Strong Women In Medicine

In the finance and business world, women are sometimes perceived as weak entrepreneurs and not considered suitable for work in that field. In this episode, Shani Bocian, the founder and CEO of Allermi, shares how having chronic allergy rhinitis influenced the development of her company. She talks about the difficulties allergy sufferers have in locating suitable medications and emphasizes the uncertainty and trial-and-error process involved in symptom management. Shani adds that each patient receives a unique set of nasal sprays from Allermi that contain a certain combination of drugs. She also discusses the difficulties she encountered as a young female founder trying to secure financing but also emphasizes the support she received from financiers who shared her mission. Shani discusses several advantages of being a woman founder, such as having access to resources and a strong sense of support among other women business owners. Listen to Shani Bocian's inspiring journey and learn how she's changing the game in allergy management with Allermi. Discover the challenges she's overcome and the advantages of being a woman founder in the business world. Tune in now for valuable insights and empowerment! Episode Highlights: About Shani Bocian and her experience with allergic rhinitis How she partnered with her dad to create Allermi Her background in education and her desire to make a difference The challenges she faced in starting the business and the determination to push through Challenges of being a young female founder pitching to experienced investors Her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and the importance of perseverance and seeking feedback The growth and educational efforts required for the future of Allermi About Our Shani Bocian: Shani Bocian is the Co-Founder & CEO of Allermi, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this role, she was a Graduate Researcher at Brown University in 2016. Shani Bocian holds a Master of Arts from Brown University in Education, which she obtained in 2017. Shani also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yeshiva University in Art History, Criticism, and Conservation, which she obtained in 2015. Connect with Shani Bocian: Website | www.allermi.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/getallermi Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/shani-bocian-steinberg Instagram | @getallermi Twitter | @shanibocian

In this episode, Natasha Wilch, a licensed physical therapist from Nanaimo, British Columbia, discusses her experience working with concussion and brain injury patients. She has a clinic called Symphony Brain Performance and also has a company that trains medical professionals across the world on how to treat concussions. Natasha's motivation stems from her own struggles with mental illness and her father's work accident that resulted in brain injury. She underlines the significance of prioritizing one's needs, especially for working women. She also talks about business coaching within the Concussion Nerds network and their coaching services for people with ongoing concussion symptoms. About Our Natasha Wilch: Natasha Wilch has been a Registered Physical Therapist since 2011. She attended the University of British Columbia where she earned a Bachelors in Health Science & Kinesiology and then her Masters in Physical Therapy. Growing up in the small town of Cranbrook, BC, she always wanted to work in health care. You'd find her volunteering in the hospital’s extended care unit playing piano for the residents, decorating for the season, and reading. As a teenager, she volunteered throughout the hospital as a candy striper. The scope of physical therapy is massive and a therapist can choose to specialize in many different areas. From day one, Natasha has worked in neurology. She was inspired by her cousin, who became a quadriplegic after a motorcycle accident, and his stories about the amazing therapists who influenced him and helped him start a new chapter in his life. Natasha focused her clinical practice on working with individuals with spinal cord, stroke, Parkinson’s, and other neurological diagnoses. She continued to develop her toolbox in post-graduate education in neurological rehab, functional neurology, chronic pain, IMS, acupuncture, neuro-optometry, and more. When Natasha relocated to Nanaimo, BC in 2014 she wasn’t sure what to do next. She was on maternity leave with her 4-month-old son, Hudson... and this turned out to be a blessing. As she began to look for work in her new city it became clear that there was a massive care gap for the neurological population she loved to treat. She decided to open her own clinic. Symphony Rehabilitation became official in May 2015. Today, Natasha's passion is evolving the conversation and culture of concussions around the world. She does that through her clinic, Symphony Brain Performance, her online mentorship program for clinicians, Concussion Nerds, and speaking engagements. She believes powerfully that change will come from the front lines - the clinicians and clients. But for clinicians to do their best work they also need to take care of themselves. Natasha supports the WHOLE PERSON. About Symphony Rehabilitation They are located in Nanaimo, BC and they absolutely love getting to work with the island community as well as their clients who travel from all over North America. They will work with you 1:1 throughout your journey of concussion, neurological diagnosis, vestibular challenges, or simply wanting to optimize your health and wellness. They have also been offering virtual services since 2017 as location shouldn't be a barrier to you receiving the treatment you need, and it isn't! Connect with them online and they can help you take the next step forward in your journey of health, wellness, and rehab. Let's get you back to your life! Connect with Natasha Wilch: Website | www.natasha-wilch.com and www.symphony-rehab.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/symphonyrehab Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wilch Instagram | @natasha.wilch

