Podcast appearances and mentions of Melissa Brown

Episode 56: Will AI Replace Humans in Healthcare? A Candid Discussion with Jeff RobinsonIn this episode, Melissa Brown, COO of Gravity Consulting, sits down with Jeff Robinson, founder of Senior Wellness Solutions, to tackle one of the most controversial questions in healthcare today: Will AI replace humans?Together, they explore how AI is already reshaping senior care, why the real threat isn't the technology itself but resistance to change, and how smart integration of AI can actually empower healthcare workers—not replace them. Jeff shares powerful examples from real-world senior living and home health settings, highlighting both the opportunities and risks AI presents.If you're a healthcare executive, operator, or clinician wondering how to navigate AI without losing the human touch, this conversation is a must-listen.

In this episode of Gravity Healthcare Hacks, host Melissa Brown, COO of Gravity Healthcare Consulting, tackles the ongoing debate around telehealth—and why it's time for Congress to stop extending it six months at a time and make it permanent.Melissa shares personal and professional insights on the value of telehealth in clinical care, therapy, and everyday life. She makes the case for equal reimbursement, explains why telehealth doesn't necessarily save money for providers, and calls on listeners to join the push for lasting policy change.If you believe in more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered care, this episode is for you.Support the show

Her teaching time adds up to more than two decades in the classroom, every day dedicated to transforming the way students learn and experience math. On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Riverton High School nationally recognized math teacher Melissa Brown to talk about her greatest passion and how it led her ...continue reading "Episode 282: Math Teacher Measures Up as One of the Best in the Nation"

Join Caroline Hirons, the UK's leading skincare expert as she welcomes Nicolas Travis, the founder of Allies Of Skin, to the pod. Nicolas shares the story behind the global success of Allies of Skin, his favourite skincare treatments and the realities of life on the road as a brand founder.     Don't miss an episode, published weekly on Monday and Wednesdays.   Presented By: Caroline Hirons      Ad Details:    Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm: The Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm is THE most insanely efficacious, sensorial, luxurious cleansing balm in the world has landed. I don't need to tell you what it takes to put my name to a cleansing balm, and this had one mother of a brief: The best balm ever created, and one I would choose every single time over anything I've ever used. 5 rollercoaster years of fearless ambition, sky high expectation, tears, triumphs and F-bombs…no pressure then, but WOW, the result.     The texture and ‘crunch', its ability to decimate literally everything from your face, the ‘ahh in a jar' scent, the paperweight-heavy hot pink glass …I mean, literally everything I adore in a cleanser has been distilled into this one glorious jar and it is absolutely spectacular.      Transforming from a solid balm to a rich, replenishing oil, this barrier-nourishing balm is formulated with the same innovative Lipid-Advanced Complex as The Support Oil to deliver supreme skin barrier support and help improve skin firmness, elasticity and hydration. There is simply nothing like it.     It's £55, it's ready and waiting, and THERE IS NO DUPE: https://skinrocks.com/products/the-cleansing-balm         Glad We Had This Chat Tour: I'm going on TOUR for the first time ever, and I'm here for it—bringing my wild and wonderful Glad We Had This Chat podcast to a venue near you.   Promising you an unforgettable night of unbridled honesty, unfiltered opinions, F-bombs and fearlessness, come join me and a stellar line up of special guests as we talk all things skincare and beauty, along with frank discussions about life's adventures, challenges, highlights and joys.   With exclusive on-stage skincare demos, entertaining Q&As and a healthy dose of unscripted hilarity, this is Caroline Hirons, me, live and on steroids.    Skin Rocks App: Few things in life keep on giving for just £3.99 a month. One cup of overpriced coffee? I don't think so. OR you could get a month's Premium access to the multi-award-winning Skin Rocks app.   With a free version for the skincare novice, to an upgraded Premium experience that offers deep scientific expertise, expertly-written insights, beauty newness, and access to my exclusive articles, reviews and recommendations, it's all in one pocket-friendly place on the Skin Rocks App.   Premium is just £3.99 a month or £34.99 a year, and I'm offering a special discount via the podcast for £10 off your annual subscription with code CHPOD.   LINK TO DOWNLOAD: https://skinrocks.com/pages/the-skin-rocks-app        Buy Allies of Skin now: https://uk.allies.shop/     Produced by: Danielle Bondzie     Executive Producers for Wall to Wall: Martin Trickey & Melissa Brown     Video Producers: Shadia Oseni, Dom Seymour and Max Hirons     With Thanks to: Tom Wright, Aoife Rice Murphy, Olivia Morris, Sarah Fenner, Annis Britton, Elizabeth Sloan & Penny Stratton    

