Episodios

  • Episode Nineteen: In Conversation with Two Decades of HBA'S WOTYs

    Episode Nineteen: In Conversation with Two Decades of HBA'S WOTYs
    Jun 30 2025
    As the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association's 2025 Honorable Mentor, Jim is bringing together HBA Women of the Year winners spanning two decades. Co-moderated with HBA CEO Mary Stutts, this episode features 2025's Reshema Kemps-Polanco (EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Novartis US), 2015's Denice Torres (former President, McNeil Consumer Healthcare), and 2005's Lynn O'Connor Vos (former CEO, Grey Healthcare Group).They're exploring what connects Women of the Year winners, the mentors who shaped them, and moments they had to recalibrate priorities. In what Jim calls an "It's a Wonderful Life" moment for healthcare, these leaders examine how female leadership changes the trajectory of industries. They tackle the evolution of women's ambitions from 2005 to 2025 and which stereotypes persist. In this episode, you'll learn: 1. The common thread connecting Women of the Year winners and advice for advancing your leadership trajectory 2. How to leverage mentors beyond family influences in shaping executive leadership 3. When to recalibrate priorities without derailing career momentum 4. How women's ambitions evolved from 2005 to 2025 and which stereotypes remain 5. How female leadership can reshape healthcare's future amid industry threats
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    41 m
  • Episode 18: Matthew Zachary, Host of Out Of Patients & Cancer Survivor

    Episode 18: Matthew Zachary, Host of Out Of Patients & Cancer Survivor
    Jun 16 2025
    Matthew Zachary has been reshaping the healthcare media landscape since before podcasting even had a name. A 29-year survivor of brain cancer, he’s the founder of Stupid Cancer and the voice behind Out of Patients—one of the longest-running healthcare podcasts, which launched in 2007 as The Stupid Cancer Show. Dubbed “America’s Cancer Advocate” by People magazine, Matthew is known for cutting through the noise, speaking the truth, and helping patients reclaim their power. In this conversation, we dig into what empathy looks like in the hospital, why healthcare marketing still misses the mark, and how consumer-led cancer care might finally force the system to pay attention. Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KpTeWR5O32zLBxUu7g4Wl?si=ZNx5WPeFQ_aUQiJidPK2BA
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    35 m
  • Episode Seventeen: Oriana Kraft, Founder of ORI

    Episode Seventeen: Oriana Kraft, Founder of ORI
    May 5 2025
    In this episode of Get Real, Jim sits down with Oriana Kraft, the Founder of ORI. She is transforming women's healthcare through data-driven solutions and employer partnerships. After discovering alarming gaps in medical education and clinical research, Oriana turned her thesis project into a global movement dedicated to translating women's health research into practical care solutions. The conversation examines the economic costs of overlooking women's health issues in the workplace, the systemic barriers that prevent adequate care, and how employers can create more supportive environments while improving their bottom line. Oriana offers many innovative approaches that could finally close the gender health gap. What You'll Learn: How a staggering 70% of female employees lose 1-5 workdays monthly due to women's health issues, and the $3,000 per woman cost to employers who don't address these needs The economic and structural factors driving healthcare inequality Practical strategies employers can implement to create stigma-free environments for women's health discussions while improving productivity and retention How AI and data-driven approaches are revolutionizing women's healthcare design, creating opportunities for better diagnosis, treatment, and workplace support systems
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    30 m
  • Episode Sixteen: Dr. Lennard Lee, Chief Medical Officer at the Ellison Institute of Technology & Co-Founder of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launchpad

    Episode Sixteen: Dr. Lennard Lee, Chief Medical Officer at the Ellison Institute of Technology & Co-Founder of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launchpad
    Apr 7 2025
    Dr. Lennard Lee is a force of nature in medicine. He is the Chief Medical Office at the Ellison Institute of Technology. Since 2020, he has led groundbreaking national programs that unite scientists, clinicians, and policymakers to advance the development of cancer vaccines. Dr. Lee co-founded the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launchpad, an initiative designed to streamline patient enrollment in cancer vaccine trials. He's spearheading efforts to enroll 10,000 patients by 2030, accelerating trials and ensuring the latest breakthroughs reach those in need. His work has earned him top honors such as the ACP McElwain Prize, IAP Outstanding Young Physicians Award, DSIT Superhero Award, and the UK Science & Engineering Infinity Award. In this episode, you'll learn: How he built the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launchpad The UK's role in global cancer vaccine development and clinical research Insights into successful cancer vaccine trials, including promising results from Devon The risk-benefit analysis of shifting to a vaccine-first approach for cancer treatment Current progress and breakthroughs in cancer vaccine clinical trials How research and development investments are being managed to sustain innovation Dr. Lee's predictions for when preventative cancer vaccines might become widely available Strategies for ensuring global access and affordability of cancer vaccine technologies How collaboration between pharma and biotech is accelerating innovation The evolution of cancer staging and diagnostics in a vaccine-driven treatment landscape
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    33 m
  • Episode Fifteen: Alicia Zhou CEO of Cancer Research Institute

