the NACD says the average board member, independent director, spends 250 hours a year on each board. 33:01 You're telling me you want me  to  help you find a private or public board  and you don't have time to serve on a nonprofit. Let me tell you, you don't have time to be on a for-profit board and you need to find your commitment capital to make the necessary trade-offs so you do have the times to dot your I's and cross your T's. That's what commitment capital is all about. And that was the missing ingredient.  I love it. So you coin it the missing link. 33:31 the analog with business owners and founders is grit. Yes.  Right. Thunder, but I get I get it. So I, I encourage those that are aspiring  for a  first or subsequent board positions to take a look at that. Now, I'm going to ask a question that  potentially has  in the current climate. And again, this is April of 34:01 2025.  There's been  a lot of backlash in our current administration to remove anything  with the acronym DEI, diversity, equity, inclusion,  remove it from  position, hiring, anything that actually is receiving federal funding.  I'm curious, you also have in your book coined  a term called 34:30 optimal diversity. while I think you had this  term  in all the research, right, in your original writing of this book, could optimal diversity be that analog to the downfall of DEI? I think so. And unfortunately, what's going on in today's society,  mostly in the US, but even  several other places in the world, 34:59 is that organizations, in my opinion, have confused the confused.  And they are saying we need to move away from diversity  and move towards meritocracy. And that we need to get away from checking the box  and move to bringing merit back. And the unfortunate part is diversity, equity, and 35:28 has always  had merit  as the  prerequisite.  It's never been about checking the box or just bringing in an unqualified individual  so that we can  look  from an observable diversity standpoint differently.  It's really been about  one, the  prerequisite and the  table stakes. 35:58 is merit.  And then two, to be able to fish in different ponds, to bring in different people.  So ultimately, we can have that cognitive diversity or diversity of thought brought into the room.  And unfortunately, because of this reason for bringing parody  and  make certain that  your boards and your C suites and your companies 36:26 resembled the stakeholders that you were going after for all obvious reasons.  Unfortunately,  the message has gotten lost as to why we want to do this.  And it's really about mitigating risk, disruption,  finding blue oceans,  and you mitigate your risk by having a representation of that diversity of thought to protect your business and to understand all the stakeholders that you're trying to serve. 36:56 And, the prerequisite was always merit. And so I share with people that meritocracy and diversity truly can and does coexist, do coexist.  And so optimal diversity is the combination  of observable or demographic diversity coupled with diversity of thought is optimal diversity. And that applies to every human being. 37:26 when they begin to reflect and to peel back their cultural, human,  social, all those capitals I mentioned before, they can begin to present themselves in such a way that they can  demonstrate their optimal diversity.  As a managing partner  and a practice leader, a CEO in board services, I will spend time with executives one-on-one from all walks of life and coach them. 37:55 And I remember when I typically would sit down with a white male executive during this period of time,  and I would tell them my story and what my background was on  and my research around my doctorate. They will start off because they're now interviewing with  a  search professional that can help them get on boards. And they will start to interview off like this.  And then as I begin to tell them my background and my research, 38:23 they would end up like this and angry. And then I would talk to them about optimal diversity and they would start to loosen up and then they go right back to this. And I remember in one of my conversations with a Fortune 500 executive, a white male, and I talked to him about optimal diversity and he said, wait a second. He said, Keith, I grew up on a farm and I went to this sort of school and he jumped out of the car. 38:53 like that. he said, I do bring diversity to the table. And I said, yes, you do. But I've never had to present myself that way before. And what you just did was you taught me to reach into myself and figure out how I differentiate myself from any other type of executive. And I never had to do that before. And that's optimal diversity. 39:20 Absolutely. So if you heard it here on the founder sandbox, optional diversity refers to ensuring that observable demographic diversity is coupled with diversity of thought. And meritocracy and diversity are not opposing  aims, but instead are symbiotic and share a common goal. So thank you, Keith, for developing the concept of optimal diversity.  And I must read. 39:50 coming out on May 6.  I would like you to have  your time on air to provide my listeners with how they may contact you because not only are you launching your book  on May 6,  the boardroom journey.  I do believe you have one on one coaching  as well as you do  speaking opportunities. 40:19 Keith, how's it best to contact you? Well, you can find me  on my website, is boardroomjourney.com. Okay.  And my email is keith at boardroomjourney.com. You can also find me on LinkedIn under Dr. Keith D. Dorsey. And so  those are,  you know, several different ways you could find me. And when you go to boardroomjourney.com, 40:47 I'm really attacking this  approach  of making certain that we take board governance very seriously  and helping to equip individuals at various stages of their career to be best prepared for board service.  I  want  everyone, as I mentioned before, to go through some sort of board readiness program with the many different type of board readiness programs out there. 41:16 But then once you've done that, I focus on three areas.  One is with, I'm sorry, Brenda, you want to ask me a question? No, that's okay, one.  One is with  the boards themselves. I'm gonna challenge via their consulting offerings,  challenge boards to really take a look at their board members they have today.  And really,  many boards will have skilled matrices. 