What happens when healthcare providers enter a commercial real estate negotiation without the right representation?

In this episode of Wondermous: A Healthcare Leadership Journey, Merikay Hunt sits down with Colin Carr, founder and CEO of CARR, a commercial real estate firm specializing exclusively in representing healthcare providers across all 50 states.

Colin shares the story behind building a healthcare-focused real estate company after seeing doctors lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in commercial lease negotiations. He explains why healthcare providers can be at a disadvantage when negotiating commercial real estate and why having the right representation can make a significant difference.

In this episode, Colin discusses:

• Why doctors and healthcare providers can lose hundreds of thousands of dollars through unfavorable lease terms
• The importance of tenant and buyer representation in healthcare real estate
• How Colin turned an idea rejected by his former company into a nationwide business
• Building a healthcare commercial real estate company serving all 50 states
• The importance of training and professional development in building a high-performing team
• Leadership lessons from more than 25 years in commercial real estate
• Creating a workplace culture that supports work-life balance and helps prevent burnout
• The importance of continually learning, developing new skills, and improving
• Colin's approach to hiring, leadership, and team development
• How technology and AI could shape the future of healthcare real estate

Colin also shares valuable advice for healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners about working hard, learning from mistakes, developing new skills, and continually looking for ways to improve.

Whether you're a physician, dentist, veterinarian, healthcare executive, medical practice owner, entrepreneur, or healthcare leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into healthcare leadership, commercial real estate, negotiation, business growth, team development, and work-life balance.

If this conversation resonated with you, give it a like, leave a comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Wondermous: A Healthcare Leadership Journey.

About Wondermous:

Wondermous is a healthcare leadership podcast for healthcare professionals, medical executives, physicians, nurse leaders, entrepreneurs, and conscious leaders navigating change. Hosted by Merikay Hunt, the podcast highlights inspiring leadership journeys across healthcare, medicine, and business.

Each episode features real conversations with healthcare executives, physicians, innovators, nurse leaders, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of care. Topics include healthcare leadership, team culture, medical innovation, executive decision-making, personal development, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and strategic growth in healthcare.

Whether you're a health system leader, physician executive, medical practice leader, or rising healthcare professional, Wondermous offers actionable insights, relatable stories, and leadership strategies to help you learn, grow, and lead.

Connect with Merikay Hunt:

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/merikay-hunt-s-coach-mkay-company-773b575/

Coach MK Companies:
https://www.coachmkay.com/

To learn more about how Merikay Hunt helps individuals and organizations break through to the next level of performance and unlock their leadership potential, visit:
https://www.coachmkay.com/

Discover Merikay's leadership journey and order your copy of My Year on the Inside, Creating Catalysts for Change:
https://www.coachmkay.com/store/

Listen to Wondermous on these podcast platforms:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0ODZVx09pxS97tqzn0ynWx

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wondermous-a-healthcare-leadership-journey/id1829913569

Amazon Podcasts:
https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbdbb496-2f8a-4d09-9d98-1c046d4420aa

Subscribe to Wondermous for new weekly episodes exploring the human side of leadership in healthcare.

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In this episode of Wondermous, Merikay Hunt sits down with Mario Singleton, Practice Administrator for Anesthesiology Consultants of North Carolina (ACNC), for an inspiring conversation about healthcare leadership, culture transformation, servant leadership, and professional growth.

Mario shares his remarkable journey from starting in healthcare as a hospital transporter in 2002 to becoming a healthcare practice leader. His story is a powerful reminder that leadership is built through service, continuous learning, humility, and the willingness to grow.

In this conversation, Mario discusses:

• His journey from transportation into healthcare leadership
• How a servant’s heart shaped his leadership philosophy
• Why culture transformation in healthcare can take years
• The importance of leadership accountability and leading from the top
• His experience as a Breakthrough Master and participant in leadership development programs
• How Cone Health transformed its leadership culture
• Overcoming intimidation and finding confidence as one of the few minorities in the room
• The mentors who helped shape his leadership journey
• Leading change and improving operating room efficiency and patient care
• Why healthcare leaders must adapt to different generations
• The importance of lifelong learning, authenticity, humility, and grace
• His advice to his younger self: “Allow yourself some grace.”

