Tune in to Nygel and Winston's conversation with Courtney Brame, founder and Executive Director of Something Positive for Positive People. The three discuss Courtney's journey as an individual living with Herpes, his  entrepreneurship and advocacy for Sexually Transmitted Infection awareness/prevention, and his vision for a healthier community.

"Hustling to Heal" featuring Courtney Brame

Tune in to Nygel and Winston's conversation with Jason Griffin, President of Quantum Laboratory, and Sylvester Williams, current defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos, former Super Bowl Champion, and CEO and Founder of Quantum Laboratory, a 100% Black Owned certified clinical laboratory based in St. Louis bringing the most advanced diagnostic testing to underserved communities across the U.S.

"Quantum Laboratory" featuring Sylvester Williams and Jason Griffin

Tune in as we sit down with Dr. Mwiza Ushe, Associate Professor of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, who chats with us about his journey as a young kid transitioning from Malawi to the U.S., how his identity has shaped his experience as a physician and his leadership journey in medicine.

" Storytelling, Identity, & Medicine" featuring Dr. Mwiza Ushe

We are excited to announce the new season of The Healthcare Hustle Podcast! In our January episode, Brandon & I sit down with the Association of Asian Healthcare Leaders, including Jennifer Ho (Johns Hopkins), Edward Lai (Emory Healthcare), Andrew Ngyuen (Kaiser Permanente), and Alyssa Na (Mayo Clinic), to discuss our perspectives on how culture and identity influence leadership, and why it is critical to develop pipelines for the next generation of leaders of color. 

In reflection, we hope that through conversations like this, we normalize advocating for health equity, in any space, for all identities for generations to come.

"Identity, Culture, & Leadership" featuring the Association Of Asian Healthcare Leaders

We are excited to share the second episode of The #Healthcare Hustle #Podcast  featuring Marcus Howard, founder of GreaterHealth #Pharmacy & #Wellness, a culture-focused pharmacy startup that aims to improve #health outcomes in #StLouis for communities of color. Nygel and I had a great time chatting with Marcus, hearing about his journey from St. Louis public schools to UNC Chapel Hill, and of course starting a #Blackowned pharmacy in his hometown. 

Marcus’s commitment and compassion for serving his #community is truly inspiring and is a reflection of the values of many of the historical figures we highlight during #BlackHistoryMonth. We hope that this conversation can serve to motivate others to continue to pursue their dreams while modeling servant #leadership.

"GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness" featuring Marcus Howard

In our newest episode of the Healthcare Hustle Podcast “Hustling In Pursuit of Health Equity” featuring Dr. Yolanda Wimberly, inaugural Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer of @Grady Memorial Hospital. In our conversation, Dr. Wimberly discusses her journey to becoming a physician, embracing and leaning into leadership opportunities as a young professional, and how communities can serve as advocates for change in the institutions that serve them. As someone who has been a steward in her community, helping to develop generations of physician leaders of color, Dr. Wimberly is a role model and true health equity champion, changing the face of healthcare.

"Hustling In Pursuit of Health Equity" featuring Dr. Yolanda Wimberly

In this episode, we sit down with April Mickens Jolly, Vice President of Health Equity and Culture at Planned Parenthood for St. Louis and Southwest Missouri. April shares awesome insight with us regarding how her experiences as an early careerist in Corporate America supported her transition into healthcare, and her journey on becoming a trailblazer and equity champion in healthcare, currently focused on reducing disparities in maternal health that disproportionately impact Black women and other women of color. Check out a preview to the show below and please make sure to listen to the full episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Links below!

"Embracing Your Greatness" featuring April Mickens-Jolly

In this episode we are joined by, Derrick J. Melton, Chief Operating Officer of CareSTL Health, a federally qualified community based healthcare system that provides medical care to underserved, underinsured, and uninsured populations.

"Trying To Fit In... Leads To Fitting Out" featuring Derrick Melton

In this episode, we are joined by, Dr. Ebony Boyce Carter, Director of the Division of clinical research in the department of Obstetrics &  gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine. She is known for her research involving community-based interventions to promote health equity for pregnant women and their babies.

"Maternal Health, The Black Tax, & Paying It Forward" featuring Dr. Ebony Boyce Carter

In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Adia Harvey-Wingfield, professor of sociology and Vice dean of Faculty Development and Diversity at Washington University in St Louis. Adia specializes in research that examines the intersections of race, gender, and class and how they affect social processes at work.

"Race, Healthcare, & The New Economy" featuring Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield

In this episode, we sit down with Danita Smith, founder and CEO of My Blooming Health Lab, a mobile lab offering in home and walk-in services for individuals with limited physical ability, those who may be underinsured or without immediate access to healthcare.

"My Blooming Health Lab" featuring Danita Smith

In this episode, we sit down with Georgina Dukes, Senior Director of Social Care Impact at Unite Us, a technology company that builds coordinated care networks of health and social service providers.

"Performance, Image, & Exposure" featuring Georgina Dukes

In this episode, we sit down with Al Campbell, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Christian Hospital and Northwest Healthcare in St. Louis.

"Having a Heart for the People" featuring Al Campbell

In this episode, we sit down with Mikel Whittier, Director of Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at UCLA Health in Los Angeles, California.

