Transforming Medical Education: An Interview with Dr. Nicholas Talley

In this episode of Smart Growth Rocket, host Francesca Cadhit interviews distinguished neurogastroenterologist Dr. Nicholas Talley. 

They discuss the importance of good mentorship, the journey from general medicine to gastroenterology, and the critical skills needed for medical students to excel. 

Dr. Talley (or Nick, as he prefers to be called) shares insights into the future of medicine with AI and technology, the connection between the gut and brain, and the impact of lifestyle on health. He also provides practical advice for aspiring doctors and reflects on the ongoing evolution of medical training and patient care.

👉 About Dr. Nicholas Talley

Distinguished Laureate Professor Nick Talley is a world-leading neurogastroenterologist, educator, and researcher. He has published over 1,000 papers in peer-reviewed journals and is internationally recognized as a leading researcher in digestive health. Dr. Talley is currently a Professor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle.

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-j-talley-ac-md-phd-024a5980  

🎧 ▶ Here’s some of what you'll learn:

✅ The Importance of Mentorship in Career Development

✅ The Role of Research and Mentorship in Medical Careers

✅ Critical Skills for Medical Students and Practitioners

✅ The Connection Between Mind, Body, and Gut Health

✅ Future of Medicine: Changes and Challenges Ahead

🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀

Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?

On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.

If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.

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1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!

2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.

3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!

From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.

It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.

Your support truly means the world!

Meet Corey Formica, Senior Development Officer at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC).

Corey is a UTSC alumna who graduated from the Co-op Arts Management Program. During her time at UTSC, she was actively involved in many student clubs and activities. This ultimately led to a career in the arts industry before transitioning to education, where she has held roles in fundraising and alumni relations.

Corey’s mission is to positively impact the lives of those she engages with, both within her professional capacity and beyond.

I’m excited to share Corey’s insights about choosing a university, the value of a university education, and trends in education.

👉 About Corey Formica

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyformica/ 

🎧 ▶ Here are just some of the insights you'll discover:

✅ Tips to choose a university

✅ What a university education shows to potential employers and the world

✅ How the university you select impacts your life (even beyond academics)

✅ Trends in education

✅ 1 key piece of advice for university applicants

🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀

Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?

On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.

If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.

😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family Member 😍

1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!

2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.

3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!

From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.

It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.

Your support truly means the world!

Meet Dr. Chris Lozano, Neurosurgery Resident and PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto.

His research interests lie in spine surgery, with a focus on traumatic neck injuries and their unique impact on elderly people. Beyond that, he enjoys powerlifting, travelling, and trying out new food around Toronto.

I’m excited to share Dr. Chris Lozano’s insights about pursuing a non-traditional path to medical school, getting research experience, persisting in the face of obstacles, and what he believes the next generation of doctors should know.

👉 Connect with Dr. Chris Lozano

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-lozano-468b0b37/

🎧 ▶ What you’ll learn from this episode:

✅ The challenges of getting research experience as an undergraduate student

✅ 3 tips for getting into medical school

✅ Non-traditional pathways to a career in medicine

✅ Handling rejection

✅ 1 key piece of advice for aspiring doctors

🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀

Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?

On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.

If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.

😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family Member 😍

1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!

2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.

3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!

From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.

It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.

Your support truly means the world!

In today’s podcast, Francesca Cadhit interviews Josh Broun, Co-founder of Impact Kitchen, about his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. 

From his background as a fitness trainer to establishing a successful fast-casual food business in Toronto, Josh discusses the importance of passion, resilience, and dedication in pursuing entrepreneurship. He highlights Impact Kitchen's commitment to quality, nutrient-dense food, and plans for future expansion, including new locations in the U.S.

🎧 ▶Tune in to listen to Josh talk about:

✅ The challenges of starting a business

✅ The value of building a strong team

✅ Essential business skills

✅ Habits for success in entrepreneurship

📝 Outline 📝

[00:49] Meet Josh Broun: Co-Founder of Impact Kitchen

[01:54] The Genesis of Impact Kitchen

[04:35] Overcoming Challenges in the Restaurant Business

[06:38] The Importance of Team and Leadership

[11:36] Building Habits for Success

[15:18] Impact Kitchen's Philosophy on Nutrition

[18:51] Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

[21:27] Future Plans for Impact Kitchen

🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀

Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?

On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.

If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.

😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family Member 😍

1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!

2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.

3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!

From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.

It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.

Your support truly means the world!