Our Braver Angels segment for the Month of January was about managing strong emotions and important relationships at the start of a new presidential administration. David Lapp, Co-founder of Braver Angels and Director of Citizens Commission on Immigration, and Rhona Myers, Braver Angels member, spoke about separating feelings about political leaders and people in our lives. They also shared what happens when two opposing sides no longer interact with one another as they want to associate with those who agree with them also on the program; The holidays are usually a time for socializing, celebrations, and cocktails. However, some people decide to bring in the new year by not indulging in alcohol at all by participating in Dry January. Dry January is a month where one refrains from drinking any alcohol as a personal challenge. According to Dr. Melissa Brown, UPMC Clinical Psychologist, society has played a role in the challenge of becoming more popular.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holidays are usually a time for socializing, celebrations, and cocktails. However, some people decide to bring in the new year by not indulging in alcohol at all by participating in Dry January. Dry January is a month where one refrains from drinking any alcohol as a personal challenge. According to Dr. Melissa Brown, UPMC Clinical Psychologist, society has played a role in the challenge of becoming more popular. “I think it's just as we it became popular, just as we, you know, as a society have started to become more conscious of our health and, and focused on how certain substances might not be as safe for us or as healthy for us as maybe we once thought about, “said Dr. Brown. Dr. Adam Barnathan, UPMC Addiction Medicine Specialist, says the benefits of participating are quite notable. “So, we do have medical data on the long-term effects of dry January. So, the benefits range from better sleep to weight loss to ongoing reduction even past one month extending out to six months. So, people who do participate tend to reduce their drinking long term, “said Dr. Barnathan. Dr. Brown suggests creating a goal when participating in dry January. “Once they set that intention, then they can certainly look at their lifestyle and then how can they follow through with that? So being very conscious of your goals and very specific with them is just one great way and great place to start, “said Dr. Brown. For those who drink alcohol excessively, it is important to reach out to a medical provider in case severe withdrawal take effect. “If you have what we call a diagnosable alcohol use disorder where you're at risk for detox or severe withdrawal effects, and that should be done under medical supervision. This is targeted more towards people who fall into the problematic or heavy drinking, which is a lot more people than you would believe. So, it's upwards of seven drinks per week for females and upwards of 14 drinks for males. And that's really who the target audience is, “said Dr. Barnathan. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Caroline and Charlene in our second episode this week as they answer all your Questions!  Don't miss an episode, published weekly on Monday and Wednesdays.   Presented By: Caroline Hirons      Ad Details:    Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm: The Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm is THE most insanely efficacious, sensorial, luxurious cleansing balm in the world has landed. I don't need to tell you what it takes to put my name to a cleansing balm, and this had one mother of a brief: The best balm ever created, and one I would choose every single time over anything I've ever used. 5 rollercoaster years of fearless ambition, sky high expectation, tears, triumphs and F-bombs…no pressure then, but WOW, the result.     The texture and ‘crunch', its ability to decimate literally everything from your face, the ‘ahh in a jar' scent, the paperweight-heavy hot pink glass …I mean, literally everything I adore in a cleanser has been distilled into this one glorious jar and it is absolutely spectacular.      Transforming from a solid balm to a rich, replenishing oil, this barrier-nourishing balm is formulated with the same innovative Lipid-Advanced Complex as The Support Oil to deliver supreme skin barrier support and help improve skin firmness, elasticity and hydration. There is simply nothing like it.     It's £55, it's ready and waiting, and THERE IS NO DUPE: https://skinrocks.com/products/the-cleansing-balm         Glad We Had This Chat Tour: I'm going on TOUR for the first time ever, and I'm here for it—bringing my wild and wonderful Glad We Had This Chat podcast to a venue near you.   Promising you an unforgettable night of unbridled honesty, unfiltered opinions, F-bombs and fearlessness, come join me and a stellar line up of special guests as we talk all things skincare and beauty, along with frank discussions about life's adventures, challenges, highlights and joys.   With exclusive on-stage skincare demos, entertaining Q&As and a healthy dose of unscripted hilarity, this is Caroline Hirons, me, live and on steroids.    Skin Rocks App: Few things in life keep on giving for just £3.99 a month. One cup of overpriced coffee? I don't think so. OR you could get a month's Premium access to the multi-award-winning Skin Rocks app.   With a free version for the skincare novice, to an upgraded Premium experience that offers deep scientific expertise, expertly-written insights, beauty newness, and access to my exclusive articles, reviews and recommendations, it's all in one pocket-friendly place on the Skin Rocks App.   Premium is just £3.99 a month or £34.99 a year, and I'm offering a special discount via the podcast for £10 off your annual subscription with code CHPOD.   LINK TO DOWNLOAD: https://skinrocks.com/pages/the-skin-rocks-app               Produced by: Danielle Bondzie     Executive Producers for Wall to Wall: Martin Trickey & Melissa Brown     Video Producers: Shadia Oseni, Dom Seymour and Max Hirons     With Thanks to: Tom Wright, Aoife Rice Murphy, Olivia Morris, Sarah Fenner, Annis Britton, Elizabeth Sloan & Penny Stratton    