Being a Physician leader is not only about your own growth but the growth of your team. By recognizing what you can do to make those around you succeed, you create a postitive workplace culture that leads to better patient care. Tune in to hear more from today's guest, Dr. Natasha Beauvais, as she kicks off Season 4 of the Strong Women in Medicine podcast. About our guest: Natasha W. Lewry Beauvais, MD, MPHis a physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates (NVFP), a family medicine practice that offers full-service concierge health care in the Northern Virginia area. With more than 16 years of professional experience, Dr. Beauvais understands the importance of providing care for the whole family through every stage of life and values the continuation of long-term patient care. Dr. Beauvais specializes in serving teenagers, new mothers, and those requiring end-of-life care services. A home-birth advocate who has personally experienced home birth herself, she cares for women throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond, helping them connect with their newborns and providing them with breastfeeding support. In her experience, the early stage of the parent-child connection is a pivotal moment for children’s continued growth and well-being, especially during the young adult period. In addition to providing resources for families, she encourages parents to keep up with their children’s yearly check-ins to help develop a stronger doctor-patient relationship so kids can stay educated about their health and feel supported by their doctors as they grow. Prior to joining NVFP, Dr. Beauvais served as a physician at Unity Health Care in Washington D.C. and co-founded the Women’s Mentoring Program for the American Medical Women’s Association. She has received the Joseph Collins Award for Excellence in Arts and Letters and the University of Connecticut Family Medicine Award. Dr. Beauvais holds a Bachelor of Arts in American studies and science from Yale University, as well as a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She completed her residency in family medicine at SUNY Stony Brook and Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s Jamaica Hospital Family Practice Residency in New York City. After work, Dr. Beauvais enjoys taking family hikes and gardening. She currently lives in Alexandria with her husband and four children. For more information, please visit www.nvafamilypractice.com. Quick links: Website Link: nvafamilypractice.com Social Links: LinkedIn, Twitter, Podcast

After practicing in the Lehigh Valley for 15 years, Dr. Kimberly Legg Corba opened the first Direct Primary Care office in the Lehigh Valley on January 2, 2016. The transition from her established practice to the Direct Primary Care model allows Dr. Corba to continue to provide the highest quality care, for which she has been rated by insurers in the past, while continuing to focus on her patients’ needs with unmatched affordability and convenience. The DPC model will allow more time and attention to her patients and provide all services at a major discount so her patients can get the best for their healthcare dollars. About our guest: Dr. Corba graduated with her medical degree from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. She completed her Rotating Internship at Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center in 1994. Dr. Corba completed a year of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency in 1995 at Temple University Hospital and then decided to pursue Family Practice and went on to complete her Residency in 1997 at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Website: https://www.greenhillsdirectfamilycare.com/about-us/

