Podcasts about pinksocks

Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Can a simple act of kindness make a difference? The #PinkSocks saga says yes. Nick began gifting these rather odd looking pink socks to people he met, sparking conversations and creating connections. The hashtag #PinkSocks quickly gained traction, and before long, the movement became a symbol of love and kindness. Over 300,000 pairs of pink socks have been gifted worldwide, each representing a moment of connection between individuals. Th original podcast with Nick can be found here. Nick's new book PINKSOCKS: How a Pair of Socks Became a Symbol of Love and Connection is a compilation of PinkSocks stories. The stories underscore our collective need to slow down, to recognize a moment of human connection and to be present in it. Because in our presence, we create a legacy of not just connection, but care. As we navigate a world filled with distractions and noise, the message of Pink Socks Life is clear: choose love, be kind, and take the time to connect with those around you. Tune in to this inspiring episode to hear more about Nick's journey and the powerful impact of showing up with love and kindness. It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." –Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

In a world dominated by digital communication, many leaders and organizations are struggling with a fundamental challenge - how to build genuine human connection. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I speak with Nick Adkins, founder of the global PinkSocks Life movement, about how a simple act - gifting a pair of pink socks - sparked a worldwide movement centered on empathy, kindness, and meaningful connection. We explore what it truly means to “see” another person, why that idea resonates so deeply, and how leaders can foster stronger relationships in both business and life. Nick shares the origin story of PinkSocks, the philosophy behind the movement, and practical ways anyone can begin building deeper, more authentic connections starting today. What You'll Learn How a simple gesture became the global PinkSocks Life movement The meaning behind the powerful phrase “I see you” Why human connection is more important than ever in a digital world Practical ways to build meaningful relationships in everyday life What leaders often misunderstand about kindness and human interaction Key Takeaways Connection isn't about technology - it's about intention Small acts of kindness can have a disproportionate impact People want to feel acknowledged, valued, and seen Leadership starts with empathy, not authority About Our Guest: Nick Adkins is the Founder of Pinksocks Life, a global movement focused on spreading love & kindness.and author of PINKSOCKS: How a Pair of Socks Became a Symbol of Love and Connection. He wrote the book because the world needs more reminders of our shared humanity…..more connection, kindness, and love.  In a time when things can feel divided and overwhelming, this book is about coming back to what truly matters: seeing one another, hearing one another's heart speak, and choosing kindness in every now. Pinksocks is global community of over 300,000 happy smiley people who are united in changing the world from the ground up, with heart speak, hugs, and gifting. All proceeds from the book go to Pinksocks Life, Inc., which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to support its mission of spreading connection, kindness, and love around the world…..the good things that make life beautiful. #pinksocks About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and their advisors reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.    Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers.  He's on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people's contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company's most valuable asset.” Dave's book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He's also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.

Love isn't just something you feel—it's something you do. In this powerful “welcome back” episode of Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap, Nyomi Banks and Dog Pound Mike Mike return with a feel-good conversation that's exactly what the world needs right now: love in action, kindness in motion, and real human connection.Nyomi sits down with Nicholas Atkins, founder of PinkSocks.life, the global “Love More” movement that's sparked connection and inspired 300,000+ gifted pairs of pink socks around the world. Nicholas shares the surprising story of how one simple idea—wearing bold pink socks to start conversations—turned into a nonprofit supporting communities, schools, and other causes through the power of gifting. You'll hear how Pink Socks became a symbol of connection, why “connectivity” isn't the same as real connection, and how small moments—like a compliment in a grocery line—can change someone's entire day.This episode is for anyone who's been feeling overwhelmed by the chaos in the world and needs a reminder that kindness still exists, community still matters, and you can be the reason someone believes in good again. Plus, Nyomi teases the return of the Love & Mental Health series and shares how listeners can join the movement (and the Pink Socks giveaway).In this episode, you'll learn:What “Love More” really means in a divided worldHow PinkSocks.life grew into a global kindness movementWhy gifting creates deeper bonds than buying or “liking” onlineSimple ways to create connection with strangers (without being awkward)How schools are using Pink Socks to teach empathy, inclusion, and anti-bullyingGet involved: Visit pinksocks.life and tag your Pink Socks moments on Instagram to spread the movement. If you're ready to feel inspired, grounded, and reminded that the world is still full of good—press play and Love More. Fear Less. www.pinksocks.lifeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-nyomi-bridging-the-gap-podcast--5343726/support."Thank you for joining me on Ask Nyomi: Bridging The Gap. Remember, your sexuality is sacred, your desires are valid, and honest conversations create deeper connections.If today's episode helped you see things differently, share it with someone who needs this conversation. And please rate and review the show.Follow me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @AskNyomi send your questions – this show exists because of YOU. Visit us at AskNyomi.ComUntil Thursday – stay curious, stay open, stay authentic.This is your girl Nyomi Banks. Keep bridging that gap." Always keep it Simply Sexy"