Mario’s leadership philosophy is simple but powerful: serve others, stay humble, keep learning, and never stop growing.

Whether you’re a healthcare administrator, physician leader, nurse leader, medical practice manager, aspiring healthcare executive, or professional looking to strengthen your leadership skills, this episode offers valuable insights and practical lessons you can apply to your own career.

Connect with Mario Singleton:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-singleton-mba-mha-8039b017/

If this conversation resonated with you, give it a like, leave a comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Wondermous: A Healthcare Leadership Journey.

About Wondermous:

Wondermous is a healthcare leadership podcast for healthcare professionals, medical executives, physicians, nurse leaders, entrepreneurs, and conscious leaders navigating change. Hosted by Merikay Hunt, the podcast highlights inspiring leadership journeys across healthcare, medicine, and business.

Each episode features real conversations with healthcare executives, physicians, innovators, nurse leaders, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of care. Topics include healthcare leadership, team culture, medical innovation, executive decision-making, personal development, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and strategic growth in healthcare.

Whether you’re a health system leader, physician executive, medical practice leader, or rising healthcare professional, Wondermous offers actionable insights, relatable stories, and leadership strategies to help you learn, grow, and lead.

Connect with Merikay Hunt:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merikay-hunt-s-coach-mkay-company-773b575/

Coach MK Companies:
https://www.coachmkay.com/

To learn how Merikay Hunt helps individuals and organizations breakthrough to the next level of performance and unlock their leadership potential, visit:
https://www.coachmkay.com/

Discover Merikay’s leadership journey and order your copy of My Year on the Inside, Creating Catalysts for Change:
https://www.coachmkay.com/store/

Listen to Wondermous on these podcast platforms:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ODZVx09pxS97tqzn0ynWx

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wondermous-a-healthcare-leadership-journey/id1829913569

Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbdbb496-2f8a-4d09-9d98-1c046d4420aa

Subscribe to Wondermous for new weekly episodes exploring the human side of leadership in healthcare.

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In this episode of Wondermous: A Healthcare Leadership Journey, Merikay Hunt sits down with Michael O’Connell, an experienced healthcare executive, consultant, mentor, and leadership coach, for an insightful conversation about healthcare leadership, trust, patient experience, and building high-performing teams.

With a career spanning Trinity Health, Beacon Health, Cleveland Clinic, and Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Medical Group, Michael shares lessons from leading physician practices, healthcare organizations, and operational transformations.

At the heart of his leadership philosophy is one powerful principle:

“Change occurs at the pace of trust.”

Michael explains why trust, respect, communication, collaboration, and physician partnership are essential to creating meaningful change in healthcare. He also explores servant leadership, employee engagement, patient-centered care, and why everyone can be a leader regardless of their job title.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why trust is essential for successful change
• How to build stronger relationships with physicians and healthcare teams
• Why patient experience matters alongside clinical outcomes
• The power of servant leadership
• How volunteering for challenging assignments can accelerate your career
• Why developing people is just as important as developing systems
• How to build high-performing teams and cultures of safety, engagement, and accountability
• Why healthcare professionals should never say they are “just” a receptionist, nurse, manager, or supervisor
• How embracing complexity can shape your leadership journey
• Michael’s advice for healthcare leaders and his younger self

Michael also shares insights from his work in healthcare consulting, career transition coaching, nonprofit leadership, mentorship, and his involvement with the Medical Group Management Association and American College of Healthcare Executives.

Whether you're a healthcare executive, physician, nurse, medical practice manager, healthcare administrator, emerging leader, or someone passionate about improving patient experience, this episode offers practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately.

Watch the full episode to discover how trust, servant leadership, and strong teams can transform healthcare.