In today’s podcast, Francesca Cadhit interviews Canadian Minister of Small Business Richie Valdez about Education and Entrepreneurship in Canada.

Minister Valdez is a Canadian entrepreneur, television personality, and community advocate. She is the first Filipino-Canadian woman elected as a Member of Parliament and appointed to Cabinet and is committed to ensuring the diverse voices of her community are heard.

She has been a member of various parliamentary committees and associations, including the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, as well as the Chair of the Canada-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group.

🎧 ▶Tune in to listen to Minister Valdez talk about:

✅ How YOU can make a difference in Canada

✅ Big ideas coming from students

✅ What’s the plan for improving Education

✅ What’s being done to support Canadian entrepreneurs 

✅ Gaining access to capital as an entrepreneur/startup

✅ Investments in artificial intelligence and innovation   

✅ Support for marginalized groups, including women, Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs

📝 Outline 📝

[01:08] Introducing Minister Rechie Valdez

[02:11] Education and Entrepreneurship in Canada

[04:58] Minister Valdez's Educational Journey

[08:44] Challenges and Successes in Entrepreneurship

[11:46] From Entrepreneurship to Political Leadership

[14:16] A Day in the Life of a Small Business Minister

[16:44] Key Elements of Budget 2024

[20:01] Charity and Community Involvement

[21:04] Advice for Aspiring Changemakers

🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀

Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?

On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.

If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.

😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family Member 😍

1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!

2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.

3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!

From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.

It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.

Your support truly means the world!

In today’s podcast, Francesca Cadhit interviews Shiv Gaglani, the Co-founder & CEO of Osmosis.org, a leading health and medical education platform, which was acquired by Elsevier. 

Shiv is passionate about creating scalable solutions in healthcare and education. He completed his undergraduate degree and an MBA at Harvard. In 2018, Shiv was also named one of Forbes’ Top 30 Under 30. He is currently a medical student at Johns Hopkins.

🎧 ▶Tune in to listen to Shiv talk about:

✅ His unique journey from aspiring young doctor to successful entrepreneur and back to medical school at Johns Hopkins.

✅ How a nonlinear career path helped him build and scale a medical education platform used by millions

✅ How prioritizing sleep and exercise are critical for optimal function

✅ The impact of diverse experiences on personal and professional growth

✅ The potential of AI in healthcare

✅ Tips for future doctors and entrepreneurs.

✨ Links ✨

Learn Medicine with Osmosis: https://www.osmosis.org/

Shiv on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/shivgaglani/2023/05/24/why-im-going-back-to-medical-school/

📝 Outline 📝

[02:21] Shiv's Nonlinear Educational Journey

[03:44] Founding and Scaling Osmosis

[07:48] Work Ethic and Balancing Life

[10:19] Advice for Med School Hopefuls

[18:56] Burnout in Healthcare

[21:38] The Role of AI in Healthcare

🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀

Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?

On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.

If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.

😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family Member 😍

1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!

2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.

3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!

From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.

It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.

Your support truly means the world!

In this episode, Francesca Cadhit interviews Jeremy Choi, CEO of LPS Athletic, about the parallels between elite athletic training, life, career, and entrepreneurship. 

Jeremy shares his journey and insights about what future athletes and entrepreneurs need to know for peak performance.

🎧 ▶Tune in to listen to Jeremy talk about:

✅ The qualities athletes and successful individuals need to be at the top of their game

✅ A unique training approach that helps athletes dominate 

✅ How lessons in athletics translate to leadership and corporate success

✅ What golf and entrepreneurship have in common

✅ The importance of supporting aspiring athletes

✅ Tips for athletes, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in personal growth and success

✨ About Jeremy Choi ✨

Jeremy is a husband, father of two, and entrepreneur who has built and sold multi-million dollar businesses. He served on the local, regional, and global committees of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Currently, he's the CEO of LPS Athletic and serves as a director on a few corporate boards. 

LPS Athletic: https://lpsathletic.com/

Raise the Bar: https://rtb.foundation/

📝 Outline 📝

[01:04] Meet Jeremy Choi: Entrepreneur and Athlete

[01:48] Jeremy's Personal Fitness Journey

[04:01] The Birth of LPS Athletic

[07:01] Training Philosophy and Athlete Development

[12:59] The Raise the Bar Foundation

[17:37] Entrepreneurial Insights and Lessons

[24:05] Future Goals and Vision for LPS

🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀

Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?

On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.

If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.

😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family Member 😍

1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!

2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.

3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!

From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.

It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.

Your support truly means the world!