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Nick Adkins shares his extraordinary journey from suit-wearing healthcare CEO to founder of the Pinksocks movement—a global symbol of gifting, connection, and human kindness. What began as a simple way to stand out at conferences evolved into a worldwide reminder that real change starts with authentic human connection.00:49- About Nick AdkinsNick is the co-founder of PinkSocks (pinksocks.life) a movement about creating a global community of empathy, community and love.

Ben & Jay return after three years for a special edition! Just in time for the holiday season, Nick Adkins joins your Sherpa hosts to discuss his new book Pinksocks - How a Pair of Socks Became a Symbol of Love and Connection. As co-founder of Pinksocks Life, Nick has led a 10-year old international movement promoting empathy, love and human connection.How to find Pinksocks in the wild with happy smiley people:Pinksocks on InstagramPinksocks on FacebookSupport the show

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: The future of healthcare lies in human-centered technologies that simplify complex care and restore joy to medical practice. Enter Jamey Edwards, a serial social impact founder reimagining patient experience through artificial intelligence. As President and Chief Strategy Officer of Cairns Health, Jamey is leveraging AI, machine learning, and ambient sensing to transform how we support aging and chronically ill populations. With over 25 years of building groundbreaking healthcare companies, Jamey embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of turning visionary concepts into practical solutions. While together, Jamey shares how Cairns Health is creating an intelligent care companion that connects patients, caregivers, and clinical teams, which is pioneering a more compassionate and efficient approach to healthcare delivery. Join us as we explore how Jamey and his team are simplifying complex care with intelligent technology. Let's go! Episode Highlights:Reimagine healthcare by developing AI companions that simplify complex care plansChallenge status quo by leveraging technologies to restore joy in medical practiceExpand care accessibility through intelligent ambient sensing and proactive supportDrive innovation in value-based care by connecting caregivers, teams, and patientsTransform healthcare workforce by automating administrative tasks to focus on patient careAbout our Guest: Jamey Edwards is a serial social impact founder on a mission to fix healthcare. He is currently serving as the President & Chief Strategy Officer at Cairns Health, a Khosla Ventures backed startup using AI, Machine Learning & Large Language Models to support increasing healthspan and the overall healthcare experience for our rapidly growing aging & polychronic populations. Jamey also serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence for StartUp Health, the largest health innovation and moonshot community in the world. Jamey has led, founded or co-founded companies in the hospital management, physician outsourcing and telemedicine space including Emergent Medical Associates, Pacific HealthWorks, Language Access Network, and most recently Cloudbreak Health, a leading health disparities solutions company that merged with UpHealth (NYSE: UPH) and went public via SPAC in a transaction worth over $1.4B. With over 25 years of experience in building successful companies, he is an advisor, mentor, and coach to entrepreneurs nationwide and a recognized thought leader and speaker on the topics of digital health, health equity, VC Investing and startup life.Jamey received his B.S. and M.B.A. from Cornell University where he graduated a Tradition Fellow. Jamey is a member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) and on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association, the Partners in Care Foundation, Pinksocks.life and also serves on the X-Prize Global Visioneering Team for Healthcare.Links Supporting This Episode:Cairns Health Website: CLICK HEREJamey Edwards LinkedIn page: CLICK HERECairns Health LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page:

Hosts Gil Bashe and Gregg Masters welcome Nick Adkins, Co-Founder, Pinksocks.Life a tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on promoting human connection around the world. They discuss the genesis of the movement and the role of gifting 'for free and for fun' to make a difference in the lives of others. The pinksocks movement empowers people from all walks of life to connect with anyone, anywhere, by creating a global community of pinksocks-wearing people who are focused on kindness, empathy, connection, and love. The movement has been decommoditized from its beginning in 2015 – all pinksocks are gifts. Every connection made between the gift giver and recipient is based on an authentic connection, not a transaction. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. 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

