What changes when women stop asking to fit in and start leading on their own terms? We sat down with three powerhouse voices—a military leader and coach, an immigrant executive and leadership mentor, and a nonprofit director—to unpack how care, clarity, and courage can rewrite the rules at work, at home, and in the public square. The question “What if a woman were President?” becomes a springboard to explore real leadership: thinking through solutions before acting, holding boundaries without apology, and building teams where authenticity drives results.

We dig into the double bind many women face—tone down to be accepted or speak up and be mislabeled—and share the playbook that actually works. From navigating a male-dominated military to assimilating into American corporate culture, the stories are honest and specific: research your moves, integrate who you are with where you are, and let consistency do the talking. We talk legacy as practice, not pedestal: it’s how you climb, who you help, and the shade you plant for others. Expect candid takes on contraception autonomy, a little humor about driving and razors, and a reminder that joy is a leadership resource, not a distraction.

Dating while ambitious brings fresh honesty. Should you hide your wins? The panel pushes back with alignment over approval: be fully yourself and let the wrong matches filter out. Boundaries aren’t drama; they are quality control. We close with resilience—deployments, divorce, culture shock—and the power of support systems that keep you moving when the clouds gather. If you’re building a career, guarding your energy, or redefining what leadership can look like, this conversation offers tools, stories, and a gentle nudge to take up more space.

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What does it really take to lead when the room wasn’t built for you? We sit down with three women shaping healthcare and senior living—from a statewide association CEO to a dementia-focused executive director to a nurse development leader—to talk about standards, service, and the stories that forge resilient leadership. No slogans. Just the truth about being quizzed harder than male peers, showing up prepared, and choosing humility so others feel safe enough to ask for help.

We trace the throughline from immigrant grit and modest beginnings to single motherhood on Medicaid and Pell Grants, to long-term sobriety and rebuilding after unthinkable loss. Instead of wallowing, they moved—one step, then the next—and turned survival skills into a mentoring mindset. Their “toolbox” approach to influence is simple and generous: teach what you know, give context, protect relationships, and help new professionals choose the tools that fit their path. Along the way, we unpack why celebrating wins matters for high performers who were raised to always ask “what’s next,” and how pride, practiced thoughtfully, becomes a lesson we pass to our kids.

The conversation widens into a social vision rooted in empathy and practical support. Empathy reframes conflict and humanizes care across assisted living, dementia support, and nursing development. And safety nets? They should be launchpads, not lifelong cages—short-term scaffolding that lets people study, stabilize, and stand taller. There’s laughter too, with a community connector who turns LinkedIn pings into purpose, reminding us that opportunity loves follow-through.

If you’re building influence in a male-dominated space, mentoring the next generation, or trying to turn hardship into service, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review with one practice you’ll adopt this week—what’s going in your leadership toolbox?

What does real leadership look like when you strip away the optics and keep the heartbeat? In this episode of the CMC Media Women’s Panel series, Miranda Johnson and Yasmine Gardiner sit down for an honest, energizing conversation about women leading with purpose—building tribes that empower, scaling without burnout, and defining legacy on their own terms.

Miranda Johnson, founder and CEO of Mirajo Collective (https://www.mirajoco.org), brings 25 years of experience in construction, real estate, logistics, and corporate travel. A proud mother of five daughters, she now helps entrepreneurs find community, clarity, and confidence through authenticity. As Lead Ambassador of the Tampa Business Club, Miranda teaches that true success starts with self-awareness—“authenticity is the new blue check.”

Yasmine Gardiner, a two-time tech founder and CEO of ClearSet.AI (https://www.clearset.ai) and DataScrubber.AI, merges AI innovation with human insight. A senior data scientist and community leader, she has worked with organizations including Accenture, NTT Data, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Currently Director of Data Science at Electus Global Education, Yasmine is redefining what tech leadership looks like—collaboration over competition, empathy over ego, and results rooted in resilience.

Together, they challenge the pressure on women to “prove it,” debunk myths about emotion in leadership, and unpack the art of protecting your peace while growing your impact. Expect candid stories about choosing your tribe, mastering money mindset, scaling with systems, and teaching emotional intelligence to the next generation.