In this episode of Gravity Healthcare Hacks, host Melissa Brown, COO of Gravity Healthcare Consulting, challenges the status quo of assisted living activities. Inspired by a chilling tale of an abandoned assisted living facility, Melissa explores how current activities calendars often fail to engage today's residents—those whose formative years were shaped by the 70s, 80s, and 90s. She shares insights on how to rethink activities and experiences, making senior living more relevant and exciting for modern generations. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration to create a vibrant, engaging community that residents will love.Learn how to think beyond “what Grandma would have liked” and start asking, “What do our residents truly want?”Find out how to bring fresh energy to your activities calendar in time for the new year!Support the show

Join Caroline Hirons, the UK's leading skincare expert as she welcomes the wonderful Charlene White to the podcast. Charlene opens up about her childhood, as shared in her new book No Place Like Home, reveals who is like the naughty school girl on set of Loose Women and how she rose to become one of the UK's most celebrated newsreaders.  Don't miss an episode, published weekly on Monday and Wednesdays.   Presented By: Caroline Hirons      Ad Details:    Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm: The Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm is THE most insanely efficacious, sensorial, luxurious cleansing balm in the world has landed. I don't need to tell you what it takes to put my name to a cleansing balm, and this had one mother of a brief: The best balm ever created, and one I would choose every single time over anything I've ever used. 5 rollercoaster years of fearless ambition, sky high expectation, tears, triumphs and F-bombs…no pressure then, but WOW, the result.     The texture and ‘crunch', its ability to decimate literally everything from your face, the ‘ahh in a jar' scent, the paperweight-heavy hot pink glass …I mean, literally everything I adore in a cleanser has been distilled into this one glorious jar and it is absolutely spectacular.      Transforming from a solid balm to a rich, replenishing oil, this barrier-nourishing balm is formulated with the same innovative Lipid-Advanced Complex as The Support Oil to deliver supreme skin barrier support and help improve skin firmness, elasticity and hydration. There is simply nothing like it.     It's £55, it's ready and waiting, and THERE IS NO DUPE: https://skinrocks.com/products/the-cleansing-balm         Glad We Had This Chat Tour: I'm going on TOUR for the first time ever, and I'm here for it—bringing my wild and wonderful Glad We Had This Chat podcast to a venue near you.   Promising you an unforgettable night of unbridled honesty, unfiltered opinions, F-bombs and fearlessness, come join me and a stellar line up of special guests as we talk all things skincare and beauty, along with frank discussions about life's adventures, challenges, highlights and joys.   With exclusive on-stage skincare demos, entertaining Q&As and a healthy dose of unscripted hilarity, this is Caroline Hirons, me, live and on steroids.    Skin Rocks App: Few things in life keep on giving for just £3.99 a month. One cup of overpriced coffee? I don't think so. OR you could get a month's Premium access to the multi-award-winning Skin Rocks app.   With a free version for the skincare novice, to an upgraded Premium experience that offers deep scientific expertise, expertly-written insights, beauty newness, and access to my exclusive articles, reviews and recommendations, it's all in one pocket-friendly place on the Skin Rocks App.   Premium is just £3.99 a month or £34.99 a year, and I'm offering a special discount via the podcast for £10 off your annual subscription with code CHPOD.   LINK TO DOWNLOAD: https://skinrocks.com/pages/the-skin-rocks-app       No Place Like Home by Charlene White:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Place-Like-Home-Finding/dp/0349703647    Produced by: Danielle Bondzie     Executive Producers for Wall to Wall: Martin Trickey & Melissa Brown     Video Producers: Shadia Oseni, Dom Seymour and Max Hirons     With Thanks to: Tom Wright, Aoife Rice Murphy, Olivia Morris, Sarah Fenner, Annis Britton, Elizabeth Sloan & Penny Stratton    

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to impact how we work and learn, learning leaders need robust AI skills to leverage this innovative technology for more impactful — and efficient — training. However, with AI quickly advancing, and new AI-powered learning technologies frequently hitting the market, building your AI skill set can seem daunting to busy training professionals. In this episode of The Business of Learning, we spoke with Marc Ramos, an industry vet with 20 years of experience with Google, Novartis and Accenture, who was most recently the chief learning officer at Cornerstone OnDemand, and Melissa Brown, CPTM, learning and development leader at Holland and Hart LLP, about building your AI skills as a learning leader. Tune in now for their insights and advice on:  • The skills learning leaders need in an AI-driven world, and how to develop them.  • Tips for becoming proficient with AI-enabled tools and technologies.  • The importance of “keeping a human in the loop.” 