On today's episode of Health UnaBASHEd,our guest is Nick Adkins, Co-Founder, Pinksocks.Life a tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on promoting human connection around the world. We discuss the genesis of tbe movement and the role of gifting 'for free and for fun' to make a difference in the lives of others. The pinksocks movement empowers people from all walks of life to connect with anyone, anywhere, by creating a global community of pinksocks-wearing people who are focused on kindness, empathy, connection, and love. The movement has been decommoditized from its beginning in 2015 – all pinksocks are gifts. Every connection made between the gift giver and recipient is based on an authentic connection, not a transaction.Do follow Nicks's work on the web at www.pinksocks.life or on twitter via @NickisnPDX Stay social with Gil and me on Twitter @Gil_Bashe (BASHE) and @GreggMastersMPH and that's Gregg with 2 Gs. Don't forget to give your tweets some zing with our hashtag #HealthUnaBASHEd.

In a world filled with challenges, find out how the PinkSocks Life Movement empowers teachers to create a brighter future, one act of kindness at a time. In this episode, Nick Adkins discusses the PinkSocks Life Movement and its origins in promoting kindness, empathy, and social-emotional learning in schools. Nick's gift of pink socks to first-grade students evolved into the PinkSocks Life Movement, gaining national attention and inspiring kindness education in schools. Listen to the inspiring journey of Nick Adkins and how he's using pink socks to teach empathy and kindness to children!  Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health

In today's episode, Nick Adkins comes onto the HET Podcast to tell his story about PinkSocks. PinkSocks is a movement about creating a global community of empathy, community and love. PinkSocks are always a gift.  Biography: Nick is also founder of the global pinksocks movement. Nick attended Burning Man in 2010 for the first time and the dust cleared from his eyes. He returned to Nashville, ditched the suits, sold a company, and set out on a new adventure that took him to Portland, Oregon. Nick is a co-founder of ReelDx, the creators of the medvid.io open API for secure asynchronous video management, a break through in telehealth. He serves on the advisory board at Cloudbreak Health, one of the leading telemedicine platforms in the U.S. Nick also serves on the advisory board at doc.ai an AI company with the mission to decentralize precision medicine onto the blockchain. In the very near future, human biological profiles will be consumer-controlled, blockchain-based, AI-powered, and omics-data-centric. Nick's passion for seeing the awesomeness in people, connecting with them on a personal level, and sharing in their stories is what sets him apart from other leaders in healthcare. He has helped to push the industry to remember that patients/people/us are at the center of our work. His commitment to being present and open, listening to understand, and sharing heart speak, allow us to see the best of ourselves in each other. Resources: Home | PinkSocks Life The PT Hustle Website Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice HET LITE Tool Anywhere Healthcare (code: HET)

“Everyone has a story to share. All we have to do is stop and listen.” -Nick Adkins and Andrew Richards, Co-Founders of #PinkSocks And what are PinkSocks? A global movement of connection and kindness that you don't want to miss. Come listen in for your dose of holiday goodwill. Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support. #BumpInTheRoad

Do you have PinkSocks? The PinkSocks movement comprises everyone from school children to astronauts. They're about gifting, kindness and connection. Join me with Nick Adkins, the Co-Founder of this global movement. Read more at BumpInTheRoad.us Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support #PinkSocks #BumpInTheRoad

Co-founder of pinksocks.life , Nick Adkins, joins us to talk about kindness. Nick says, "when I gift the socks, I always look the other person in the eyes and say 'Every time you wear your pinksocks you're going to make people smile! People will come up to you and ask you about your pinksocks. That's your opportunity to connect with another person, that had you not have been wearing your pinksocks that day, the two of you would have missed each other in the universe. Don't miss that moment to connect and share space! Get off your bike, stay on the train or bus for another stop, look each other in the eyes and connect. That's what we're here for! Don't miss it!'”Episode Highlights- How Nick went from a suit-wearing healthcare executive to a kilted nomad focused on kindness and connection- How gifting PinkSocks took on a life of it's own and became a movement- How gifting creates connection and puts a stop to bullying and harassmentWatch Nick's Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/xQLWUD6O9C0How you can give a gift of PinkSocks https://pinksocks.life/gift-socks/Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.This episode is sponsored byMindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional IndexTMhttps://mindfulappy.com/Don't miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter newsletter - https://mindfulappy.com/resources/introducing-the-feelings-matter-podcast