Tune in to the replay of today's episode of the Strong Women in Medicine podcast featuring Dr. Shola Exzrokoli. Dr. Shola is the multi-talented founder and CEO of Balance with Dr. Shola LLC and the Physician Heal Yourself brand. Known for her vibrant personality and innovative approach in her talks, Dr. Shola is passionate about helping to empower early to mid-career women to create lives of more wealth, autonomy, freedom, and fun through her work as a professional coach, speaker, and author. About our guest: As a triple licensed Internal Medicine Doctor with nearly twenty years of clinical experience, Dr. Shola understands the unique challenges of being a career woman. After witnessing her high-achieving colleagues suffer under the intense pressure that comes with a career in medicine, Dr. Shola decided she wanted to do more to support professional women, ease the burdens of high stress and beat burnout. This desire led her to coaching, teaching and speaking. Dr. Shola is an in-demand speaker who helps educate, motivate, and empower her audiences. She has appeared on Fox 32 News and WVON radio in Chicago and as a guest on Outcome Health TV, an educational TV network shown in waiting rooms across the United States, including the University of Chicago, Stanford University, and Kaiser Permanente. She is also a dynamic keynote and conference speaker, who never fails to show up as her authentic self and inspire others to do the same. Since 2011, Dr Shola has spoken nationally and internationally at different conferences, organizations, and other events. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Dr. Shola was speaking at virtual events as well as hosting her own virtual events. Dr. Shola is a successful self-published author of several books, including Physician Heal Yourself: 10 Remedies for a Complete LifeMakeover for Doctors. Her work has been featured online at HuffPost and blackdoctor.org. Born in the UK and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Shola now resides in the USA. Being a global citizen, and very well traveled has helped give her unique perspectives that she shares with her audiences. Witty and practical, with effective use of stories, anecdotes and metaphors, Dr Shola delivers her talks with powerful motivation for her audience. Connect with Dr. Shola: https://sholaezeokoli.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PhysicianHealYourself/

This week's guest is Dr. Pui-Ying Iroh Tam, a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist and leadership and life coach who has spent the last 5 years based full-time in Malawi. Dr. Pui works in the government hospital, leads child health research studies, and mentors amazing young African clinician-researchers to become the next generation of researchers for the country. She will be sharing how she found her dream job in Malawi and how as a leadership and life coach she loves helping others create the life they want. https://www.drpuicoaching.com

On today's episode of the Strong Women in Medicine podcast, Charlotte Mah, a recovering people pleaser and perfectionist shares her career journey and how she worked to overcome perfectionism and is now helping others do the same. About our Guest: Charlotte Mah is a physiotherapist and health coach who is passionate about using neuro drills to help ambitious, overwhelmed [mostly female!] healthcare professionals to bust stress for good by breaking the cycle of people pleasing and perfectionism so that they can start saying yes to themselves so that they can confidently create the lifestyle and relationships they desire! Charlotte, a recovering people pleaser and perfectionist herself, lives on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia. One of the things that she values most about her work is meeting new people and helping them to feel supported and empowered in achieving their goals. A career in healthcare has also allowed Charlotte to foster her life-long love of learning. She is especially interested in topics such as personal development, functional neurology, relationships, spirituality, and coaching. When she isn’t working with clients or spending time with her kitty Nico, Charlotte loves to get outside with her partner or her friends to hike, run, climb, kayak, and surf. She strongly believes that even when we love our careers, we are meant to be living a life of balance! If you would like more information about nervous system regulation using neuro drills, feel free to check out this short training video of three of the most effective neuro drills for burnout: https://www.charlottemah.com/burnout-video-link/ Otherwise, you may find Charlotte on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/charlottemah/ Or on Instagram at: cszmah Charlotte also has a private, inclusive Facebook community of other like minded women in healthcare. Within the group, she does a live training every Friday to share tips and techniques (including incredible neuro drills) to help bust stress and kickstart your recovery from burnout by building resilience in your nervous system! https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectedclinicians

About Our Guest: Dr. Tammie Chang is a board-certified pediatric hematologist/oncologist physician practicing in the Pacific Northwest. She is the Co-Founder of Pink Coat, MD, a safe community and digital platform to empower women physicians to thrive, and the Founder of Tammie Chang, MD, her thriving women physician's empowerment and leadership coaching practice. She is also the program director of ELEVATE, the American Medical Women's Association's (AMWA) national leadership development program for women physician attendings, Co-Founder of the Women of Influence Network (WIN), and Co-Founder of the Cool Chicks in Medicine community for her health system. She is the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller in 16 Categories, "Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine." Episode Highlights: Connect with Tammie Chang, MD: www.linkedin.com/in/tammie-chang-md-254821195/ @tammiechangmd@tammiechangmd www.linkedin.com/company/pink-coat-mdhttps://pinkcoatmd.com/https://www.tammiechangmd.com/ Resources: Boundaries For Women Physicians: Love Your Life And Career In Medicine

