Angela Adams, RN, and Kandice Garcia, RN, reflect on their conversation with Dr. Kernesha Weatherly, who reminds us that “what looks like resistance is often misunderstanding.” Through stories of travel, leadership, and balance, they explore how empathy and listening can transform tense moments into connection. From gardens to pottery wheels, the hosts share how stepping away from work helps them return with clarity and creativity. This episode is a reminder that great leadership isn’t about ...
Nov 6, 2025
13 min
When everything feels loud, how do leaders decide what truly matters? In this episode of Success in Chaos, Dr. Kernesha Weatherly, Vice President of Imaging at Ochsner Health, joins hosts Angela Adams and Kandice Garcia to explore what it means to lead with clarity, humility, and calm in times of rapid change. From growing up in Alabama to guiding one of the nation’s most advanced imaging programs, Dr. Weatherly shares how travel shaped her worldview, why she believes in “connection before co...
Nov 5, 2025
32 min
In this After the Chaos bonus episode, Kandice and Angela discuss the insights gained from their conversation with Foster Mobley, Ed.D., focusing on the importance of authenticity, transparency, and honoring in leadership within the healthcare industry. They emphasize the need for leaders to model positive behaviors, assume positive intent, and foster trust among team members to create a collaborative and effective work environment. The discussion highlights the challenges faced in healthcare...
Sep 23, 2025
15 min
In this episode of Success in Chaos, Angela Adams and Kandice Garcia Tomkins engage with Dr. Foster Mobley, a seasoned leader in healthcare. They explore the essence of authentic leadership, the importance of self-awareness, and the challenges leaders face in chaotic environments. Dr. Mobley emphasizes the need for leaders to connect deeply with their teams, cut through the noise, and embrace change, especially in the context of AI's growing influence in healthcare. The conversation also high...
Sep 18, 2025
37 min
In this episode of After the Chaos, Kandice and Angela discuss their conversation with Blair Childs, focusing on the macro and micro levels of healthcare, the implications of rural healthcare funding, and the challenges and opportunities presented by recent policy changes. They emphasize the importance of understanding the details of healthcare reforms and the need for proactive engagement from healthcare professionals to navigate the evolving landscape effectively. Episode chapter guide: 02:...
Aug 20, 2025
10 min
Policy veteran Blair Childs, CEO of Childs and Associates, joins hosts Angela Adams, RN, and Kandice Garcia Tomkins, RN to make sense of D.C.’s latest “big beautiful bill” and the forces reshaping U.S. healthcare. Blair distills three defining shifts—market-based total-cost accountability, fixing perverse fee-for-service incentives, and true consumerism via interoperable data—and explains what leaders should do now. The conversation dives into the Rural Transformation Fund timeline, why to en...
Aug 18, 2025
32 min
In this "After the Chaos" episode, Angela and Kandice reflect on their conversation with Melonie Lagalante, FACHE—a powerhouse leader driving community-focused transformation at St. Tammany Health System. From her ability to fast-track the implementation of innovation to her deeply rooted leadership philosophy, Melonie exemplifies what it means to lead with urgency, purpose, and humility. Angela and Kandice discuss how Melonie’s commitment to decentralizing decision-making and empowering team...
Jul 25, 2025
11 min
Melonie Lagalante, FACHE, shares how St. Tammany Health System turned rapid change into lasting progress. From post-COVID workforce recovery to high-reliability care and homegrown talent pipelines, she reveals how culture, community, and mission-driven leadership fuel innovation. This episode serves as a playbook for leaders navigating staffing challenges, operational pressures, and transformation, all while maintaining a focus on what matters most: people. Episode chapter guide: 04:34 Melon...
Jul 24, 2025
34 min
In this "After the Chaos" episode, Kandice and Angela unpack their conversation with healthcare innovator Kara Trott. They delve into Kara's strategic approach to navigating and solving the complexities of healthcare through rigorous data analysis, patient-centric storytelling, and empathy-driven solutions. Kandice and Angela discuss Kara's visionary foresight, emphasizing the importance of slowing down to fully understand problems before rushing to solutions, and discuss her remarkable abili...
Jun 27, 2025
10 min
Angela and Kandice welcome healthcare innovator Kara Trott, founder and former CEO of Quantum Health. In this inspiring episode, Kara shares insights from her incredible journey of transforming consumer healthcare navigation into a billion-dollar business. Kara’s new book, No One Alone: Humanizing Healthcare as an Outsider, explores how empathy, consumer-centric approaches, and strategic innovation can profoundly impact healthcare. Listen in to discover how embracing the consumer experi...
Jun 26, 2025
28 min
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