Moxielicious with Alexia Vernon

Moxielicious, hosted by Alexia Vernon, is the podcast for entrepreneurial and corporate leaders who want to unapologetically speak up for themselves, their companies, and the ideas and issues that matter most to them. It’s for industry leaders who have been called to develop the voices of their people but who know they need to dial-up their own voices right along-side them. It’s for those who know they have massive thought leadership potential but often feel like they are best-kept secrets in their fields - and they are over it. Whether you call yourself a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, business or nonprofit leader OR you are in HR/talent development, you sit in the C-suite, or you sling mai tais on the beach in Hawaii half the year, if you love practical self-improvement as much as you love strategy served up with ample helpings of sass, this is the podcast for you. Learn more about Alexia's speaking, coaching, and training programs at www.AlexiaVernon.com.

513: Talking About Death Won’t Kill You with Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller 07/19/2023

512: Value-Based Care with Kim Grana 07/05/2023

512: Value-Based Care with Kim Grana Kimberly Grana, RDCS, CMPE is a healthcare executive with over two decades of dedication to the value-based care community. Kim is currently the Vice President of Operations for Valley Oaks Medical Group, the third largest primary care group in Southern Nevada. A detailed-oriented, high accessible leader who always puts employees first and is focused on building a culture of engagement, growth and development, and inclusion, Kim is the 2023-2024 President of the Nevada Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Kim is also a Nationally Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and a Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE). Kim sits on the board of the Nevada Healthcare Forum, a multi-association group that represents the ACHE, HIMSS, HFMA and MGMA. Her active membership and participation in industry associations demonstrates her commitment and dedication to current industry laws, regulations, and best practices in providing value-based care. During episode 512 of Moxielicious®, Kim Grana discusses why value-based care and patient-centered care are two key catalysts for better healthcare. She details many Valley Oaks Medical Group best practices, such as— Using scribes and creative charting solutions so physicians can have more eye contact and face-to-face time with patients Creating online chats that are connected to a person and to walk-in clinics for more efficiency and better access to healthcare Involving physicians in recruiting and hiring their medical assistants and administrative teams to ensure a culture fit Prioritizing learning and development for all employees to ensure everybody is committed to value-based care During the interview, Kim also shares: How value-based care integrates putting people first with the need for profitability Why prioritizing culture, communication, and customer service leads to better staff retention and patient reviews Simple solutions to address top patient frustrations and improve patient access to on-demand healthcare Strategies and techniques for prioritizing and scheduling training (Hint: utilizing video training and having a pool of floats are key!) How to use competitors as positive peer pressure for facilitating healthcare improvements and changes Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about Kim Grana, value-based care and Learn more about Step into Your Moxie healthcare communication programs Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via , , , or so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/alexiavernon/id/27370602

511: The Future of Healthcare is Personalized Care with Dr. Apeksha Desai 06/21/2023

510: Make Healthcare Work Better for All with Heidi Kyser 06/07/2023

510: Make Healthcare Work Better for All with Heidi Kyser Heidi Kyser joined Desert Companion, the premier city magazine that celebrates the pursuits, passions, and aspirations of Southern Nevadans, as a staff writer in January 2014. In 2018, she was promoted to senior writer and producer, working for both DC and State of Nevada. She produced KNPR’s first podcast, the Regional Murrow Award-winning Native Nevada, in 2020. The following year, she returned her focus full-time to Desert Companion, becoming Deputy Editor, and became interim editor, replacing Andrew Kiraly, in July 2022. In her 20 years as a print and on-air journalist, Heidi’s done it all, from news writing for a weekly business publication, to producing multimedia stories for an alternative weekly, winning a handful of Eddie, Maggie, and Nevada Press Association awards along the way. When she’s not camping, hiking, riding her bike, or doing some other outdoor activity with her husband Peter, Heidi is most likely to be found on a yoga mat, being spotted by her 90-pound American Bulldog Buster. During episode 510 on how to make healthcare work better for all, Heidi discusses her experiences reporting on healthcare for Desert Companion. Plus, she shares how a diagnosis of Valley Fever, a fungal infection that can attack a person’s nervous system, their most vital organs, and lead to cerebral meningitis (and, in extreme cases, death) “brought home the healthcare system shortcomings [she’s] reported on for years.” More specifically, Heidi shares: Key changes in the healthcare system that could help medical providers AND patients How her personal experiences navigating her own healthcare motivated her reporting with Desert Companion Why self-advocacy is a vital patient competency Her hopes for how healthcare will evolve by 2033 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about and her work at Desert Companion Read 5 Big Ideas for Better Healthcare in Learn more about Connect with Heidi on Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via , , , or so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/alexiavernon/id/27069435