Award-winning musician and licensed clinical social worker Michael Romero shares his personal journey of being a caregiver for his Mom who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and how he and his family were able to use music to connect with her as the disease progressed. Michael is now using his lived experience with Caregiving for persons with Dementia along with creative and technological tools to support other Caregivers and their loved ones. About our guest: Michael D. Romero, LCSW-S is an award-winning Musician and Social Worker from Austin, TX. Romero, founder of Tonality Counseling, PLLC, has served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras and as a U.S. State Department Musical Ambassador. Currently, he teaches at the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work, provides counseling, and writes songs and puppet skits for youth and families on various topics along the childhood journey. Romero’s latest focus utilizes his studies and lived experience with Caregiving for persons with Dementia, blending creative and technological tools to support Caregivers and their loved ones. Connect with Michael: https://www.icecreamfordogsbookclub.com/ https://www.mrmichaelgroup.com/ Instagram: icecreamfordogsbooks; mrmichaelgroup Facebook: themrmichaelgroup

Despite the warning signs of fatigue, burnout, and overwhelm, many of us continue to "push through" because others are depending on us. But ignoring these signs not only can affect our mental health but can impact our physical health as well. On today's episode of the Strong Women in Medicine podcast licensed Psychologist Dr. Rebecca Eldredge discusses how important it is for women healthcare leaders to recognize the importance of caring for themselves and understand how destigmatizing self-compassion is integral to sustainable change-making efforts that support equitable and inclusive experiences for patients, staff, and colleagues. About our guest: For the past 20 years, Dr. Rebecca Eldredge has used her commitment to mental health, cultural competence, and social justice to support individuals and organizations to cultivate compassion for themselves as they bring compassion and justice to their organizations and communities. She has been honored to work with corporations, university departments, and refugee resettlement agencies as well as hundreds of diverse clients. Dr. Eldredge completed both her M.A. and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and has taught adjunct in the University of Houston's and Our Lady of the Lake's graduate psychology programs. She is also a Step into Your Moxie® Certified Facilitator. Connect with Rebecca Eldredge: Website: https://rebeccaephd.com Free resource I shared in the interview: https://rebeccaephd.com/5ways Other free resource of quick audio to calm and return to center: https://rebeccaephd.com/3minutes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-a-eldredge-phd/ Instagram: @dr.rebecca_feel_deeply

Today's guest, Dr. Kara Hartl shares her journey in medicine, from moving to Alaska to start a practice in an underserved community to creating Troy Medical after witnessing one of her own patients become overwhelmed by a debilitating medical condition. About our guest: Dr. Kara Hartl is a physician, philanthropist, Harvard graduate and the founder and CEO of Troy Medical, an innovative approach to telemedicine that uses technology to bring high-quality medical specialists to remote and medically underserved communities. After 14 years of living in rural Alaska, Dr. Hartl has seen firsthand the limitations geography can have on access to medical care. She is passionate about creating a new gold standard for telemedicine in underserved America via their groundbreaking hybrid model. Dr. Hartl was inspired to start Troy Medical after witnessing one of her own patients become overwhelmed by a debilitating medical condition. Unable to find a medical specialist in his region, his condition had progressed to the point where even walking was a challenge. Dr. Hartl recognized the potential of telemedicine to bring life-changing care to remote areas, so she reached out to specialists across the country to organize a team of doctors who can provide world-class, personalized medical care to patients anywhere. She chose to name this project after her patient, Troy. Prior to founding Troy Medical, Dr. Kara Hartl created a world-class medical center in Alaska. Using her entrepreneurial spirit, she grew a multi-specialty health center from the ground up and created the most technologically advanced medical and surgical center in the state. Dr. Hartl developed high-level systems for virtually every aspect of her business, from designing an ophthalmic technician training program to defining hospital protocols. Through her work at this facility, she raised the standards of ophthalmic medicine in Alaska to the highest levels in the country. It was Dr. Hartl’s desire to improve the world that first led her into medicine. She has worked internationally curing blindness in underserved countries, started the non-profit Gift of Sight to expand her reach, and founded the Prevention of Global Blindness fellowship to inspire the next generation of doctors. With the same spirit, Dr. Hartl recently expanded her focus into the world of medical technology, an exponential field that is changing the way we will practice medicine. She is passionate about incorporating technology into the future of medicine and expanding access to the highest quality medical care across the country and beyond. Dr. Hartl graduated from Harvard University and the University of California-San Diego Medical School. She also trained at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. For more information, visit: https://www.troymed.com/ Connect with Dr. Hartl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarahartl/ https://www.facebook.com/kara.hartl.39 https://www.instagram.com/drkarahartl/?hl=en https://twitter.com/drkarahartl

