AI in healthcare is transforming the way medicine is practiced, and few understand both its potential and its limits like Dr. Traci Granston. From the precision of competitive figure skating to the demanding world of orthopedic surgery, Dr. Granston has built her career on discipline, resilience, and reinvention. A trailblazer in a field once dominated almost entirely by men, she spent over two decades in private orthopedic practice before making a bold pivot into the world of medical technology. Now serving as SVP of Strategy at a high-growth startup, she leverages AI to streamline processes like prior authorizations—cutting delays and boosting efficiency—while championing the irreplaceable human touch in patient care. In this conversation, she shares her inspiring career journey, the realities female surgeons face, and how patients can take an active role in shaping their own health outcomes.

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What if true success isn’t about climbing higher—but about letting go? In this episode, Ariege Misherghi, SVP and GM of the AR, AP, and Account Channel at BILL, reflects on how humility, curiosity, and a willingness to quiet the ego have shaped her leadership journey. Raised by immigrant parents who instilled deep values around education and gratitude, Ariege shares how those early lessons continue to guide her today. We explore her career path through product management roles at PayCycle and Intuit, her leadership principles, her passion for gaming and technology, and her bold vision for transforming financial operations through agentic experiences. This conversation is a compelling reminder that success is as much about mindset as it is about metrics.

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Manifest what you love—and then build the path to get there. In this inspiring episode, Emma-Louise Parkes shares how she manifested a career she truly loves by working backward from her vision. From her early days as a flight attendant to the high-stakes world of air traffic control, Emma-Louise boldly transitioned into entrepreneurship with The Ambitious Introvert. She opens up about embracing career pivots, the importance of continuous feedback and professional growth, empowering strategies for introverts in high-energy environments, and the secret to building lasting confidence through consistent, aligned action. If you're ready to design a life and career on your own terms, this conversation is your blueprint.

No matter what happens in life, change will always be a part of it. But since it is a never-ending cycle, you just need to know where you currently are to get through it. Amy Vetter sits down with Janine McClintock, CEO of J9 Leading Solutions, who shares her life experiences and the many lessons she has learned about living with and navigating change. She talks about her career journey, from working in her family's bakery to establishing her own consulting practice. Janine highlights key experiences that shaped her entrepreneurial path and approach to work-life balance. She also discusses her approach to maintaining work-life boundaries while pursuing her professional goals, drawing on lessons learned from her entrepreneurial family

What if your biggest setbacks were actually the foundation for your greatest success? Barb Betts, a dynamic professional speaker based in Southern California, opens up about her remarkable journey from teenage motherhood to thriving careers in accounting and real estate. In this inspiring conversation, she shares how knowing her “why” helped her navigate life’s toughest challenges while staying grounded in both family and purpose. Barb offers powerful insights on turning setbacks into opportunities for growth, reminding us that self-discovery often begins where comfort ends.

Hunger is not always about eating food. At certain times, you will also experience spiritual, emotional, and mental hunger. How can you satiate these things, especially when they happen all at once? Amy Vetter explores the connection between hunger and harmony with Dr. Adrienne Youdim. She presents the right way to address your physical cravings and beyond by chemically impacting the centers of your brain connected with hunger. Dr. Adrienne also talks about the societal biases surrounding obesity and how people can be more compassionate when addressing such conditions.

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Discovering how to transform struggling programs into winners requires a "get it done" mentality. Join us for a fascinating conversation with Mark Gottfried, former Division One head basketball coach and player, and current host of The Mark Gottfried Show. Mark shares his insights on building resilience, fostering strong relationships, and what truly separates good from great in both sports and life. From winning a national championship as an assistant coach at UCLA to leading teams at Murray State, the University of Alabama, and North Carolina State, Mark discusses how embracing challenges and believing in yourself can lead to incredible success, even when facing setbacks.

What does it take to go from living on your own at 15 to founding a game-changing tax technology company? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jackie Meyer, CPA and founder of TaxPlanIQ, to explore her extraordinary path—from early independence to building a thriving tax practice and tech platform. Through the lens of vulnerability as a life journey, Jackie opens up about the mental health challenges many professionals face as work and family blur together—and how she’s breaking the cycle of burnout. Tune in to hear how she created a life of purpose, set boundaries that stick, and found true success on her own terms.

Krista Ryan, CEO and Founder of KfG Coaching LLC, shares her family’s multigenerational journey in the community banking industry—from her grandfather’s early role to her own leadership path. In this insightful conversation, Krista reveals key strategies for sustaining a successful family business and navigating leadership transitions. She also explores how unexpected life events impact our closest relationships and offers practical tips on showing up with intention and awareness.

What happens when a career in finance is shaped not just by business acumen—but by the legacy of a physician father, a social worker mother, and the values of resilience, emotional intelligence, and relentless curiosity? In this episode, Amy Vetter interviews Carl Seidman, Owner of Seidman Financial, to explore his unexpected journey from pre-med student to trusted financial advisor. Carl shares how pivotal mentors, life experiences, and his own curiosity led him to uncover what it truly takes to succeed as a CFO. Now a business owner and educator, Carl reflects on the lessons he's learned and how he's helping others navigate their own paths in finance and leadership.