Join Caroline and Nadine in our second episode this week as they answer all your Questions!  Don't miss an episode, published weekly on Monday and Wednesdays.   Presented By: Caroline Hirons      Ad Details:    Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm: The Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm is THE most insanely efficacious, sensorial, luxurious cleansing balm in the world has landed. I don't need to tell you what it takes to put my name to a cleansing balm, and this had one mother of a brief: The best balm ever created, and one I would choose every single time over anything I've ever used. 5 rollercoaster years of fearless ambition, sky high expectation, tears, triumphs and F-bombs…no pressure then, but WOW, the result.     The texture and ‘crunch', its ability to decimate literally everything from your face, the ‘ahh in a jar' scent, the paperweight-heavy hot pink glass …I mean, literally everything I adore in a cleanser has been distilled into this one glorious jar and it is absolutely spectacular.      Transforming from a solid balm to a rich, replenishing oil, this barrier-nourishing balm is formulated with the same innovative Lipid-Advanced Complex as The Support Oil to deliver supreme skin barrier support and help improve skin firmness, elasticity and hydration. There is simply nothing like it.     It's £55, it's ready and waiting, and THERE IS NO DUPE: https://skinrocks.com/products/the-cleansing-balm         Glad We Had This Chat Tour: I'm going on TOUR for the first time ever, and I'm here for it—bringing my wild and wonderful Glad We Had This Chat podcast to a venue near you.   Promising you an unforgettable night of unbridled honesty, unfiltered opinions, F-bombs and fearlessness, come join me and a stellar line up of special guests as we talk all things skincare and beauty, along with frank discussions about life's adventures, challenges, highlights and joys.   With exclusive on-stage skincare demos, entertaining Q&As and a healthy dose of unscripted hilarity, this is Caroline Hirons, me, live and on steroids.    Skin Rocks App: Few things in life keep on giving for just £3.99 a month. One cup of overpriced coffee? I don't think so. OR you could get a month's Premium access to the multi-award-winning Skin Rocks app.   With a free version for the skincare novice, to an upgraded Premium experience that offers deep scientific expertise, expertly-written insights, beauty newness, and access to my exclusive articles, reviews and recommendations, it's all in one pocket-friendly place on the Skin Rocks App.   Premium is just £3.99 a month or £34.99 a year, and I'm offering a special discount via the podcast for £10 off your annual subscription with code CHPOD.   LINK TO DOWNLOAD: https://skinrocks.com/pages/the-skin-rocks-app               Produced by: Danielle Bondzie     Executive Producers for Wall to Wall: Martin Trickey & Melissa Brown     Video Producers: Shadia Oseni, Dom Seymour and Max Hirons     With Thanks to: Tom Wright, Aoife Rice Murphy, Olivia Morris, Sarah Fenner, Annis Britton, Elizabeth Sloan & Penny Stratton    

Join Caroline Hirons, the UK's leading skincare expert as she welcomes fellow skincare and beauty expert Nadine Baggott the pod. Expect beauty without the BS as Nadine reveals what products she rates, the best and worst trends in the industry and how she became one of the UK's best known beauty journalists.   Don't miss an episode, published weekly on Monday and Wednesdays.   Presented By: Caroline Hirons      Ad Details:    Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm: The Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm is THE most insanely efficacious, sensorial, luxurious cleansing balm in the world has landed. I don't need to tell you what it takes to put my name to a cleansing balm, and this had one mother of a brief: The best balm ever created, and one I would choose every single time over anything I've ever used. 5 rollercoaster years of fearless ambition, sky high expectation, tears, triumphs and F-bombs…no pressure then, but WOW, the result.     The texture and ‘crunch', its ability to decimate literally everything from your face, the ‘ahh in a jar' scent, the paperweight-heavy hot pink glass …I mean, literally everything I adore in a cleanser has been distilled into this one glorious jar and it is absolutely spectacular.      Transforming from a solid balm to a rich, replenishing oil, this barrier-nourishing balm is formulated with the same innovative Lipid-Advanced Complex as The Support Oil to deliver supreme skin barrier support and help improve skin firmness, elasticity and hydration. There is simply nothing like it.     It's £55, it's ready and waiting, and THERE IS NO DUPE: https://skinrocks.com/products/the-cleansing-balm         Glad We Had This Chat Tour: I'm going on TOUR for the first time ever, and I'm here for it—bringing my wild and wonderful Glad We Had This Chat podcast to a venue near you.   Promising you an unforgettable night of unbridled honesty, unfiltered opinions, F-bombs and fearlessness, come join me and a stellar line up of special guests as we talk all things skincare and beauty, along with frank discussions about life's adventures, challenges, highlights and joys.   With exclusive on-stage skincare demos, entertaining Q&As and a healthy dose of unscripted hilarity, this is Caroline Hirons, me, live and on steroids.    Skin Rocks App: Few things in life keep on giving for just £3.99 a month. One cup of overpriced coffee? I don't think so. OR you could get a month's Premium access to the multi-award-winning Skin Rocks app.   With a free version for the skincare novice, to an upgraded Premium experience that offers deep scientific expertise, expertly-written insights, beauty newness, and access to my exclusive articles, reviews and recommendations, it's all in one pocket-friendly place on the Skin Rocks App.   Premium is just £3.99 a month or £34.99 a year, and I'm offering a special discount via the podcast for £10 off your annual subscription with code CHPOD.   LINK TO DOWNLOAD: https://skinrocks.com/pages/the-skin-rocks-app               Produced by: Danielle Bondzie     Executive Producers for Wall to Wall: Martin Trickey & Melissa Brown     Video Producers: Shadia Oseni, Dom Seymour and Max Hirons     With Thanks to: Tom Wright, Aoife Rice Murphy, Olivia Morris, Sarah Fenner, Annis Britton, Elizabeth Sloan & Penny Stratton 