For decades, the specialty of sports medicine has been predominantly male, but like many areas of medicine, that is changing. In this episode, Dr. Jill Moschelli talks about being a woman in sports medicine. While in her Family Medicine residency, Dr. Moschelli, who is also an athlete, discovered her passion for treating athletes dealing with musculoskeletal injuries along with addressing their primary care needs. Dr. Jill shares how it is important for athletes to have a choice when it comes to their healthcare provider and provides practical advice for preparing for a doctor's appointment. About Our Guest: Jill Moschelli, MD, MBA, CAQ-SM, FAAFP, FACSM is the MSU Health Care Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center Clinical Director and has been providing care at MSU Health Care since 2019. After earning her medical degree at the St. Matthews University Medical School in Grand Cayman, Moschelli completed her family medicine residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Rochester, MI. She then continued on to a fellowship in sports medicine through the Dartmouth-Maine Family Medicine Residency program in August, ME. Moschelli is also the program director of the Sparrow/MSU Sports Medicine Fellowship and team physician for Michigan State University Athletics. Prior to joining MSU, she was the program director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at United Health Services and team physician for the NCAA Division I Binghamton University Bearcats. Connect with Dr. Jill Moschelli: Website | https://healthcare.msu.edu/

Women have been taught that it is taboo to talk about their sexuality and their body. This leaves women with a lot of questions unanswered and needs unmet. Dr. Nita isn’t a fan of this narrative. Dr. Nita Landry is a board-certified OB-GYN, and co-hosted The Doctors TV show for six seasons. Rather than taking a traditional path, she chose to combine medicine and entertainment and has been able to reach women around the world through television and social media. She is on a mission to help women ditch the misunderstandings about their own anatomy and to enjoy healthy, happy sex lives. On today’s episode, Dr. Nita will talk about her new book, “Dr. Nita’s Crash Course for Women: Better Sex, Better Health, Better You.” In her book, Dr. Nita Landry offers an edgy and educational, inspirational, and even fun girlfriend’s guide to contemporary womanhood. You deserve to be the healthiest, happiest version of yourself. Advocate for your health and your sexual well-being. About our guest: In addition to practicing medicine and having cohosted The Doctors, Nita Landry, MD, OB-GYN, has served as a medical expert on television programs and networks including Good Morning America, the Today show, Dr. Phil, Iyanla: Fix My Life, CBS national news, and Black Entertainment Television. She also served as an ambassador for National Women’s Health Week from 2018 through 2021. She lives in Los Angeles. Connect with Dr. Landry: https://drnitalandry.com/Dr. Nita’s Crash Course for Women: Better Sex, Better Health, Better YouA Healthier, Happier Me - Nonprofit Organization

After experiencing burnout and significant life events, Dr. Gigi knew she wanted to do things differently. Out of her transformational journey Medical School for the Soul was born. Tune in to hear Dr. Gigi's inspiring story and her work to return heart to healthcare. About our guest: Dr. Gigi Abdel-Samed is a Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician, with almost 28 years in practice. She is a recognized speaker, and transformational coach with an MBA. She is the creator of Medical School for the Soul, an innovative curriculum for medical students and healthcare practitioners that brings satisfaction throughout their careers, prevents burn out while increasing revenue and patient satisfaction. Her legacy is to return the heart to healthcare, one medical school class at a time, one physician at a time. And create a world where physicians and patients can be partners again. Connect with Dr. Gigi: https://www.facebook.com/gigi.abdelsamed/ https://www.instagram.com/drgigisamed/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gigi-abdel-samed-md-13282b11/ About Medical School for the Soul: Medical School for the Soul is for the heart centered high powered woman physician who is ready from Fed up to Fulfilled in just 90 days. Twelve weeks to get to know and understand what drives you (and what drives you crazy); and root back into your core values so deeply that you are centered and grounded no matter what is happening in your world. To become empowered, gain clarity and have effective conversations to create a life by design instead of default. Fueled by a deep dive 2 hour soul diagnostic that shines a light on the top three patterns, it's the foundation for a lifetime of peace, calm and flow Link for Spring cohort Medical School for the Soul waitlist - first self study: https://www.drgigisamed.com/medicalschoolforthesoul

