In this episode, I sit down with Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO and founder of Futuro Health. From arriving in the United States as a refugee at just six years old to becoming one of the top 50 women leaders in healthcare, Van’s journey is one of resilience, courage, and a deep desire to give back. She shares how her early experiences shaped her passion for education and opportunity, and how that passion led her to create a nonprofit that is changing lives by helping people enter the healthcare field without taking on debt.

We talk about the critical shortage in healthcare workers and what’s really behind it, and Von breaks it down in such a simple, eye-opening way. She also shares real stories of people whose lives have been transformed through Futuro Health, reminding us that sometimes all someone needs is a path and a little support to completely change their future.

Van also opens up about taking a leap of faith to start something new, even when fear was present, and how looking back at her own life gave her the courage to move forward. We talk about mentorship, the importance of women supporting women, and what it looks like to step into your “superpowers” when you find something you truly care about.

This conversation is full of encouragement, inspiration, and a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to start something new or make a difference.

To connect with Van, visit https://futurohealth.org/

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