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Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw

Laurie McGraw
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Advancing women to healthcare leadership–and keeping them there. Women comprise 70% of the healthcare workforce. They hold just 20% of the C-suite. Each week, host Laurie McGraw bridges that gap through conversations with the women rewriting healthcare’s leadership playbook.

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She led moonshot projects at Google X. Then she walked away to take on one of America's hardest problems: a youth mental health crisis where roughly 20 million teens and young adults need care — and only half get it.

In this episode of Inspiring Wom... more

Caroline Stokes tells CEOs something most of them don't want to hear: the AI

question everyone is asking is the wrong one.

She is the founder of FORWARD, a human capital solutions firm for pioneers, and

the author of AfterShock to 2030: A CEO's Gu... more

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SHE THREW AWAY EVERY FINANCIAL MODEL SHE HAD BUILT IN EIGHT YEARS ON WALL STREET.

Whitney Johnson graduated from college with a music degree, arrived in New York newly married and broke, and took the only job she could get: secretary to a retail sto... more

LORI PRESTESATER SPENT HER CAREER BUILDING COMPANIES AND RUNNING P&LS. THEN SHE JOINED A 175-YEAR-OLD INSTITUTION AND ASKED WHAT IT COULD BECOME.

Laurie McGraw sits down with Lori Prestesater, former Senior Vice President of Health Solutions at the ... more

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Recent Guests

Obi Felten
CEO and founder, Flourish Labs
Flourish Labs
Episode: She Left GOOGLE X to Fix a Crisis 20 Million Teens Face | Obi Felten, Flourish Labs
Caroline Stokes
Founder of The Forward, author, and coach
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Episode: Every CEO is one of four types under pressure. Most don't know theirs | Caroline Stokes
Whitney Johnson
World authority on smart growth, leadership, and disruption; CEO and founder of Disruption Advisors
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Episode: Top 10 Business Thinker: Why Growth Feels Slowest Exactly When It's Fastest
Lori Prestesater
Senior Vice President of Health Solutions at the American Medical Association
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Episode: The Executive On Learning To Ask For It, After A 30-Year Career! - Lori Prestesater
Kelly Nierstedt
Nurse, President and CEO of Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando Health
Episode: From Wall Street To Hospital President Without An MBA: The Nurse Who Kept Saying Yes | Kelly Nierstedt
Tracy Byers
Global General Manager at Idexx Laboratories
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Episode: This Executive Ran Businesses At HP, Philips, IBM With 1 Rule! - Tracy Byers
Dr. Sylvia Kwan
CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Ellevest
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Episode: The Woman Managing $1 Billion: The Gender Wealth Gap No One Talks About
Dr. Uché Blackstock
Physician, author, founder & CEO of Advancing Health Equity
Advancing Health Equity
Episode: The Harvard-Trained Doctor Who Walked Away From Academia and Built a Company: Dr. Uché Blackstock
Michellene Davis
CEO and President of National Medical Fellowships
National Medical Fellowships
Episode: A 6-Month Wait For A Specialist Is The New Normal": The CEO Fixing The Physician Shortage | Michellene Davis

Host

Laurie McGraw
Host of Inspiring Women

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • DOES NOT SUPPORT WOMEN

    I know MANY women that actually work with her, and after listening to her podcast, she is the complete opposite of what the title of her podcast says! She is interviewing other leaders, but is a tyrannical non-supportive leader who leads by EXTREME Chaos. Anyone that work for her - does not endorse her.

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    panther1776
    United States6 months ago
  • Truly insightful!

    Such an amazing variety of topics and guests from all walks of life. Love listening to women share their stories and experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irina Kharina
    Canada4 years ago
  • “Inspiring Women” does just that and are conversations all aspiring women need to hear.

    Women often minimize the hard work, connections and perseverance they rely on in their careers and life. This podcast is so necessary to share the stories of women who contribute to our world. I’m looking forward to more of Laurie’s conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PMDelaney
    United States5 years ago
  • Thoughtful & Empowering discussions

    Do you ever look at accomplished women and think that they make it look so easy? This podcast offers very personal interviews with women as they discuss their motivations and the many challenges they face along the way. Hearing their unique journeys and perspectives makes it clear that breaking barriers is no small feat! It is a great listen and truly inspiring!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lynne 06
    United States5 years ago
  • Podcast for the times

    Laurie McGraw’s guests and subject matter are what the evolving world needs now. Keep doing what you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TomAyv
    United States5 years ago

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Inclusion of both seasoned leaders and emerging voices resonates across generations.
Conversations offer practical leadership lessons and mentorship insights.
Varied topics and guests keep coverage fresh and relevant for professional women.
Some listeners view the host's approach as strong-willed at times, with mixed opinions on pacing or tone.
Podcast empowers women with actionable guidance on boards, fundraising, and leadership paths.

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She Left GOOGLE X to Fix a Crisis 20 Million Teens Face | Obi Felten, Flourish Labs
Q: What are the biggest hurdles you faced in getting Medicaid and health plans to recognize and fund peer-supported care?
The biggest hurdle was credibility with health plans; we had to demonstrate that peer-supported care could be integrated into existing reimbursement models and show measurable value through improved engagement and outcomes, not just promises.
She Left GOOGLE X to Fix a Crisis 20 Million Teens Face | Obi Felten, Flourish Labs
Q: What drew you to Flourish Labs after Google X, and how do you translate moonshot thinking into practical solutions for youth mental health?
Moonshot mindset taught me to identify scalable, real-world impact first, then design the product around the end user, ensuring it can grow to millions while staying grounded in the needs of youth and clinicians alike.
From Wall Street To Hospital President Without An MBA: The Nurse Who Kept Saying Yes | Kelly Nierstedt
Q: What is your secret to translating frontline insights into strategy?
Her approach is to stay close to the people and the patient, be available, and avoid analysis paralysis; she favors quick execution with the willingness to pivot based on feedback and outcomes.
From Wall Street To Hospital President Without An MBA: The Nurse Who Kept Saying Yes | Kelly Nierstedt
Q: Can you just give us a little bit of that trajectory?
Kelly describes starting as a bedside nurse, becoming a VP in charge of women's health, and then leading Winnie Palmer Hospital before moving to the adult flagship hospital, emphasizing learning on the job, mentorship, and saying yes to opportunities.
The Woman Managing $1 Billion: The Gender Wealth Gap No One Talks About
Q: How does Ellevest tailor investing for women?
Ellevest uses a gender-aware investing algorithm that accounts for factors like salary progression, career breaks, and longevity to create portfolios that reflect women's real financial paths, rather than relying on male-centric models.

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This show centers on advancing women into healthcare leadership and retaining them there, featuring conversations with founders, executives, physicians, investors, and policymakers who are shaping healthcare, health tech, and governance. Episodes frequently explore leadership, mentorship, sponsorship, fundraising, board service, work-life balance, and equity in health systems. A standout pattern is the emphasis on practical strategies for women to lead, break through barriers, and influence policy or organizational culture while highlighting real-world challenges and resilience. The format often blends personal storytelling with actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to grow in leadership roles or back women-led initiatives.

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