Connect with Michael O’Connell:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-o-connell-mha-fache-facmpe-3345ba13/

Learn more about Merikay Hunt:
https://www.coachmkay.com/

Order Merikay’s book, My Year on the Inside, Creating Catalysts for Change:
https://www.coachmkay.com/store/

Connect with Merikay on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/merikay-hunt-s-coach-mkay-company-773b575/

Listen to Wondermous:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ODZVx09pxS97tqzn0ynWx

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wondermous-a-healthcare-leadership-journey/id1829913569

Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbdbb496-2f8a-4d09-9d98-1c046d4420aa

Wondermous is a podcast for healthcare professionals, medical executives, and conscious leaders navigating change. Hosted by Merikay Hunt, the show explores healthcare leadership, team culture, innovation, professional development, emotional intelligence, and meaningful growth through conversations with healthcare leaders, physicians, nurse leaders, executives, and innovators.

Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more conversations about healthcare leadership and creating meaningful change.

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The episode combines a relatable professional transformation story with emotional themes like confidence, peer support, and work-life integration topics that resonate strongly with healthcare leaders.

In this episode of Wondermous, healthcare leadership expert Merikay Hunt hosts Julie Simpson to discuss her inspiring journey from oral surgery practice manager to a seasoned healthcare business consultant.

She combines a relatable professional transformation story with emotional themes like confidence, peer support, and work-life integration—topics that resonate strongly with healthcare leaders. This conversation highlights the importance of leadership development, professional growth, and work-life balance in healthcare administration.

Key Topics

Julie Simpson's initial motivation for entering healthcare administration and her background in business operations.
The impact of joining professional organizations like NSCHBC and SOMSA on her career development.
The significance of mentorship, peer support, and peer organizations for healthcare administrators.
The value of certification and continuous education in healthcare consulting.
How risk-taking and stepping outside of comfort zones can lead to career growth, as seen in Julie’s transition from practice management to consulting.
The strategic merger between Markham Norton and Creative Planning, and the benefits of offering comprehensive, one-stop services to clients.
The role of leadership programs and mastermind groups in fostering professional development and personal growth.
Managing work-life balance and health issues through intentional tools and coaching.
Advice for younger professionals: confidence, self-awareness, and giving oneself grace.

#HealthcareLeadership
#WomenInLeadership
#HealthcareConsulting
#WorkLifeBalance
#ProfessionalGrowth
#LeadershipDevelopment
#CareerGrowth
#WomenWhoLead

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the episode and featured guest, Julie Simpson
00:23 - Julie shares her first encounter with Mary Kay and her professional background
01:19 - The influence of professional organizations like SOMPSA and NSCHBC on her career
02:54 - Transition from practice management to healthcare consulting and the importance of certification
05:37 - How Julie entered oral surgery administration and her diverse business experience
07:33 - Her journey from staff member to CFO in a dental practice
08:36 - The strategic merger with creative planning and expanding client services
10:37 - The growth and community benefits of professional memberships and peer groups
12:50 - Developing leadership skills through mastermind groups and professional development series
16:13 - The impact of coaching tools on achieving work-life balance and managing health
18:00 - The importance of self-care and taking risks for career advancement
19:38 - Advice for younger Julie and empowering confidence in oneself
21:28 - How listeners can connect with Julie Simpson for mentorship and consulting
22:28 - Closing remarks and upcoming leadership training programs

Additional notes:

This episode underscores the vital role of continuous education, networking, and intentional work-life management in healthcare leadership. Julie Simpson’s story demonstrates how embracing change, building community, and prioritizing personal well-being can lead to meaningful professional fulfillment. Perfect for healthcare administrators and professionals looking to elevate their leadership game and find balance along the way.

Connect with Julie here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-simpson-cp/

About the Host

Merikay Hunt, M.S., is the founder of Coach MKay Companies, LLC, where she helps create catalysts for change and empowers leaders to live purposeful, positive lives that transform leadership and team performance.

