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The 229 Project Podcast is a community-first show for healthcare IT leaders, hosted by Bill Russell and Sarah Richardson. Every episode continues a conversation that started in the room, at a 229 summit, a city tour dinner, or a regional roundtable. Guests are health system executives sharing what they're actually working through: the bets they're making, the friction they're navigating, and the lessons worth passing on to peers. Episodes run 15 to 25 minutes. No fluff, no vendor pitches, just leader-to-leader signal.
229 Project Podcast Featured Episodes
The Key to AI-Driven Healthcare: Sherri Douville on Standards, Success, and Building Trust
Michelle Moffitt, leadership coach, counselor, and author of "Cracked Open," shares her path from being trapped in a high-control religious system and a controlling marriage to finding her authentic voice and purpose. Michelle delves into the essence of resilience as more than just perseverance—it's about creating meaningful support systems and making incremental progress while honoring our whole selves. The conversation examines how leaders can foster psychological safety in workplaces, the power of emotional awareness, and the liberating realization that we're never truly stuck in our circumstances.
"Never Truly Stuck" - Resilience and Authenticity with Author Michelle Moffitt
In this episode, Sarah Richardson sits down with Sherri Douville, CEO of Medigram, a visionary in healthcare technology. Sherri shares her deep-rooted insights on bridging the gap between clinical literacy and technical expertise, emphasizing the power of trust, governance, and AI ethics. Discover how she’s pioneering the IEEE UL 2933 standard to revolutionize digital transformation in healthcare and what she sees as the critical components for leaders in this space. From real-world applications of AI to strategies for building inclusive, resilient teams, Sherri provides a roadmap for the future of health IT.
The Secrets to Fearless Leadership with Jessica Samuels
In this episode, Sarah Richardson welcomes Jessica Samuels, CEO, Fractional CHRO, and DEIB expert. They discuss the importance of trusting your intuition in career decisions, balancing strategic planning with gut instincts, and the power of resilience in leadership. Jessica shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, the role of mentorship and networking, and her passion for advancing DEIB initiatives in organizations. Tune in for actionable insights on building inclusive cultures, designing your dream career, and balancing self-care with professional growth.
Breaking Healthcare's Glass Ceiling - A Legal Pioneer's Journey with Lynn Shapiro Snyder
Join Sarah Richardson in conversation with Lynn Shapiro Snyder, a trailblazing healthcare regulatory lawyer with 45 years of experience at Epstein Becker Green. From her early days helping in her family's pharmacy to founding the Women's Business Leaders of U.S. Healthcare Industry Foundation (WBL), Lynn shares intimate insights about navigating Washington DC's healthcare policy landscape. Discover how one frustrated executive's search for peer connection sparked a movement growing to 1,600 members across 49 states. Lynn offers unique perspectives on healthcare innovation cycles, the future of women's health technology, and what it takes to influence policy change - whether you're inside or outside the Beltway.