 In this episode of Gravity Healthcare Hacks, Melissa Brown welcomes Devin Cassie, VP of Home Health Operations at Gravity Healthcare Consulting, to discuss the game-changing potential of ancillary services for senior living providers.They explore how expanding into home health, outpatient care, and other services can help senior living communities retain residents, diversify revenue streams, and prepare for the future. From leveraging expert insights to navigating complex setups, they share strategies to successfully integrate these services and avoid common pitfalls.Don't miss their tips on staying ahead in the evolving senior living landscape. Support the show

In this episode, Melissa Brown is joined by Thomas McCauley, Business Performance Manager at Healthcare Advocacy Network, to discuss the vital role of home care in senior living and the broader healthcare landscape. Thomas shares his personal journey from pastoral ministry to home care, highlighting his passion for advocating for the most vulnerable populations.Together, Melissa and Thomas explore the growing importance of home and community-based services, the challenges faced by skilled nursing facilities, and how home care bridges critical gaps in care. They discuss the impact of safe transitions, managing short-term rehab discharges, and why home care is essential for enhancing seniors' quality of life.Thomas also provides insights into how senior living communities can benefit from integrating home care services, offering new revenue streams and building brand loyalty long before residents need full-time care. This episode offers practical takeaways for healthcare professionals and senior living leaders looking to navigate the future of elder care.If you're interested in the evolving landscape of senior care and how home care fits into the equation, this is an episode you won't want to miss!Support the show

In this episode, Melissa Brown, is joined by Kasey Devine, Vice President of Strategic Grown with ProCare HR. Melissa and Kasey dive into challenges, trends, and successes when it comes to staffing. Support the Show.

How can you strategically repurpose your business content for your podcast? In today's episode, I'm sharing my repurposing discussion with Melissa Brown at the She's Got Content Virtual Summit. We're talking about a number of creative ways to leverage your business content to create a bank of material for your podcast. Plus, we're exploring a few highlights around podcast guesting benefits!Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you'll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.Time-stamps:Introducing Haylee Gaffin (3:03)Repurposing your guest appearances on other podcasts (4:07)Times to repurpose your content (7:25)Feed drop swaps (10:13)Re-airing your old episodes (14:05)Leveraging your paid content for your free podcast (18:26)Tag in the people around you (22:14)Mentioned in This Episode:10 Podcast Topic Ideas - Digital Download: gaffincreative.com/get-creative-summitShe's Got Content Virtual Summit: shesgotcontent.com/summit-2024-day-1Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/oP2BNDvOKce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Melissa Brown, is joined by Adria Thompson the fearless leader at Be Light Care Consulting and dementia expert trainer. Adria shares more about her journey to Be Light Care Consulting and the services they offer. Support the Show.

It's Skincare Special week! Join Caroline Hirons, the UK's leading skincare expert as she is joined by some of the most exciting names in skincare. Her first guests this week are Colette Laxton and Mark Curry, the founders of the multi-million pound skincare brand The Inkey List.    Episodes are published weekly on Monday and Wednesdays.    Presented By: Caroline Hirons     Ad Details: Download the Skin Rocks App for free and sign up for Premium with your exlusive code CHPOD (all capitals), to save £10 off your annual subscription. To redeem the offer: 1) Download the Skin Rocks App for free from Apple or Google Play Stores. 2) Create an account 3) Go to 'Your Subscriptions' 4) Click on 'Do you have a code?' Enter CHPOD and select your annual exclusive tier to enjoy!                                                              Got a question to ask? Let us know at pod@carolinehirons.com    Produced by Wall to Wall Media.         Produced by: Danielle Bondzie    Executive Producers for Wall to Wall: Martin Trickey & Melissa Brown    Video Producer: Dan Lazard    With Thanks to: Tom Wright, Aoife Rice Murphy, Sarah Fenner, Shadia Oseni, Dom Seymour, Elizabeth Sloan & Penny Stratton    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views or positions of any entities that the speakers are affiliated with or of the producer. 

In this episode of the "Understaffed" podcast, sponsored by Concierge Elite, Melissa Brown presents the 2024 Optometry Staffing Guide. The discussion covers essential resources for navigating hiring and staffing in the optometry field amidst technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting patient expectations. Key topics include current hiring trends, effective recruitment strategies, onboarding processes, employee retention, and the impact of AI and telemedicine. The episode emphasizes the importance of structured interviews, competitive compensation, continuous staff training, and a positive onboarding experience to attract and retain top talent, ensuring a supportive and productive work environment in optometry practices. For more information, listeners are directed to visit understaff.com and conciergeelite.com. Melissa's Bio ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://conciergeelite.com/about-us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Concierge Elite Staffing Ebook https://conciergeelite.info/OptometryStaffingEBook/

In this episode Melissa Brown, COO, talks about the new staffing mandate released on April 22nd by CMS. Support the Show.