In this episode, Francesca Cadhit interviews Ms. Michelle, a passionate and experienced high school teacher. From supporting education to prevent societal problems to exploring the impact of AI on students to common misconceptions about education, Ms. Michelle shares her unique journey into teaching.

What are some of the challenges and successes in the profession? What advice would this high school teacher give to students and parents?

Tune into this conversation to get the answers and also hear more about what Ms. Michelle has to say about critical skills for students and the evolving role of technology in education.

📝 Outline 📝

[02:52] Michelle's journey to becoming a teacher

[04:45] Challenges and successes in teaching

[08:07] Misconceptions in Education

[10:18] Critical skills for students

[12:25] The impact of AI on Education

[17:45] Advice for students and parents

[21:07] Fun and final thoughts

🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀

Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?

On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.

If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.

😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family  Member 😍

1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!

2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.

3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!

From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.

It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.

Your support truly means the world!

This episode features Mona Datt, CEO and Founder of Loom Analytics, who shares her journey from an engineering background to leading a tech company specializing in AI-driven automation for legal, insurance, and medical sectors. 

With nearly 19 years of experience running companies, Mona discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of understanding the market before product development, and the value of embracing business skills despite an engineering background. She also offers tips for aspiring engineers and entrepreneurs.

🎧 ▶Tune in to listen to Mona talk about: 

✅ What led to pursuing engineering

✅ Engineering and entrepreneurship

✅ Emotional attachment to business ideas and other pitfalls in entrepreneurship

✅ Key questions and what you should know if you want to start a business

✅ Tips for aspiring entrepreneurs

📝 Outline 📝

[00:52] Introducing Mona Datt: From Engineer to CEO

[02:21] Insights on entrepreneurship

[06:24] Engineering roots and educational path

[07:55] The leap into entrepreneurship

[10:49] The challenges and triumphs of building a startup

[16:41] Future directions for Mona and Loom Analytics

✨ About Mona Datt ✨

Mona Datt is the CEO and Founder of Loom Analytics. After graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering from McMaster University, she did a brief stint at MD Robotics working on the Canadarm, followed by seven years at ATI (now AMD.) With an engineering background and nearly 19 years immersed in the legal and insurance operations landscape, she established Loom Analytics with a mission to empower businesses through data-driven insights and transcription technology.

Loom Analytics: https://www.loomanalytics.com/

Mona on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/monadatt

🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀

Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?

On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.

If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.

😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family  Member 😍

1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!

2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.

3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!

From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.

It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.

Your support truly means the world!

Today’s episode explores Tech Entrepreneurship and Digital Identity with Meyer Mechanic from Vaultie.

Meyer Mechanic, CEO and Founder of Vaultie, discusses the complexities of digital signatures, the importance of cybersecurity, and the journey of creating and scaling a tech startup. 

Vaultie uses “digital credentials and decentralized storage to prove the authenticity of documents and signatures.” The discussion delves into the challenges of distinguishing real from fake online, the significance of protecting personal data, and the entrepreneurial insights from transitioning from a career in financial services to a tech startup. 

Meyer shares how he got started with Vaultie and his vision for its future, providing a “clean-hands approach to digital trust.”

🎧 ▶Tune in to listen to Meyer talk about: 

✅ Lessons in tech entrepreneurship

✅ Starting and scaling a tech startup

✅ Keeping your identity safe 

✅ Preventing fraud by anchoring real people to their digital documents using digital identity

✨ About Meyer Mechanic ✨

Meyer Mechanic is the Founder and CEO of Vaultie. He holds an MBA from the University of Toronto—Rotman School of Management and spent 15 years in financial services before launching his own startup. Today, he helps banks, lawyers, and insurance companies trust each other and the clients they work with, all while building Vaultie from zero into a success story. 

Vaultie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vaultie/

Vaultie on Twitter: https://x.com/vaultieio

Vaultie's website: https://vaultie.io/

📝 Outline 📝

[02:01] Digital signatures, the genesis of Vaultie, and an introduction to Meyer Mechanic

[03:41] The importance of keeping your identity safe

[05:35] A digital vault that prevents fraud

[08:03] Secure digital signatures to identity verification

[10:34] Financial services to tech entrepreneur

[13:00] Building a startup: challenges, culture, and community

[15:05] Stories of fraud and prevention

[19:07] The future of Vaultie and book recommendations

[22:09] Connecting with Vaultie

🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀

Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?

On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.

If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.

😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family Member 😍

1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!

2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.

3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!

From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.

It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests’ stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.

Your support truly means the world!