41:42 Yes. And so they will look at the skills matrix and maybe highlight 12 different functional skills. And then they want to outline their board members and how they rate those different skills. And then they stop there. And I consider the skills matrix to be the top 10 % of a iceberg. OK. And that's the part you can see. The bottom 90 % below the surface is around their competencies. 42:12 And in our consulting,  I challenge boards to actually measure the  competencies  of their board members as well.  And those are the things below the surface, their behavioral traits and things like that, because you wanna have the right mix  of independent directors on your board.  And then  look at where they have a redundancy  of experiences in their  functional areas, skill sets, as well as competencies. 42:41 and think about their strategy moving forward and where do they have gaps?  And so that's one half of what, you know, Boardroom Journey does. The other part  is with individuals.  And what I have uncovered is that many people will go through a program, but they don't execute, as I mentioned before, a commitment capital.  So one of the offerings we have is you get an accountability partner.  And with the... 43:10 the accountability side of things,  the accountability partner will meet up with you and have 30 minute one-on-ones with you,  almost unlimited one-on-ones throughout the year,  the numbers so high. But you cannot get the next meeting with your accountability partner until you have proven you've done the things that we talked about in the prior meeting. And so that's an offering.  And then the other offering, 43:40 is six months  of one-on-one coaching, two times  for one hour each time, twice a month.  And that one-on-one coaching is taking a lot of the principles and action items from the book, The Boardroom Journey.  And instead of doing it in asynchronous sort of fashion, we're going through it together one-on-one  to make certain that you begin to do the things 44:06 differently to get different results. The saying is successful people do what unsuccessful people don't do. And the goal there with the one-on-one coaching is to have you do the things that you need to do in order to get to where you would like to go. And so that's what the boardroom journey as a company and a practice actually does for individuals. Thank you for sharing that. This will be in the show notes, And I'm very excited to. 44:35 provide some exposure and my listeners, particularly those that are considering  your own boardroom journey. I'm going to switch gears back to the founder sandbox. I am  passionate about  resilience,  purpose-driven and scalable growth. And I love to do a round the round with my guests and what does that meaning of resilience mean to you? Each of my guests has a different... 45:04 Yeah. So please. me, resilience comes down to when you truly have a true north and you believe in your true north, having the intestinal fortitude to do things that you need to do in order to get it done  and  not giving up right when you're at that point where things can actually turn around. That's to me what resilience is about. But you first got to know your true north. 45:33 have the intestinal fortitude, encourage  to stick with it until you hit them. Thank you. How about purpose driven? The title of your episode is purpose, Yes.  Bridging gaps for better governance. But beyond that, what is purpose driven? What has made you be so purposeful? That's a great question, Brenda. I would have to say 46:00 right back to that true north, know, finding your why and  really spending the time to think about where are there  unmet needs  in the marketplace.  And, you know, I've worked with some incredible organizations and sometimes we  are too insular and we come up with some great things. 46:25 that we created that we think the market should be interested in.  And the market says, you know what, that was cute, but no. And so  I feel when you start with from the client's perspective and you uncover where there are unmet needs, then and only then can you truly be purposeful  in meeting those unmet needs. And that feels good here  and you're solving something that's needed in the 46:55 I get  it. You heard it here. Q. Dorsey's definition of purposefulness. Scalable. So I think that what you have done here  by publishing what was originally your dissertation and then building  consulting a practice around is actually scalable. What's scalable for you?  You know, something  that can have a process. 47:24 Okay, repeatable process around it.  I've watched businesses  succeed and then fail because they built something  that was needed for in the marketplace, but they allowed themselves  to  get off the beaten track because they're trying to be all things for everybody.  And  for me, 47:52 when a business is truly scalable, they found something, they met an unmet need  and they know their sweet spot and they stay in their sweet spot.  Now, do they disrupt themselves  to stay ahead on the bell shaped curve? Absolutely.  But they build something that has a repeatable process and they can keep their margins down because they're not just being there for everybody. To me, that's what scalable is all about. Find in their sweet spot and execute it. 48:22 Excellent. 48:25 Fantastic. question. Did you have fun in the sandbox today, Keith? I actually did. The problem here, Brenda, is I just enjoy having conversations with you. so  we did that via podcast. We did what we normally do,  but via podcast.  That's  excellent. So I had a blast. Thank you. And what about you? I always have fun.  I love the fact that my guests 48:55 can tell their stories.  They're very authentic. You're very authentic.  You live your purpose.  actually, that's why  my guests come to me, right? And say, is  the podcast right now, a growing channel.  And I do have a large fellowship now. You can also follow me on YouTube.  to my guests, I hope you enjoyed this month's. 49:24 podcast. Actually, this month is a lot I published a lot about corporate governance the month of April. So if you like this episode with Dr. Keith Dorsey, sign up for the monthly release  of this podcast, the founder sandbox where my guests are founders, business owners, corporate board directors, authors.  And you'll learn about how to build strong governance for resilient, scalable and purpose driven companies to make profits for good. 49:54 So thank you for joining me again, Keith. It was a pleasure. Thank you.  