Ben & Jay have a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Ellen Beckjord, Associate Vice President, Population Health & Clinical Transformation at UPMC Health Plan.  Ellen is a behavioral scientist and epidemiologist working a the intersection of population and digital health.  In addition to her great work at UPMC Health Plan, Ellen talks about two additional passions, the global PinkSocks movement and a recent book she co-created with photographer Anita Buzzy-Prentiss, PORCHRAITS - Pittsburghers on Their Porches During Quarantine.Buy Porchraits HereConsider donating to PinkSocks Life to spread love, joy and hug across the world!Other references:Susan A. MurphyScience & Human Behavior by B.F. SkinnerBuilding HAll Things Twitter:Ellen BeckjordFollow #PinkSocksA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationBen TingeyJay GerhartSupport the show (https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/)

If you go to digital health conferences, you might have noticed people wearing pink socks. Or a guy with a long beard and a kilt caught your eye. That was Nick Adkins - the Co-Founder of Pinksocks Life, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting authentic human connection around the world. Pinksocks was founded five years after Nick attended Burning man in 2010. For those who don’t know it - Burning man is a special community, which gathers once a year in the Black Rock desert in Nevada. Where there is nothing most of time in the year, 70.000 people come each August to enjoy life according to ten principles - radical inclusion, gifting, decommodification, radical self-reliance, radical self-expression, communal effort, civic responsibility, participation, immediacy, and leave no trace. Many people that have been at Burning man say, it transformed them. They consequently take some of the lessons with them to the real-default world, Nick being one of them. Nick talks about the background behind the kilt, impact Pink Socks have had so far and the general encouragement to everyone to fear people less, and see the good in them. If you’re interested in seeing pink socks energy in action, go to Twitter and search for #pinksocks.    Website: https://pinksocks.life/about-us/

In episode 5, we spent time with two healthcare innovation executives who started a global movement of connection, empathy, and love through the simple act of gifting pairs of pink socks. What started as one gifted pair of pink socks in 2015 has turned into almost 60,000 pairs today. Nick Adkins is the Co-Founder of Pinksocks Life, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting authentic human connection around the world. In addition to empowering people from all walks of life to connect with anyone and anywhere, he serves on the advisory boards at Cloudbreak Health and doc.ai. Andrew Richards is the other Co-Founder of Pinksocks Life. In addition to his work with the Pinksocks movement, Andrew leads health technology innovation at the Elson S Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University. He also co-founded Amend Health, which drives start-up companies to address healthcare challenges in rural and underserved communities. During our time together, Nick and Andrew shared how this globally reaching movement and community started, where they are today with their non-profit, and their plan to further grow the important work of the organization. I also asked Andrew and Nick to share some specific examples of how the power of connection and gifting of pink socks has made our communities better around the world. Stay tuned for some very inspiring stories that demonstrate the power of this movement! Toward the end of the podcast, we explored a few examples of how you can start your journey of creating community and togetherness as well as how you can get involved with the pinks sock organization. While listening to any of our episodes, please make sure to join our online community at passionatepioneers.com in order to share feedback and ideas with our guests and to interact with the global community. Lastly- please subscribe to the podcast so you will automatically receive episode updates in your podcast player. Simply search Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli in iTunes or Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Support this podcast

This week the guys talk Nicki Minaj retirement, Pink socks, Missy Elliott being cool again, QUEEN Beyonce, Pilot nimbus and everything ROOM TEMPERATURE.Support the show (http://Patreon.com/roomtemperature )

This week the guys talk Nicki Minaj retirement, Pink socks, Missy Elliott being cool again, QUEEN Beyonce, Pilot nimbus and everything ROOM TEMPERATURE.Support the show (http://Patreon.com/roomtemperature )

