Excellence In Healthcare Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Whitney Mbipeh, MHA, VP Operations, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Ready to future-proof your leadership in healthcare? In this episode of Excellence In Healthcare , host Jarvis T. Gray welcomes dynamic guest Whitney Mbipeh, Vice President of Operations at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, for an insightful deep div...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Sharyn Combs CEO, The EchoSystem In this energizing episode, Jarvis T. Gray welcomes distinguished leadership coach and entrepreneur Sharyn Combs to the Excellence In Healthcare podcast. Together, they dissect key leadership trends, the power of coaching, strategies for thriving as a healthcare entrepreneur, and the importance...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Justin Ayars, Founder & CEO, EqualityMD In this inspiring episode, Jarvis T. Gray sits down with healthcare entrepreneur and founder of EqualityMD, Justin Ayars (he/him). From Star Trek leadership wisdom to the realities of healthcare entrepreneurship, they discuss how diversity, data, and disruption are shaping the future...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Jessica Savage, Founder & CEO of Savvy Healthcare LLC In this insightful episode of Excellence In Healthcare, Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Jessica Savage, a healthcare industry leader and founder of Savvy Healthcare LLC. Jessica shares her journey from clinical operations in radiation oncology to overseeing value-based car...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Dr. Tracey Schwartz, VP of Operations, Ascension Medical Group Texas How do you lead with empathy, navigate change, and unlock the full potential of your healthcare team? On this episode of Excellence in Healthcare, host Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Dr. Tracey Schwartz, Vice President of Operations for a major Central Texas he...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Pedro Sanchez de Lozada, Founder, Canid Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. In this inspiring episode, Jarvis sits down with Pedro Sanchez de Lozada, founder of Canid, a pediatric vaccine management platform. They dive into Pedro’s journey from building tech solutions for small businesses to solving critical problems in healthcare, focusing on pediatric vaccine m...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Maria Nikol, CEO, Revelar Analytics Episode Overview: In this episode, Jarvis T. Gray welcomes Maria Nikol, Founder of Revelar Analytics, to discuss the evolving landscape of price transparency in healthcare, value-based care, and the journey of healthcare entrepreneurship. Maria Nikol shares insights from her 15+ year career,...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Scott Jacobson, Healthcare Strategist Professional Journey Scott candidly discusses his unconventional path into healthcare, initially deterred by chemistry but later driven by personal family experience (his father’s illness). Transitioned from a business background and restaurant management into nursing, then successfully bri...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Paul Wilder, Executive Director at CommonWell Health Alliance In this insightful episode, Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Paul Wilder, an expert in health IT and interoperability, to dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare leaders today. The conversation covers leadership philosophies, the evolution of p...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Jeffrey Simms, Associate Chair for Alumni and External Affairs & Assistant Professor, UNC Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. In this impactful conversation, Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Jeffrey Simms, a “rock star” in healthcare leadership and education, whose journey from North Carolina tobacco fields to academia is both inspiring and deeply insightful. Je...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Dr. Jeff Doucette, SVP & Chief Nursing Officer at Press Ganey Welcome back to Excellence In Healthcare! In this inspiring episode, Jarvis sits down with Dr. Jeff Doucette for a deeply authentic conversation about leadership, resilience, and driving excellence in healthcare. Together, they dive into Dr. Doucette’s unique career journey, the critical importance of humilit...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray Guest: Ellen Smalley, Owner of Creekside Health Coaching Episode Summary: Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Ellen Smalley of Creekside Health Coaching to explore best practices for growing a mission-driven health coaching business. Ellen shares her journey from exercise physiology and cardiac rehab to becoming a national board certified health coach. The conversat...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, host Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Alyssia Crews, a healthcare executive with a rich background in healthcare operations and oncology leadership. Alyssia opens up about her personal journey into healthcare, lessons learned from mentors, overcoming adversity, and the role of emerging technologies like AI in modern leadership. Key Topics & Highlights A...

