Toyos Talks

Eric Hasseltine has been with the Memphis Grizzlies broadcast since 2001 and the Play by Play Announcer since 2005. He is a frequent host on several NBA shows and podcasts. Originally from California, Eric graduated from De La Salle High School and University of California, Davis. We preview the NBA season discussing the Grizzlies, Ja, predictions, and more.

Dr. Anoud Alsaati obtained the Ophthalmology Board certification and completed a dual subspecialty fellowship in cornea and uveitis at King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital in 2009. She established the cornea subspecialty program at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, where she served as Chief of the Anterior Segment Division for seven years. She currently serves as Head of the Ophthalmology Department at the Specialized Medical Centre in Riyadh. She has done extensive work on Platelet Rich Plasma PRP injections for Dry Eye Disease. Dr. Toyos and Dr. Alsaati discuss their work with PRP and Dry Eye Disease.

Amy Gallant Sullivan is the Founder and CEO of ÈSSIRI Labs, creators of ÈYES ARE THE STORY, the world’s first optocosmetics brand designed for sensitive eyes. As Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), she drives global initiatives to advance research and education on ocular surface diseases. With two decades of experience in the ocular surface field, Amy has pioneered efforts to address the link between cosmetics and eye health, launching campaigns to educate on the dangers of toxic beauty products. Her background spans international banking, e-commerce, and strategic branding, with prior roles at Fidelity Investments and in the tech sector during the .com era. A Boston University graduate with a B.S. in Mass Communication and Public Relations, Amy is also a published author and co-founder of the Italian & International Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, promoting multi-sensory art exhibits for the visually impaired. Fluent in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and basic Portuguese, she splits her time between Boston and Paris, advocating for eye health and wellness globally.

We talk about Dry Eye, TFOS, DEWS Lifestyle report, OptoCosmetics, and more

Ivan Poljak is Vice President of Global Creative Operations for Tom Ford and Balmain Beauty. Prior to Tom Ford, Ivan worked 15 years with Edition Hotels as VP for Creative and Brand Management helping the company achieve worldwide recognition. Forbes Magazine called Edition Hotels the "World's Hottest Hotel Brand". He has uniquely been on the creative and managerial side of several international projects. Ivan sits down with Dr. Toyos to discuss how to create a distinct image and reputation separating you from the pack. He also discusses leadership qualities to help develop a company culture impacting brand perception.

Paul Kuharsky is an award-winning writer who has covered the NFL for over 25 years in California, Texas and Tennessee. He spent nine years helping build ESPN.com's NFL Nation covering the AFC South and then the Tennessee Titans and he’s been a popular broadcast personality in Nashville, where he co-hosted The Midday 180 on 104.5 The Zone for nine years.

He earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University in 1991 and his master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in 1993.

His work appeared in the New York Times before Kuharsky covered the 1995 Raiders and their move from Los Angeles for the Oakland Tribune. When he first met Al Davis he asked the Raiders' Hall of Fame owner about adjusting to the West Coast. Davis told him, “You don’t adjust, you just dominate.”

Paul is a selector for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He launched paulkuharsky.com in 2017 and it ranks as one of the country's most successful independent NFL team membership sites.

Amanda Cardwell Carones is a global healthcare strategist and founder of OPHTHALPRENEURS, the first international community for business innovation in private ophthalmology. Trained as an epidemiologist, she bridges the clinical and industry worlds to drive adoption of advanced technologies and help practices grow with purpose. Based in Milan, Amanda partners with leading clinics and med-tech companies worldwide to fuel smart, sustainable growth. In this Toyos Talks, Amanda discusses where clinics are falling short in their messaging to patients. They also talk about the ground breaking organization and conference - Ophthalpreneurs. In particular they discuss one of the presentations given by a director of marketing of a Funeral Home. You can't miss this podcast.

Yuri Cunza is the President and CEO of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Board Member of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He is the Founder and Editor in Chief of La Noticia newspaper. In this podcast Dr. Toyos asks Yuri's opinion on the toughest Hispanic/Latino immigration questions - the future of business, DACA, plus and minus of current immigration policies, deportation, and more.

Ginger Downey, MS, CNS is Co-Founder and former Director of Corporate Relations for the American Nutrition Association. She is an expert in Clinical Nutrition and has held various leadership positions for various companies including Director of Nutrition, Director of Education, and Director of Innovation. She is a leader in personalized nutrition that looks at SNP Analysis and Genomics.

Rahul Chhajed is Senior Vice President and Senior Director for Healthcare at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. He has advised and closed on deals ranging from publicly traded companies, private REITs, developers, private equity companies, physician groups, single and multi-unit operators, syndication funds, as well as high net worth individuals. He was named Trusted Advisor of the Year - LA Business Journal. In this Toyos Talks they cover everything that physicians need to know about real estate and how it fits into their practice. If you are a doctor skipping this podcast can cost you dearly.

Dr. Jack Fisher, a past president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed his internships and residencies in general surgery at George Washington University Medical Center and his plastic surgery residency at Emory University. Dr. Fisher has over 120 publications and has been invited to speak and present at over 300 medical conferences throughout the world. He has been helping patients with their hair restoration needs for decades and now spends his time teaching and mentoring hair restoration doctors. Dr. Fisher discusses a variety of hair restoration topics including history, candidacy, techniques, SmartGraft, Turkey Transplants, and more.