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Welcome to "Leaders Creating Rukus" hosted by Aashi Arora. Here we dive into the minds of innovators, disruptors, and change makers who aren't afraid to shake things up. Tune in...
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Welcome to "Leaders Creating Rukus" hosted by Aashi Arora. Here we dive into the minds of innovators, disruptors, and change makers who aren't afraid to shake things up. Tune in as we converse with leaders who are challenging the status quo and making waves in their industry. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and even a little uncomfortable as we explore what it takes to create a positive "rukus" in today’s world.
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22 SEP 2026 · When traditional treatment didn't work, Dr. Ajay Sawhney found a different path forward. Now he's built a practice around identifying the actual source of pain, not just managing it.
In this episode, we explore:
🔸How everyday stress on the nervous system shows up on X-rays now
🔸Why pain is often the last sign of a spinal problem, not the first, and what that means for prevention
🔸 Why he believes team culture and trust are just as critical to patient outcomes as the technology in the treatment room
In this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus we sit down with Dr. Ajay SawhneyDr. Ajay Sawhney is the founder of Divine Spine, with two locations in Yorba Linda and Orange Hills, California. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2000, along with a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology (Neuroscience emphasis) and a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. His path to chiropractic care was personal: after nine months battling benign positional vertigo and pulsatory tinnitus, and facing surgery as his only remaining option, Dr. Sawhney found relief through corrective spinal care, an experience that inspired him to open Divine Spine and help others get to the root cause of their pain, too. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two children, and spends his free time golfing, cheering on the Lakers, and traveling.Tune in to hear how a marble table, a plane ticket to Canada, and a leap of faith led to a practice built on data, trust, and real results.
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14 SEP 2026 · Your website ranked #1 on Google. But does AI even trust you enough to recommend you? Hema Dey unpacks the 4 V's, Visibility, Validation, Veracity, and Values, the new framework replacing the old marketing playbook.
In this episode, we explore:
🔸 How AI has become "the new front door" of marketing
🔸 The four V's every business needs to build trust with AI
🔸 How parents and professionals alike can become "AI translators" at home and at work
In this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus we sit down with the AI translator herself, Hema Dey.Hema Dey is the founder and CEO of Iffel International, a digital marketing agency celebrating 20 years in business, and the creator of SEO2Sales™, a methodology blending neuroscience with Google and Gen AI algorithms to boost visibility and leads. She's also the author of The AI Translator, a book connecting people with code to help marketers and business owners make their message click in the AI era, and the creator of the AI Translator Academy, training AI translators in workplaces, communities, and families.Tune in to learn how to build a brand AI actually trusts and recommends.
Connect with Hema:
Instagram:https://lnkd.in/gmqNgnSN
LinkedIn:https://lnkd.in/gJf_qJqE
Website:http://iffelinternational.com/
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8 SEP 2026 · She's fearless enough to cold call oil rig workers in North Dakota, but says putting herself on LinkedIn was the hardest thing she's ever done. Meet the founder who's redefining what fear really means in business.
In this upcoming episode, we explore:
🔸 Why "you have to do it big and do it hard"
🔸 How her decade long AI journey started in healthcare insurance and evolved into building teams for hypergrowth startups
🔸Why putting yourself out there as "the brand" is harder than any sales call
In this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus we sit down with the incredible Nikki Ahlgren.Nikki is the founder of Hilo Talent Partners, where she helps early stage digital health and AI companies build high performing teams through talent advisory and direct placement services. Her career spans sales, healthcare operations, and HR leadership, giving her a rare, full picture view of how business strategy and people strategy come together.\
Tune in for a candid conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience, and building something from scratch.
Connect with Nikki:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiahlgren/ Website:http://www.hilotalent.com/
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24 AUG 2026 · What if the next chapter of your career starts with a deeply personal experience? Victoria turned her own journey navigating menopause into a mission to help other women access better care and her story is one you won’t want to miss.
