Chris Mathew, Chief Growth Officer at Well-Genie, joins Craig Andrews to reveal how his father’s tragic and avoidable death shaped his mission to transform American healthcare. With deep family roots in Kerala and a legacy of firstborn leadership, Chris channels that sense of duty into helping employers radically cut costs while increasing wellness benefits for their teams.

Chris doesn’t just talk cost savings—he proves it. Well-Genie offers unlimited $0 generics, discounted brand-name drugs, and wellness programs that bypass traditional insurance models. The results? Employers cut healthcare spend by up to 50% while improving retention with life-enhancing benefits like childcare and college scholarships.

His leadership is rooted in advocacy. Chris believes employees need champions in a system that prioritizes paperwork over people. By creating real alternatives to the broken status quo, he's helping businesses escape the trap of year-over-year rate hikes—and he's inviting others to do the same.

Want to learn more about Chris Mathew’s work? Check out their website at https://www.well-genie.com.

Connect with Chris Mathew on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismathew/.

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Ely Delaney doesn’t just teach follow-up marketing—he lives it. On this episode of Leaders & Legacies, Ely shares how authenticity and consistency transformed his business and leadership style. From his signature purple branding to a three-year evergreen email campaign, Ely leans into what makes him different—and encourages others to do the same.

He and host Craig Andrews explore the leadership lesson behind showing up as your full self, even when it’s unconventional. Ely discusses how revealing his personal quirks, like his Renaissance fair obsession and dog love, helped him build stronger business relationships. The real leadership win? Ely’s ability to systematize authentic communication that continues building trust—even when he’s offline.

Ely explains how his “Ultimate Follow-Up” system boosts engagement not with gimmicks, but with real conversation. His emails feel personal because they are. The result: higher open rates, stronger replies, and deeper relationships.

Want to learn more about Ely Delaney's work? Check out his website at https://ElyDelaney.com.

Connect with Ely Delaney on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elydelaney/.

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Kimberly Carleson didn’t set out to become a leader in health care reform. Life forced her into it.

When her husband was diagnosed with stage four metastatic bladder cancer, Kimberly found herself navigating a health care system built for confusion, not care. Pregnant and raising a young daughter, she refused to accept the death sentence doctors gave her husband. Her advocacy, persistence, and leadership saved his life—and revealed a deeper calling.

That experience became the foundation for U.S. Beacon, the company she founded to fight bloated medical billing and protect employers from skyrocketing health costs. Kimberly’s team reviews claims for self-funded plans, finding and eliminating ineligible charges—often cutting 20–40% from monthly claims. Her work restores fairness and trust in a system where both are in short supply.

Her leadership isn’t just professional. It’s deeply personal. Kimberly speaks with clarity, strength, and purpose—because she’s lived what most only fear.

Want to learn more about Kimberly Carleson’s work? Check out their website at https://www-us-beacon.com.

Connect with Kimberly Carleson on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/kimberlycarleson.

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