Website: Coach MKay Companies

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merikay-hunt-m-s-773b575/

Discover Merikay's leadership journey by ordering her book:

My Year on the Inside: Creating Catalysts for Change

Order Merikay's book

If you found this conversation valuable, subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who leads a healthcare practice or is working through staffing, leadership, or operational challenges.

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Learn more about how Merikay helps individuals and organizations unlock their leadership potential:

Coach MKay Companies

Thank you for watching, and we hope you enjoyed this episode of Wondermous.

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#MerikayHunt
#HealthcareLeadership
#LeadershipDevelopment
#HealthcarePodcast
#ProfessionalGrowth
#PersonalDevelopment
#ExecutiveLeadership
#HealthcareConsulting
#WorkLifeBalance
#WomenInLeadership
#CareerGrowth
#LeadershipJourney
#Coaching
#HealthcareInnovation
#TeamCulture
#EmotionalIntelligence
#Resilience

Discover the Hidden Patterns That Shape Your Life & Leadership | Matthew Norton | Wondermous Podcast

What if the biggest challenges in your life and business aren't the real problem?

In this episode of Wondermous: A Healthcare Leadership Journey, host Merikay Hunt sits down with Matthew Norton, founder of People Plus Purpose and creator of StrengthPrint, for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, purpose, healing, and the invisible patterns that shape our lives.

Matthew shares his remarkable journey from chiropractic care to leadership consulting, revealing how personal loss transformed his life's mission. Together, Merikay and Matthew explore how understanding ourselves more deeply can help us become better leaders, build stronger teams, and create lasting impact.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• How personal tragedy shaped Matthew's purpose and leadership philosophy
• Why leaders often solve symptoms instead of root causes
• How invisible behavioral patterns influence success and relationships
• The connection between emotional well-being and physical health
• Why self-awareness is essential for effective leadership
• How StrengthPrint helps individuals and organizations unlock their full potential
• Practical leadership lessons on resilience, legacy, and serving others

Connect with Matthew Norton

Website: https://strengthprint.com
People Plus Purpose: https://peoplepluspurpose.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-matthew-norton-bb901a7/

Matthew also discusses his book, Where Does It Hurt?, inspired by his 25 years as a chiropractor and his passion for understanding the connection between body, mind, and spirit.

About the Host

Merikay Hunt, M.S., is the founder of Coach MKay Companies, LLC, where she helps create catalysts for change and empowers leaders to live purposeful, positive lives that transform leadership and team performance.

Website: https://www.coachmkay.com
Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merikay-hunt-m-s-773b575/

Discover Merikay's leadership journey by ordering her book:
My Year on the Inside: Creating Catalysts for Change
https://www.coachmkay.com/store/

If you found this conversation valuable, subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who leads a healthcare practice or is working through staffing, leadership, or operational challenges.

If this conversation resonated with you, please like this video, leave a comment below, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Wondermous: A Healthcare Leadership Journey.

Learn more about how Merikay helps individuals and organizations unlock their leadership potential:
https://www.coachmkay.com

Listen to Wondermous on your favorite podcast platform:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0ODZVx0...

Apple Podcasts:
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Amazon Music:
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Thank you for watching, and we hope you enjoyed this episode of Wondermous.

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Wondermous is the go-to podcast for healthcare professionals, medical executives, and purpose-driven leaders navigating change. Hosted by Merikay Hunt, each episode features inspiring conversations with healthcare executives, physicians, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of leadership in healthcare and beyond.

Subscribe for weekly episodes covering healthcare leadership, executive decision-making, team culture, emotional intelligence, personal growth, innovation, burnout prevention, and strategies for building stronger organizations and more effective leaders.

In this episode, Merikay Hunt speaks with Nathan Bush, VP of Sales and Marketing at Snap Scale, about healthcare staffing, organizational health, and the leadership lessons that shaped his career. Nathan explains how his experience in property management, healthcare operations, and business growth led him to a deeper understanding of what healthcare organizations need to thrive.