In this episode, we explore:
🔸 Why so many women wait years for proper menopause care, even when they advocate for themselves
🔸 What it looks like to become a first time startup founder in your 50s after years as a CEO
🔸 How hormone replacement therapy, GLP-1s, and honest conversations with clinicians are reshaping women's health
In this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus we sit down with the incredible Victoria Hodgkins.Victoria is the founder and CEO of Inflexxion Health, a telehealth company delivering video based menopause care to women across the Mountain West. After a career in strategy consulting, healthcare software, and ultimately as CEO of a company she helped take through acquisition, Victoria turned her own three year menopause journey into the inspiration for a business built to close the access gap for women in underserved regions.Tune in for a candid conversation about advocating for your own health, redefining purpose in midlife, and why Victoria believes women often find their strongest, most grounded chapter after menopause, not before it.
Connect with Victoria:
Website:
http://inflexxionhealth.com/ Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Inflexxion-Health/61575958201144/ Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/inflexxionhealth/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/inflexxion-health/?viewAsMember=true
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17 AUG 2026 · Ever wonder why some organizations can't seem to fill critical roles, no matter how hard they try? The answer often comes down to two mistakes: waiting until you're desperate, and rushing the process once you are.
In this episode, we explore:
🔸 The two biggest mistakes organizations make in recruiting top talent
🔸 Why culture fit and community belonging matter just as much as skills and experience
🔸 How to read red flags before you send the contract, not after
In this episode we sit down with the incredible Tiffany Evans, who brings 15 years of experience in physician and provider recruitment strategy. She most recently served as Senior Director of Enterprise Provider Recruitment at Pediatric Associates Family of Companies, the largest PE-backed pediatric practice in the U.S., where she built and scaled recruitment programs across 300+ locations in seven states. Her work led to a 35% reduction in time to hire and over $1.8M in annual cost savings. Today, she serves as Principal and Owner at Velo Consulting, and she also founded Resident & Fellow Solutions, guiding medical residents and fellows through the job search process.
Great teams aren't built by accident. Join us this Monday and be part of the conversation on what it really takes to attract and retain top talent.
Connect with Tiffany:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-evans-bb7612190/Website: veloconsultingllc.com
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12 AUG 2026 · A common view of networking is that it’s just another transactional chore, but true career growth relies on sociology, active listening, and authentic human connection. Today, we will discuss how understanding social dynamics transforms how we practice medicine, build workplace cultures, and forge meaningful professional relationships
In this upcoming episode, we explore:
🔸The Power of Sociology in Healthcare
🔸The Core Pillars of Career Success
🔸The Art of Authentic Connection & Networking
Don’t miss this Monday at 4 PM PST on Leaders Creating Rukus! We’re sitting down with the incredible Dr. Swati Shah, a board-certified OB/GYN, public health powerhouse, and visionary founder of PlansConnect.With a career spanning medicine, academia, and industry, Swati J. Shah, MD, MPH, FACOG, is on a mission to help professionals build thriving careers through authentic human connection and service. As the host of the Mid-Month Meeting of the Minds podcast, she’s a champion for leadership and collaboration.
If you’re ready to be inspired by the power of meaningful relationships, join our community and tune in!
Connect with Swati:
Instagram: @plansconnectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swatishahtheprofessionalconnector/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@plansconnect
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27 JUL 2026 · Many business owners put profits first to survive, but long-term enterprise growth requires shifting your focus entirely toward your people and the quality of your product. In this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus, we welcome award-winning director and entrepreneur Ivan Gonzalez. Drawing on over 26 years of grueling, boots-on-the-ground film industry experience, Ivan grew from an ambitious production assistant to the owner of IG1 Communications. Tune in to hear how Ivan moved his business from a lean, overhead-free startup in a baby bedroom into a full-fledged Orange County agency with 12 full-time employees and 5 non-stop edit bays.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
🔸 Why "good enough is never good enough" must be your team's daily guiding principle
🔸 How to act as a general contractor and leverage a deep professional network
🔸 Shifting priorities from short-term profit to building a people-first workplace culturesIvan’s journey in the arts and film industry is rooted in a lifetime of creative exposure, starting with his childhood in Mexico City and Guadalajara, where his father worked as a motivational trainer.
After moving to California, Ivan honed his technical craft through the film programs at Orange Coast College and the LA Film School. Before launching his own venture, he spent decades on major commercial sets, moving up the ranks to produce national TV spots and infomercials. Today his company, IG1 Communications, is known across Orange County for delivering award-winning corporate and marketing videos that compete head-to-head with six-figure agency productions.
