Enter The Vault Podcast

In the debut episode of Enter the Vault , host Nancy Giacolone takes listeners on a journey through her 30+ years in the employee benefits industry , sharing how she got started and how the field has evolved. From typewriters to cutting-edge technology, she reflects on the changes, challenges, and innovations that have shaped employee benefits today. 🔹 Key Takeaways from This Episode: ✔️ How Nanc...

Lauren Simmonds, aka The Fearless Fashionista, is joining me this week to discuss the power of developing one's own personal style. Lauren is the author of "Find Your Fabulous," a book dedicated to developing and owning one's style. She also recently launched her podcast, "The Secrets of Stylish Women." Anyone who knows me knows I love fashion and dressing well. My styl...

This is a DO NOT MISS episode with a guest who has been on my bucket list for awhile, Matt Zaun! Matt is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers business leaders to inspire their teams and clients to action through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt's past engagements in the private sector have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from fina...

Many of us in the industry know Jose' Ramos as "DJ Jose,'" but his real passion is helping patients struggling with lung disease get the care and monitoring they need. Jose' began with an internship at The Cleveland Clinic while still in high school, which led to his passion for helping others. Did you know that pulmonology is the oldest medical specialty, with less than 5,00...

When your company's tagline is "Your Health plan doesn't have to suck," you know it has to be better than decent. Join me as I chat with Nick Soman, the founder and CEP of Decent, to learn more about how Decent came to be and why they are different from your average big-box plan. We will dive into why most health plans suck and how Decent is different. ** Hint: they are not built...

We talk about supporting a lot of things in the workplace, but when was the last time you heard someone talking about how to support women going through menopause in the workplace?? Nearly 8 out of 10 women go through menopause while actively working. And this isn't something that happens only to them. It affects families, friends, coworkers, and employers. Kim Hart founded Midovia, which is d...

What if you could get a state-of-the-art preventive care exam from the comfort of your home? Our guest this week, Dr. Cheryl Lee Eberting is the CEO and founder of AZOVA, a company that allows you to do just that. Dr. Eberting has combined her medical background as a board-certified dermatologist with her love of technology to create a telehealth company for complete health. AZOVA was a leader in...

Have you seen the bright pink forward slash logo yet? It caught my attention, and I immediately wanted to learn more. As much as I love their logo, I love the mission even more! Their mission is to help clinicians take back the business of healthcare and practice their way. I will be joined by Sarah Covington, Forward Slash Health's Compliance Officer to share their mission and how they are pr...

Listen now for this can't-miss episode with Dr. Arti Thangudu, in which we will explore her unique approach to managing endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism issues with patients and organizations. She left the traditional healthcare system to start not one but two healthcare companies that provide support in these areas. We will also dive into: * The explosion in demand for GLP-1 drugs such...

Have you ever been, or known, a new mom who has struggled with returning to work? Vanessa Jupe experienced this first-hand for herself a few years ago and decided to do something about it. She founded Leva, a company focused on 360-degree support for new moms and their partners through high-tech products and services. Join us to find out more about how you or your business can incorporate these su...

Are you curious about medical insurance captives but not sure how they work? You're not alone! Join us for an insightful discussion with experts Aaron Witwer and Dale Sagen. We'll unravel the mysteries of medical captives and discuss: * What is a captive, really? * How does a medical captive differ from one used for workers' comp? * What distinguishes it from self-insurance or level fu...

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Ashley Shrader as she shares her journey from frustration with conventional medicine to empowerment through functional medicine. Tired of being just another patient lost in the system? Dr. Shrader understands. That's why she's dedicated herself to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Learn how functional medicine gets to the roo...

Have you ever wondered what happened to hospitality in healthcare? Or why when you call to schedule a doctor's appointment, they seem much more concerned with what insurance you have than what your medical problem is? Ashley Smith and the team at BenEngage wondered the same thing. That is why Ashley's rich background in the hospitality industry was perfect for changing the member's exp...

Have you ever wanted to "tell your story?" If so, don't miss this very special episode with @Lonnee Rey, the Editor-in-Chief for the Rattled Awake series. Lonnee is a story development coach, concierge book producer, multi-show podcast host, and author-message consultant. Not only does she wear all of the hats mentioned above, but she is also warm, engaging, and downright funny! I ca...

Commercials often paint an idyllic picture of biologics as life-changing medications, portraying idyllic scenes of joy and togetherness, while downplaying the potential for significant side effects. This raises an important question: What is the true efficacy of biologics? Consider the potential of pinpointing the optimal biologic from the start, or determining its effectiveness for an individual,...

HSA-qualified high deductible health plans (HDHPs) were introduced to the world of benefits in 2003. As an early adopter and promotor of these types of plans, Kris O'Connor brings her perspective to our conversation on what is working, what could be changed, when they are a good choice, and when they are not. The healthcare needs of the next generation are very different than they were 20 year...

Have you ever been to a conference and met someone that you really wanted to connect with? And then fumbled the ball and did nothing? It is more common than you think! Whether it is a connection you made with someone at a conference, a coffee shop, or a virtual meeting, do you have a plan or a process to build that new relationship? Randi-Sue Deckard will join me to discuss creating effective rela...

When patients are free to choose their doctor, it puts the control back where it belongs, and no patient should ever have to be denied access to the care they need because of insurance restrictions or cost. Paulo became frustrated when she saw the struggles both doctors and patients had to get the care they needed independently & with transparency. So she decided to fix the problem and founded...

We are kicking off the 2024 season of Recipe for Success with "Chocolate!" Rose Fass, the two-time best-selling author of "The Chocolate Conversation" and The Leadership Conversation - Make Bold Change, One Conversation At A Time" will be joining me this week to discuss how to have tastier conversations through storytelling. If you are a leader or desire to become a leader...

Did you know that October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month? I am honored to be hosting an in-person LIVE podcast with Bradley Perry, the owner and founder of Flatliner Fitness. Brad survived his experience with Sudden Cardiac Arrest on 2/15/2020 and has recovered and is thriving. His mission is to energize, motivate, and educate the human spirit into alignment with its dreams and goals. Jo...

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How would you rate your ability to use your voice to effectively communicate ideas and feelings on a scale of 1 to 10? If you are like most people, you may not have tapped into the potential and power of your own voice. And that is where Sammi Sadicario comes in. She is a classically trained singer, teaching artist, thought leader, voice coach, and event speaker who is going to share some of her t...

You may be wondering, "What exactly is "precision medicine?" In this week's episode, we are joined by Kristine Ashcraft, a leader in the adoption of precision medicine, and she will help us understand the role of target treatment through pharmacogenomics! The idea of leveraging our genetics to "customize" and target medical treatment has always fascinated me, and Krist...

Busy Professionals, business owners & CEOs often thrive at taking care of everything…..except themselves! That is where Evan Mestman comes in! Evan developed the B3 way of coaching that works to optimize your thinking, eating, and living, one healthy choice at a time. Evan developed his first nutrition program by studying the psychology of behavior and change. He became a diabetes educator and...

Everyone wants more Healthy Lifestyle Secrets and this episode will be a treat for everyone as Tammera Hollerich joins us LIVE to learn more! Tammera is an entrepreneurial icon as she has started and effectively manages not one, but four, profitable companies!! You will learn more about common health misconceptions, and what you can do to improve your overall health through simple lifestyle change...