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From Girl to Great: Career Insights from Women Leaders

From Girl to Great: Career Insights from Women Leaders

By: Alana Kendall
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 Empowering the next generation of women to lead, excel, and thrive in the healthcare industry. Hosted by Alana Kendall, a high school student and aspiring healthcare leader, From Girl to Great features inspiring conversations with women at the forefront of healthcare innovation. From navigating challenges to achieving success, these leaders share their personal stories, lessons, and advice to help teenage girls set themselves up for greatness. Whether you’re dreaming of making an impact in healthcare or simply looking for actionable tips on leadership, this podcast is your go-to resource. Explore career journeys, leadership strategies, and insights tailored to help you take the first steps toward your goals. Join us for authentic stories, empowering advice, and a community that celebrates the potential in every girl.2024-2025 Alana Kendall Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • S2 Ep3: Access, Equity, and the Future of Health with Jane Sarason Kahan

    S2 Ep3: Access, Equity, and the Future of Health with Jane Sarason Kahan
    Mar 2 2026
    How can a career built on curiosity reshape the way we think about health, access, and innovation? In this episode, Jane Sarason Kahan joins From Girl to Great to explore what it really means to drive change in healthcare and why the most powerful innovations aren't always the flashiest ones. Drawing on a career shaped by curiosity and a commitment to equity, Jane challenges us to look beyond cutting-edge treatments and ask who actually has access to care in the first place. From the social determinants of health to the exciting potential of food as medicine and the home as a health hub, Jane brings us back to the fundamentals and makes a compelling case for why prevention, not crisis response, is where real transformation begins. My Key Takeaways Follow the questions you can't stop asking. Jane's career is proof that curiosity, reading widely, and stepping outside your comfort zone can turn into genuine influence and impact. Innovation means little without access. The US may lead in developing new treatments, but many people still struggle to access basics like primary care and preventative support and that gap matters. Technology is a tool, not the goal. Jane isn't anti-AI, but she's clear-eyed about its role. What truly excites her is a system built around the home as a health hub, food as medicine, and paying for prevention before a crisis hits. Connect with Jane Sarason Kahan (Guest): Jane's LinkedIn Health Populi (Jane's Blog) Jane's Books on Amazon Connect with Alana Kendall (Host): ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alana's LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠From Girl to Great Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠From Girl to Great Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠From Girl to Great LinkedIn
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    48 mins
  • S2 Ep2: Medicine Beyond the Clinic: Using Healthcare to Serve Communities

    S2 Ep2: Medicine Beyond the Clinic: Using Healthcare to Serve Communities
    Jan 14 2026
    How can medicine and community outreach work together to create lasting social impact? In this episode of From Girl to Great, our ambassador Sofi Smith is our guest host. She speaks with Dr. Raquel Miranda Padilla, a medical doctor and community outreach leader in Costa Rica. Dr. Padilla shares how her medical training led her beyond the clinic into community, humanitarian, and global outreach work, highlighting the power of compassion and purpose in healthcare. Alana's Key Takeaways Purpose doesn’t require a straight path. Impact comes from staying true to your values, even when life takes unexpected turns. Healthcare goes beyond hospitals. Medical knowledge can be a powerful tool in community and humanitarian settings. Humanity matters most. True fulfillment in healthcare comes from compassion and service, not status or money. Connect with Alana Kendall (Host): ⁠⁠⁠Alana's LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠From Girl to Great Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠From Girl to Great Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠From Girl to Great LinkedIn
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    11 mins
  • S2 Ep1: AI, Strategy, and Leadership – Hannah Mann on Building Healthcare Company Day One Strategy

    S2 Ep1: AI, Strategy, and Leadership – Hannah Mann on Building Healthcare Company Day One Strategy
    Nov 17 2025
    How can building a company using strategic insight and AI transform healthcare and lives of patients? In this episode, Hannah Mann, co-founder of Day One Strategy and winner of the UK Women in Business Award 2024, joins From Girl to Great to share her journey of creating a healthcare market insights company that blends human intelligence with AI. Drawing on over 23 years of experience in pharmaceutical research, Hannah explains how she and her co-founder spotted a market gap, overcame barriers, and built a company that helps global pharmaceutical brands better understand patients and doctors. Hannah also shares her perspective on the future of healthcare, the role of AI in improving patient outcomes, and why it’s crucial for women to lead, invest, and innovate in this space. Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own business, exploring healthcare careers, or seeking inspiration to break barriers, this episode is packed with insight, practical advice, and motivation. My Key Takeaways Confidence and clarity cut through barriers. Strategic thinking and self-belief can help you overcome challenges in male-dominated industries or when building a business. AI is transforming healthcare. Combining technology with human insight allows companies to understand patient and doctor needs more effectively and make a real impact. Women need a seat at the table. Leading, investing, and innovating in healthcare ensures a more inclusive, equitable future—and opens doors for the next generation. Connect with Hannah Mann (Guest): ⁠⁠Hannah's LinkedIn Day One Strategy's Website Connect with Alana Kendall (Host): ⁠⁠Alana's LinkedIn ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠From Girl to Great Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠From Girl to Great Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠From Girl to Great LinkedIn
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    17 mins
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