Set-backs are sometimes the best moments to pivot your career for the better. In today’s episode, we will be joined by Asha Creary. Asha is the founder of Crave Counseling - a network of therapists that provides individuals, families and couples with quality mental health services. Crave Counseling was founded in 2019 and has served more than 600 families, 12 businesses and 18 practitioners. Asha will be sharing her journey from employee to entrepreneur. She will also be discussing how Crave Counseling came into fruition and how she was able to take on challenges, failures, and set-backs that led to her current success. About Asha: Asha M. Creary has been an independently practicing Licensed Professional Counselor since January of 2019, nationally certified counselor with NBCC since March of 2019 and a school counselor since 2017. Asha also volunteered in 2016 as a victim advocate for victims of sexual assault and as a crisis hotline receiver. Asha is the Founder and Clinical Director at Crave Counseling. Her role is to provide you with service excellence and ensure that the clinic meets the most sought after needs within the community in a safe, healthy and supportive way. She is committed to supporting you become your next best you!. Connect with Crave Counseling and Asha Creary: LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/asha-c-704064147/ Crave Counseling LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/cravecounseling/ Instagram | @cravecounseling Facebook | www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter | @CraveCounseling

As a Pain Management Physician, Dr. Sharma knew the key to treating pain was treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. She also knew she wanted to share more information with patients than what she could fit into an appointment. This led to writing, The Pain Solution: 5 Steps to Relieve and Prevent Back Pain, Muscle Pain, and Joint Pain without Medication. This best selling book, written with empathy and scientific savvy by Dr. Sharma, offers a personalized and innovative five-step pain relief program built on what she calls “microboosts,” little steps that add up to big results. Illustrated with inspiring patient examples and personal stories, her drug-free plan will enable you to: More than just a road map to less pain, this is a guide to the greater joy, health, and well-being that every person deserves. Links Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Solution-Relieve-Prevent-Medication/dp/1608687937 Dr. Sharma’s Website: https://www.salonisharmamd.com/ Dr. Sharma’s Instagram for daily info: https://www.instagram.com/salonisharmamd/ Orthopaedic Integrative Health Center: https://rothmanortho.com/oihc About our Guest: Dr. Sharma is dual board-certified rehabilitation medicine and pain management. She is medical director of the Orthopaedic Integrative Health Center at Rothman Orthopaedics, and specializes in musculoskeletal pain, employing a multi-modal approach including the use of acupuncture. Dr. Sharma has studied Lifestyle Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil program at University of Arizona. She has studied yoga and meditation at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, India and mindfulness at Thomas Jefferson University. She studied acupuncture at Harvard University and completed Stanford’s Physician Wellbeing Director Course. At a national level, Dr. Sharma serves as Co-Chair for Spine & Pain Rehabilitation for the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, on the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and on a national Opioid Task Force. Furthermore, she continues to support alternatives to opioids and has directed a national physician course on navigating the opioid crisis. She is a Top Doctor (multiple years in a row as voted for by her peers). Dr. Sharma served as a Chief Resident at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and as Chief Fellow at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. A popular speaker at Google and an award-winning clinical assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, she lives near Philadelphia. More information at www.salonisharmamd.com.