Join Caroline Hirons and the iconic Sarah Jesscia Parker as they answer your questions along with ‘This or That UK Edition'.    Talking everything from Sunday Roasts to Sarah Jesscia's top 5 dinner party guests.    Don't miss an episode, published weekly on Monday and Wednesday's.    Presented By: Caroline Hirons    Ad Details: Download the Skin Rocks App for free and sign up for Premium with your exlusive code CHPOD (all capitals), to save £10 off your annual subscription. To redeem the offer: 1) Download the Skin Rocks App for free from Apple or Google Play Stores. 2) Create an account 3) Go to 'Your Subscriptions' 4) Click on 'Do you have a code?' Enter CHPOD and select your annual exclusive tier to enjoy!                                                              Got a question to ask? Let us know at pod@carolinehirons.com    Produced by Wall to Wall Media.         Produced by: Danielle Bondzie    Executive Producers for Wall to Wall: Martin Trickey & Melissa Brown    Video Producer: Rob Featherstone   With Thanks to: Tom Wright, Aoife Rice Murphy, Sarah Fenner, Shadia Oseni, Dom Seymour, Elizabeth Sloan & Penny Stratton  

Melissa Brown welcomed Alissa with Concierge Elite to discuss how they've revolutionized the veterinary staffing industry by offering hiring solutions starting at $14/hour and topping out with hiring a DVM for just $399/month. Melissa's Bio ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://conciergeelite.com/about-us/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Concierge Elite's Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.conciergeelite.com/

In today's episode of Understaffed, Melissa Brown and Alissa Davis delve into the innovative solutions offered by Concierge Elite. As the sales lead and client specialist at Concierge Elite, Alissa shares insights on navigating the evolving business landscape, particularly in the aftermath of COVID-19. Together, they explore the misconceptions surrounding cost-cutting measures and emphasize the importance of prioritizing valuable staff over knee-jerk reactions to rising overhead. Highlighting Concierge Elite's zero-cost staffing service, Melissa and Alissa discuss how remote employees seamlessly integrate into clients' practices, offering tailored solutions without the burden of additional overhead or HR concerns. They debunk common myths about remote work and emphasize the productivity and efficiency gains achievable through this model. By focusing on personalized training and ongoing support, Concierge Elite ensures a smooth transition for clients, enabling them to optimize their operations and focus on delivering exceptional customer service. Melissa's Bio ⁠⁠⁠https://conciergeelite.com/about-us/⁠⁠⁠ Concierge Elite's Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.conciergeelite.com/

Melissa Brown and her husband Mike are making some of the best value wines in McLaren Vale. Jill chats to Melissa about winning the prestigious “Best Grenache” award at the recent Master Winemakers Top 100 Awards Ceremony. @thewineshowaustralia @gemtreewines

In today's episode, we have the privilege of hosting Melissa Brown, the founder of Safe Harbor Ohio, an organization dedicated to combating sex trafficking and providing support for survivors. Melissa's journey began with a powerful encounter at a conference where she witnessed the stark reality of child sex trafficking represented by white umbrellas being opened– each one symbolizing a child being sold that day in the city where the conference was held. Melissa sheds light on the dark and underground world of sex trafficking, emphasizing that it thrives in plain sight and preys on vulnerability. With Ohio ranking 5th in reported sex trafficking cases, Melissa stresses the urgency of addressing this issue. She discusses how predators exploit social media to target vulnerable individuals, highlighting the importance of awareness and vigilance. Through Safe Harbor Ohio, Melissa and her team are on a mission to renew, rebuild, and restore the lives of survivors. Their motto reflects their commitment to renewing faith, rebuilding lives, and restoring hope. Melissa shares the importance of recognizing survivors' intrinsic value and equipping them for long-term success. Melissa also educates listeners on the tactics used by traffickers, including grooming and false promises, and emphasizes the role of community members in combating trafficking through prayer, volunteering, and donations. She emphasizes that trauma can be passed from generation to generation, but so can healing. Join us as we delve into this crucial conversation with Melissa Brown, exploring how we can all play a part in combating sex trafficking and supporting survivors on their journey to healing and restoration. Bio: Melissa Brown is a wife and mother of two adult children. Her work history is working in management. With the leadership skills she used in managing eighteen stores, she carried those over to her role as the Senior Executive Director at a large multisite church. She has a proven history of exceeding goals and helping to get the best out of team that she works with. She has mentored two survivors and currently sits on the Stark County Juvenile Human Trafficking Task Force. She began to work alongside of those making an impact while also knowing the need is great and there is so much that needs to be done. Melissa lives by the belief that she has been placed on earth for such a time as this to help make an impact in this fight against evil. She knows that God has blessed her with a voice to speak up and fight for those who cannot speak for themselves. She fearlessly believes that God is who He says He is, and she faces life's giants with boldness and faith. Her desire is to do all things with a pure heart, and always speak the truth with love. She wants her legacy to not be about what she has done, but rather who she has served. Connect with Safe Harbor Ohio: Website: https://www.safeharborohio.org/ The White Umbrella: https://a.co/d/bk1QUbR  ***We love hearing from our listeners! Sharing your thoughts through reviews is a fantastic way to be a part of our podcast family and contribute to the conversation. If you've enjoyed our podcast, leaving a review is quick and easy! Just head to Apple podcasts or wherever you are tuning in and share your thoughts. Your feedback makes a big difference!***

