From Girl to Great: Career Insights from Women Leaders

From Girl to Great: Career Insights from Women Leaders

Empowering the next generation of women to lead, excel, and thrive in the healthcare industry. Hosted by Alana Kendall, a high school student and aspiring healthcare leader, From Girl to Great features inspiring conversations with women at the forefront of healthcare innovation. From navigating challenges to achieving success, these leaders share their personal stories, lessons, and advice to help teenage girls set themselves up for greatness. Whether you’re dreaming of making an impact in healthcare or simply looking for actionable tips on leadership, this podcast is your go-to resource. Explore career journeys, leadership strategies, and insights tailored to help you take the first steps toward your goals. Join us for authentic stories, empowering advice, and a community that celebrates the potential in every girl.

Episodes

S1 Bonus Episode Part 1: Own Your Strengths, Shape Your Future: Maika Leibbrandt on the CliftonStrengths Assessment

August 7, 2025 • 21 mins
What if the key to building confidence, choosing the right path, and overcoming self-doubt isn’t about changing yourself — but understanding yourself? In this bonus episode, Maika Leibbrandt, CEO of Coaching by Maika and a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach, joins From Girl to Great to help you unlock your unique potential. Through her work with students, professionals, and global organizations, Maika has seen how identifyi...
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Ep5: Closing Gaps in Women’s Health: Dr. Mitzi Krockover on Innovation, Advocacy, and Research

February 5, 2025 • 21 mins
How can your curiosity shape the future? Dr. Mitzi Krockover shares how embracing change and lived experiences can lead to groundbreaking innovations in women's health. Dr. Krockover is an internist and a trailblazer in women's health innovation. She led the creation and was the Founding Medical Director of the Iris Cantor-UCLA Women’s Health Center, which was designated a Center of Excellence in Women’s Health by the Department o...
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Ep4: Being Bold in Healthcare: Grace Vinton on Healthcare PR and Storytelling

January 29, 2025 • 15 mins
Do you dare to be bold? Grace Vinton shares how speaking up in the room and leaning into her strengths transformed her career—and why boldness can be your superpower too. Grace is a PR professional, patient advocate, and founder and host of the podcast HITea with Grace. In this episode, Grace delves into her unique career path, having transitioned from studying communications and government to working in the healthcare sector. She ...
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Ep3: Navigating Nontraditional Paths: Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell's Career in Family Medicine

January 22, 2025 • 13 mins
Can breaking the mold be the key to success in healthcare? Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell (“Dr. Bayo”, sounds like “bio”) discusses how rejecting the traditional path and embracing challenges led her to advocate for change. Dr. Bayo is a family medicine and urgent care doctor who is a nationally recognized health equity advocate. She is also the founder and host of the podcast Beyond Clinical Walls. Her mission is “to provide accessible h...
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Ep2: Mastering Communication: Dr. Archelle Georgiou's Tips for Success in Any Industry

January 15, 2025 • 18 mins
What impact do you want to make? Instead of asking what you want to be, Dr. Archelle Georgiou (“Dr. Archelle”) encourages young women to focus on the change they want to make in the world. Dr. Archelle is a physician, author and TV medical correspondent. She’s been on the local ABC affiliate with a weekly show educating listeners about how to speak up for their health. She is also the creator and host of the podcast called Speak Up...
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Ep1: Inspiring Young Women: Laurie McGraw on Leadership and Risk-Taking

January 8, 2025 • 12 mins
Should young women take more risks? Laurie McGraw says yes. “I really want to implore young women, young girls to be more comfortable with taking risks.” Laurie McGraw is Executive Vice President of Transcarent, a company with a mission to make high-quality health and care affordable and accessible. She is also the founder and creator of the podcast Inspiring Women. Laurie, a veteran of the healthcare industry with a rich backgroun...
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From Girl to Great (Official Trailer)

January 5, 2025 • 1 min
Welcome to From Girl to Great! I’m Alana Kendall—currently a high school student in England applying to universities soon, and I’m figuring out where I want to go and what I want to study. I’m really interested in healthcare, economics, and advocacy, and I’ve had a lot of my own experiences in healthcare following my diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes when I was 11 years old. In each episode, I share conversations with incredible women w...
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