Join me as I sit down with accomplished military trauma surgeons Dr. John Chovanes & Dr. Kirby Gross as they share their perspectives on finding their calling, serving their country, sacrifice and building programs that will ensure everyone is well prepared to care for critically and injured patients. This is a special episode rich with lessons in courage and leadership. Enjoy!

Join me as I sit down with Sophia Holder, the chief financial officer at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, consistently ranked as one of the nation's best children's hospitals, as we discuss her professional journey, developing the next generation of leaders, the importance of financial literacy in healthcare and building a legacy.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Baston, the interim CEO of University Hospital and the former NJ Commissioner of Health as we discuss her travels across the globe focused on decreasing health disparities, establishing a Center for Healing to provide integrated pain, addiction and behavioral health care in Camden, the challenges of leading an academic health system and what is next on her incredible journey.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Scantlebury, a trailblazer and advocate as we discuss becoming the first black female transplant surgeon in the United states, writing her book Beyond Every Wall, encountering racism in medicine, motherhood and mental health struggles physicians face.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Steven Stylianos, an internationally recognized pediatric surgeon, leader and mentor as we discuss separating conjoined twins, the importance of family in his career and the beauty of moving from "strength to strength" and pivoting at different phases of your career.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Lenworth Jacobs, an educator, innovator and visionary from Hartford Hospital who takes us on his journey from Jamaica to Boston and onto Connecticut. Along the way he implemented programs such as Stop the Bleed which is in 120 countries, has trained over 1.5 million people and saved countless lives. He reflects on a lifetime of innovation, leadership and his "reproducible strategies for success."

Join me as I sit down with Dr. C. William Schwab, an internationally known trauma surgeon and educator from the University of Pennsylvania. From his service in the US Navy during the Vietnam War onward Dr. Schwab has saved countless lives and graduated trauma surgeons who are leaders across the globe. He reflects on a lifetime of service, leadership and education in this episode.

Join me as I sit down with Daniel Sundahl (DanSun) an artist, writer, counseling therapist, paramedic and retired firefighter as we discuss mental health, PTSD and his incredible journey to Ikigai. Please look through www.dansunphotos.com while you listen!