Join me and my special guest Melissa Brown, the Soul Love Coach, as we talk about Exodus. Melissa is an ordained minister, licensed therapist, and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience of listening for God and taking a major risk. Her gift is building a bridge between your soul and your spirit; your mind and your emotions. She helps her clients to “remember” who they really are so that they might step into their power and reclaim their life. Website: https://www.soullovecoach.com Facebook: Melissa Brown: The Soul Love Coach IG: @soullovecoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifecoachmelissabrown/ ·      Private and Group Coaching ·      Weekend Intensives ·      Retreats ·      The Soul Surrender Book --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alethia-tucker/support

A Humble Journey of Love: The Adoption of Little Joey In the realm of social work, Melissa Brown faces the complexities of life head-on, witnessing struggles that occasionally touch her heart. Yet, it's her servant's heart and unwavering faith in Jesus that serve as guiding lights, leading her to care for others through simple gestures — a conversation, a hug, or a prayer. A few years back, a unique opportunity knocked on Melissa and her husband Tom's door — a chance to care for a young Chinese boy bearing severe burns from an unfortunate accident. Seeking treatment in the United States, the boy needed more than medical attention; he needed a home and a family. Without hesitation, Melissa, Tom, and their three children welcomed Joey into their lives. Originally planned as a short visit, circumstances unfolded, extending Joey's stay amidst the global chaos of COVID. As Joey eventually returned to his parents in China, the need for ongoing medical care brought him back to the United States. Faced with the challenge of his living arrangements, Joey's biological parents turned to Melissa's family, not just for temporary care during treatments but to ask a profound question— would they officially adopt Joey? After heartfelt conversations within the family, not everyone initially favored the idea of adoption. With prayerful consideration, Melissa and Tom sensed a divine calling to embrace Joey into their family permanently, initiating the adoption process. Now, Melissa, Tom, and their expanded family of four children navigate the nuances of life together. It's not always a smooth path, but Melissa, with an unwavering trust in Jesus, believes that, over time, the hand of God will be evident through this remarkable journey. https://share.transistor.fm/s/08371417

In this episode, Melissa Brown, focuses on the potential risky impacts of implementing Artificial Technology into your documentation system. Support the show

Tune in for a sit down interview with EBRA Member Melissa Brown of Limestone Farms near Aiken, SC. VIEW SUPPORTIVE MATERIALS ON THE BRABANT BULLETIN!Follow us on:FacebookInstagramYouTubeVISIT: Limestone Farms Facebook Page

In today's episode, Melissa Brown is joined by Devin Kassie, Vice President of Home Health Operations for Gravity, to discuss The Terrors of Managed Care Episodic Payment.  Support the show

President Biden & Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) on Hurricane Idalia recovery, Gov. Kemp (R-GA) on calls to impeach DA Willis, two-year anniversary of U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, interview with Politico's Natlie Fertig on HHS recommendation to reclassify marijuana as lower-risk drug (28), interview with Tennessean's Melissa Brown on Tennessee special legislative session ending without votes on major anti-gun violence legislation (37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Brown shares the story of Safe Harbor Ohio, where God will give beauty for ashes in the lives of sex trafficking survivors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/momentum-ministries6/support

In this episode Melissa Brown, is joined by Matt Prasek, Founder and COO of How's Mom, a progressive patient portal that seamlessly integrates with PCC and Matrixcare.How's Mom How's Mom is the smartphone and tablet app for families with loved ones in senior care centers. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode tuba player and educator Genevieve Clarkson tells us about how her aim to be in a military band evolved and changed, we hear about how coaching marching band has helped improve her teaching skills, and we get the snippets of an interesting story involving Craigslist! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode euphonium (and general low brass) player, educator, and conductor Aaron Campbell tells us about his winding path through his musical education, we hear all about the Tampa Brass Band, and we get to learn more about our neighbour podcast; the New World Brasscast! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombone/sackbut player and educator Tom Lees tells us about beginning his musical journey on clarinet, about celebrating the 30th birthday of the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble in 2023, and we hear an interesting story involving a tour to Japan and wearing a cassock. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode tuba player and educator Helen Minshall tells us about always knowing she wanted to be a teacher or educator in some capacity, we hear about her time working in Oman, and she tells us about her role and the exciting upcoming projects with Brass Bands England. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode Australian trumpet player, composer, and educator Nadje Noordhuis tells us about her original plans of becoming a sound engineer, we hear her stories of overcoming sexism in the brass industry, and there is some comparison between flugelhorns and goats (you'll have to listen for the context!) Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombonist (and multi-instrumental performer) Ben Watling tells us about his natural gravitation to the wider world of music (not *just* brass), we hear how he began to develop as an entertainer and entrepreneur during his time at music college, and we hear his honest opinions on "Sweet Home Alabama". Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nosy trombonist Melissa Brown chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trumpet player and educator Rachel Samayoa tells us about her education journey and how, out of 3 degrees, only one focussed on the trumpet. We also hear about her experience of hosting IWBC at the University of North Texas in 2022, and we hear a great story about her experience of a brass band contest in the UK. Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast Website: boldasbrasspodcast.com Show artwork: Stuart Crane Music credit: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Melissa Brown, the Chief Operating Officer for Concierge Elite, is our guest this week! Her educational background includes a Master of Arts degree in Organizational and Business Management specializing in Human Resources. She has several certifications in remote staffing, adult education, and training development. Melissa has 20+ years of experience sharing her expertise deeply rooted in lifelong learning and her devotion to growing and developing people. She enjoys finding creative solutions to business challenges, innovating new products, and developing organizational processes and efficiencies. Melissa is one of the top thought leaders in the nation on how to work remotely for professional practices. Connect with Melissa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-brown-462275232/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understaffed/id1636035186  https://www.conciergeelite.com/ This episode is sponsored by: https://getculturebot.com/humanhr Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