"Ah, the HIMSS conference. . . If you don't own it, it will own you.” Hear what else the Innovation Sherpas have to say about their recent trip down to the Sunshine State for the 2019 Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference in Orlando.  We have Dr. Jean Wright (Chief Innovation Officer), Emilie Pandullo (Investment Fund Director), and Michael Johnson (Director, Innovation) in the studio to relive their HIMSS experience. Among other things, they discuss the shift from patient engagement to patient activation, validated business models in population health, interoperability moving from a desire into a reality, genomics, and precision medicine. They also reveal the secret identity of one of the caped Champions of Health. If you want a recap of the conference or are considering attending in the future, this episode is calling out to you. #HIMSS2019 @SherpaPod @ghiafixer @drjeanwright #InnovationEngine#pinksocks https://www.himssconference.org/- A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation is a proud member of the Health Podcast Network @HealthPodNet - Support the show (https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/)

All you need to win in medtech these days is a good product, right? Neel Mehta, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at EpiFinder, is the first to tell you that his digital health startup has an amazing product with the potential to improve millions of lives. He’ll also tell you that success requires new approaches to innovation, marketing, entrepreneurship, clinical feedback, corporate culture, grit, and a little luck. All that, plus the story of how Jared and Neel first met thanks to #PinkSocks (look it up – it’s a thing!). Special thanks to True North Custom for partnering with us to spread the awesome, yo! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we meet Nick Adkins, founder of the Pinksocks tribe. Pinksocks began as a viral movement and quickly evolved into a worldwide community united in changing the world from the ground up, with heart speak, hugs, and gifting. Learn more at pinksocks.life.

Nick Adkins is a healthcare executive and serial healthcare entrepreneur from Nashville, Tennessee. He is the creator of the exponentially growing #pinksocks movement. #pinksocks is a global community trying to the positively affect the world, largely through a variety of missions within healthcare and #digitalhealth. Check out the accompanying blog post here.

“The World is Full of Good. When you believe it you see it…And it’s good to see YOU.” Words spoken many thousands of times by this former serial entrepreneur and telehealth executive who wore his last pair of pants five years ago. If you’re at HIMSS or any major healthcare event, you’re likely to see some of today’s top leaders wearing a pair of knee-high, black-moustached, pink socks. Why? Because they’ve become part of a growing social movement called the PinkSocks tribe. On today’s show, we have Nick Adkins – the founder of PINKSOCKS. A man whose passion burns a powerful message of gifting, connecting, and the need for genuine change into the hearts and minds of doctors, healthcare business leaders, politicians, and even world leaders. In this episode, Dr. Steve and Pinksocks founder Nick Adkins focus on incredible stories and powerful messages, including: Transforming from suits and cuff links to kilts and riding a pink furry bicycle The power of Burning Man on individual change and outlook The true meaning of the #pinksocks movement Top healthcare leaders, influencers, and even a European Princess are going pink The limitation of judgement...the power of gifting and love

Momentmal / Pixabay "Blockchain" ist derzeit ein absolutes Hype-Thema, insbesondere im Kontext der Krypto-Währungen wie z.B. Bitcoin oder Ethereum. Stark vereinfacht kann man sagen, dass es eine Art der verteilten und redundanten Datenhaltung ist, bei der Transparenz und Fälschungssicherheit absolute Priorität haben. Aber wo genau liegen die Vorteile gegenüber herkömmlicher Datenhaltung? Wo kann diese Technologie sinnvoll im Gesundheitswesen eingesetzt werden? Diese Fragen werden in diesem eHealth-Podcast mit dem Gast Dr. Johannes Bittner besprochen; er ist Arzt, sozial engagiert und Project-Manager bei der Bertelsmann-Stiftung. Und genauso wie jedes Mal beim Thema "IHE" in diesem Podcast erwähnt wird, dass es kein "richtiger" Kommunikationsstandard ist, muss bei "Blockchain" auch erwähnt werden, dass diese Technik nicht ausschließlich im Bereich Kryptowährung eingesetzt werden kann. News gibt es in diesem Podcast keine, da der vorherige und auch der folgende Podcast (also #37) reine News-Podcasts waren/sein werden. Achso: Wer als erster die richtige Anzahl der Vorkommnisse des Wortes "spannend" in dieser Folge als Kommentar postet, bekommt ein paar "#PinkSocks".