Welcome to our first cross over podcast with eCommerce Braintrust. I joined Jordan Ripley & Julie Spear from Acadia as we chatted with Jon Harding, CIO of Conair about the latest DSI research report. We dug into how IT and the rest of the business need to collaborate to see success in 2025!

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Welcome to The Ecommerce Braintrust podcast, brought to you by Julie Spear, Head of Retail Marketplace Services, and Jordan Ripley, Director of Retail Operations. Today, we're thrilled to welcome two fantastic guests: Lauren Livak Gilbert, Executive Director of the Digital Shelf Institute, and Jon Harding, SVP and Global CIO at Conair. They're here to share insights from a recent report they released in partnership with MikMak—a practical guide to managing technology change across the business, specifically how to leverage IT teams to accomplish transformational growth. Tune in to find out more!  

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Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck is a first generation Iranian-Armenian trauma-informed psychologist who specializes in working with the children of immigrants and intercultural couples. She operates a group practice called Noor Therapy and Wellness specializing in providing culturally-informed care, as well as a coaching, speaking, consulting, and community education business called Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles. In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of growing up as a child of immigrants, navigating the balance between honoring cultural traditions and forging your own identity. We dive into the pressures of survival, the weight of expectations, and the importance of destigmatizing mental health in immigrant families. We also discuss the struggle of living in an individualistic society while rooted in a communal culture, the journey of breaking generational cycles, and the guilt and perfectionism that comes with trying to meet both family and societal standards. FOLLOW PAULINE:INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK: @paulinethepsychologist; @paulinethepsychologistWEBSITES: www.noortherapyandwellness.com; https://pauline-peck.mykajabi.com/resourcesSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTHREADS: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Welcome to the Health Marketing Collective, where strong leadership meets marketing excellence. In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Laura Cave, a dynamic health tech marketer known for her ability to bring healthcare products to market and breathe life into healthcare stories. Laura currently serves as the Chief Brand Officer at Paytient and is committed to enhancing the accessibility and affordability of healthcare. In their conversation, Sara and Laura discuss fostering a culture that is focused on activation, removing roadblocks, empowering teams, and nurturing innovation within organizations. With a rich background that includes pivotal roles at The Knot and Oscar Health, Laura offers invaluable insights into building environments where ideas swiftly transition into actionable outcomes. Thank you for being a part of the Health Marketing Collective, where strong leadership meets marketing excellence. The future of healthcare depends on it. Key Takeaways: Defining Activation in Marketing: Laura Cave clarifies that true activation means making a business impact rather than performing marketing activities that lack measurable impact. It's about prioritizing actions that align with business goals and foster significant value creation. Learning from Past Roles: At The Knot, Laura learned the importance of community building and innovation without hefty advertising budgets. These skills have translated into her ability to drive growth and engagement in subsequent roles. Bridging Gaps with Innovative Solutions: Laura's experience at Oscar Health showcases the power of innovative solutions in healthcare marketing. By adopting a unique approach to incentivizing flu shots, Laura was able to influence behavior and generate positive health outcomes through charitable contributions. Building a Conversion Mechanism: Paytient's work with the m3p program illustrates the importance of creating direct conversion opportunities to measure marketing effectiveness. By simplifying the enrollment process for Medicare users, they not only helped consumers but also unlocked partnership and revenue opportunities. Embracing Change and Collaboration: To foster an activation-driven culture, Laura emphasizes the significance of embracing change, asking questions, collaborating across teams, and keeping a steadfast focus on solving real business problems. This mindset encourages innovation and efficiency, paving the way for growth and impact. [embed]https://youtu.be/13vIpnqlBXk[/embed] About Laura Cave Laura Cave is an experienced early-stage health tech marketer who excels at bringing healthcare products to market and healthcare stories to life. She is passionate about making healthcare more affordable and accessible for all. After 15 years as a proud New Yorker, she lives with her family in Columbia, Missouri.

In this insightful clip, join Troy Millings, Rashad Bilal, and Ian Dunlap as they dive deep into the transformative world of technology and AI. The rapid advancements in these fields pose both exciting opportunities and significant challenges, especially for underrepresented communities.The discussion sheds light on the urgent need for greater awareness and representation of the Black community within the tech industry. With technology often developed predominantly outside of America, mainly in countries like China and India, there's an increasing concern that Black Americans are not participating enough in shaping these crucial advancements. This lack of representation may lead to further marginalization if left unaddressed.A particularly striking assertion is that while China uses social media platforms to bolster its image, it might also be contributing to societal dysfunction in the U.S. The trio critically examines America's current educational approach to AI, drawing stark contrasts with China's proactive strategy of teaching AI from an early age.To counter these challenges, the hosts emphasize the importance of prioritizing technology education, entrepreneurship, and investment in minority communities. They argue that increasing representation in tech is essential to avoid becoming a "permanent underclass" and to ensure that legal frameworks provide protections against potential AI-induced discrimination.Join us for this critical conversation and let's explore the paths needed to foster inclusivity and accountability in the tech sector. By working together, we can bridge existing gaps and secure a rightful place in the future tech landscape.*Hashtags:* #AI #Technology #Representation #TechEducation #Inclusion #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfTech #InnovationOur Sponsors:* Check out NerdWallet: https://www.nerdwallet.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The hospitality industry is facing a talent crisis, but what does it take to attract, retain, and inspire the next generation of leaders? In this episode of The Turndown, Lori Kiel, SVP of Revenue Management at Pyramid Global Hospitality, shares her thoughts on the evolving role of talent and technology in the industry.   The conversation dives into the future of revenue management and commercial teams, the importance of collaboration, and how to create a sustainable pipeline of passionate hospitality professionals.

What if better connectivity could transform Evansville's economy, healthcare access, and overall quality of life? In this episode we talk about how transportation impacts everything from job access to community vibrancy. We also dive into METS Micro, an innovative new transit solution that's already making a difference. 73% of rider's feel more connected to our city. Tune in to discover why a well-connected city is a thriving city!Guests: Jonathan Siebeking, Director of METSAndrea Hayes, Chief Program & Impact Officer at Welborn Baptist FoundationMatt Schreifer, Chief Transportation Planner at the Evansville Metropolitan Planning OrganizationShow Notes:METS Micro

It's a meet-in-the-middle episode, on this week's Strat Sesh!TommyB is joined by Dustin Ludke – of the Bridging the Gap podcast – to discuss the spectrum and chasms of dynasty/superflex strategies. The guys discuss both lineup-setting (conservative lineups vs. “glass cannons”) and roster construction. Evaluating rookie QBs, utilizing the bottom of the roster, exploring pathways to player relevance, and more. Dustin even brings a fresh perspective on the incoming rookie RB class, as well as a lean QB build. All that and much more, on this week's Strat Sesh!********** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ********** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude) and Tommy Blair (@FFTommyB), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