He shares how SnapScale helps diagnose operational “symptoms” like missed calls, no-shows, revenue leaks, and staffing gaps by providing remote, cost-effective, HIPAA-compliant support. The conversation also explores Nathan’s personal philosophy of chasing truth, building integrity, and leading with care and service.

Key Topics
*Nathan Bush’s background in property management and healthcare
*How Snap Scale supports healthcare organizations
*Staffing challenges across medical groups and practices
*Diagnosing operational symptoms before solving problems
*Nathan’s core values: truth, integrity, faith, love, and service
*Personal growth, leadership development, and continuous improvement
*Health, discipline, and self-awareness as leadership practices

#healthcare #leadership #wondermous #staffing #team #values

Notable Quotes
“When leaders align people, systems, and purpose with the truth, the practices become healthy and the patients win.”
“If you’re going to chase anything, chase alignment with the truth.”
“Care is not enablement and it’s not appeasement.”
“I want them to show up in a Zoom call with me the same way that I show up offline.”

About Nathan Bush
Nathan Bush is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Snapscale. He brings experience in healthcare operations, staffing, and organizational growth, and is passionate about helping healthcare practices become healthier through truth, integrity, and effective support.

Connect with Nathan
Website: snapscale.com/start
Email: [email protected]

About the Host
Merikay Hunt, M.S. is the founder of Coach MKay Companies, LLC where she helps create catalysts for change and empowers leaders to live purposeful, positive lives to impact their leadership journey and transform team performance. 
Website: coachmkay.com
Email: [email protected]

Closing
If you found this conversation valuable, subscribe, follow, and share the episode with someone who leads a healthcare practice or is working through staffing and operational challenges.

If this conversation resonated with you, give it a like, leave a comment below, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Wondermous: A Healthcare Leadership Journey.

To learn how Merikay Hunt helps individuals and organizations breakthrough to the next level performance and unlock true leadership potential, please visit https://www.coachmkay.com/
To discover Merikay's leadership journey, order your copy of My Year on the Inside, Creating Catalysts for Change: https://www.coachmkay.com/store/

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Wondermous!
 – Merikay and the Wondermous podcast team

Connect with Merikay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merikay-hunt-s-coach-mkay-company-773b575/
Visit the CoachMKay website here: https://www.coachmkay.com/

Listen to Wondermous on these podcast platforms:
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ODZVx09pxS97tqzn0ynWx
 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wondermous-a-healthcare-leadership-journey/id1829913569
 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbdbb496-2f8a-4d09-9d98-1c046d4420aa

#healthcareleadership #leadershipjourney #healthcarepodcast #executivestorytelling #medicinemeetsleadership #coachmkay #wondermous #healthcaregrowth #purposefulleadership #leadinginmedicine

Wondermous is the go-to podcast for healthcare professionals, medical executives, and conscious leaders navigating change. Hosted by Merikay Hunt, this weekly show highlights inspiring leadership journeys in healthcare, medicine, and business. Each episode features real conversations with hospital executives, physicians, innovators, nurse leaders, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of care.
Topics include healthcare leadership, team culture, medical innovation, executive decision-making, personal development, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and strategic growth in the healthcare space.
Whether you're a health system leader, a physician executive, or a rising healthcare professional, you'll discover actionable insights, relatable stories, and proven leadership strategies to help you grow.
Subscribe now to stay updated on new weekly episodes that explore the human side of leadership in healthcare.

In this episode, Janet Woodall shares her inspiring leadership journey from a position in healthcare as a front desk employee to founder of Rockingham Revenue Services.  Her amazing journey includes emphasizing faith, team culture, and balancing personal life with professional growth. Discover practical advice for healthcare professionals aiming for success and fulfillment.

