Rural healthcare isn't doomed—but most leaders are watching the wrong signals

Why Your Home Affects Your Wellbeing | Sarah Walker

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2408344/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Hunter Ambrose Leadership Podcast, Nicole Barbano sits down with Sarah Walker, Founder and Principal Designer of Nuance Interior Design, for a conversation about how our homes shape the way we live, recover, lead, and connect. Sarah shares her philosophy of the home as a “psychological inheritance” and explains why thoughtful design goes far beyond aesthetics. From sleep, circadian lighting, air and water quality, and non-toxic materials to multi-generational living, legacy estates, and the “Tuesday Test,” this conversation explores how homes can support wellness, clarity, family life, and long-term wellbeing. Nicole and Sarah also discuss why high performers often optimize every part of their lives except their environment — and how intentional design can create spaces that are not only beautiful, but deeply livable. Explore Sarah’s Risk & Wellness Assessment: https://nuanceinteriors.com/risk-wellness-advisory/ This resource is designed to help listeners gain comprehensive insight into interior design and wellness considerations before purchasing, renovating, or building an estate.  Connect with Sarah Walker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahplattwalker/ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who would enjoy this conversation. To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com [http://hunterambrose.com/] and nicolebarbano.com [https://www.nicolebarbano.com/]

The Future Depends on Water. Are We Ready? | Erich J. Pacheco

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2408344/fan_mail/new] From Venezuela and the Peace Corps to global infrastructure and water leadership, Erich Pacheco shares lessons on resilience, urban growth, water scarcity, data centers, and the systems that keep communities alive. Connect with Erich Pacheco on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejpacheco/ Pre-order Nicole Barbano’s new book, The Hire: https://shorturl.at/NAce4 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who would value this conversation.    To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com [http://hunterambrose.com/] and nicolebarbano.com [https://www.nicolebarbano.com/]

Rural healthcare isn't doomed—but most leaders are watching the wrong signals

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2408344/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Jim Basch breaks down what actually separates failing rural hospitals from thriving ones, starting with the one metric boards ignore until it's too late: days cash on hand. Jim is a healthcare finance leader who specializes in turnarounds for critical access and community hospitals. He walks through the operational levers CFOs can pull right now—from zero-based budgeting and staffing discipline to overlooked revenue cycle fixes and swing bed strategy. What you'll learn: * Why AI is every rural hospital's junior analyst (and how to use it beyond Copilot) * What boards actually need to understand about AI—without the buzzwords * The hidden turnaround opportunities most consultants miss * Physician recruitment challenges, housing barriers, and fractional staffing models * Why "we don't need help" is the mentality that kills rural hospitals Plus, an unexpected conversation about Spencer Pratt running for mayor, leadership messaging, and what it reveals about public trust and governance—including the LA City Council. Connect with Jim Basch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbasch/ Healthcare leadership resources: hunterambrose.com  To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com [http://hunterambrose.com/] and nicolebarbano.com [https://www.nicolebarbano.com/]

Dr. Xavier Clark: The Pragmatism of Leadership

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2408344/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Nicole Barbano, CEO at Hunter Ambrose International, sits down with Dr. Xavier Clark to talk about leadership, communication, workplace culture, and what it will take to build healthier organizations in a post-COVID world. Dr. Clark brings a rare perspective shaped by federal leadership, organizational strategy, accessibility, and higher education. This conversation explores why so many workplaces confuse talent problems with culture problems, why communication must become a hard skill, and how leaders can create stronger, more honest relationships with their teams. This conversation explores: • Why organizations often avoid the hard conversations that actually improve culture • How communication failures quietly damage teams, trust, and retention • What leaders miss when they see resumes instead of people • Why burnout, urgency, and weak boundaries are still shaping workplace behavior • How portfolio careers, outside interests, and human-centered leadership can make professionals stronger at work • The questions leaders should ask themselves to become better in 2026 If you are hiring, leading, or rethinking how work should function, this episode offers a thoughtful and timely perspective. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drxavierclark/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drxavierclark/] Sponsor: HackedCV.ai Your resume is broken. They know how to fix it. Save 10% with promo code HUNTERAMBROSE https://HackedCV.ai [https://hackedcv.ai/] To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com [http://hunterambrose.com/] and nicolebarbano.com [https://www.nicolebarbano.com/]

Stephen Rouse: Designing the Human Side of AI

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2408344/fan_mail/new] Hunter Ambrose Podcast | A Conversation with Stephen Roose, Co-Founder of Savva.ai In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Roose, Co-Founder of Savva.ai, to talk about a new chapter in how we understand our health. Savva takes the fragmented pieces of your medical life—records, labs, medications, specialist notes, wearables, fitness data—and brings them together in one place. Then, instead of relying on a single model, Savva uses multiple leading AI systems to give you clearer, more comprehensive insights. This conversation explores: • How your entire health story becomes visible when everything is connected • Why comparing perspectives across multiple AI models matters • The gap between what patients are given today vs. what they actually need • How AI can support better decisions, better care, and better long-term outcomes • What’s coming next as Savva opens its beta to early adopters If your goal is to take control of your health with clarity and confidence, this episode gives you the roadmap. Join the Savva.ai Beta https://savva.ai/ [https://savva.ai/] Sponsor: HackedCV.ai Your resume is broken. They know how to fix it. Save 10% with promo code HUNTERAMBROSE https://HackedCV.ai [https://hackedcv.ai/] Executive search, leadership hiring, and strategic advisory:  https://www.hunterambrose.com/ [https://www.hunterambrose.com/] To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com [http://hunterambrose.com/] and nicolebarbano.com [https://www.nicolebarbano.com/]