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This week on EJB Talks, new Bloustein School Assistant Professor Zoe Lindenfeld talks to Dean Stuart Shapiro about her research on substance use disorders, particularly the opioid crisis, and its ties to healthcare access and policy. She explains how her interest in the field was sparked by the opioid epidemic's emergence as a public health crisis. A particular area of interest in her work is closing gaps in access to treatment, including studying the impact of telemedicine on substance use care. She also delves into her recent study of fiscal determinants of overdose deaths, finding that higher police spending—particularly when linked to revenue-generating practices—correlates with increased overdose deaths. Zoe concludes by discussing the importance of understanding how local government decisions affect health outcomes, emphasizing how healthcare organizations operate within broader communities and policy contexts and further connecting her research to her teaching in health administration.

February 4, 2025: Karla Arzola interviews Cally Cripps, VP of Information Technology and Analytics at Aurora Mental Health Center and Founder of Systemagically. How does living with a chronic condition shape a leader's approach to corporate wellness? What systemic gaps exist in mental health care, and can technology finally close them? Cally shares her personal journey of navigating endometriosis and PCOS while climbing the ranks in IT leadership, revealing how prioritizing health can transform not just personal well-being, but also the workplace itself. Key Points:03:39 Chronic Illness Impacts07:06 Connecting Health and Leadership12:00 Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Services17:43 Innovative Dreams for Healthcare TechnologySubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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Welcome to another insightful episode of IDD Health Matters, hosted by Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM, president of IntellectAbility. In this episode, we explore pioneering approaches to healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us as Dr. Escude welcomes two distinguished guests from the international arena: Professor Angela Hassiotis from University College London and Dr. Rory Sheehan from King's College London. Professor Hassiotis, a seasoned consultant psychiatrist in the NHS, delves into her groundbreaking research and clinical work aimed at personalizing interventions for aggressive challenging behaviors in adults with IDD. She shares the promising beginnings of the PETAL study in the UK, designed to offer multimodal interventions to those in need. Dr. Sheehan discusses his role as a senior clinical lecturer and psychiatrist, focusing on patients with learning disabilities who encounter legal issues. He highlights the significance of utilizing large data sets to improve care delivery and touches upon the disparities in psychotropic medication use among the IDD population. Together, they discuss the intricacies of the UK's National Health Service and the critical need for specialized training and capacity building in the field of intellectual disability psychiatry. This episode not only sheds light on innovative research and clinical practices but also emphasizes the importance of incorporating lived experiences to enhance intervention strategies. For more insights and detailed discussions on improving healthcare outcomes for the IDD community, tune into this episode of IDD Health Matters. Don't forget to check the show notes for more information and links to further resources.

Welcome to another insightful episode of IDD Health Matters, hosted by Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM, president of IntellectAbility. In this episode, we explore pioneering approaches to healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us as Dr. Escude welcomes two distinguished guests from the international arena: Professor Angela Hassiotis from University College London and Dr. Rory Sheehan from King's College London. Professor Hassiotis, a seasoned consultant psychiatrist in the NHS, delves into her groundbreaking research and clinical work aimed at personalizing interventions for aggressive challenging behaviors in adults with IDD. She shares the promising beginnings of the PETAL study in the UK, designed to offer multimodal interventions to those in need. Dr. Sheehan discusses his role as a senior clinical lecturer and psychiatrist, focusing on patients with learning disabilities who encounter legal issues. He highlights the significance of utilizing large data sets to improve care delivery and touches upon the disparities in psychotropic medication use among the IDD population. Together, they discuss the intricacies of the UK's National Health Service and the critical need for specialized training and capacity building in the field of intellectual disability psychiatry. This episode not only sheds light on innovative research and clinical practices but also emphasizes the importance of incorporating lived experiences to enhance intervention strategies. For more insights and detailed discussions on improving healthcare outcomes for the IDD community, tune into this episode of IDD Health Matters. Don't forget to check the show notes for more information and links to further resources.

Welcome to another episode of R2Kast – People in Food and Farming! This time, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Laura James, a dynamic advocate for sustainable farming and biodiversity. Laura's journey from a childhood dream of saving the whales to becoming a bee scientist and champion for farming communities is nothing short of inspiring.

In this episode of REIA Radio, we're thrilled to welcome back one of our very first guests, Jose Peña, from Episode 5. Since his debut, Jose has transformed his career and mission, becoming a full-time real estate investor and an advocate for empowering the Hispanic community.Jose reflects on his journey from a stable 9-to-5 job to taking the leap into full-time real estate. He shares the pivotal moments, lessons learned, and the critical role his support system played in his success. Throughout the conversation, Jose emphasizes his mission to bridge educational gaps in real estate and make investing accessible to everyone, especially underrepresented communities.Tune in to hear Jose's inspiring story, his insights on timing major life decisions, and his unwavering passion for helping others achieve financial independence.If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Please leave us a review and share how this podcast is helping you grow in your real estate journey. Your feedback motivates us to continue bringing inspiring stories and valuable insights to the show.Follow us and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on upcoming episodes. Let's keep building this incredible community together!You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen's Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/RESimpli - https:...