Main Topics:
Janet's career progression in healthcare and leadership lessons
Building a culture of work-life balance and faith-driven leadership
Strategies for personal boundaries and self-care in busy healthcare roles
The importance of faith and servant leadership in business
Practical tips for nurturing team growth and professional development

Timestamps:
00:00 - Janet's introduction and background in healthcare leadership

00:33 - Starting at a podiatry front desk and early career experiences

01:02 - Transition from front desk to management and learning opportunities

01:23 - Reflection on healthcare beginnings and influence of mentors

01:51 - Returning to school and early management roles in medical practices

02:46 - Building skills in credentialing, revenue cycle, and practice management

03:41 - Founding Rockingham Revenue Services and its mission

04:09 - Leadership influences from MGMA and community mentors

05:05 - Key leadership lessons learned over her career

10:24 - The importance of team and professional development

11:54 - Culture of work-life balance at Rockingham Revenue Services

12:22 - Strategies for maintaining flexibility and boundaries in work

14:17 - Managing personal resilience during crises like house fire

16:10 - Faith as a foundation for leadership and life

19:28 - Advice to younger self: embracing risks and lifelong learning

24:32 - Measuring success through people and relationships

25:29 - How to connect with Janet and services offered

Resources & Links:
rockinghamrevenueservices.org
www.coachmkay.com
MGMA - Medical Group Management Association
Connect with Janet Woodall:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-woodall-5115b7ba/
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (336) 932-3506

Additional notes:

Janet emphasizes the significance of faith, intentional boundaries, and team development as pillars of successful healthcare leadership. Her insights are valuable for providers and managers seeking to lead with purpose and balance.

If this conversation resonated with you, give it a like, leave a comment below, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Wondermous: A Healthcare Leadership Journey.

To learn how Merikay Hunt helps individuals and organizations breakthrough to the next level performance and unlock true leadership potential, please visit https://www.coachmkay.com/
To discover Merikay's leadership journey, order your copy of My Year on the Inside, Creating Catalysts for Change: https://www.coachmkay.com/store/

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Wondermous!
 – Merikay and the Wondermous podcast team

Connect with Merikay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merikay-hunt-s-coach-mkay-company-773b575/
Visit the CoachMKay website here: https://www.coachmkay.com/

Listen to Wondermous on these podcast platforms:
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ODZVx09pxS97tqzn0ynWx
 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wondermous-a-healthcare-leadership-journey/id1829913569
 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbdbb496-2f8a-4d09-9d98-1c046d4420aa

#healthcareleadership #leadershipjourney #healthcarepodcast #executivestorytelling #medicinemeetsleadership #coachmkay #wondermous #healthcaregrowth #purposefulleadership #leadinginmedicine
Wondermous is the go-to podcast for healthcare professionals, medical executives, and conscious leaders navigating change. Hosted by Merikay Hunt, this weekly show highlights inspiring leadership journeys in healthcare, medicine, and business. Each episode features real conversations with hospital executives, physicians, innovators, nurse leaders, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of care.
Topics include healthcare leadership, team culture, medical innovation, executive decision-making, personal development, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and strategic growth in the healthcare space.
Whether you're a health system leader, a physician executive, or a rising healthcare professional, you'll discover actionable insights, relatable stories, and proven leadership strategies to help you grow.
Subscribe now to stay updated on new weekly episodes that explore the human side of leadership in healthcare.

In this episode of Wondermous, healthcare executive Jennifer Cano shares her remarkable leadership journey from hospital operations to healthcare consulting, offering powerful insights on what it really takes to lead in today’s healthcare landscape.

Jennifer reflects on her experience rising through HCA, serving as a hospital CEO at UHS, leading acute care and children’s hospitals in South Texas, and later moving into managed care with Centene before launching her own consulting business. Along the way, she opens up about the personal experiences that first drew her into healthcare, the mentors who shaped her leadership style, and the lessons she learned while leading a hospital turnaround.

This conversation dives into some of the biggest challenges facing healthcare leaders today including financial pressure, leadership adaptability, executive burnout, AI in healthcare, and the growing importance of whole health leadership. Jennifer also shares practical thoughts on leading different personalities, knowing when to listen versus when to act decisively, and how great leaders develop the people around them.