509: Disability Inclusive Leadership with Sarah Kirwan 05/24/2023

509: Disability Inclusive Leadership with Sarah Kirwan An expert on disability inclusion and disability-inclusive leadership, Sarah Kirwan is the founder and CEO of Eye Level Communications, a woman-owned and disability-owned business. She is a forward-thinking DEIJ Consultant and Trainer with 25 years of experience advising leaders and collaborating across disciplines to advance culture in line with shared values and strategic plans. Sarah has held multiple executive positions, including Assistant Hospital Administrator and Public Information Officer for Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, a world-renowned physical rehabilitation hospital in Los Angeles, California. She is accomplished at establishing the conditions for constituent success. As a result of her work in Congress on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), she was selected to lead the implementation of new ACA hospital policies. Sarah is a vibrant speaker and passionate thought leader, accomplished at establishing conditions for constituent success, gaining buy-in for custom solutions, and creating a shared vision of accessibility. Sarah graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University, Los Angeles, with a Master of Science degree in Public Administration. In 2011, Sarah was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and in 2019, she was diagnosed with Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence. Her combination of personal and professional experience makes her a trusted resource and a passionate disability justice and disability inclusion champion. She uses her voice to amplify those that go unheard and empower those who have yet to find theirs. During episode 509 of Moxielicious® with Sarah Kirwan, we discuss— What disability inclusion really means—and why focusing on hiring people with disabilities is not enough The importance of providing pathways for people living with disabilities to move into leadership roles with real decision-making power The double-bind of “invisible” disabilities—and the cost of having to prove you are disabled enough Why disability inclusion training is needed beyond traditional DEI training The value of volunteership and giving back for people living with disabilities Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about and how she supports leaders and organizations with disability inclusion through her company, Eye Level Communications Connect with Sarah on and Listen to Sarah’s for more disability inclusion recommendations Learn more about the for women coaches, consultants, trainers, and experts—and submit your application early Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via , , , or so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/alexiavernon/id/26910507

508: Navigating Compassion Fatigue and Burnout as a Socially Conscious Leader with Dr. Rebecca Eldredge 05/10/2023

508: Navigating Compassion Fatigue and Burnout as a Socially Conscious Leader with Dr. Rebecca Eldredge Dr. Rebecca Eldredge is on a mission to ensure socially conscious leaders don’t succumb to compassion fatigue. I’ve had the privilege of working with Dr. Eldredge for the last two years, and she is unparalleled in her ability to integrate stories, statistics, and practical suggestions for how to create workplaces that create more wellbeing for their people. For the past 20 years, Dr. Eldredge has used her commitment to mental health, cultural competence, and social justice to support individuals and organizations to cultivate compassion to protect their wellbeing as they bring compassion and justice to their organizations and communities. She has been honored to work with corporations, university departments, and refugee resettlement agencies as well as hundreds of diverse clients. Dr. Eldredge completed both her M.A. and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and has been an adjunct in the University of Houston’s and Our Lady of the Lake’s graduate psychology programs. She is also a Step into Your Moxie® Certified Facilitator. In this episode, Dr. Eldredge and I discuss compassion fatigue, burnout, and the importance of developing cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills. More specifically, we address— What compassion fatigue is and how to recognize and navigate through it Why employee wellbeing is connected to excellence at work—and professions at highest risk for compassion fatigue, burnout and attrition Why it might be time to shift from cultural competence to cultural humility Sobering statistics about the connection between experiencing injustice and developing a medical condition Plus, a surprising recommendation from Mother Theresa Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about and her work at the intersections of preventing compassion fatigue and amplifying the voices of marginalized leaders, caregivers, and change makers Connect with Dr. Eldredge on Download Dr. Eldredge’s Join my virtual workshop Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via , , , or so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/alexiavernon/id/26793180

507: Health Care Law and Women’s Leadership and Well-Being with Ayesha Mehdi, JD, MHSA 04/26/2023