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Steve Weissblum, Co-Founder & CEO at Troupe Health.What you'll get out of this episode:Bridging Gaps in Senior Living Care: Troupe Health addresses access and care coordination issues for senior living residents.Innovative AI-Driven Solutions: Introducing an AI-enabled wellness director to streamline care workflows.Enhancing Resident Outcomes: Nearly 100% resident engagement, extended stays, and reduced ER visits.Value-Based Care Vision: Empowering senior living operators through shared savings and improved care standards.To learn more about Troupe Health:Website: https://troupehealth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/troupe-health/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Pedram's Background and Journey in Data (0:47)Joining Dagster Labs (1:41)Synergies Between Teams (2:56)Developer Marketing Preferences (6:06)Bridging Technical Gaps (9:54)Understanding Data Orchestration (11:05)Dagster's Unique Features (16:07)The Future of Orchestration (18:09)Freeing Up Team Resources (20:30)Market Readiness of the Modern Data Stack (22:20)Career Journey into DevRel and Marketing (26:09)Understanding Technical Audiences (29:33)Building Trust Through Open Source (31:36)Understanding Vendor Lock-In (34:40)AI and Data Orchestration (36:11)Modern Data Stack Evolution (39:09)The Cost of AI Services (41:58)Differentiation Through Integration (44:13)Language and Frameworks in Orchestration (49:45)Future of Orchestration and Closing Thoughts (51:54)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.

Pre-diabetes marks the initial phase of diabetes. A fasting blood sugar level below 110 mg/dL is considered normal. If it ranges from 110 to 126 mg/dL, you are classified as pre-diabetic. The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) involves consuming 75 grams of glucose, followed by a blood sugar test two hours later. A result below 140 mg/dL is normal, while a range of 140 to 199 mg/dL indicates pre-diabetes. Additionally, HbA1c levels provide long-term insights into blood sugar control. Levels below 5.7% is normal, 5.7% to 6.4% indicate pre-diabetes, and 6.5% or higher signify diabetes. All people with diabetes cases progress through the pre-diabetes stage. World Diabetes Day and Awareness World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14th, coinciding with the birthday of Frederick Banting, the discoverer of insulin. This global initiative, led by the International Diabetes Federation, promotes awareness with an annual theme. The 2024–2026 theme focuses on Diabetes and Well-Being, and the 2024 sub-theme emphasizes Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps, highlighting the importance of a fulfilling life alongside managing diabetes. Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy Hormones During pregnancy, placental hormones like human placental lactogen, (HPL), progesterone and estrogen increase insulin resistance by over 50%, impairing insulin's effectiveness. Typically, if someone's pancreas is producing about 50 units of insulin daily, during pregnancy, it may need 75–80 units per 24hr. If beta cells cannot meet this increased demand of pregnancy, blood sugar levels rises, leading to gestational diabetes. A glucose challenge test with 75 grams of glucose, followed by a blood sugar measurement after two hours, acts as a stress test for beta cell function. Levels below 140 mg/dL are normal, while levels above 140 indicate gestational diabetes. Early detection and management are crucial to ensure a healthy baby's birth. Recorded on: 8.11.2024 Recorded at: Akashwani Nagpur

Lisa J. Rosenthal, MD, discusses the recently launched Northwestern Medicine West Health Accelerator, an initiative designed to enhance access to mental health services through evidence-based collaborative care models. Learn how this program integrates psychiatric care into primary care settings, using advanced technology and data analytics to improve patient outcomes.

Jon Chu, AI Strategist and Founder of Revolv, joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Janina Teoxon to discuss how Agentic AI is unlocking the potential of underrepresented founders and reshaping business models for resiliency. Revolv puts inclusivity at the forefront, supported by a multigenerational community that empowers entrepreneurs to succeed. In this episode, discover how Revolv is investing in people, partnerships, and technology to help startups overcome challenges and bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. Don't miss this insightful conversation about transforming innovative ideas into scalable ventures.

Welcome to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! I'm Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor and your host. Today, we're joined by a seasoned entrepreneur, Marc Gingras, whose impressive journey spans startups, venture capital, and productivity innovation. Marc is the co-founder of Bloks and, in his own words, “student of entrepreneurship”, continually evolving and applying lessons from each stage of his career.  

Send us a textWelcome to another insightful episode of The Learning Culture Podcast! In today's episode, we sit down with Jennifer Butler, a passionate advocate for leadership growth and human development.  Throughout the conversation, we explore the importance of creating impactful learning environments, whether through dramatic initiatives or practical, everyday experiences. Jennifer emphasizes breaking traditional expertise boundaries, fostering internal networks, and balancing the pursuit of perfection with the embrace of vulnerability.This episode is rich with real-world examples, from innovative approaches to leadership development to overcoming challenges of exclusion and political baggage in professional settings. Jennifer's unique insights on integrating storytelling with data, celebrating achievements, and crafting personalized development journeys make this a must-listen for anyone passionate about leadership and personal growth.Join us as we uncover the keys to building a learning culture that drives both individual and organizational transformation. Tune in for a conversation that promises to inspire and uplift, providing actionable takeaways to implement in your own leadership journey.Jennifer Butler LinkedInAndrew Barry LinkedIn

