The ASHHRA Podcast
The ASHHRA Podcast is the ultimate resource for HR Leaders. Featuring weekly episodes with top healthcare professionals from around the country, Co-hosts Bo Brabo & Luke Carignan from The Bo & Luke Show bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of human resources. Whether you're looking to stay up to date on the latest news and legislation or gain valuable insights into building a better workplace, The ASHHRA Podcast has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and join Bo and Luke every week for fresh episodes as they explore everything Healthcare HR!
#147 - Leading Parkland Health Toward a Future-Ready Workforce
In this engaging conversation that happened live at ASHHRA25 in Albuquerque, Felicia Miller, EVP and Chief Talent Officer, dives deep into the success and challenges faced at Parkland Health. Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect:
Successful Workforce Strategies: Felicia shares Parkland Health's impressive retention rates, low vacancy rates, and how they've successfully kept the workforce engaged and thriving.Service Excellence and Human Experience: Discover what "service excellence" means at Parkland Health, as Felicia emphasizes the importance of creating a positive experience for employees, providers, and patients alike.Technology Transformation...#146 - Dr. Richard Safeer's Approach to Healthier Workplaces
We're thrilled to bring you a fresh new episode from the ASHHRA Podcast, recorded live at ASHHRA25 in vibrant Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bo and Luke had the pleasure of welcoming back an incredible guest, Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
In our latest episode, Richard dives deep into the essential role that workplace leadership plays in fostering good health and well-being among employees. With 25 years of experience under his belt, he shared insights that are not only thought-provoking but also actionable.
Key Takeaways:
Leaders...#145 - Behind the Scenes at Covenant Woods
We're thrilled to bring you the latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, recorded live from the ASHHRA 2025 Conference in vibrant Albuquerque!
In this special episode, our hosts Luke and Bo sit down with the insightful Emily Endert, Corporate Director of HR at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Emily shares her incredible journey of joining Covenant Woods back in 2005, a place that's much more than just a retirement community. It’s a village teeming with life where healthcare regulations meet heartwarming stories and community connections.
Emily dives into the challenges and triumphs of recruiting in the he...
#144 - How To Empower Your Hidden Leaders
In this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, we sit down with DJ Campbell, Chief Human Resources Officer at Sanford Health, to discuss the powerful role leadership development plays in transforming healthcare organizations. DJ shares insights from his dual perspective—sitting on the executive team of a major regional market while shaping strategy for Sanford’s 60,000+ employees.
Listeners will discover:
 ✔️ How Sanford Health is rethinking leadership development from the inside out
 ✔️ The critical difference between tactical leaders and transformational ones
 ✔️ Why physician leadership and informal influence are key to building resilient teams
 ✔️ How developing every employee can stren...
#143 - How Career Pathing Shapes Leadership Growth
We are thrilled to share this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast featuring the incredible Tonya Richards, Vice President of HR and Organizational Development at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
In this enlightening episode, co-hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo dive into a conversation with Tonya about her extensive 20-year journey in healthcare HR. With a rich background in talent management, diversity, equity, and inclusion, Tonya brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for creating inclusive and empowering workplaces.
Here's a peek into what you'll learn by tuning in:
The Power of...#142 - How AI is Shaping Health Care Recruitment
In this episode, we explore the exciting world of healthcare talent acquisition and the dynamic role AI plays in transforming this landscape. Lisa Abbay, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Powerback Rehabilitation shares her journey from being a registered dietitian to leading talent acquisition and offers invaluable insights into how technology is reshaping the way we find and hire talent in healthcare.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
Lisa's intriguing career path from dietetics to talent acquisition.The diverse roles PowerBack Rehabilitation is recruiting for—covering everything from physical therapists to executive-level positions.How the field of ABA therapy...#141 - Building Teams and the Importance of Listening
We are thrilled to bring you insights from a recent episode of The ASHHRA Podcast featuring Katie Cullinan, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Nuvance Health. With over two decades of experience in HR, Katie's journey from architecture to the heart of healthcare HR showcases her adaptability and relentless pursuit of purpose.
In this episode, Luke Carignan navigates a vibrant discussion with Katie on the importance of aligning personal fulfillment with professional roles. Katie eloquently shares her path to HR—from exploring the creative realms of architecture, moving through robust project management, to embracing organizational development and th...
#140 - Strategies for Enhancing Workplace Harmony and Empathy
We have an exciting update for you in anticipation of the upcoming ASHHRA25 conference—one you won’t want to miss! In our latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, we had an inspiring conversation with Sara Ross, our keynote speaker for the event. If you haven’t listened to it yet, now’s the time!
Episode Highlights:
Meet Sara Ross: Sara is not only a keynote speaker at ASHHRA25 but also the Chief Vitality Officer and founder of Brain Amped. She injects her passion for human behavior into understanding organizational culture and performa...#139 - Strategy And Success In Total Rewards
Welcome back to another insightful episode of the ASHHRA Podcast, where we bring you the latest discussions, trends, and breakthroughs in the world of healthcare HR. This week, we're delving deep into the powerful domain of Total Rewards with our distinguished guest, Lindsey Garito, AVP of Total Rewards at Montefiore Health System.
In this episode, the dynamic duo from The Bo & Luke Show, Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo, chat with Lindsey about the essential role Total Rewards plays in attracting, retaining, and engaging talent. With over 20 years of experience in HR, Lindsey expertly navigates us through the...
#138 - Transforming Healthcare Talent Management at Wellstar
We are excited to share insights from our latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast featuring the dynamic Laura Dannels, Chief Talent Officer at Wellstar Health System in Atlanta.
In this episode, we dive deep into Laura’s inspiring journey and her innovative approach to talent acquisition and management in the healthcare industry. With a rich history in HR, Laura’s expertise spans talent acquisition, management, and learning, all underpinned by her academic background as a PhD and MBA. Laura shares her deep commitment to improving the healthcare environment, inspired by personal experiences and a passion for meaningful impa...