507: Health Care Law and Women’s Leadership and Well-Being with Ayesha Mehdi, JD, MHSA As a partner with Spencer Fane, LLP’s health care practice group, Ayesha Mehdi, JD, MHSA collaborates closely with healthcare providers and professionals, as well as closely held businesses, to provide legal guidance on various corporate, regulatory, and licensure matters. She serves as outside counsel to her clients, helping them achieve their objectives in areas such as physician employment, recruitment, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures. Additionally, in the area of health care law, Ayesha offers solutions for handling professional board complaints, reimbursement issues, and corporate compliance to ensure her clients’ success. Ayesha received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with honors in Finance from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration in Michigan, and her Master’s in Health Services Administration, as well as her Juris Doctorate degree, from the University of Kansas. Ayesha speaks at regional and national seminars and conferences for both legal and health care associations. She is also a pro bono attorney for the Children’s Attorneys Project of Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. In episode 507, we discuss Ayesha’s work in health care law plus her recommendations for how to: Navigate the pressure to support a partner’s career and take the lead at home when you have your own career aspirations Address physician burnout (and why it often leads to poor patient reviews) Prioritize well-being and mental health (and why creating a predictable schedule for each day can help) Center patient care within a profit-based health care system Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about and her work at in health care law Connect with Ayesha Mehdi, JD, MHSA on and Explore Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via , , , or so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/alexiavernon/id/26659134

506: Health Equity in Medicine with Dr. Cheryl Brewster 04/12/2023

506: Health Equity in Medicine with Dr. Cheryl Brewster Dr. Cheryl Brewster is a fierce advocate for improving health equity in medicine. As the founding executive dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Roseman University College of Medicine (RUCOM), the only private allopathic medical school in Nevada, Dr. Cheryl Brewster is charged with leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance the College’s vision and mission with the goal of ensuring a learning and work environment in which students, faculty and staff realize a sense of belonging and facilitate more health equity in medicine. RUCOM is in the accreditation process and anticipates matriculating students in 2025. Cheryl comes to RUCOM from Miami, Florida, where she served in a similar position at Florida International University College of Medicine. During her tenure, she was successful in creating one of the most diverse and inclusive colleges of medicine in the nation. With 20+ years of experience, Cheryl has successfully designed and initiated results-oriented DEI-focused processes, plans, programs workshops/trainings for senior leaders, managers, and staff encouraging learning, reflection, awareness, and understanding as well as community building across differences. In episode 506 of Moxielicious®, Cheryl discusses what’s needed to facilitate health equity in medicine, and more specifically, what she and Roseman University are doing to prepare a new generation of physicians who think and practice medicine more holistically and more equitably. We dig into: The systemic barriers that prevent BIPOC students from entering medical school How the social determinants of health impact health equity in medicine, and a person’s overall health, as much, if not more, than genetics Why, when more women and people of color practice medicine, it provides better health outcomes for communities How the Roseman University College of Medicine is helping its medical students to develop empathy, enhance interpersonal communication skills, treat patients holistically, and co-create solutions with them Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about the and how they are leading the charge to facilitate more health equity in medicine Connect with Dr. Brewster on and Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via , , , or so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/alexiavernon/id/26437770

505: Opportunities in Digital Healthcare with Tracy Lewis 03/29/2023

504: Process Improvement for Work and Life with Mary Grace Gardner 03/15/2023

504: Process Improvement for Work and Life with Mary Grace Gardner Mary Grace Gardner, MPH is a corporate transformation leader, multi-passionate entrepreneur, and speaker who helps ambitious change-makers achieve personal and professional goals with ease and joy. An expert of process improvement, she helps her clients design the life they want without limits. Mary Grace rose quickly in her career, leading large-scale transformations in hospital and medical device industries, launched an educational coaching practice, and co-founded a corporate consulting company offering personal and professional development certifications. Mary Grace is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, the co-founder of Human Centered Reliability, a start-up focused on personal and professional mastery, and the founder of The Young Professionista, where she supports college students to get into their ideal school and hone the skills they need to succeed in college while also supporting professionals in their further career development. Mary Grace’s speaking topics include work/life integration, women and career, and creating sustainable systems for change. She has been featured in Business Insider, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, U.S. News and World Report, and Fast Company. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and three young boys. In this episode on process improvement, 504, Mary Grace and I discuss: How upskilling can help a leader, employee, or entrepreneur to learn additional skills and ways to go about it The many ways process improvement can support personal and professional growth Mary Grace’s recommendations for how to test different pathways personally and professionally and optimize your happiness and performance Recommendations for how to integrate work and life and prevent burnout Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about and Watch to build the systems and habits to achieve personal and professional goals Connect with Mary Grace on and Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via , , , or so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/alexiavernon/id/26153607