"Leading With Your Humanity" featuring Mikel Whittier

In this episode, Nygel and Winston are joined by Trevor Brand, Chief Operating Officer of Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

"No Age Limit On Impact" featuring Trevor Brand

In this episode, we are joined by Hilary Harris, Executive Director of Patient Care Operations at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

"Stay Focused On The Possible" featuring Hilary Harris

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Lametra Scott, Director of Pharmacy for the Tennessee Department of Corrections and Chief Executive Officer of Breaking The Sickle Cell Cycle Foundation Inc.

"Breaking The Sickle Cell Cycle" featuring Dr. Lametra Scott

In this episode, we are joined by Takisha Lovelace, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Affinia Healthcare.

"Bloom Where You Are Planted" featuring Takisha Lovelace

In this episode, we are joined by Ronald Griffin, Director of Clinical Services at the St. Louis County Department of Public Health.

"Cultivating Your Resilience" featuring Ronald Griffin

In this episode we are joined by Coach Melody, health and wellness transformation strategist, and founder /CEO of Unwrap You a workplace wellness program that builds a work environment where nutrition, fitness, exercise and lifestyle change are encouraged, supported, and nurtured.

"Unwrap You - Entrepreneurship & Wellness" featuring Coach Melody McClellan

In this episode we are joined by Christopher Fan, Director of Language Services at BJC HealthCare in St. Louis Missouri.

"Accessibility, Identity & Health" featuring Christopher Fan

In this episode, we are joined by Priya Bathija, a nationally recognized health care leader, attorney, and founder of Nyoo Health, providing strategic and advisory support to startups, investors, providers, and others as they grow and scale new ways of delivering health and healthcare to women.

"Equity, Policy, & Moving the needle forward" featuring Priya Bathija

In this episode, we sit down with Kenneth Powell Jr., PharmD, Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacist in Charge at GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness in St. Louis, Missouri.

GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness featuring Dr. Kenneth Powell Jr

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Harshit Jain,  a leading storyteller and creative-data integrator in healthcare. As an accomplished speaker and globally awarded healthcare marketing influencer Dr. Jain is now the Founder & CEO at Doceree which is trying to address the problem of rising cost of Healthcare by bringing in efficiency & effectiveness in Healthcare marketing by using data and creativity.

"No Problem is a Big Problem" featuring Dr. Harshit Jain

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lisa K. Fitzpatrick, founder and CEO of Grapevine Health, a company focused on improving health literacy & patient engagement through storytelling, technology & feet on the street.

"Grapevine Health" featuring Dr. Lisa K. Fitzpatrick

In this episode, we hear from Jaqui Rogers, Senior DEIB Consultant at BJC HealthCare in St. Louis, Missouri.

"The Black History Month Audit" featuring Jaqui Rogers

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Okey Enyia, a senior policy advisor for the Alliance for Health Policy, and founder / CEO of Enyia Strategies LLC, a health policy consulting firm that provides advising, policy analysis, legislative strategy and many other services for individuals seeking measurable ways to influence policy on issues related to health equity, health disparities and social determinants of health. 

Dr. Enyia shares his tips/thoughts on:
1) staying grounded and practicing self care, especially in spaces in which you find yourself feeling ostracized and isolated 🧘🏿‍♂️
2) remaining unapologetic about your passion and vision as they relate to your career 🏁
3) closing the persistent gaps regarding #access to #healthcare for Black men in the U.S 👨🏿‍⚕️

This is a 🔥conversation that is both motivational & informative and provides an important call to action during the last week of #BHM.

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.

"Becoming A Conscious Black Man" featuring Dr. Okey Enyia

In this episode, we are joined by Anjana Sreedhar, MPA, Program Manager for a cancer center a part of a major academic medical center in New York City, and author of "Health Care of a Thousand Slights" a fantastic read that details the legacy of discriminatory policy and culture in healthcare & how history impacts healthcare access / outcomes among marginalized groups today.

Throughout our conversation Anjana shares: 

1) What it was like moving to the U.S at an early age and growing up in cultural melting pot like NYC 🗽
2) The evolution of her understanding of the model minority myth and how that served as a catalyst for her finding her voice in the health equity space 👩🏾‍⚕️
3) Approaches to making healthcare more human-centric, centering the person, not just the patient ⚕️

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.

"Health Care of a Thousand Slights" featuring Anjana Sreedhar

In this episode we are joined by Arlana Brown, a passionate non-profit leader who serves as founder and CEO / executive director of Project S.A.V.E, a Philly based non-profit that helps survivors of sexual & domestic violence heal through therapeutic services.

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.

"Project S.A.V.E" featuring Arlana Brown

Tune in to Nygel and Winston's conversation with Andwele Jolly, Executive Director of Business Affairs for Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. The three discuss Andwele's journey as a physical therapist up into his transition as a new leader at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Either Win or Learn" featuring Andwele Jolly

The Healthcare Hustle podcast is a creative, educational platform intended to highlight the careers of leaders of color across the healthcare industry. Students, early professionals, 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. 

Monthly episodes are hosted by Nygel Williams Brandon Oluyede and Winston W. Wright, and  are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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