How AAOE's CEO Addy Kujawa Is Bridging The Gaps In Orthopedic Practice Management Learn about AAOE's 2025 initiatives, including virtual education and peer networking, to address orthopedic practice challenges. Explore strategies for using vendor partnerships and building community to improve operations and support practice goals. Brought to you by www.infinx.com. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from last year! In this episode, AllSides Co-Founder and CEO John Gable talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about how understanding media bias and filter bubbles can help better bridge gaps amongst political polarization.   Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: ⁠⁠⁠WSJ.com/UCRiverside⁠⁠⁠ About John Gable: John Gable received his B.A. in Philosophy, with an emphasis in Mathematics, from Vanderbilt University as well as Masters of Business Administration from Duke University. He has worked in a variety of fields, having previously been an Executive Director for various political campaigns, a Product Manager at Microsoft, the President of Stearns Ventures, and now the Co-Founder and CEO of AllSides. Overall, John Gable is a high technology executive focused on building, marketing and monetizing products, online services and teams that have a positive social impact.  Learn more about John Gable via ⁠https://www.allsides.com/news-source/john-gable⁠  Podcast Highlights:  "The medium, the content, and the way we interact is driven a little bit by the medium itself. And what I thought about the internet was that it was mostly by metaphor: this is similar to that, and therefore you're a friend of a friend or I'm searching for something similar to what I'm trying to solve. I thought it would encourage us to think by metaphor or if you will, [in the extreme sense] stereotype." -       John Gable on the topic of how the internet is structured to make connections, which can initially be beneficial, but can also lead to dangerous steryotypes. "[With the way the internet works] we see an issue, and we only hear or get information that we already agree with, which might only be 10% of what we need to know about an issue. But we hear that 10,000 times, and so we're really absolutely confident with no doubt that we're correct. But we know less about the issue than we did before the Internet.” -       John Gable on the topic of how filter bubbles can limit our access to necessary information, despite the increased access to information the internet seems to provide. “[What we need to do is] get people out of the information filter bubble. Get them out of the relationship filter bubble, and provide people the skills and confidence to disagree, to have a conversation and not agree with each other and recognize the differences and appreciate the differences that each of us bring to the table. With that, that's how it would get to a better place.” -       John Gable on the topic of how teaching people to understand the value in disagreement can help people be more aware of filter bubbles.  Guest: John Gable (Co-Founder and CEO of AllSides)  Interviewers: Rachel Strausman (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Vice Chief Ambassador) Divya Bharadwaj (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Ambassador)  Music by: Vir Sinha Commercial Links:⁠https://spp.ucr.edu/ba-mpp⁠ ⁠https://spp.ucr.edu/mpp⁠  This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: ⁠https://spp.ucr.edu/⁠  Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via ⁠https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast⁠. 

Explore how small communication successes, especially across age and experience gaps, can lead to deeper connections. Sam shares tips on expressing feelings clearly to foster understanding with others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast, I am joined by Jimmy Bechtel, the Vice President of Site Engagement at the Society for Clinical Research Sites, or SCRS. With a diverse background spanning data specialization, patient recruitment, and operations management, Jimmy brings a unique perspective to the clinical research industry.   00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:29 Meet Your Host: Don Davis 00:37 Sponsor Message: D3 Digital Media Marketing 01:45 Interview with Jimmy Bechtel Begins 02:52 Jimmy's Journey into Clinical Research 05:13 Role and Responsibilities at SCRS 07:16 Key Initiatives and Programs at SCRS 16:35 Challenges Facing Clinical Research Sites 19:42 Global Site Solutions Summit 22:37 Future of Clinical Research Sites 24:17 Leadership and Inspiration 33:01 Conclusion and Farewell

Send us a textUnlock the secrets to effective collaboration and agency cooperation in supporting veterans, as we welcome back Jonathan Oakley, the Senior Director of Mission United of Palm Beach County, on the Vets Connection podcast. Jonathan shares the remarkable progress Mission United has made over the past eight months, including the swift success of the inaugural Mission United summit. Held in partnership with Dade and Broward Counties, this event accelerated the resolution of pressing veterans' issues, from housing and financial stability to legal assistance and health and education, thanks to efficient teamwork and strategic planning.Our conversation takes a deep dive into the complexities of navigating veterans' services across Florida, highlighting the involvement of nearly 50 agencies. With Jonathan, we explore the need for a unified strategy to present findings to government leaders, ensuring resources are aligned and efforts are maximized. Learn how Mission United acts as an essential bridge, connecting these agencies and helping them overcome the challenges of reaching veterans who might not know about available resources. Access to grants, increased exposure, and timely newsletters are some of the ways Mission United broadens the support network for veterans.As we cast our eyes to future initiatives planned for 2025, discover the pivotal role of community engagement and the relentless spirit required to sustain fundraising and collaboration efforts. Be inspired by the dedicated individuals like Richard, who contribute to organizing meaningful events such as the 4th of July 5K and Veterans Day celebrations. Plus, you'll hear about the significance of persistence in navigating the veteran nonprofit landscape and fostering valuable connections through podcasts and partnerships. Stay tuned until the end for a vital public service announcement on resources like 988 and 211, crucial for veterans and their communities.