Whether you’re a hospital CEO, healthcare executive, administrator, physician leader, or someone aspiring to grow in healthcare leadership, this episode is packed with real-world wisdom, reflection, and inspiration.

In this episode, we cover:
• Jennifer Cano’s career journey in healthcare leadership
• Lessons from leading hospital turnarounds in South Texas
• How leadership adaptability shapes successful healthcare organizations
• The role of mentorship in executive growth
• Burnout, rest, and the importance of whole health leadership
• Healthcare leadership trends for 2026
• AI in healthcare and executive concerns across the industry
• Leading through pressure, change, and organizational transformation

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with inspiring healthcare leaders shaping the future of the industry.

#HealthcareLeadership #JenniferCano #HospitalCEO #HealthcareExecutive #HealthcarePodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #HospitalAdministration #WomenInHealthcare #AIInHealthcare #HealthcareManagement #ExecutiveLeadership #HealthcareOperations #WholeHealthLeadership #HospitalTurnaround #Wondermous

Connect with Jennifer Cano on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/canoconsultingfirm/

If this conversation resonated with you, give it a like, leave a comment below, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Wondermous: A Healthcare Leadership Journey.

To learn how Merikay Hunt helps individuals and organizations breakthrough to the next level performance and unlock true leadership potential, please visit https://www.coachmkay.com/
To discover Merikay's leadership journey, order your copy of My Year on the Inside, Creating Catalysts for Change: https://www.coachmkay.com/store/

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Wondermous!
 – Merikay and the Wondermous podcast team

Connect with Merikay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merikay-hunt-s-coach-mkay-company-773b575/
Visit the CoachMKay website here: https://www.coachmkay.com/

Listen to Wondermous on these podcast platforms:
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ODZVx09pxS97tqzn0ynWx
 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wondermous-a-healthcare-leadership-journey/id1829913569
 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbdbb496-2f8a-4d09-9d98-1c046d4420aa

#healthcareleadership #leadershipjourney #healthcarepodcast #executivestorytelling #medicinemeetsleadership #coachmkay #wondermous #healthcaregrowth #purposefulleadership #leadinginmedicine
Wondermous is the go-to podcast for healthcare professionals, medical executives, and conscious leaders navigating change. Hosted by Merikay Hunt, this weekly show highlights inspiring leadership journeys in healthcare, medicine, and business. Each episode features real conversations with hospital executives, physicians, innovators, nurse leaders, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of care.
Topics include healthcare leadership, team culture, medical innovation, executive decision-making, personal development, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and strategic growth in the healthcare space.
Whether you're a health system leader, a physician executive, or a rising healthcare professional, you'll discover actionable insights, relatable stories, and proven leadership strategies to help you grow.
Subscribe now to stay updated on new weekly episodes that explore the human side of leadership in healthcare.

In this episode of Wondermous, healthcare leader and consultant Merikay Hunt sits down with David Zetter, an expert with over 26 years of experience in healthcare consulting and a background in restaurant management. They explore strategies for building a successful consulting business, leadership insights, and how to navigate the complexities of healthcare compliance and advocacy.

Key Topics:
David's journey from restaurant management to healthcare consulting
The importance of mentorship and professional organizations like NSCHBC
Building a referral-based business through quality work and networking
Strategies for work-life balance and planning retirement from consulting
Navigating insurance regulations and advocating for healthcare providers
Leadership principles: transparency, integrity, and giving back
The future of healthcare advocacy and collaboration for industry change
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and guest background: From restaurant management to healthcare consulting

00:26 - David’s career transition and mentorship influences

01:12 - The role of NSCHBC and peer support in professional growth

01:53 - Building a referral-based business with quality service and participation

