The Visible Voices

How Executive Chris Hare Discovered That Success Can Be Toxic - The Atomic Storytelling Solution

This Visible Voices Minicast episode features Chris Hare, big tech marketer turned founder of The Storied Future, podcast host of  The Storied Future, and atomic storytelling coach.  Chris helps leaders navigate high-stakes transitions through vulnerable storytelling. This episode is part of the 2025 monthly minicast series focusing on coaching, recognizing that we all need help in our professional journeys and do better with support along the way.Atomic storytelling involves discovering stories that have been hidden, forgotten, or overlooked and using them as raw material to create a better future. Unlike traditional storytelling that focuses on structure and delivery, atomic storytelling asks what story should be told and disrupts limiting narratives that leaders have been telling for years.For further reading, Chris recommends the book "Primal Intelligence" by Angus Fletcher If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

AI in Healthcare: Andrew Taylor on Emergency Department and Triage Evolution

In this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, Dr. Resa Lewiss explores AI in healthcare with Andrew Taylor MD MHS, a Professor and Vice Chair of Research and Innovation in Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Taylor shares insights from his work on AI-informed triage systems, discusses the challenges of implementing AI in hospital settings, and explains how artificial intelligence can reduce diagnostic errors while promoting fairness in emergency care.Healthcare lags behind other industries in adopting AI tools, facing unique challenges around hospital infrastructure and personnel requirements. Large language models require substantial computational resources that most traditional hospital systems lack. The persistent problem of closed electronic health record systems further complicates implementation. Healthcare typically can take 15 years to adopt new technologies, even those with proven efficacy and safety records.Publications we discuss:—Impact of Artificial Intelligence-Based Triage Decision Support on Emergency Department Care (NEJM AI) —Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Diagnostic Errors in Emergency Medicine: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions (AEM) —Enhancing Emergency Department Triage Equity With Artificial Intelligence: Outcomes From a Multisite Implementation (Annals of EM)If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

Engineering Meets Healthcare: Tejal Desai on Delivering Drugs More Intelligently

In this episode, Tejal Desai PhD discusses her groundbreaking work in nanotechnology and drug delivery, sharing how her team is solving the fundamental challenge that only 5% of drugs successfully make it through the GI tract. Tejal Ashwin Desai PhD is the Sorensen Family Dean of Engineering at Brown University and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Medicine, and National Academy of Inventors. Previously, she served as the Deborah Cowan Endowed Professor at University of California, San Francisco, where she directed the Health Innovations via Engineering Initiative. Her research focuses on creating biodegradable devices that deliver precise doses of medication where and when needed, with applications in diabetes treatment, retinal diseases, and immunotherapy.Tejal's translational research focuses on creating microscopic delivery systems that work at the cellular level. Her team has developed miniaturized implants that deliver medication to treat retinal diseases for months instead of requiring monthly eye injections, and nanorods technology that shows promise in treating autoimmune diseases like psoriasis. She discusses the importance of human-centered design, her transition from researcher to Dean, and the future of AI-integrated engineering through Brown's a new institute in the School of Engineering.If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

The ”Silent Majority” of Wealth Builders: How Late Starters Outperform Early Investors

I speak with with Jackie Cummings Koski and Bill Yount from the "Catching Up to FI" podcast to explore why starting your financial independence journey later in life might actually be your secret weapon.The "Catching Up to FI" podcast recently hit 1 million downloads across 150+ episodes. Their audience represents the "silent majority" of FI seekers: 72% aged 41-60 and 76% women.The conversation explores how trauma and loss often catalyze financial awakening, and why the cognitive dissonance between knowing you need financial security while believing it's impossible creates toxic stress. The guests share insights on overcoming the "too late" mindset and leveraging the unique advantages that come with starting later.Jackie Cummings Koski, MSPFP, CFP, AFC, is a personal finance educator and consultant who reached F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early) in her 40s after growing her wealth to over $1 million. Her personal finance tips have been featured on media platforms like CNBC, Forbes, and Market Watch. She is author of Money Letters 2 My Daughter and F.I.R.E. for Dummies. Bill Yount MD is an Emergency Medicine physician who discovered FI at 50 despite living paycheck-to-paycheck for years. His mission is helping other late starters begin their financial independence journey.This episode reframes the narrative around late-starter financial independence, showing how age and experience can accelerate your path to financial freedom. Jackie and Bill provide practical, actionable advice while intentionally building community.If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

The Intention-Action Gap: Katy Milkman on Why Smart People Make Bad Choices

In this  episode I speak with behavioral economist Dr. Katie Milkman who breaks down the powerful concepts of friction, nudge, and sludge that fundamentally shape how professionals make decisions in healthcare, finance, and education. Milkman, author of "How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where you Are to Where you Want to Be" and co-founder of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, reveals how choice architecture influences everything from patient compliance to retirement savings, explaining why good intentions often fail and how smart design can bridge the intention-action gap. Katy explains how removing friction and eliminating sludge can dramatically improve outcomes for physicians treating chronic diseases, leaders implementing organizational change, and designers creating user experiences that actually work. This research-backed discussion provides actionable insights for social scientists, healthcare professionals, and decision-makers who want to understand the psychology behind behavior change and apply evidence-based strategies to improve professional and patient outcomes in their respective fields.Website https://www.katymilkman.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-milkmanPodcast https://www.schwab.com/learn/choiceologyBook: https://www.katymilkman.com/bookIf you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