In this episode Melissa Brown, welcomes Carly Chronister, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Compliance Officer for Gravity Healthcare Consulting. They will be discussing the SNF Proposed Rule for 2024 and if our listeners should be concerned. 

Melissa Browne is back on the show with a nugget-packed show on Financial Wellness. A lot of the time we're focused on mental and physical health but a key factor in those things is not having financial stress. So, today, we talk about financially thriving and what that looks like. Mel is anti-prescription and all about helping you find what's for you and we cover:    Financial wellness – it's just as important as physical wellness Money Stories - figure out what you're telling yourself either consciously / subconsciously and change bad stories Eliminating bad debt  - bad vs good and the 1st thing to paydown/ get rid of Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable – can debt ever be good? Investing vs saving? Budgets don't work. How you can work smart with your money - however much you have including the importance of cleaning up your environment How much is enough? Goals, figuring out the life you want to live & what you need to reach that Building wealth - where are the most reliable places to start Financial strength, resilience & fitness... What is a routine to promote ongoing financial health? Enjoy the show and head to the show notes for more details over at lowtoxlife.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Brown, a state politics reporter for The Tennessean, spills the tea on Tennessee's new drag restrictions. And drag performer Bella DuBalle promises the state's queens have no plans to sashay away. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained   Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Brown is COO of Concierge Elite and podcast host of “Understaffed”.  She has a passion for organizational management, training and development.  She enjoys assisting businesses in putting processes in place to have a solid foundation to grow from.Businesses need to rethink how they hire.  Employees want different jobs or benefits.  Today's workforce wants flexibility and work-life balance.  The pandemic taught many in the workforce that working remotely can and does work.  Melissa shares the benefits of remote work, addresses the obstacles, and offers solutions. Melissa provides advice for interviewing potential employees and how open-ended questions can serve you.  She talks about the importance of reviewing and reevaluating your company's core values in driving your internal culture.

Layoffs in tech and media continue to accelerate, with Yahoo and Newscorp among the latest to cut jobs. Fast Company's Stephanie Mehta and The Conference Board's Dana Peterson explain the outlook. Plus, investors are digesting a busy week of earnings and Fed speak. Truist Advisory Services' Keith Lerner and Qontigo's Melissa Brown break down the markets. And, the countdown to Super Bowl Sunday is on. Contessa Brewer has the full story on sports betting.

This lady is a soul mate of mine! Well, except maybe for the fact that she wants to get a PhD in English. But she tries so hard to follow what the Spirit prompts her to do. And she loves to laugh. She's served as a Relief Society president for six years. Six! But she has come to love all the sisters that she serves and serves with. That is a blessing! She now recognizes something her grandmother taught her interaction after interaction--that we are all family. We are all children of God. We are all related. And that is a special thing to recognize. She wants to jump out of an airplane and she wants to meet the Prophet Joseph Smith. I get that! I'm so glad that I now count Melissa as one of my friends. 

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When was the last time you felt truly relaxed, present, and at peace with everything going on in your life and in our world? In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Melissa Brown about her new audio learning program, Nourishing Your Nervous System, and how we can begin to empower ourselves to choose the state of regulation over dysregulation. Give a listen to this practical and inspiring discussion of the ventral vagal branch of the parasympathetic nervous system—and how we can access it for calm, joy, and vitality; co-regulation with others as a means to move out of dorsal depression; productive thinking versus rumination and other forms of unhealthy thinking; the elongated breath as a tool for shifting out of sympathetic arousal (or the “fight, flight, freeze” response); improving your “vagal tone”; doom-scrolling, binge-watching, and other ways we distract ourselves from what we don't want to feel—and how we can learn to hold a state of vitality and a state of tension at the same time; the psoas muscles and their connection to nervous system activation; the benefits of “constructive rest pose”; “fixed action patterns” and how the psoas muscles store trauma; attuning to your heart; and more.

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