Starting a career in healthcare at age 26, Susan Lang was already a hospital administrator at a large hospital at the age of 31 when she was in a head-on collision that resulted in significant physical injuries and traumatic brain injury. Refusing to let this be the rest of her story she attended physical therapy 8 hours a day in a wheelchair for over a year and returned to work. Susan worked as a c-suite executive before founding XIL Health, a woman-owned healthcare analytics, and technology company. At XIL Health, Susan and her team work with their clients to help them pivot, change their economics and find new opportunities within the rapidly changing pharmaceutical industry. Tune in to hear Susan’s story and how she has created her own table. Connect with Susan: www.linkedin.com/susanllangwww.linkedin.com/company/xilhealth/www.xilhealth.com

So, when health care really gets it right, the design of care is human centered, meaning it addresses individuals’ and families’ needs effectively, inclusively, and, when possible, proactively. -Elizabeth Teisberg, Executive Director of The Value Institute of Healthcare Starting a practice is no small feat, but Dr. Chinwe knew she not only wanted to start her own practice, but she wanted to create a youth centered practice that was unconventional and focused on meeting the needs of today's youth. In today's episode, Dr. Chinwe talks about what led her to start her own Pediatric practice, Centered Youth Clinic and Consulting (CYCC), the impact of community and the importance of family. About our guest: Dr. Chinwe Efuribe is a Nigerian-American Pediatrician with over 16 years of clinical care experience across the globe in various clinical settings. Beyond the United States, her time spent caring for patients in the United Kingdom, Africa, and Canada allowed her to develop a cross-cultural approach to pediatric health care and promotion. After working in group practice and community health centers, she founded Centered Youth Clinic and Consulting (CYCC) to create more youth-friendly health spaces and coach adolescents to take charge of their health. The clinic provides direct primary and specialty care services with community partnerships for positive youth development. CYCC also offers training opportunities for clinical teams seeking to enhance skills in adolescent contraceptive counseling and procedures. Chinwe enjoys leading intergenerational, multidisciplinary teams in various settings to create new systems for improved outcomes. She has expertise integrating youth engagement into the infrastructure of youth-serving organizations. As a former church youth ministries director, she established processes for youth engagement in programs promoting wellness of the mind, body and soul for adolescents. She has also developed youth engagement initiatives for the Society for Adolescent Health Medicine, Austin Black Physicians Association, Texas Youth Friendly Initiative, Adolescent Health Initiative, and American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Efuribe is board-certified in Pediatrics & Lifestyle Medicine, fellowship-trained in Adolescent Medicine, and obtained a Master of Public Health in Community Health Promotion. She also serves as the Title X Medical Director for Every Body Texas. Personally, Chinwe loves to laugh, is grounded by her faith, is an innovative, community-builder whose love languages are acts of service and quality time.