Status is a Currency: Alison Fragale Makes Being a Likeable Badass a Leadership Superpower

In this episode, I  sit down with Dr. Alison Fragale, organizational behavior expert at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. We dive deep into why status isn't just about ego—it's actually a fundamental human need that directly impacts your mental health and professional success. Alison breaks down her formula for being both assertive and warm, explaining how resources follow respect in the workplace and why most of us are playing "introduction dodgeball" instead of building meaningful connections.00:00 Introduction to the Likable Badass03:06 The Impact of Writing a Book05:55 Navigating Social Dynamics in School09:11 The Introduction Dodgeball Experience11:50 Experiencing Disrespect and Mid-Career Invisibility15:06 Sharing and Building Status17:45 The Influence of McKinsey on Career Choices20:59 Gender Dynamics and Professional Identity24:02 Finding and Using Your Voice26:52 Key Takeaways and ConclusionWe explore how her time at McKinsey shaped her understanding of power dynamics, the difference between having power (controlling resources) and having status (earning respect), and why those throwaway moments like "How are you?" are actually goldmines for relationship building. Alison shares personal stories about her need to always be "correct," her unexpected expertise in cheese boards, and how Golden Girls wisdom applies to leadership. As coffee-loving introverts who appreciate both Christmas music and strategic thinking, we discuss the art of making "small deposits" into professional relationships without burning yourself out through excessive kindness. This conversation is perfect for anyone who wants to command respect while staying approachable, understands that professional success requires both competence and connection, and believes you don't have to choose between being respected and being relatable.Website: alisonfragale.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alisonfragaleBook: Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They DeserveIf you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

A Trillion Dollar Market: Marina Gerner on FemTech the Sector Investors Fear

In this episode I speak with Marina Gerner PhD, financial journalist, professor, columnist, and award-winning author of "The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health."  Dr. Gerner explores the paradoxical world of FemTech, a trillion-dollar market opportunity that faces systematic underfunding, particularly from male venture capitalists who struggle to discuss women's health innovations, as detailed in a 2020 Wired article she wrote. The conversation delves into how shame and stigma around women's health including periods, menopause, and sexual health sustain billion-dollar industries while simultaneously creating barriers to genuine innovation. Website marinagerner.com LinkedIn @marinagernerphdInstagram @marinagernerIf you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

Physician Coach Karen Leitner Teaches Doctors What Medical School Forgot

This episode is part of The Visible Voice Podcast Mini-Cast series dedicated to exploring coaching resources and professional development tools to help professionals improve their workplace journey and well-being. Dr. Karen Leitner is a primary care physician who transitioned to become a full-time coach for medical professionals. In 2020 after gaining certification, Karen founded Karen Leitner MD Coaching. She has coached hundreds of women physicians to set boundaries, finish their charts, reduce guilt, and reconnect with their identity outside of medicine. Some conversation take-aways:—Overwhelm is a common challenge for physicians.—Self-compassion is crucial for personal and professional growth.—Healthcare systems often contribute to physician burnout.—Practical strategies can help manage workload and stress.Website:https://www.karenleitnermd.com/Book with Karen:https://www.karenleitnermd.com/how-to-feel-betterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenleitnermd/If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

Front Lines to Policy Lines: Cedric Dark on Gun Violence Prevention

In this episode I speak with Cedric Dark MD MPH, an emergency medicine physician and healthcare policy expert, about gun violence in America. June is Gun Violence Awareness month. Our conversation focuses on prevention, advocacy, and content from his book Under the Gun: An ER Doctor's Cure for America's Gun EpidemicCedric is an Associate Professor in the Henry J. N. Taub Department of Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He currently is on the Board of Trustees for Semester at Sea and is the Medical Editor-in-Chief for the monthly publication ACEP Now. From 2019 to 2024 he served on the Board of Directors for Doctors for America.Cedric argues that gun violence is a public health issue that healthcare workers are uniquely positioned to address. He explains how mental health factors into gun violence discussions and why access to firearms increases suicide risk. The conversation touches on how advocacy work can help healthcare workers deal with burnout and how organizations like Doctors for America approach health policy change. If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

Rhode Island Reimagined: Tiara Mack A Senator who Envisions People Centered Politics

In this episode I share a profound conversation with Rhode Island State Senator Tiara Mack. Senator Mack shares her experiences running for office, finding her voice in politics, and the significance of human-centered design in legislation. Tiara is Democratic member of the Rhode Island State Senate. She represents district six comprised of 20,000 constituents. She studied public health at Brown University. We discuss the power of social media, legislative goals, and the importance of self-care and resilience in leadership. We explore themes of joy in advocacy, the journey to politics, the importance of community and education, navigating identity, and the role of sex education in personal growth. Finally, we reflect on the role of books as a framework for envisioning a better world.Episode highlights:—Education can bridge gaps in access and opportunity.—Community involvement is crucial for civic engagement.—Human-centered design should guide legislation.Self-care practices are important for effective leadership.WebsiteInstagramIf you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!