Foresight Radio

What if senior living's biggest challenge isn't staffing—but culture? In this inspiring episode of Foresight Radio , Steve Moran sits down with Amy Birkel , Chief Operating Officer of Heritage Communities, for a conversation about leadership, workforce retention, and the future of senior living. From washing dishes in a rural Nebraska nursing home to leading a 24-community organization across six...

What if the most important decision you'll make as you age isn't about healthcare, finances, or retirement — but where you choose to live? In this episode of Foresight Radio, Steve Moran sits down with longevity strategist, author, and place planning expert Ryan Frederick to explore why "place" may be the most overlooked factor in healthy aging. Ryan shares his unique journey from Silicon Valley e...

What's really driving executive director burnout in senior living? And why are so many operators struggling to hire — and keep — great leaders?   In this episode of Foresight Radio, Steve Moran speaks with Chris Heinz, president and managing partner at Westport One, for a candid conversation about leadership, recruiting, burnout, culture, and the future of senior living operations.   Chris shares...

What does it actually take to finance — and sustain — a successful senior living community in today's environment? In this episode of Foresight Radio , we sit down with Kristy Ollendorff, Chief Credit Officer at Clearinghouse CDFI, to unpack the realities behind senior living finance — from underwriting decisions to the growing challenges around Medicaid reimbursement, staffing, and shifting regul...

What does life enrichment in senior living actually look like today—and where is it headed next?   In this episode of Foresight Radio , we sit down with Dr. Ashlea Smalley , a senior living leader and gerontology expert with over 20 years of experience in the field. Together, we explore how senior living communities are evolving beyond outdated stereotypes of bingo and busywork toward purpose-driv...

What does it really mean to live better longer ?   In this episode of Foresight Radio , host Steve Moran sits down with Colin Milner , CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, to explore one of the biggest questions facing the senior living industry:   Is senior living ready to become the real-world delivery system for longevity?   Colin has spent decades challenging traditional ideas abo...

In this episode of Foresight Radio , Steve Moran sits down for a candid conversation about the journey behind Senior Living Foresight , how he went from a shy writer to one of the most recognized voices in senior living , and why storytelling, persistence, and community still matter more than ever.   Steve shares how content creation first took off, what gave him the confidence to keep going, and...

What happens when someone enters senior living with zero industry background — and discovers a mission worth staying for? In this episode of Foresight Radio, we sit down with Rebecca Barker, VP of Business Development at the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), to talk about her journey from HR software sales into the heart of dementia care education. We explore: Why senio...

What if senior living stopped selling buildings … and started selling connection?   In this episode of Foresight Radio , we sit down with storytelling strategist and documentary filmmaker Peter Murphy Lewis to unpack why storytelling isn't just a marketing buzzword — it's a competitive advantage.   From the Peloton comeback strategy to frontline caregiver stories that drive recruitment and retenti...

What if we stopped trying to be dementia "experts" and started being dementia enthusiasts instead? In this episode of Foresight Radio , host Rachel Hill sits down with Zach Parlier , administrator and self-described dementia enthusiast at English Rose in Edina, Minnesota. English Rose operates small, residential homes with just six residents and a 1:3 staffing ratio , built around relationship-bas...

In this Tech Tuesday episode of  Foresight Radio , Steve Moran sits down with Sharon, a leader from "Connect," a research-backed engagement platform that's been 25+ years in the making. What begins as a conversation about dementia technology quickly reveals something deeper: connection is the most essential ingredient in cognitive wellness — and in many ways, the very heart of caregiving. Sharon u...

Live from the Senior Living Innovation Forum's Fall Conference, Steve Moran sits down with entrepreneur and former public-company CEO Ben Lytle to rethink aging through the lens of human potential . They dig into why perspective is the beginning of wisdom, how the "tension of opposites" unlocks better decisions, and how communities can become places where older adults live their best lives and lea...

On this Foresight Radio recording of Tech Tuesday, host Steve Moran sits down with Jake Rothstein , founder of Papa and now Upside (formerly UpsideHom), to rethink what "aging in place" really means. Starting from his grandparents' journey, Jake shares how Upside became a " housing easy button " for health plans — matching vulnerable members to safe, affordable apartments and support without layin...