02:37 - Strategies for managing work-life balance and planning retirement

04:17 - Key initiatives including retired benefits and client management

13:32 - Hot topics: battling insurer misconduct and developing advocacy efforts

14:16 - Organizing collective legal action against unlawful insurance practices

17:16 - Creating collaborative efforts to hold insurance companies accountable

18:37 - Leadership lessons: transparency, integrity, long-term vision

20:32 - Words of wisdom for younger self: resilience and planning

22:28 - How to set up a referral network that consistently brings in business

23:16 - Connecting with David: website and contact details

Resources & Links:
Zetter Healthcare Company Site www.zetter.com
National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants NSCHBC.org
AAMBA - Association of Ambulance & Medical Billing Advocates
HBMA - Healthcare Billing and Management Association
Medicare & Medicaid Regulations
My Year on the Inside, Creating Catalysts for Change (Amazon) by Merikay Hunt

Connect with David Zetter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djzetter/

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 – Merikay and the Wondermous podcast team

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Wondermous is the go-to podcast for healthcare professionals, medical executives, and conscious leaders navigating change. Hosted by Merikay Hunt, this weekly show highlights inspiring leadership journeys in healthcare, medicine, and business. Each episode features real conversations with hospital executives, physicians, innovators, nurse leaders, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of care.
Topics include healthcare leadership, team culture, medical innovation, executive decision-making, personal development, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and strategic growth in the healthcare space.
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From Cardiac Arrest to Community Impact: A Nurse's Mission to Save Lives | Kina Lucombe

What happens when a seasoned cardiovascular nurse suddenly becomes a heart patient herself?

In this inspiring episode of Wondermous: A Healthcare Leadership Journey Podcast, host Merikay Hunt sits down with Kina Lucombe, Founder and Executive Director of Hearts of Valor, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to cardiovascular education, advocacy, support, and community health screenings.

Kina shares her remarkable journey from being a registered nurse with over 24 years of experience to surviving cardiac arrest, receiving an emergency pacemaker, and transforming her experience into a life-changing mission.

In this conversation, you'll discover:

✅ The warning signs of heart disease that were initially overlooked
✅ Why patient self-advocacy can be life-saving
✅ How vulnerability strengthens leadership
✅ The mission and impact of Hearts of Valor, Inc.
✅ The importance of cardiovascular health education and prevention
✅ Building a nonprofit that serves underserved communities
✅ Leadership lessons from healthcare, motherhood, military service, and entrepreneurship
✅ Homeschooling success strategies and raising high-achieving children
✅ Why collaboration is essential for creating meaningful change

Kina's story is a powerful reminder that challenges can become purpose, and personal adversity can inspire transformational leadership.

Connect with Hearts of Valor, Inc.

HeartsOfValorInc.com

 Connect with Kina Lucombe

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kina-latrice-l-8b9b684/

 About Wondermous Podcast

Wondermous is the go-to podcast for healthcare professionals, medical executives, and conscious leaders navigating change. Hosted by Merikay Hunt, this weekly show highlights inspiring leadership journeys in healthcare, medicine, and business.

Each episode features real conversations with hospital executives, physicians, innovators, nurse leaders, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of care.

Topics include healthcare leadership, team culture, medical innovation, executive decision-making, personal development, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and strategic growth in the healthcare space.

Whether you're a health system leader, a physician executive, or a rising healthcare professional, you'll discover actionable insights, relatable stories, and proven leadership strategies to help you grow.

Subscribe now to stay updated on new weekly episodes that explore the human side of leadership in healthcare.

 Learn More About Merikay Hunt

To learn how Merikay Hunt helps individuals and organizations break through to the next level of performance and unlock true leadership potential, visit:

https://www.coachmkay.com/

To discover Merikay's leadership journey, order your copy of My Year on the Inside: Creating Catalysts for Change:

https://www.coachmkay.com/store/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merikay-hunt-s-coach-mkay-company-773b575/

Website: https://www.coachmkay.com/

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We hope you enjoyed this episode of Wondermous!

— Merikay and the Wondermous Podcast Team