Month: December 2016

National Inclusion Project: Carrying On Clay Aiken’s Vision

The National Inclusion Project

The National Inclusion Project opens doors for all kids to be included together and experience all that life has to offer. They conduct programs with community partners to teach others how to be inclusive so that kids with and without disabilities can experience lifelong benefits.

Founded by Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel, the National Inclusion Project supports the belief that no one should sit on the sidelines. Executive Director, Nick Leisey, who was a volunteer since the founding of NIP in 2003.  In our conversation, Nick and I talk about helping kids with disabilities join in the fun by helping “able” kids and parents understand how to create inclusive play opportunities.

Listen to our conversation or drop in at the time stamps below:

00:00 Introduction
00:50 National Inclusion Project: Nick Leisey
National Inclusion Project03:50 Founded by Clay Aiken, a former Special Education teacher & parent, Diane Bubel
05:35 How did Clay Aiken launch the project?
National Inclusion Project09:45 What does the National Inclusion Project do?
13:20 Do you provide programs for adults or kids?
15:48 What is the “Science of Friendship“?
18:24 What prevents “privileged” kids from interacting with kids with disabilities?
24:45 What about parents?
28:35 How to find National Inclusion Project
29:43 Social Media Tip: Michelle Podlesni – Social Media can drive business leads
30:53 Please share the podcast to your social networks!

 

Intrepreneur to Entrepreneur – John Reites

John Reites is a veteran from both sides of the startup business world.  He transitioned from intrapreneur at Quintiles, where he served as the Head of Digital Health Acceleration, to entrepreneur as the Chief Product Officer and Partner at Thread – a new, innovative digital health company.  Join me today as I talk with John about entrepreneurship in any environment.
00:44 – Introduction
01:13 – From Intrapreneurial to Entrepreneurial
02:07 – Entrepreneur Accountability
03:10 – Paying for Your Own Desserts
04:03 – My Big Quintiles Corporate Experience
06:29 – Skunkworks?!
07:45 – Entrepreneur IN a Large Corporation?
09:49 – Compare and Contrast – Corporate to Startup
11:32 – The End Client is…?
12:29 – For Patients in Studies or the Marketplace?
13:31 – How are They Used Within Studies?
16:18 – The Challenge of Adaptation in Health
18:47 – Role-playing
21:38 – Portable Tech and Spontaneous Reactions
23:26 – App Design Mentality
26:46 – Patients on Call?
29:10 – Finding Clients in the Wild
31:13 – Providing the Information Patients Need
32:50 – On the Horizon
34:11 – Social Media Tip: Mark Traphagen – Compete with Dr. Google

Contact John:

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Nurse Entrepreneurs – NNBA’s Michelle Podlesni

Something very exciting is going on in the nursing community today. We’re seeing many nurses recognize their “inner entrepreneur” and start a small business both in and outside of healthcare. That’s where the NNBA comes in. The National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) is a professional nursing association and springboard for nurses transitioning from traditional nursing to small business ownership and self-employment.  Lead by CEO & President Michelle Podlesni, the NNBA is a membership organization offering resources, training and a robust community focused on helping nurses become business owners. Join me for a lively conversation with Michelle or drop in at the time stamps below.

00:00 Introduction
01:05 Meet Michelle Podlesni
03:53 Nurse Nurds
04:15 Tech-savvy & nursing
05:05 Need for Nurses to work in software
06:20 National Nurses in Business Association
07:05 “Unconventional Nurse, Going from Burnout to Bliss”
08:18 Becoming CEO & President of NNBA
09:05 Annual meeting
10:05 Hands-on learning experiences
11:02 Members have a variety of business interests and experience
12:09 Nurses are born innovators
14:43 Members are not all health care businesses
20:22 Questions to ask before you start a business
24:00 Making a business out of the best part of your job
25:30 Healthcare expertise does not mean you have to remain in healthcare
29:00 NNBA in 2017
33:05 NNBA has active event calendar
35:00 Carol Bush, The Social Nurse & webinars in 2017
34:40 Social Media Tip: Carol Bush, The Social Nurse. Where to start blogging.

Join us for a free webinar!

Carol Bush and Janet Kennedy with special Guest Michelle Podlesni and Janine Kelbach join forces to help you “Launch Your Career as a Healthcare Writer in 2017” on December 14th at 6:00pm. To register for the webinar or the replay, click this link.