If you’ve spent any time on the health innovation threads on Twitter, you will no doubt have seen the emoticon-filled tweets of Nick Adkins and the thousands of tweets made around the world with the hashtag #pinksocks. With thousands of tweets, retweets and posts about #pinksocks, it leads many people to ask "what is the real meaning of #pinksocks?" On this podcast, we find out the answer. Nick Adkins is a former suit wearing executive at Vanderbilt Health Plans and a serial entrepreneur in Nashville. After attending the famous Burning man gathering in Nevada, he traded in the suit and tie for a kilt and his famous #pinksocks. He now resides in Portland, Oregon, where he serves on advisory boards, mentors startups, and you can often find him traveling the world speaking about the importance of making personal connections. Join in the discussion as Nick talks about the transformation he's taken over the past 7 years, and the insights he provides on how to make healthcare, and life, meaningful and full of impact. Today's Topics Nick's personal transformation from a suit-wearing COO to a kilt-wearing pink-furry-bike-riding healthcare MBAHow the experience of attending burning man changed his life, perspective and missionHow 'gifting' made an impact on Nick at HIMSS in 2015How Eric Topol helped to kick off the #pinksocks tribe!The true meaning behind the #pinksocks movementCheck out all the links on the full show notes at https://digitalhealthtoday.com/34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Brian O’Connor. Brian is chair of the European Connected Health Alliance, or ‘ECH Alliance’, which is a not-for-profit membership organization that, despite it’s name, works with stakeholders around the world to facilitate collaborative working and to bring about meaningful change in health and social care. Brian was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and has spent his career as a consultant, manager and investor in both private and public companies. As head of the ECH Alliance he is creating a platform for change and disruption across Europe, China, and most recently, they’ve started work in North America working in both the US and Canada, in the interview, he sheds more light about that. Brian O’Connor lived and worked in Hong Kong for twelve years first as a corporate consultant – then he went on to create the largest private healthcare company in Hong Kong with over 700 GP practices and 3 million patient consultations a year covering everything from general practitioners and dentistry to traditional Chinese medicine and surgery. He understands that overcoming cultural and other barriers within healthcare is a key component of solving the problems faced around the world. He’s got a great way to deliver news that can otherwise be difficult and frustrating to hear, but he does it in a way that encourages and excites the change that is so badly needed in health care systems around the world. I’m very pleased to announce that ECH Alliance and Digital Health Today have teamed up and are working together to facilitate and promote the work being done globally to improve health and social care. There’s so much to be done, and ECH Alliance members are a core part of the Digital Health Today Community, so we are working together for the greater good to amplify the work each of our teams are doing. Before I sign off, I just want to give a shout out to Aline Noizet and Nick Adkins of the #pinksocks tribe. Nick Adkins out in Portland, Oregon sent me a few pairs of his famous pinksocks, and it was Aline Noizet who suggested that I receive some, so thanks to you both. I love them, I’m wearing them and sharing the pinksocks tribe far and wide. If you are not familiar with pinksocks and the GSD movement, click on the link to visit his site, and check out his Twitter feed. Let’s go #Pinksocks and #GSD (Get Stuff Done)! Check out all the shownotes on the website at DigitalHealthToday.com/24 and don't forget to subscribe to join the Digital Health Community!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the second year in a row, Health Innovation Media put a studio on the ground at HIMSS courtesy of the co-founders at Conversa Health, i.e., Phil Marshall, MD, MBA and West Shell III. We again built an impressive list of guests this year chatting with industry thought leaders, innovators, system executives and a senior former Federal regulator. For the compete list checkout:  'LIVE From #HIMSS17: On This Week in Health Innovation'  and for last year's line-up including links to both audio and select video interviews, see: 'LIVE from #HIMSS16: Broadcast Schedule'. In this exchange Health Innovation Media co-host Fred Goldstein engages Nick Adkins the originator of the 'pinksocks tribe' and curator of the blog Pinksocks.life. Produced by Gregg A. Masters, MPH for Health Innovation Media. Enjoy!

The 2016 gathering of the global community congealing under the banner of Exponential Medicine and curated by the digital health evangelist Daniel Kraft, MD convened at the Hotel Del Coronado for it's 6th conference. In this session Health Innovation Media co-host Nick Adkins debriefs with Eugene Borukhovich who weighs in on innovation and power of the #pinksocks tribe.  Segment filmed and produced for Health Innovation Media by Gregg Masters, MPH. Enjoy!