Connect with Ivan:
Instagram: @ig1comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbpictures/
Website: http://www.ig1communications.com/Contact: ivan@ig1communicaitons.com
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19 JUL 2026 · Most AI tools are built for general consumers, but very few are sophisticated enough to handle the massive, messy reality of enterprise healthcare data.This Sunday at 4 PM PST on Leaders Creating Rukus, we welcome cardiologist and entrepreneur Dr. Saurabh Gupta. With decades of leadership experience at OHSU and the Oregon Medical Board, Dr. Gupta is tackling the fractured healthcare data head-on.
Tune in to hear how his company, CorMetrix, is using VerixAi to bridge the complex gap between massive medical records and legal/risk management analysis.In this episode, we'll talk about:
🔸 Balancing standardization and innovation in healthcare
🔸 Why the massive cost and nuances of enterprise AI are a wake-up call for health systems
🔸 Acknowledging what you don't know and building the right team
Dr. Gupta's journey to expanding his impact beyond the clinic began with medical training at Columbia University, followed by cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships at the University of Utah. A former faculty member at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), he served as Program Director for the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship and helped launch one of the first structural and valvular heart disease programs on the West Coast. Today, he channels that same leadership as the Chief of Cardiology for St. Charles Health System and a Professor of Medicine at Washington State University. He's also a member of the Board of Governors for the American College of Cardiology (2022–2025), building on his previous service with the Oregon Medical Board.
Connect with Dr. Gupta:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cormetrix/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorMetrix
- Website:https://coretrix.com/
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12 JUL 2026 · Most accountants are trained to look backward at your numbers, but very few are taught how to look forward at your business.
This episode on Leaders Creating Rukus, we welcome Joe Lessard, a CPA and specialized healthcare consultant. He is one of the financial world's most refreshing voices, working at the intersection of operational strategy, medical practice growth, and relational business. With years of experience guiding doctors, dentists, and veterinarians, Joe has had a front-row seat to exactly where standard accounting fails busy clinical professionals. Having cut his teeth in the high-stakes customer service culture of Nordstrom, he realized that what modern medical practices need isn't another desk-bound "pencil pusher," but a proactive strategist.In this episode, we’ll talk about:
🔸 Shifting the paradigm from reactive accounting to proactive consulting
🔸 Why the massive CPA shortage is a wake-up call for the industry
🔸 Overcoming introversion and mastering the art of relationship-driven networkingAs a dedicated father of four and an Elmhurst University alumnus, Joe is a leader who prioritizes collaboration over distance, working side-by-side with his clients to drive growth. He is a recipient of the Don Sveen Award in Accounting and an active member of the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC), combining deep professional expertise with a steadfast commitment to ethics, comprehensive practice management, and exceptional customer service.
You can find him across through the following platforms
LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/TheDoctorsCPAFacebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheDoctorsCPAInstagram: @TheDoctorsCPA
Website: https://pbminc.net/
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28 JUN 2026 · Women live longer than men but they spend 25% more of their lives in poor health.
This realization made Vasanta launch a movement.
In this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus we welcome Vasanta Pundarika, CEO & Founder of Lotuspring. She is one of healthcare's most distinctive voices working at the messy intersection of women's health, behavioral health, and business strategy.
With nearly two decades as a healthcare investment banker, advising on deals from startups to multi-billion-dollar companies, Vasanta had a front-row seat to exactly where the system was failing women. So, she left banking to fix it.
On this episode we’ll talk about:
- The decades of underfunding and underdiagnosing in women’s health
- South Asian behavioral health stigma
- Bridging the gap between an uncompromising clinical mission and sustainable business growth.
Vasanta is a board member, keynote speaker, Princeton alumna, and the kind of leader who does not observe from a distance but positions herself at the center of the work where the hardest problems actually live.
Welcome to "Leaders Creating Rukus" hosted by Aashi Arora. Here we dive into the minds of innovators, disruptors, and change makers who aren't afraid to shake things up. Tune in...
show more
Welcome to "Leaders Creating Rukus" hosted by Aashi Arora. Here we dive into the minds of innovators, disruptors, and change makers who aren't afraid to shake things up. Tune in as we converse with leaders who are challenging the status quo and making waves in their industry. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and even a little uncomfortable as we explore what it takes to create a positive "rukus" in today’s world.
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