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Welcome to Flip the Tortilla! This show is for the underdog at heart and is about rising up, breaking through, and finding a way to achieve your most audacious goals. If you’ve ever been told you can’t, you won’t or it’s not possible, you’ve found a home! Join uber-successful corporate exec, entrepreneur, and former janitor, Denice Torres as she and her guests share real-world, no B.S. insights for making your dreams a reality.
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Did you know the US often ranks lower than other developed countries when it comes to women’s healthcare? While we have the leading healthcare spending per capita, we also have one of the highest maternal mortality rates and percentage un/underinsured. Healthcare disparity for women is a critical topic for all of us. Esteemed women’s health expert, Dr. Susan Nicholson, discusses what we need to know and how we can be more proactive with our own healthcare.
Patricia Bradley, seasoned healthcare executive, is a master of networking. In this episode, Patricia will share priceless tips on how to network and create meaningful connections in a genuine way.
Rahul Singhvi is the Co-founder and CEO of Resilience, a first-of-its-kind manufacturing and technology company dedicated to broadening access and availability to complex medicines. Rahul’s leadership experiences span large organizations and start-ups. His wealth of accomplishments and humility set the stage for invaluable lessons in leadership and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset.
Phoebe Atkinson, clinician, positive psychology expert, and co-facilitator of Women’s Leadership Program at Rutgers, shares how we can increase our ability to connect with others in the workplace. Genuine connection fosters new ways to gain valuable mentors. While this can feel intimidating, knowledge and practice can turn you into a maestro of mentoring!
Disclosure: I love Oofos recovery shoes. I sought out Darren Brown, their Head Of Marketing to learn more about what makes this company and their products so amazing. Not only do they make shoes that make you say "aaah" they give back in a big way. If you know about Oofos, you know. If not, I hope you can take a moment to learn about how passion wins.
Being an "adult" can suck the sense of play and creativity out of us! Samantha Lomow, CEO of Playworks! has successfully led major change efforts at companies like Foot Locker and Hasbro. She shares valuable lessons on the importance of play and creativity in our careers and how we can get back to leveraging our inner child.
Best friends, Allie and Elle, are in their early 30's, have wildly successful careers, and are balancing the demands of families and motherhood. Allie has held positions at Modern Work and Security, Microsoft, and Mastercard. Elle is an attorney who worked in the Obama administration and was featured in the book, Yes She Can: 10 Stories of Hope & Change from Young Female Staffers of the Obama White House. She now works at a major pharmaceutical company. Together they talk candidly about confidence, careers, and choices and share some great insights!
From professional dancer to C-suite leader and expert in health tech, Alissa Hsu-Lynch is an accomplished executive and a master at creating new possibilities. Alissa has held management positions at J&J, Google, and Bausch Health and is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute. She shares invaluable lessons on how to grow a portfolio career by growing your skills and creating new options.
Kat is one of those people that epitomizes resilience and determination. The first to attend college in her family, Kat overcame tremendous barriers to gain an impressive education at some of the best schools in the country. After earning great success at several large healthcare companies, Kat co-founded Artemis Factor, a highly successful project management firm that partners with life sciences companies.
I was recently watching Tik Tok videos about macro dieting and stumbled upon Aurora Cristiano (“Bicep Blonde”). Aurora decided she wanted to get healthier, and while raising a small child and managing a professional career, she lost 35 pounds and competed in her first professional bodybuilding competition. Her approach intrigued me, and I wanted to share her insights on transformation with you. I think you will enjoy this “Flip the Tortilla” story!
You are in for a real treat with this episode! Dr. Groppel talks with us about how to be more healthy (and happy). Dr. Groppel is a global expert in the field of human performance and served as the co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and books, most notably The Corporate Athlete. Dr. Groppel was recently inducted into the USTPA Hall of Fame. He role models what he teaches and shares how he climbed Kilimanjaro after a bilateral knee replacement.
In January 2023, Sandra Velasquez went on Shark Tank and pitched Nopalera, her line of skin care products derived from nopal, the prickly- pear cactus. Velasquez, who is of Mexican heritage and has a background in sales, wanted to create a brand that celebrates her Latino heritage while creating clean, sustainable products. She started the business out of her Brooklyn apartment in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sandra received an offer from one of the Sharks but turned it down. Today, Nopalera (www.nopalera.co) is thriving and is valued in the double-digit millions. She bet it all on her vision and abilities to build an inspiring, thriving business. Lots of great lessons in this episode!
Flip the Tortilla is back after an unexpected four-month hiatus! After undergoing a routine knee replacement in March, Denice woke up in the hospital with some complications, including a pulmonary embolism and excruciating pain from a herniated disc. Denice talks about her journey through unrelenting pain, uncertainty, moments of despair, and the incredible power of meditation, breathing exercises, and positive thinking in her recovery, She hopes her learnings can help anyone that is experiencing mental and/or physical pain. We are all in this together!
Tina Lifford is an actor, playwright, author, and Founder of The Inner Fitness Project. She shares with us invaluable steps to strengthen our inner fitness so that we can live our best life!
Debra Sandler is an uber-successful executive who has served in the C-suite of some of the most prestigious companies. Today, she serves on multiple high-profile boards and also works tirelessly to help place women and underrepresented talent on boards. Her experience and wisdom are priceless as she talks about the power of taking action - both on our personal goals and in helping others.
Are you someone who never wants to feel stuck in a position or with a company? This episode is for you! Coco Brown shares terrific advice about steps to get to the next level, a different role, or the board room. Coco is the founder and CEO of Athena Alliance, a firm that helps female leaders reach their career goals through skill development, networking, mentoring, coaching, and other services. Coco has helped many women achieve their ultimate career goals and shares practical tips on navigating your path to success (whatever that means for you!).
Many people who create something extraordinary are wildly creative, persistent, passionate, and don't take no for an answer. While there may be a million and one reasons to quit, they don't. Andrew Miller is that person. Brilliant by any standard, Andrew is a founder of Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company in Boston. Dr. Miller is the lead inventor of Karuna’s KarXT platform (solutions for treating psychiatric and neurological conditions). While still in his 20s, Andrew found a path to bring a potential breakthrough treatment for severe mental illness to those in need. MedTech Boston named Dr. Miller one of the top 40 innovators under 40. Andrew is masterful at Flipping the Tortilla and finding a way.
Many of us are underdogs. We've been told we can't or won't and use that as fuel for kicking ass. It takes a lot of hard work, falling and getting back up, and sheer determination to achieve and even go beyond our dreams. Diane is an example of someone who is living the American Dream. When Diane and her parents came to the U.S., they lived in a one-bedroom, cockroach-infested apartment. At a young age, she taught her dad English. A Princeton and Northwestern grad, Diane is now revered as an outstanding C-suite leader who has worked at premier companies. You will be inspired by her story. Yes, YOU can!
A number of years ago, Vishu Patel was a summer intern in my organization at J&J. She clearly had the “it factor” way back then, and I have since had the pleasure to watch her grow as a person and now a successful executive at LinkedIn. Vishu has achieved many levels of success in a short period of time! She shares lessons about navigating careers, developing multiple income streams, and the pursuit of happiness in our daily work.
Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann is an American icon - a physician-scientist who led the development of the first gene-targeted drug for treating breast cancer, former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Chancellor of UCSF, and esteemed board member. Sue shares how her purpose and personal values shaped her career. Priceless.
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