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Kendall Hughes, D. Min. and Captain Jeff Stilwell to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Join us as Kendall shares his reflections on his two decades as a chaplain in federal prisons, where he facilitated transformative dialogues between incarcerated individuals and the victims of violent crimes. He shares how this experience inspired the creation of programs that give both victims and offenders a platform to heal, with many former offenders now leading youth recovery and reentry programs. Captain Stilwell offers a unique perspective from his leadership role in law enforcement, highlighting his department's collaboration with Three Rivers Restorative Justice to divert youth from traditional prosecution, focusing instead on reconciliation and accountability through restorative justice conferences. The conversation also explores the recent Minnesota legislation establishing a statewide office of restorative practices, an initiative aimed at providing equitable access to restorative justice for all communities, particularly those that have been historically marginalized.  Kendall is Director of the Minnesota Office of Restorative Practices. He began in the 80s as a nonprofit staff person walking alongside leaders from minoritized communities as they built affordable housing, places of worship, and schools.  He spent two decades as a Chaplain in federal prisons. Together with resilient incarcerated men, Kendall developed an 18-month residential relationship and skill building program that offered transformative dialogues to survivors of violent crimes and men who had caused deep harm. Many of those men are now leaders in youth, recovery, and reentry programs; others are entrepreneurs and civil servants. In 2019, Kendall co-founded Three Rivers Restorative Justice in southeastern MN, focusing on both pre-charge restorative justice conferences and training facilitators. In 2023, the Minnesota legislature and Governor approved the establishment of a statewide Office of Restorative Practices and on August 21, 2024, Kendall became the first director of that office.   Jeff is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 30 years of dedicated service. Throughout his career, he has consistently showcased his commitment to community safety, effective crime prevention, and exceptional leadership. He advanced through the ranks from patrol officer to captain, earning recognition for his strategic vision, proactive community engagement, and collaborative approach to policing. For the past five years, he has led the Rochester Police Department's Community Services Division, which was established in February 2019 to enhance community connections in Rochester. His division encompasses the Community Action Team, School Resource Officers, Hospital Resource Officers, Community Service Officers, Animal Control, and Parking Control. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in advancing the department's community engagement efforts. Jeff retired and now serves as a Board Member for Three Rivers Restorative Justice. Tune in now to hear Kendall's and Jeff's inspiring stories of restorative justice in action.

Davis Education Foundation director Jodi Lunt discusses fostering community support for the Davis School District through programs like Cash for Classrooms, Kids Closet, and innovative projects that remove barriers to learning and empower students and educators. Jodi shares inspiring stories of generosity and collaboration, emphasizing the foundation's commitment to enhancing education, meeting students' basic needs, and encouraging listeners to contribute time, talents, and resources to create lasting positive change.

In this transformative episode of For The Record, Tiphany sits down with Dr. Christopher Rex, a trailblazing, double-board certified dermatologist and CEO of Peak Dermatology. He's the son of Nigerian immigrants who left the US and returned to Nigeria throughout his childhood, but college brought him back stateside. He pursued Dermatology as a specialty and began his career serving the underserved. Fast forward a few years, and he's transformed into a visionary leader who is redefining patient care with a thoughtful blend of dermatology, plastic surgery, medical aesthetics and functional medicine. Episode Highlights: • A Global Perspective: Dr. Rex's inspiring journey, from growing up in Nigeria to pioneering a multidisciplinary approach to dermatology and aesthetics. • A New Model of Care: How Peak Dermatology combines medical dermatology, aesthetic treatments, wellness services, and surgical care—all under one roof. • Bridging Gaps in Healthcare: Dr. Rex's mission to expand dermatology access to underserved communities and his unique partnerships to deliver care across Arizona and California. • Money with Meaning: A refreshing take on cultivating a “healthy relationship with money” in the business of healthcare, emphasizing collaboration over competition. • Skin Cancer Education: A masterclass on the ABCDEs of melanoma and the critical importance of early detection and routine skin checks. • Revolutionary Treatments: Insights into cutting-edge innovations like superficial radiation therapy (SRT) for non-melanoma skin cancers and radiofrequency liposuction for body contouring. • Growth with Integrity: Lessons on scaling a practice while preserving quality care, team satisfaction, and patient trust. Some of our favorite takeaways include: 1. The Future is Integrated: Comprehensive care centers that combine medical, aesthetic, and wellness services are reshaping the patient experience. 2. Collaboration is Key: Creating partnerships between specialties can improve patient outcomes and redefine the business model of modern healthcare. 3. Preventative Care Matters: Medical spas and aesthetic clinics should integrate basic skin cancer education to better serve their patients. 4. Success Through Vision: Building a thriving practice depends on fostering a culture of shared goals, continuous learning, and mutual respect among team members. Dr. Rex's story is one of breaking barriers and rethinking what a dermatology practice can achieve. With Peak Dermatology, he's not just building a business—he's pioneering a movement toward more inclusive, patient-centered healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration to shake things up and dare to be different. Learn more about Dr. Rex & Peak Dermatology Web: https://peakdermcare.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/peakdermatology/

In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Joleigh Honey, a seasoned math educator and advocate for inclusive IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals in mathematics. Joleigh, with over 30 years of experience, shares insights into creating meaningful, grade-level math goals for students with disabilities. She emphasizes the importance of providing students with multiple, varied opportunities to access and demonstrate grade-level content, while also leveraging their unique strengths and experiences.Joleigh discusses strategies for teachers working with students at varying levels of academic ability, offering guidance on developing IEP goals that are neither too narrow nor too vague. She encourages a shift from focusing on students' deficiencies to building on their assets, enabling a deeper and more confident understanding of math. She also addresses parents, advising them on how to engage with IEP goals and support their children at home.The episode concludes with Joleigh's recommendation of asset-based resources, including her co-authored book, Transforming Your Math Classroom Using Asset-Based Perspectives. This episode is a valuable listen for educators and parents alike, filled with practical advice on fostering success and confidence in math for all learners.We love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Twitter (@Accesspractical) or Instagram (@Practical_Access).Joleigh's Bio: https://www.nctm.org/About/President,-Board-and-Committees/Nominations-and-Elections/2023-Candidates/Joleigh-Honey/Transforming Your Math Classroom Using Asset-Based Perspectives: https://us.corwin.com/books/assets-based-teaching-288055 

