"SmartRise Health & Ella Es" featuring Vanessa Guzman
In this episode we are joined by Vanessa Guzman, an expert in population health strategies with 15 years of industry experience, and founder & CEO of SmartRise Health & Ella Es.
Vanessa is an expert & former leader in population health / value-based care & now is advancing health equity as a successful entrepreneur.
One of the major insights Vanessa shared with me during our time was to “use your ambition to do the impossible in healthcare, as fuel for your personal & professional growth.” This was a conversation filled nuggets like this, as we chat about:
Her experience growing up as a first generation American in NYC 🗽
How she has leveraged her quality improvement background to innovate Women’s Health 👩🏾⚕️
How her experience as a new mom led to the creation of Ella Es Health, a company providing primary and OB-GYN care, lifestyle and nutrition coaching, family planning, LGBTQ+ care, caregiver support, and wellness 🤰🏾
The Healthcare Hustle podcast is a creative, educational platform intended to highlight the careers of leaders of color across the healthcare industry. Students, early careerists, and the community at large can expect to gain valuable, unapologetic insight on the career journeys of individuals who’s lived experienced and personal mission has been centered in advancing health equity.