Our Featured Guest for March 16, 2025 is Erika Glenn

In this episode, we sit down with Healthcare Tech Visionary, Award-Winning Healthcare & Growth Leader, International Speaker, Consultant and Board Advisor Erika Glenn to explore the high-stakes world of leadership, innovation, and personal limits. From scaling businesses to six emergency room visits, Erika shares her journey of success, burnout, and the pivotal moment that made her redefine what “enough” really means. Tune in for insights on balancing ambition, health, and happiness—before your body forces you to.

For more than two decades, Erika Glenn has lived in the trenches of the healthcare technology industry, with the last seven years dedicated to improving the quality of life for those battling debilitating diseases. Now, she’s using years of hard-earned lessons and major wins to inspire the next generation of forward-thinking professionals. From blending healthcare data with generative AI to supporting up-and-coming leaders, Erika has been there, done that, and is here to tell you all about it.

Most recently, Erika was the Chief Growth Officer at Redox, where she was passionate about providing the data to health entities to power that data that fuels AI to revolutionize patient care. Erika has driven innovation and operational excellence in several leading roles, including as Vice President & General Manager of a business unit for a Fortune 500 company and in strategic positions at Novant Health. Erika’s career journey taught her the transformative power of resilience, strategic foresight, and empathy. She believes in leveraging technology not just to improve processes, but to fundamentally enhance the lives of patients and empower healthcare providers. Through her work, she has seen firsthand how data-driven decisions can lead to remarkable improvements in healthcare outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Erika Glenn is a healthcare technology leader whose unconventional journey from IT project management to executive leadership has been defined by resilience, strategy, and empathy. Initially aspiring to become a doctor, she pivoted to the IT field after facing academic challenges, unknowingly setting the stage for her true calling—transforming healthcare technology. With a career spanning project management, technology sales, and executive leadership, she has overseen business growth, managed multi-million-dollar operations, and driven innovation in patient care. Passionate about mentorship and diversity in STEM, she shares her story through public speaking, inspiring professionals to view setbacks as stepping stones to success. Read more at: https://erika-glenn.com/

Our Entrepreneur Presenters:

Ahuva Gruen, CPA is the founder of AG Financial Services and is a financial expert with 20+ years of experience helping businesses succeed. She provides personalized strategies and support to achieve financial clarity and drive profitability and has a proven track record of transforming financial operations and driving profitability for her clients. Ahuva’s hands-on approach and personalized strategies ensure that each client receives the support and guidance they need to thrive. Whether it’s through detailed financial analysis, strategic planning, or expert advisory services, Ahuva is dedicated to empowering businesses to reach their full potential.

Ahuva’s career began with a simple yet profound mission: to help business owners navigate the complex world of finance. She understands that financial challenges can be daunting and often stand in the way of a business’s true potential. This understanding fuels her drive to provide clear, actionable insights that empower business owners to make informed decisions. What sets Ahuva apart is her hands-on approach. She doesn’t just offer advice from afar; she dives deep into the financial intricacies of each client’s business, providing personalized strategies that are tailored to their unique needs. Whether it’s through detailed financial analysis, strategic planning, or hands-on bookkeeping, Ahuva is there every step of the way. Ahuva’s impact is best seen through the success stories of her clients. Business owners who once struggled with financial management have found clarity and growth under her guidance. They’ve seen increased profitability, improved cash flow, and a newfound sense of financial stability.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ahuva is deeply committed to her clients’ personal and business growth. She believes in building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual success. Her clients know that they can rely on her not just as a financial expert, but as a trusted partner in their journey toward success. Read more at: https://agfinancialcpa.com/

Connor Mahoney is an Investment Advisor Representative at Mahoney Asset Management, a firm that offers tailored retirement solutions. Using data provided by the leading financial research companies, Morningstar and Standard and Poor’s, Mahoney Asset Management provides detailed performance analysis and investment recommendations for goals like preparing to leave your job, purchasing a second home, or planning for retirement. There is no “one size fits all” retirement plan.

Mahoney Asset Management really gets to know you in order to create a customized roadmap to help you reach your retirement goals. By using their GPS retirement system, they gain insight into your financial situation and use that information to get you on the path to retirement. A 2019 study showed that 64% of people don’t believe they have enough money for retirement, and with unexpected events occurring more frequently, you can use Mahoney Asset Management’s unique GPS projection to ensure you and your family are prepared for the future. From your GPS projection Mahoney Asset Management can quickly determine if your situation will or will not work for you based on your desired retirement age. The projection will show the financial roadmap of your retirement all the way into your 90’s. Planning for retirement is dynamic and needs to adapt to change. When unexpected events throw you off course, Mahoney Asset Management finds a way to get you back on track. They update your GPS Projection and adjust your financial plan to keep you moving forward. This is a complimentary service. They will update your projection annually or anytime you experience a major life change or during times of extreme market volatility.

Connor is the son of the firm’s president and CEO, Ken Mahoney and joined the staff after graduating Cum Laude in May of 2021 at Quinnipiac University with a bachelor’s in finance. Connor has the Series 7 and 66 licenses, and holds life, accident, and health insurance agent titles in NY. As a registered representative of the firm, he wears many hats, and is involved in client navigation and business development. Connor is also an integral part of Ken’s media prep and research team, and the firm is able to utilize his extensive knowledge of financial markets he has gained amongst the volatility he has seen in the time he has been involved in them, as well as his economic literacy. Read more at: https://mahoneygps.com/