Send us Fan Mail Host : Jarvis T. Gray Guest : Shlomit Liberty, Founder & Owner, Patient Path NYC Episode Summary In this engaging episode of the Excellence In Healthcare podcast, host Jarvis T. Gray spotlights small business innovation in healthcare by interviewing Shlomit Liberty, founder of Patient Path NYC—a unique independent patient advocacy service in New York City. Shlomit delves into...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jarvis T. Gray welcomes Dr. Daija Smith for a lively and insightful conversation about leadership, career growth, and the future of healthcare. Dr. Smith shares her unique journey—from an accidental start in healthcare to becoming the first doctor in her family—and discusses the leadership philosophies that guide her work and life. Together, they explore curr...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Soulara Sevier, Founder & CEO, Soul Reiki Health Beauty and Wellness Ready to elevate your approach to leadership and wellness in healthcare? In this inspiring episode of the Excellence in Healthcare podcast, hosts Jarvis T. Gray and Soulara spotlight the transformative journey of Soulara Severe—nurse-turned-entrepreneur a...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Dr. Robert Pearl, Physician Leader, Author In this transformative episode of the Excellence in Healthcare podcast, host Jarvis T. Gray sits down with renowned physician leader and author Dr. Robert Pearl for a candid and inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation, and the future of healthcare. Dr. Pearl takes us on a j...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Shayla Higginbotham, Founder & Managing Partner, System Partners Welcome back to the Excellence in Healthcare podcast! In this insightful episode, host Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Shayla Higginbotham—a dynamic healthcare leader, entrepreneur, and founder of System Partners—to unpack lessons in leadership, the evolving lan...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Dr. Maxwell Muehleip (Founder, Maximal Wellness Clinic) Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Episode Overview: This inspiring Small Business Spotlight features Dr. Maxwell  Muehleip, founder of Maximal Wellness Clinic in Tigard, Oregon. Dr. Max shares his journey from growing up with chiropractic care, to becoming a multifaceted practitioner with a focus on chirop...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview In this inspiring episode of Excellence in Healthcare, host Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Namita Azad, Senior Director of Transformation at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Together, they delve deep into digital transformation, human-centered systems, and the future of healthcare leadership. Key Topics & Highlights Favorite Leadership Mindset Namita...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Christine Wersing, Owner of Soul Smart Coaching  Episode Overview In this episode, Jarvis T. Gray welcomes Christine Wersing, founder of Soul Smart Coaching, for an in-depth conversation on business coaching, healthcare entrepreneurship, and building resilience among healthcare professionals. Christine shares her deeply persona...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Tracy Long, Owner of Shades of Resilience Counseling In this insightful episode of the Excellence in Healthcare podcast, host Jarvis T. Gray welcomes Tracy Long, a clinical therapist and the founder of Shades of Resilience Counseling. The conversation focuses on Tracy’s entrepreneurial journey, her passion for serving Blac...

Send us Fan Mail Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co. Guest: Sabina Moise, Owner of Be Fit Consulting LLC Episode Overview In this insightful episode, host Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Sabina Moise, an accomplished entrepreneur and health and wellness consultant, to discuss her journey in the fitness industry, the evolution of her business Be Fit Consulting LLC, and her approach to tran...

Send us Fan Mail  Episode Overview In this episode, Jarvis T. Gray explores a crucial and often overlooked aspect of leadership development in healthcare: finding and nurturing future leaders before they take on the official title. Jarvis challenges the conventional wisdom that leadership is only for those already in formal positions and emphasizes the need for proactive, intentional investment in...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview: In this episode, Jarvis T. Gray dives deep into the essential role of mentorship in healthcare leadership. Drawing from personal experiences, real-world examples, and practical advice, Jarvis makes a compelling case for why mentorship isn’t just a “nice to have”—it's a non-negotiable part of developing confident, competent, and future-ready leaders in the he...