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Hear about how organizations and individuals around the world are serving vulnerable individuals.
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Larissa Malcolm the owner of Flourishing Focus stops by to share her story of being mental health professional dealing with the mental health effects of getting COVID-19.
In this episode of "The Business of Vulnerability," host Blake Kohler interviews Kathy Oubre, the CEO of Ontchart Cancer Center, a community oncology practice in southeast Louisiana. They delve deep into Kathy's journey into the world of oncology, the challenges her center faces in providing treatment for a diverse array of patients, and their commitment to helping individuals in vulnerable situations. Kathy offers insights into the innovative strategies and programs they have developed to ensure access to quality care for all, regardless of socioeconomic status. From creating treatment education guides tailored to patients' needs and financial assistance programs, to addressing mental health concerns, the podcast reveals the lengths to which the Ontchart Cancer Center goes to serve its community. Listen in for a candid discussion on the intricate balance of providing physical, emotional, and financial support for cancer patients and their families.
In this episode of the Business of Vulnerability podcast, we welcome Mini Ajayi, Business Development Manager for Med Clinical Research. Listen in as we discuss the importance of diversity in clinical trials, the challenges faced in recruiting underrepresented communities, and the role of trust in fostering engagement. Mini shares her insights on how Med Clinical Research works with pharmaceutical companies to bring clinical trials to predominantly black communities like Irvington, New Jersey. We also delve into the strategies employed to overcome mistrust and ensure that medications and interventions work for the entire population. Join us to explore the future of Med Clinical Research and their mission to expand their reach and serve minority populations more effectively.
In this episode of the Business of Vulnerability podcast, we sit down with Stacey Cook, Site Director and Clinical Research Coordinator at Objective Health. Stacey shares the incredible mission of Objective Health to bring healthcare options to underprivileged communities and treat diseases without existing cures. Learn about their partnerships with community health centers, their growth and reach across the United States, and the life-changing impact of their studies on patients. Discover how clinical research is not only providing treatment but also empowering patients to adopt healthier lifestyles.
In this episode, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Douglas McMahon, an allergist and founder of AllerMed Pharma. Dr. McMahon shares his journey to create a more affordable and accessible epinephrine auto-injector, an essential tool for those suffering from severe allergies. We discuss the challenges he has faced in securing funding, the approval process, and his long-term plans for innovation. Discover how his mission to make allergy solutions accessible can change lives and the ways you can support this noble cause. Join us for this insightful and inspiring discussion on making life-saving technology available to everyone.
In this episode, host Blake Kohler speaks with Dr. Elliot Shin about his experience as a principal investigator in clinical research and founder of Jubilee Clinical Research, which conducts clinical trials for metabolic syndrome and other health conditions. Dr. Shin also shares his passion for helping the homeless through his non-profit organization, Operation Hope, which provides free medical care, food, and other resources to those in need. He emphasizes the importance of giving time and prayer, in addition to financial donations, and discusses the role of faith in his work.
In this podcast episode, Dr. M Chadi Alraies, a cardiologist, discusses the importance of prevention in heart disease, as well as the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in accessing healthcare. He emphasizes the need for education on healthy lifestyle choices, such as exercise and healthy eating, and the importance of smoking cessation. Dr. Alraies also discusses the mental health burden of serving vulnerable populations and the need for community support and resources.
Humeera Khan joins the podcast to share the issues that nonprofits have with the data divide, how Splunk is trying to help bridge that gap and how her own personal journey has taken her as she's journeyed deeper into social impact.
Anne Rugari is the founder of the Partners for Krabbe Research and a consultant for the NDRD Brain and Tissue Bank, a biorepository of sorts that harvests brains and tissues of neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental brains for research. She started the foundation in 2012 after her two children were diagnosed with Krabbe disease and her daughter was the fourth newborn to receive treatment for the disease. To date, 18 patients have donated to the Brain and Tissue Bank, and three peer-reviewed manuscripts have been published to help translate research into treatment. Additionally, Anne is a prominent advocate for Krabbe research, more information on which can be found on Krabbes.org.
Dominique Wilson the Co-founder of RiseKit joins the podcast to talk about how they're helping cities consolidate resources for employment and why impact matters.
Kavell Brown, the Partnership Manager on the social impact team at Linkedin shares his insights on social impact, explains why social impact matters to linkedin and his journey into the CSR world.
Molly Trerotola, the Head of Social Impact @ ShoppingGives, explains how helping ecommerce companies utilize their platforms and products to make an impact on the world is core to what ShoppingGives does. She explains how nonprofits and ecommerce companies can partner to bring about mutually beneficial situations for brands, causes and consumers.
Chris Suerig joins the podcast to share the work being done at the Christ Recovery Center, part of the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, and the challenges and opportunities that his organization faces. We talk about the issues they've dealt with during Covid, the programs that help change men's lives and Chris gives advice on how you can help people through their recovery efforts.
Neha Sonney, the author of Wired for Self-Love, joins the podcast to talk about why self-love is important, why she chose to write about book about self-love, and some tips and tricks to help build that self-love in yourself.
Sasha Raskin the CEO/Founder of A Beautiful Mess stops by to share her thoughts on mental health in America and what we can do to help improve our relationship with mental health issues as a society.
Brian Tucker stops by to share some of the experience he's gained over years of working with faith-based nonprofits to improve their donor relationships. He shares some of the remarkable work that True Sense Marketing does to help organizations build lasting relationships with new donors. We talk about how the pandemic has inspired an entirely new generation to give and how you can help capture that new generation to ensure they become part of your organization's long-term team.
Dr. Chad Audi joins the podcast to share the work his team is doing in Detroit as well as how they've built relationships of cooperation and trust with the city of Detroit. He shares how they've pivoted over the years into providing more behavioral health services, how they stick to their values and shares suggestions for other faith-based providers.
Lisa Pullock graciously joins the podcast to talk about life in Fairbanks, Alaska. We touch on the unique challenges that come with operating a Rescue Mission in a remote location, the challenges of affordable housing, and how staffing can be especially difficult. Spend a moment to listen to the incredible work being done by the team in Fairbanks and know that even when you try to move as far away from society as possible there's still someone in your corner.
Candace Gregory, the President of the Open Door Mission in Omaha, Nebraska stops by to talk about the amazing work that her team is accomplishing in Nebraska. I ask her why her organization is so respected, how they've handled COVID, and what problems she foresees on the horizon.
Robert Marbut, the Former Director of the Interagency Council to End Homelessness and Trump Administrations Homeless Czar, stops by the podcast to share his thoughts on the Housing First model of ending homelessness, what faith-based groups can do to more effectively work with government leaders, and his thoughts on how we can address the nations homeless crisis.
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