503: Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy with Taunya Craig 03/01/2023

503: Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy with Taunya Craig In episode 503 of Moxielicious®, Taunya Craig discusses a new, hot topic in psychotherapy and trauma treatment, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy. Taunya Craig is the Executive Director of Bloom Psychedelic Therapy and Research Institute. She is a Registered Professional Counsellor, Master Practicing Clinical Counsellor, and Counselling Therapist, with over 10 years’ experience in private practice. Her favorite modality up until Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) has been Accelerated Resolution Therapy in which she is a certified Master A.R.T. Practitioner. Taunya’s diverse background includes hundreds of hours of facilitating group work, thousands of direct client hours, and many hours in specialized trainings, including ATMA’s accredited Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy for Therapists. Ironically, finishing that program led Taunya to realize that for her to provide PAP she would need to understand intimately what the experience entails. So, she started her own year long journey with PAP. Recently completing an experiential deep dive training in PAP, Taunya discovered her passion for this line of work and specifically with relational dosing ketamine and psychotherapy combined. As Executive Director for Bloom Psychedelic Therapy and Research Centre, Taunya blends her personal and professional therapeutic experiences and love for science, psychedelics, and community. Taunya is ready to help move Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy to the forefront of mental health treatments. Aligned with Bloom’s vision of safety, effectiveness and accessibility for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Taunya is motivated to provide a much-needed healing space for transformation and connectedness. During episode 503 of Moxielicious®, Taunya Craig and I talk about Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy. More specifically, we discuss: What Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy is and why Taunya and Bloom are so passionate about using Ketamine to treat mental health conditions Who should avoid Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy—and why The dangers of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and what to look for in a practitioner to ensure safety How Bloom integrates ceremony, science, and medicine into their healing approach Taunya’s hopes for where Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy will go in the coming years—and why access to PAP is already an equity issue Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about and the Learn more about the , in Washington, and the Read the book, , watch the , and checkout the Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via , , , or so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/alexiavernon/id/26032398

502: Food Insecurity Impacts Us All with Clancy Harrison 03/01/2023

502: Food Insecurity Impacts Us All with Clancy Harrison I’m thrilled to celebrate National Nutrition Month with a registered dietitian, Clancy Harrison, in episode 502 of Moxielicious®. A food equity advocate, TEDx speaker, and international thought leader, Clancy Harrison challenges the way food insecurity is approached and discussed. Her mission to demolish the stigma around food access places her on the cutting edge of advocacy. Clancy is the founder of the Food Dignity® Movement, a strategic program for leaders who want to shift how they approach nutrition outreach by making healthy food access a priority. She transforms the lives of thousands of people through her work with corporations, non-profit organizations, and universities. At the time of this recording, Clancy is an advisory board member for the Pennsylvania American Academy of Pediatrics Food Insecurity EPIC program, Ambassador of the National Dairy Council, and a past President of the Al Beech West Side Food Pantry where she has served over 3 million meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can tune in weekly with Clancy at . During episode 502 of Moxielicious®, Clancy Harrison and I talk food insecurity. More specifically, we discuss: How Clancy’s background as a dietitian and head of a food pantry illuminated misconceptions about hunger and food insecurity—and prompted her to launch the Food Dignity® Movement The many faces of food insecurity—and how each of us is likely impacted and can play a role in addressing it Why food dignity is an essential component for addressing food insecurity—and how centering dignity is a pathway to empowerment How the ‘Food is Medicine’ movement can address certain forms of food insecurity—if the kinds of assumptions and biases Clancy highlights are prevented Why experiencing food insecurity can be a catalyst for better leadership Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Learn more about the and connect with Clancy on and Grab Clancy’s to shift your mindset around food insecurity and food access in the US Watch Clancy’s TEDx Talk, Learn more about the movement Learn more about the Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious® via , , , or so you never miss an episode! /episode/index/show/alexiavernon/id/26032371