# innovation podcast (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover innovation podcast. Page: Feed: --- ## #78: Quality-Flavored Kool-Aid _2026-08-12 · Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast_ What if the biggest indicator of quality care isn't just what happens in the exam room—but how quickly patients can get there? In this episode of the Coleman Podcast entitled Quality-Flavored Kool-Aid (you'll find out why!) Megan DeMaagd-Rodriguez, Nurse Practitioner, draws from her experience at a Michigan Federally Qualified Health Center. Megan explains why meeting patients where they are,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/248464/episodes/19603460-78-quality-flavored-kool-aid.mp3) ## #77: If You Are Always Putting Out Fires, You May Be An Arsonist… _2026-08-05 · Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast_ If You're Always Putting Out Fires, You May Be An Arsonist... Why do some leaders spend every day reacting to crises while others seem to create calm, capable teams? In this episode, Amanda sits down with Coleman Associates CEO Melissa Stratman to unpack the provocative idea behind the title: many of the fires leaders are constantly extinguishing are unintentionally of their own making. Drawing… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/248464/episodes/19537728-77-if-you-are-always-putting-out-fires-you-may-be-an-arsonist.mp3) ## [Episode 169: Jess Yescalis Has Traveled to 192 Countries ... and counting](https://soundcloud.com/fgonzalez1978/episode-169-jess-yescalis-192) _2026-07-29 · Agents of Innovation_ What does it take to visit 192 countries, work alongside democracy activists on the front lines of history, and build a career around adventure and purpose? In this episode of the Agents of Innovation Podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with longtime friend Jess Yescalis, President of Yescalis Campaign Strategies, political strategist, fundraiser, and one of the most well-traveled people in… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369889092-fgonzalez1978-episode-169-jess-yescalis-192.mp3) ## #76: First Team First _2026-07-22 · Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast_ What happens when leaders stop leading from silos and start leading as a true first team? The First Team is defined by Patrick Lencioni in his book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team as the team you prioritize over the team you manage. In this episode, Amanda sits down with the leadership team from Catherine's Health Center to explore how intentionally investing in trust, vulnerability, and shared… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/248464/episodes/19523435-76-first-team-first.mp3) ## #75: The Self-Reflective CEO _2026-07-08 · Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast_ What does it take to grow an organization by more than 25% during one of the most challenging periods in healthcare? In this episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast , Amanda Laramie talks with Eloisa Perard, CEO of Gracelight Community Health, about the leadership journey behind Gracelight's remarkable growth. Rather than focusing on expansion alone, Eloisa shares how investing in… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/248464/episodes/19450185-75-the-self-reflective-ceo.mp3) ## #74: Integration: Impossible? _2026-06-24 · Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast_ In this episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast, Amanda Laramie sits down with four leaders from Cherry Health in Michigan to discuss their organization's journey toward truly integrated, whole-person care. What started as an effort to better connect medical and behavioral health services evolved into a broader transformation of workflows, culture, patient access, and team-based care.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/248464/episodes/19355976-74-integration-impossible.mp3) ## #73: Opening the Door to Capacity: The Tactical Nurse Story _2026-06-10 · Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast_ What happens when nurses are empowered to practice at the top of their license? In this episode, Amanda sits down with Maria Durazo, RN and Isabelle Lunsford, RN, PHN, MSN, of Open Door Community Health Centers in CA, to discuss how they transformed the nursing role to improve access, support providers, and strengthen patient care in a highly rural environment. Learn how Open Door built a Tactical… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/248464/episodes/19313279-73-opening-the-door-to-capacity-the-tactical-nurse-story.mp3) ## #72: Part 2: Why Mattering Changes Everything with Zach Mercurio _2026-05-27 · Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast_ In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Amanda Laramie sits down with leadership researcher and author Zach Mercurio, PhD , to explore how leaders can create workplaces where people truly feel seen, valued, and connected. Zach shares practical, everyday ways leaders can apply the principles of mattering — not through grand gestures, but through intentional interactions that build trust,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/248464/episodes/19206684-72-part-2-why-mattering-changes-everything-with-zach-mercurio.mp3) ## [Episode 168 Jeral Poskey, Swyft Cities](https://soundcloud.com/fgonzalez1978/episode-168-jeral-poskey-swyft) _2026-05-26 · Agents of Innovation_ What if the future of urban transportation isn't more roads, more trains, or even flying cars—but an on-demand network of autonomous vehicles gliding above traffic? In Episode 168 of the Agents of Innovation Podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with Jeral Poskey, Founder & CEO of Swyft Cities, to discuss a revolutionary approach to urban mobility that could transform how people move through… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2327404976-fgonzalez1978-episode-168-jeral-poskey-swyft.mp3) ## #71: The Power of Mattering at Work with Zach Mercurio _2026-05-13 · Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast_ What makes people feel valued at work? Why do some teams thrive even under pressure, while others struggle with burnout, disengagement, and turnover? In Part 1 of this episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast, Amanda sits down with author, researcher, and speaker Zach Mercurio to explore one of the most important — and often overlooked — drivers of workplace performance and wellbeing:… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/248464/episodes/19159141-71-the-power-of-mattering-at-work-with-zach-mercurio.mp3) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8JFExweimIZq) _2026-05-13 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## #70: The Little Clinic That Could (and Did) in the Southeast _2026-05-06 · Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast_ What’s possible in the first few weeks of true transformation work? This episode answers that question with clarity—and proof. In this episode of the Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast, Amanda sits down with a powerhouse frontline team from a rural clinic in North Carolina that is already seeing remarkable results through the DPI™ (Dramatic Performance Improvement) Collaborative . In just two… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/248464/episodes/19131829-70-the-little-clinic-that-could-and-did-in-the-southeast.mp3) ## #69: From Open Slots to Optimized Capacity in LA _2026-04-30 · Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast_ What does it really take to turn empty appointment slots into a high-performing, fully utilized schedule —and keep it that way? In this episode, Amanda sits down with three leaders from MLK Community Healthcare, a hospital-based primary care system in South Los Angeles. Five months after they graduated from the DPI™ Collaborative, they share how they didn’t just improve access—they fundamentally… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/248464/episodes/19061965-69-from-open-slots-to-optimized-capacity-in-la.mp3) ## [Episode 167 Judge Roy Altman, Author, Israel on Trial](https://soundcloud.com/fgonzalez1978/episode-167-judge-roy-altman) _2026-04-28 · Agents of Innovation_ In Episode 167 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with Roy Altman, a United States District Judge and author of Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law. Judge Altman brings a unique perspective to one of the most complex and emotionally charged geopolitical issues of our time. Drawing from his experience in the courtroom, he explains… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2308769246-fgonzalez1978-episode-167-judge-roy-altman.mp3) ## [Episode 166 Luke Mickelson, Founder, Sleep In Heavenly Peace](https://soundcloud.com/fgonzalez1978/episode-166-luke-mickelson) _2026-04-05 · Agents of Innovation_ In Episode 166 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace — a nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering beds to children in need. What started with one act of service in a small Idaho town has grown into a nationwide movement, with hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of beds delivered to kids who… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2297040494-fgonzalez1978-episode-166-luke-mickelson.mp3) ## [Episode 165 Ryan Doyle, Founder & CEO, Doyle Marine Management,](https://soundcloud.com/fgonzalez1978/episode-165-ryan-doyle-founder-ceo-doyle-marine-management) _2025-12-30 · Agents of Innovation_ In this episode of the Agents of Innovation podcast, Francisco Gonzalez joins Ryan Doyle aboard Amigo, a 1937 classic wooden Wheeler and sister ship to Ernest Hemingway’s famed Pilar, at the Riviera Beach Marina near West Palm Beach. Ryan shares his journey from a horse farm in Connecticut to the U.S. Coast Guard, maritime academy, and eventually a career in yachting that led him to founding Doyle… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2238746789-fgonzalez1978-episode-165-ryan-doyle-founder-ceo-doyle-marine-management.mp3) ## [Episode 164: Joe Gallagher, A Recipe for Redemption and Entrepreneurial Success, Charleston, SC](https://soundcloud.com/fgonzalez1978/episode-164-joe-gallagher-a-recipe-for-redemption-and-entrepreneurial-success-charleston-south-carolina) _2025-11-22 · Agents of Innovation_ In this powerful episode of the Agents of Innovation podcast, Joe Gallagher—founder and CEO of Apastioli and a former Grammy-nominated musician—shares his remarkable journey from rising rock artist to surviving a devastating car accident, spiraling into addiction, facing legal battles, and ultimately finding faith, sobriety, and a new entrepreneurial purpose. Joe recounts how a simple batch of his… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2217176933-fgonzalez1978-episode-164-joe-gallagher-a-recipe-for-redemption-and-entrepreneurial-success-charleston-south-carolina.mp3) ## [Episode 163: Mod Cardenas, The Art of Being an Entrepreneur, Guatemala City](https://soundcloud.com/fgonzalez1978/episode-163-mod-cardenas-the-art-of-being-an-entrepreneur-guatemala-city) _2025-10-28 · Agents of Innovation_ Mod Cárdenas (b. Guatemala 1982) is a contemporary visual artist and pioneer of Guatemalan street art. Alongside his art, Cardenas pursued a career in Clinical Psychology, that has informed his approach to art from a research and observational base. Cardenas has exhibited extensively around the world with 14 solo exhibitions and several group shows, in addition to his murals and public art… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2200443963-fgonzalez1978-episode-163-mod-cardenas-the-art-of-being-an-entrepreneur-guatemala-city.mp3) ## [Episode 162: An Update from Matt Stone, Elvis Presley Tribute Artist](https://soundcloud.com/fgonzalez1978/episode-162-an-update-from-matt-stone-elvis-presley-tribute-artist) _2025-08-31 · Agents of Innovation_ Matt Stone was a previous guest on Episode 117 of the Agents of Innovation (October 2022). You can revisit that episode for Matt's story before 2022 here: https://youtu.be/eF\_lJ03STrc?si=L4Ry0Yl9CHF0RPbP In this episode, we catch up with him since so much has happened in his life and career. A husband and now father of a 2-year old, Matt has taken his Elvis tribute show all over the United States… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2153995737-fgonzalez1978-episode-162-an-update-from-matt-stone-elvis-presley-tribute-artist.mp3) ## [Episode 161: Francois de Neuville, Founder, Man Uncharted; Author, The Illusion of Time](https://soundcloud.com/fgonzalez1978/episode-161-francois-de-neuville-founder-man-uncharted-author-the-illusion-of-time) _2025-08-17 · Agents of Innovation_ Francois de Neuville is the founder of Man Uncharted and author of "The Illusion of Time: 11 Lessons How Not to Suck at Life." Francois is a survivor of the 2018 tsunami and 7.5 earthquake in Indonesia. He was an officer and platoon leader in the Belgian military and trained as a commando-paratrooper. Through his adventures around the world, François brings a unique perspective and depth of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2153997684-fgonzalez1978-episode-161-francois-de-neuville-founder-man-uncharted-author-the-illusion-of-time.mp3) ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L73eROofGR0w) _2025-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Episode 160: Douglas Pestana, LegalMente AI](https://soundcloud.com/fgonzalez1978/episode-160-douglas-pestana-legalmente-ai) _2025-08-03 · Agents of Innovation_ Douglas Pestana has over 13 years of experience in data science, machine learning, natural language processing, and AI. Throughout his career, Douglas has managed data science and analytics in healthcare, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. He has built and deployed various AI models, making him the perfect fit to lead the development of our innovative contract review software. He’s also the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2134262838-fgonzalez1978-episode-160-douglas-pestana-legalmente-ai.mp3)