For many, healthcare is something best simply avoided. It’s complicated, confusing, and frustrating. But at Empowered Ventures, we believe there’s a better way.

We launched Healthcare for Us in the fall of 2024 to help employee-owners take a more active role in their benefits. A few months later, it’s time for an update.In this episode, Chris Fredericks sits down with Emily Bopp, Chief of Staff to the CEO at EV, and Kim Dinwiddie, VP of Human Resources at EV,  to discuss the challenges of getting employees to engage with the program, the surprising feedback they received at the EO Summit, and why storytelling might be the key to making healthcare feel more personal.

They also talk about what’s next—how we can all shape a healthcare experience that works for EVers and their families.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why Healthcare for Us Matters: This initiative isn’t just about insurance—it’s about helping employee-owners understand and shape how we use healthcare and benefits.
2. Lessons Learned So Far: Feedback from employee-owners has shown what’s working, what’s confusing, and most importantly, what we need to improve.
3. What’s Next for the Initiative: From better communication to exploring new healthcare partners, we’re refining our approach to make an even bigger impact.
4. How You Can Get Involved: Whether it’s asking more questions, using new tools, or sharing your experiences, every EVer can help shape the future of Healthcare for Us.

Jump into the conversation:
(00:00 ) Introduction to Emily Bopp & Kim Dinwiddie
(00:51 ) The challenge of making healthcare a priority for employees
(04:43 ) How storytelling can make healthcare more engaging
(08:55 ) Employee reactions at the EO Summit
(14:29 ) Next steps for the Healthcare for Us program
(21:35 ) A better healthcare experience for employees and their families