If you’re ready to trade spectacle for substance and build something that lasts, this episode is for you.

Connect with our guests:

Miranda Johnson — https://www.mirajoco.org | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-johnson

Yasmine Gardiner — https://www.clearset.ai | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ygardiner_/ | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Prettyrockstarstatus | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmine-gardiner-0b0720100

Watch more episodes at https://www.comfortmeasuresconsulting.com/media

Editing & Post-Production by https://www.otv.agency

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What if long-term care wasn’t defined by stigma or red tape, but by dignity, design, and measurable excellence? In this powerful episode of the CMC Media Women’s Panel, moderator Dr. Yvette Guzman, DNP, leads a transformative conversation with Deborah Franklin, MHA, NHA, and Dr. Kelly Smith, PhD, CLSSBB, CPHQ, CDP—three leaders proving that skilled nursing and post-acute care can be both compassionate and high-performing.

💡 Inside the Episode:

Dr. Guzman, CEO of Olive Health and Vela Wellness, brings a holistic and person-centered lens to the discussion—connecting medical innovation, accessibility, and empowerment to reshape the patient experience.

Deborah Franklin, Senior Director of Quality Affairs at the Florida Health Care Association, explains how Florida’s value-based Medicaid reimbursement model rewards quality rather than punishment, creating space for innovation, staff development, and patient-first leadership.

Dr. Kelly Smith, Co-Owner of Q3 Healthcare Consulting, breaks down the Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence, showing how to align mission, strengthen systems, and turn complaints into catalysts for sustainable improvement. Her consulting work helps facilities across the country earn AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards through data-driven design and continuous learning.

Together, the panel explores how to humanize healthcare through better systems, stronger leadership, and purpose-driven collaboration.

🌟 Featuring:

👩🏽‍⚕️ Moderator: Dr. Yvette Guzman, DNP

CEO – Olive Health | Vela Wellness

Instagram: @VelaWellness

Facebook: facebook.com/OliveHealthFL

🏛️ Deborah Franklin, MHA, NHA

Florida Health Care Association

Website: fhca.org

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deborahfranklin

Facebook: Deborah Bennett Franklin

🔬 Dr. Kelly M. Smith, PhD, CLSSBB, CPHQ, CDP

Co-Owner, Q3 Healthcare Consulting, LLC

Website: q3hc.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/q3-healthcare-consulting

Facebook: facebook.com/q3hc

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🎬 Editing & Post-Production by: OTV.agency

Start with the better question: when, not if. That single shift unlocks a charged, deeply practical conversation about women’s leadership, the cultural myths that gatekeep power, and the concrete moves that help people flourish at work and beyond. We sit down with Dr. Shirley Davis and Pamala McCoy to blend lived experience, HR expertise, and entrepreneurial grit into a toolkit you can actually use.

We trace the spark that surrounds a woman running for the highest office and connect it to everyday leadership: bias you can name, intuition you can trust, and resilience you can build. Pamela shares how a hostile C‑suite nudged her into launching a purpose-driven company—and why gratitude for that “bona‑5D blessing” still fuels her. Dr. Shirley brings thirty years of HR leadership to the table, translating research into action on disengagement, toxic managers, psychological safety, and the power of a personal board of advisors. Together, we map the real drivers of engagement—great leaders, flexibility, and meaning—while disentangling surface distractions from structural problems.

We go deep on mental health, especially in Black and brown communities and among men, where stigma runs high. Pamela spotlights The Confess Project training barbers as first-line listeners, turning trusted community spaces into compassionate entry points for care. We dig into privacy, EAP access, and how companies can protect employees while normalizing help-seeking. Then we take on the boys’ club with candor, acknowledging where sponsorship came from, where it didn’t, and how modern sisterhood—intentional, cross-country networks—turns praise into promotions and referrals. Expect sharp takes on AI and reskilling, return-to-office friction, and the art of standing firm with policy, poise, and purpose.

If you care about women in the White House, women in the boardroom, or simply building a healthier team, this conversation brings faith and data together to show the way. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a review telling us one change you want leaders to make this year.