AI feels like a boogeyman to many operators and marketers — but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, we talk with Charlie Hills , a marketer who studied AI at university and then used it to scale his LinkedIn presence from 2,000 to 160,000 followers in under two years— while working a full-time job . We break down actionable, senior-living-ready tactics: The Human–AI Sandwich: capture ideas wit...

What if senior living operators could predict health risks before they turn into hospitalizations? What if caregivers had real-time insights—without relying on cameras, push buttons, or wearables residents don't want to use?   On this episode of Foresight Radio (Tech Tuesday edition) , host Steve Moran sits down with Stuart Hamilton, Founder & CEO of Amba , to explore how passive sensors and AI ar...

What happens when you build a senior living company fueled by friends-and-family capital instead of private equity? How do you balance long-term ownership with day-to-day operations—and still foster a thriving workplace culture? In this episode of Foresight Radio , host Steve Moran sits down with Scott Goldberg, President & Co-Founder of Atlas Senior Living , to explore how Atlas has grown differe...

What does entrepreneurship have to do with senior living? A lot more than you might think. In this episode, Cory Blumenfeld — writer, entrepreneur, and content creator — joins Rachel to talk about emotional intelligence in leadership, building a no-blame culture, the art of active listening in sales, and why personal branding isn't a risk … it's a reflection of aligned teams. From owning your comm...

In this heartfelt episode, host Rachel Hill sits down with Bill Uniowski , co-founder and CEO of Zinnia TV , a platform changing the way we support people living with dementia through research-backed video content that sparks joy, connection, and calm. They dive into the origin story of Zinnia, born from co-founder Allison's lived experience as a caregiver — and how it grew into a transformative t...

In this episode of Foresight Radio , we sit down with senior living powerhouse Christy Freeze to talk about everything from breaking out of the "sea of sameness" on LinkedIn to building trust with prospects through authentic, conversational video. Christy shares the exact framework she uses to help others uncover their unique voice, how sales directors can use simple video messaging to reduce no-s...

What if your physical therapist could watch, correct, and motivate you — all from your living room? In this episode, host Steve Moran sits down with Seth Bornstein, Director of Product at Kemtai — the world's first digital physical therapist. Live from the Workhuman Conference in Denver, they unpack how Kemtai's AI-driven computer vision technology is transforming physical therapy in hospitals, re...

Forget what you thought you knew about retirement communities. In this episode of Foresight Radio , Steve Moran sits down with Mary Ann Donaghy — senior living veteran and now proud resident of Latitude Margaritaville — to unpack what it really means to age well on purpose . From community-built fitness groups to active volunteers and brand-powered belonging, Mary Ann shares how her journey as a m...

What if your waitlist wasn't just a pipeline but a powerful revenue engine? In this episode of Foresight Radio, Steve Moran sits down with Carmen Fronczak of Friendship Village Senior Services, who shares how her team transformed a common challenge — a full waitlist and aging inventory — into an innovative membership program generating over $7 million in revenue. From country-club-style perks to L...

If you work in senior living sales or ops, this is your wake-up call!   Join host Rachel Hill and guest Nick Jasmon, VP of Business Development for American Healthcare Management Group, as they dive into an array of topics to help level up your sales efforts!   Ever spent the night in your own community? Nick Jamon did. It was part of the Sleepover Project —a bold, empathy-first initiative to trul...

What if aging innovation wasn't just about senior living — but about reshaping every part of our economy and daily life? In this episode of Tech Tuesday, Steve Moran sits down with Luke Yoquinto, researcher at the MIT AgeLab and author of Longevity Hubs , to explore the emerging "Silicon Valleys" of aging innovation. They dig into why the longevity economy matters more than ever, how media and pro...

What happens when a senior living community becomes the set of a feature film? In this powerful episode, Sean Kelly (CEO of Front Porch) and Shaun Rushforth (Executive Director at Villa Gardens) share the behind-the-scenes journey of Familiar Touch — a groundbreaking film made with residents, not just about them. They dive into the early skepticism, the logistical hurdles, and the transformative i...