The Healthcare Hustle Podcast

"Never Despise Small Beginnings" featuring Liz Holder

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Liz Holder, system director of patient experience at SSM Health in St. Louis Missouri. Liz’s passion & enthusiasm for her work was on clear display throughout our conversation. She shared some awesome insights related to: 🔀What she learned from transitioning from retail to healthcare early on in her career 👩🏾‍🎓How the guidance from her mother & other women influenced her drive & determination 🗣️What healthcare organizations can do to enhance their commitment of improving patient experience for all communities they serve.

"SmartRise Health & Ella Es" featuring Vanessa Guzman

In this episode we are joined by Vanessa Guzman, an expert in population health strategies with 15 years of industry experience, and founder & CEO of SmartRise Health & Ella Es. Vanessa is an expert & former leader in population health / value-based care & now is advancing health equity as a successful entrepreneur. One of the major insights Vanessa shared with me during our time was to “use your ambition to do the impossible in healthcare, as fuel for your personal & professional growth.” This was a conversation filled nuggets like this, as we chat about: 1) Her experience growing up as a first generation American in NYC 🗽 2) How she has leveraged her quality improvement background to innovate Women’s Health 👩🏾‍⚕️ 3) How her experience as a new mom led to the creation of Ella Es Health, a company providing primary and OB-GYN care, lifestyle and nutrition coaching, family planning, LGBTQ+ care, caregiver support, and wellness 🤰🏾 The Healthcare Hustle podcast is a creative, educational platform intended to highlight the careers of leaders of color across the healthcare industry. Students, early careerists, and the community at large can expect to gain valuable, unapologetic insight on the career journeys of individuals who’s lived experienced and personal mission has been centered in advancing health equity.

"Locs Of Glory" featuring Tameka Stigers

In this episode, we are joined by Tameka Stigers, founder and owner of Locs of Glory, a unique, professional salon offering a wide range of beauty enhancements services and much more! From aspiring medical physician to beloved entrepreneur... Tameka's career / professional journey is the embodiment of "staying focused on what truly centers you." During our conversation, we talk: 1) how her formal education in medicine & public health enhanced her skills as a beautician 🧑🏿‍⚕️ 2) the link between hair health and overall health in the Black community 🤝🏿 3) the importance of creating more Black women entrepreneurs in the haircare industry 📈 This is a 🔥 conversation that highlights the amazing talent doing great work in STL & how a career pivot can still be centered in a mission of creating healthier communities. The Healthcare Hustle podcast is a creative, educational platform intended to highlight the careers of leaders of color across the healthcare industry. Students, early careerists, and the community at large can expect to gain valuable, unapologetic insight on the career journeys of individuals who’s lived experienced and personal mission has been centered in advancing health equity.