We dive into the world of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) with Dr. Mehra, Osteopathic Medical Director of Evolutionary Healthcare. Recorded live at the Florida Healthcare Conference, this demonstration reveals how OMT effectively treats chronic back pain in ways other specialties often miss.

• Dr. Mehra explains why OMT qualifies as a specialty requiring significant time to master
• Live demonstration of sacrum alignment on a patient with 13 years of post-childbirth back pain
• Muscle energy technique used to correct significant sacral misalignment in just 30 seconds
• Discussion of how OMT addresses problems overlooked by physical therapists, chiropractors, and other doctors
• Exploration of the connection between bone alignment and muscle function

Visit Evolutionary Healthcare for more information about bringing OMT services to post-acute settings and nursing homes. Caring is what we do.

A healthcare revolution is brewing in post-acute care facilities, and it starts with understanding the challenges from the inside out. Dr. Hussien Ballout, a Florida geriatrician, noticed something troubling at nursing homes near his hospital. Residents were stuck in a "revolving door" of emergency visits for issues that simple medical oversight could have prevented. After becoming medical director at one such facility in 2018, he implemented protocols that closed this gap, laying the foundation for what would become Evolutionary Healthcare.

The company took a decisive turn when COO Sierra Jones, a former nursing home administrator, joined forces with Dr. Ballout. Their combined perspectives and clinical expertise paired with deep operational understanding created something unique in the healthcare landscape. While competitors promise similar metrics improvements, Evolutionary Healthcare approaches facilities with genuine comprehension of regulatory challenges, quality measures, and the daily realities of skilled nursing operations.

Their most transformative innovation? Introducing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to nursing homes. This physician-led, hands-on approach has yielded remarkable results—a 78% reduction in long-term narcotics use during their pilot program, with corresponding decreases in falls and hospital readmissions. Beyond pain management, these specialized physicians provide 20-30 minute sessions addressing everything from joint issues to anxiety to lymphatic flow problems, all without medication.

The patient response has been extraordinary. Facility staff report that residents with behavioral issues remain calm on OMT treatment days. One woman, unable to qualify for needed back surgery due to high narcotic use, successfully reduced her medications through OMT treatments and finally received her operation after a decade of waiting.

Looking ahead, Evolutionary Healthcare is expanding their unique model beyond Florida. Rather than requiring physicians to relocate, they're building networks around community doctors, allowing them to maintain their practices while joining the Evolutionary mission. This approach honors their core philosophy: when providers are well taken care of, everything else falls into place.

Ready to transform patient care at your facility? Connect with us at evolutionaryhc.org or through our social media channels to discover how our holistic approach can revolutionize your outcomes while supporting your existing clinical programs.

Joshua Wagner, Divisional Director at Aviata Health Group and Senior Vice President of the Florida Health Care Association, shares his journey from aspiring physician to healthcare leader and how embracing his purpose transformed his career trajectory.

• Born and raised in Florida, began in pre-med before discovering his calling in health services administration

• Brings over a decade of leadership experience across healthcare organizations, including Millennial Healthcare, Clear Choice Healthcare, and Aviata Health Group

• Currently oversees business development and leadership development initiatives for Aviata’s 58 facilities

• Serves as Senior Vice President for the Florida Health Care Association and has held multiple leadership roles on its Executive Board, including Treasurer and Secretary

• Advocates for early involvement in professional associations to build influence and drive change

• Recognizes Florida’s unique position as a leader in healthcare quality due to collaborative providers and supportive legislation

• Applies a 30-60-90 day improvement plan to help struggling facilities elevate operations and care standards

• Leverages healthy competition to engage teams and improve outcomes for residents

• Encourages forming employee-led engagement teams that strengthen workplace culture and ownership

• Credits his grandfather’s influence and a pivotal lunch with a CCRC CEO for sparking his passion for long-term care

• Expresses gratitude to industry colleagues for their mentorship and partnership in advancing quality care

Subscribe to the Let’s Get Comfy Podcast for more conversations with healthcare leaders driving positive change in long-term care.