    Episode Fifteen: Alicia Zhou CEO of Cancer Research Institute
    Mar 10 2025
    Dr. Alicia Zhou is the CEO of the Cancer Research Institute (CRI), an organization at the forefront of cancer innovation. With backgrounds in academia, healthcare, and nonprofits, she brings a unique perspective to the table. Today, she's heading into the future…of cancer research—what’s changing and what’s holding it back. From advancements in immunotherapy to barriers—healthcare costs, diversity in research, and even politics, Alicia shares her real take on the opportunities and challenges. She's discussing AI’s role in early diagnosis and prevention and how data-driven tools are making precision medicine more equitable. In this episode, you’ll learn: What CRI is and how its mission is shaping the future of cancer research Dr. Zhou’s vision for CRI and where she hopes to drive impact Why this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry is a game-changer for STEM fields The differences between chemotherapy and immunotherapy—and what’s next The most significant breakthroughs in immunology that are changing cancer treatment Why early detection is critical and how screening practices need to evolve How AI and data analytics are revolutionizing cancer care and precision medicine The barriers holding back progress in immunotherapy and how to overcome them
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    35 m
  • Episode Fourteen: Pastor Michael McBride (Executive Director of Live Free USA)

    Episode Fourteen: Pastor Michael McBride (Executive Director of Live Free USA)
    Feb 25 2025
    Please welcome Pastor Michael McBride to Get Real with Jim Weiss. Pastor Mike works at the intersection of faith, social justice, and public health as the Executive Director of LIVE FREE USA. This national network is dedicated to reducing gun violence and advocating for criminal justice reform. He also serves as the Lead Pastor of The Way Church in Berkeley, California, where he integrates faith with social change. He co-founded the Black Church PAC and the Black and Brown Peace Consortium, both initiatives that mobilize political action and promote equity and violence prevention. He is a prominent voice with his work featured on CNN, MSNBC, and The New York Times. Pastor Mike discusses how his experiences with police brutality have shaped his mission to uplift marginalized communities. He explores the intersection of faith and social justice, the importance of treating gun violence as a public health issue, and the need for systemic change in policing and criminal justice. In this episode, you'll learn: Why gun violence must be treated as a public health issue How leadership shapes community-based violence prevention The role of faith in promoting systemic change and healing The challenges facing marginalized communities, especially Black men The importance of political action and mobilization for equity How faith can be a tool for meaning-making in the face of injustice The long-term impacts of inequities on health and well-being The need to transform criminal justice to protect communities
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    39 m
  • Episode Thirteen: Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, Physician, Health Advocate, and TEDx Speaker

    Episode Thirteen: Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, Physician, Health Advocate, and TEDx Speaker
    Nov 11 2024
    Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell is the Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV, and the visionary founder of Beyond Clinical Walls, a platform sharing accurate, equitable, and credible health information. She was recently appointed to The CDC National Board and was selected to serve on the national CDC Communications and Public Engagement Workgroup. She has also presented twice at TEDx. In today’s conversation, Jim and Dr. Curry-Winchell are discussing advocating for DEI in healthcare systems and how healthcare disparities can be dismantled. We’re honored to get real with her on Get Real with the Chairman!
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    42 m
  • Episode Twelve: Emily Morse, Founder and Host of Sex With Emily

    Episode Twelve: Emily Morse, Founder and Host of Sex With Emily
    Oct 28 2024
    Emily Morse, a renowned sex therapist and best-selling author, has spent nearly two decades transforming how we talk about sex and pleasure. Her podcast, Sex with Emily, started in 2005 and is now the #1 sexuality podcast on Apple. She’s the author of Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight and Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure, offering practical insights for sexual empowerment. Emily is also Creator of SmartSX: A Sexual Wellness Membership Community (sign up now at: sexwithemily.com/membership). Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Forbes, and more. She’s challenged taboos and helped millions navigate their desires, making her a transformative figure in the world of sexual health. You can learn more about her at SexWithEmily.com or follow her @SexWithEmily on social media.
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    31 m