Sex education– an active fight to break the stigma and promote sexual health, and controversy for some. With so many people finding the topic taboo, it’s so easy to overlook the issues that come with being misinformed on what’s meant to be a natural part of being human. In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Roberts, a social entrepreneur that founded The Body Agency, a company that aims to aid women and increase awareness in sexual wellness while being aware and considerate of both political and religious barriers. In addition, she’s also the host of the Sex, Body, and Soul podcast, where she has open conversations about sexual wellness, fertility, periods, parenting, menopause, and more. Episode Highlights: What brought Kate into the world of women's health and advocacy How Kate uses The Body Agency to navigate the sexual wellness space. How Kate works around political and religious barriers to teach women about sexual wellness. About our guest: Kate Roberts' late father was a ship’s captain. By the time Kate was twelve she had seen more of the world, its beauty, vastness and social inequities than most people would see in two lifetimes. These early life imprints, coupled with several harrowing experiences she endured while working in Eastern Europe, fueled in her a fierce determination to make a difference in the lives of women around the globe. Kate sees obstacles as opportunities and thrives on challenges. She often describes herself as a ”serial” social entrepreneur; seizing opportunity, launching initiatives, and then moving on to “what’s next.” She is a woman driven by passion and purpose. From 1999 until recently, Kate was Senior Vice President for Population Services International (PSI), a Washington, DC based $500M global NGO, that operates in 50 countries. By establishing meaningful relationships with a number of successful business women and philanthropists, she has raised hundreds of millions of dollars; created public and private partnerships and impacted the lives of women across the world. As a leader in global philanthropy and social change Roberts has parlayed her business acumen and marketing background into a “Madison Avenue” approach; setting concrete goals and delivering measurable results. To that end, in 2012 Roberts founded Maverick Collective (a PSI initiative) to develop impactful projects in the developing world with which to tackle women’s health issues. Engaging Melinda Gates, Dr. Precious Motsepe and the Crown Princess of Norway as Co-Chairs, Maverick Collective is redefining what it means to be an effective philanthropist and innovator. Kate describes herself as a pioneer in developing a new type of philanthropy – going beyond the checkbook, using time, talent, and treasure to become a more powerful and efficient advocate for mission-driven philanthropy to end extreme poverty. Historically, Kate’s energies have been focused on global initiatives. Recently, her vision has brought her focus closer to home. Early in 2020 Roberts launched Ikigai Company, a private consulting practice dedicated to advising families, individuals and organizations on strategies to design and execute customized and purpose-driven fundraising. Inspired by the importance of empowering women at the most fundamental level, Kate founded The Body Agency, an ecommerce, femtech start-up and a global movement making it easy for women to have access to body health and sexual wellness products, services and education. Her aim is to provide women of all ages and cultural backgrounds an online sanctuary for exploring their body health and intimacy in a modern, affordable and fearless way. Public speaker, and producer of documentaries, and fluent in five languages, Kate routinely appears on TV and in print media, reprising her role as a champion for all that supports the ethos of women. Examples include: 2007 Young Global Leader at The World Economic Forum (WEF), Founding Curator of WEF Global Shapers, Fox News Power...

In this episode, Alexia Vernon, Founder and President of Step Into Your Moxie shares her journey of starting her business and how she helps healthcare leaders create safe spaces for their employees to speak up. She also explains why she chose "moxie" and how it factors into effective leadership. Alexia discusses her inspiration for writing, Step into Your Moxie, as well as sharing some insights from her book. About Alexia Vernon: Alexia was dubbed as a "Moxie Maven" by the White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique and effective approach to communication and leadership development, Alexia Vernon is the founder and president of Step into Your Moxie. A certified woman-owned and disability-owned business, Step into Your Moxie helps organizations develop their people, their communication strategy and training, and create messaging that calls in the right employees, customers, and opportunities. Alexia and her team excel at supporting executives, key leaders, and their teams to communicate powerfully in presentations, conversations, and written communication. Alexia's ‘secret sauce’ is showing leaders how to develop the mindset and skillset to be present with the discomfort that often comes up when speaking—especially during high-stakes communication. Since winning the Miss Junior America competition, Alexia has delivered transformational keynotes and programs for Fortune 500 companies, healthcare and educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and the United Nations. Alexia has contributed to media such as CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, http://Entrepreneur.com , http://Forbes.com , http://Inc.com , European Business Review, and Women’s Health Magazine. Alexia is the author of multiple books including the award-winning, Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World. She is the creator of the popular LinkedIn Learning course, Communicating to Drive People to Take Action, and is a proud cancer survivor. About STEP INTO YOUR MOXIE: Step into Your Moxie is your soul-stirring call-to-action to speak up for yourself and the ideas and issues that matter most to you — in your career, business, community, and home. This timely, refreshingly playful guide will remind you of the whip-smart insights on women’s empowerment of Sheryl Sandberg, the sassy approach to self-help of Jen Sincero, and the soulful storytelling of Brené Brown. Wise, witty, and with just the right amount of woo, it will make you laugh, quite possibly make you cry, and will definitely move you to communicate with candor, clarity, compassion, and ease. Moxie Moment exercises in each chapter empower you to transfer what you read into action in all areas of your life. Grab a copy now! alexiavernon.com/step-into-your-moxie Free Resources Persuasive Communication Cheat Sheet https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjE5MjIiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D Connect with Alexia Vernon: Website | stepintoyourmoxie.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/AlexiaVernonEmpowerment Linked In | www.linkedin.com/company/step-into-your-moxie Instagram | @stepintoyourmoxie