Wednesday, November 23rd 2016 our special guest is Nick Adkins a 'Kilt-wearing pink furry bike riding healthcare MBA' who suggests we 'love more, fear less'. For more information on Nick, click here and here and checkout his interviews with Reed Tuckson, MD, outgoing American Telemedicine, 2015/16 President here and here. Produced by Gregg Masters, MPH for Health Innovation Media.  

On the Wednesday PopHealth Week broadcast, November 23rd 2016 our special guest is Nick Adkins a 'Kilt-wearing pink furry bike riding healthcare MBA' who suggests we 'love more, fear less'. For more information on Nick, click here and here and checkout his interviews with Reed Tuckson, MD, outgoing American Telemedicine, 2015/16 President here and here. Produced by Gregg Masters, MPH for Health Innovation Media.

“Ego is like dust in the eyes. Clear the ego and see the world.” This quote describes the unfolding path of Nick Adkins from healthcare executive to kilt-wearing digital health evangelist. Nick Adkins joins the Pharmacy Podcast Show to share his passion for all things "Digital Health" and building a better patient care delivery model.  Nick Adkins is an Advisory Board Member with Carenection.  Carenection is a comprehensive solutions partner that brings together best-in-breed technology, network infrastructure and consulting services to create a seamless and transparent encounter for the patient and provider. Carenection is the most widely utilized telehealth network in the country, delivering over 40,000 encounters per month via thousands of video endpoints to hundreds of hospitals nationwide. Nick's journey begins with a BA in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and a MBA from Belmont University.  A few of Nick's initial stops were as a suit wearing executive for the Vanderbilt Health Plans and a serial entrepreneur in Nashville. Nick attended Burning Man in 2010 for the first time and the dust cleared from his eyes. He returned to Nashville, ditched the suits, sold his company, and set out on a new journey that took him to Portland, Oregon. Nick is a co-founder at ReelDx, the creators of the medvid.io open API for secure video messaging, a break through in telehealth. He serves as a thought leader for Carnegie Mellon University regarding elder care innovation and the use of telemedicine and design initiatives aimed at helping seniors age in place more comfortably. Nick also sits on the advisory board for BitCura, a platform based on democratizing healthcare by believing that healthcare is a human right and a global responsibility and that each person should have their own voice regarding how their data is used. Nick's passion for seeing the awesomeness in people, connecting with them on a personal level, and sharing in their stories is what sets him apart from other leaders in healthcare. He has helped to push the industry to remember that patients/people/us are at the center of our work. His commitment to being present and open, listening to understand, and sharing heart speak, allow us to see the best of ourselves in each other.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Ego is like dust in the eyes. Clear the ego and see the world.” This quote describes the unfolding path of Nick Adkins from healthcare executive to kilt-wearing digital health evangelist. Nick Adkins joins the Pharmacy Podcast Show to share his passion for all things "Digital Health" and building a better patient care delivery model.  Nick Adkins is an Advisory Board Member with Carenection.  Carenection is a comprehensive solutions partner that brings together best-in-breed technology, network infrastructure and consulting services to create a seamless and transparent encounter for the patient and provider. Carenection is the most widely utilized telehealth network in the country, delivering over 40,000 encounters per month via thousands of video endpoints to hundreds of hospitals nationwide. Nick’s journey begins with a BA in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and a MBA from Belmont University.  A few of Nick’s initial stops were as a suit wearing executive for the Vanderbilt Health Plans and a serial entrepreneur in Nashville. Nick attended Burning Man in 2010 for the first time and the dust cleared from his eyes. He returned to Nashville, ditched the suits, sold his company, and set out on a new journey that took him to Portland, Oregon. Nick is a co-founder at ReelDx, the creators of the medvid.io open API for secure video messaging, a break through in telehealth. He serves as a thought leader for Carnegie Mellon University regarding elder care innovation and the use of telemedicine and design initiatives aimed at helping seniors age in place more comfortably. Nick also sits on the advisory board for BitCura, a platform based on democratizing healthcare by believing that healthcare is a human right and a global responsibility and that each person should have their own voice regarding how their data is used. Nick’s passion for seeing the awesomeness in people, connecting with them on a personal level, and sharing in their stories is what sets him apart from other leaders in healthcare. He has helped to push the industry to remember that patients/people/us are at the center of our work. His commitment to being present and open, listening to understand, and sharing heart speak, allow us to see the best of ourselves in each other.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.