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Blair LaCorte. Blair LaCorte is a seasoned business executive and transformational leader with a diverse career spanning multiple industries, including entertainment, aviation, artificial intelligence, technology development, aerospace & defense, and supply chain management. His cross-industry experience allows him to share best practices and talent between sectors that rarely interact. Blair has held executive roles at various business stages, from startups to growth phases, and from restructuring to liquidity events, including sales, mergers, and IPOs. He excels at engaging teams at different points in their journey, earning their trust and respect to drive businesses to their next stage. His leadership and change management skills help teams focus their strategy, enhance motivation and purpose, and achieve operational alignment. With an entrepreneurial mindset and disciplined approach, Blair has led companies to significant growth and investor returns. He has also been an active investor and advisor to over a hundred companies and nonprofit organizations. His commitment to mentorship, coaching, and team building is evident in his extensive operating, board, publishing, and teaching engagements. Additionally, he serves as a national board member for several positive coaching organizations, demonstrating his dedication to value-based team development. Blair earned his MBA from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, where he received the Leibowitz Award for outstanding contributions to his class. He also completed executive coursework in Human Capital and Organizational Behavior at Stanford University.   --   We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more.  Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE.  Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-walter/support

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Oleksandr Maksymeniuk. The CVO and founder of Ringostat, a call tracking, telephony, and end-to-end analytics platform. Products developed by Oleksandr are used by more than 1,300 companies in 33 countries, including Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, Sony, and OLX. His main area of interest is web analytics and technologies in telephony and sales. Oleksandr is engaged in AI research and the implementation of AI technology.

In this podcast, we spoke with Ryan Bernhardt, CEO of Biosero and Jesse Mulcahy, Director and Head of Automation at Cellino about the importance of utilizing automation in cell therapy research and production and the potential of these technologies to transform the healthcare landscape and improve patient access. The Challenge of Accessibility in Cellular Therapy The traditional methods of creating induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are notoriously laborious and expensive, often costing hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars per patient. This high cost poses a substantial barrier to accessibility for many patients in need of personalized cell therapy treatments. Cellino is leveraging advanced automation, AI, and linear technology to dramatically redefine and improve on traditional production processes. Advancing Automation in Cell Therapy Cellino's approach employs its innovative technology, known as NEBULA. This system utilizes self-contained units, referred to as cassettes, to cultivate personalized cell therapies directly in hospitals. NEBULA uses AI to monitor cell growth while incorporating laser technology to selectively eliminate unhealthy cells. This level of automation has the potential to reduce the manufacturing costs of personalized stem cell therapies by at least tenfold, making treatments more accessible to a broader range of patients. Supporting automation for Cellino is Biosero's Green Button Go software suite, which plays a crucial role in automating the workflows of life science organizations. Ryan explained how their technology empowers life science organizations to automate essential scientific processes, facilitating the scheduling of workflows and direct communication with lab instruments. With the capability to run processes continuously—day or night—labs can maintain and cultivate cells without the constraints of a conventional workweek. This 24/7 operational capacity allows for the rigorous demands of cellular therapeutics to be met more efficiently. Bridging Gaps with Integrated Automation Ryan describes how lab automation can no longer be seen as merely robotic arms and conveyor belts; it integrates three key elements: physical, logical, and data. By orchestrating these components, automation streamlines and accelerates research across labs that were traditionally siloed and specialized in specific areas. This approach connects different labs, unifying knowledge, expertise, and data systems, enabling real-time decision-making and data-driven insights. Automation enhances workflows by eliminating delays and optimizing project timelines. It serves as a performance tool for scientists, improving efficiency, consistency, and the ability to address complex challenges, while also incorporating AI and machine learning for smarter, continuous processes. Jesse Mulcahy, Director and Head of Automation at Cellino emphasized the significance of Biosero's orchestration software in improving efficiency by optimizing scheduling, reducing downtime, and maximizing throughput in cell therapy production. The Green Button Go orchestrator improves consistency by automating key steps and minimizing human intervention, ensuring reproducible results for quality control. The software is flexible and modular, allowing for easy adaptation of workflows as needs evolve, whether adding new instruments or changing protocols. This scalability is crucial for producing personalized cell therapies more efficiently and at a larger scale. Addressing Pain Points and Future Trends Despite the advancements, there are still hurdles to overcome in the biologics' development landscape. Ryan notes that the field is evolving rapidly, with significant advancements in cell culturing, automation, and decision-making processes. Traditional cell culturing is being automated to assess key factors like cell viability, confluence, and other qualitative aspects, aiding decisions on feeding, splitting, and harvesting.

In this episode of the She Geeks Out podcast, Felicia and Rachel talk to author, historian, and educator Blair Imani. Blair discusses her origin story and how her experiences shaped her career in activism and education. She shares her perspectives on current social and political challenges, including the backlash against DEI initiatives and knowing when and how to speak out. We discuss Blair's incredibly powerful social media series, 'Smarter in Seconds,' and her decision-making process for creating content. Blair also recounts her experience attending the DNC, where she interacted with influential politicians like Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Cory Booker, highlighting the importance of participating in political processes.Links:Bridging Generational Gaps to Build Stronger Teams ResourceBlair ImaniSmarter in SecondsChapters:(00:08) - Bridging Generational Gaps in Workplace(09:32) - Blair Imani(13:05) - Navigating Activism and Well-Being(19:55) - Revolution and Systemic Change Perspectives(26:39) - Navigating DEI Backlash and Activism(38:22) - DNC Reflections and Future Priorities(45:19) - Political Engagement and Civic Responsibility(51:51) - Community Accountability and Personal Growth(55:59) - Saying Goodbye to Blair Imani Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.