Studio CPO

🎙️ Studio CPO is back with Episode 60! This week, we’re joined by Dr. Russell Evans, Dean of UCO College of Business, for a thoughtful conversation about community, leadership, and the insights gained from visiting long‑term care facilities across Oklahoma. Dr. Evans reflects on what “aging in place” truly means in small communities, the deep connections that shape rural care, and the challenges facilities face when it comes to ne...

🎙️ Studio CPO is back with Episode 59! Get ready for a lively and inspiring episode! You’ll notice a couple of technical hiccups in the episode, but they don’t take away from the experience. Abbie’s message, energy, and expertise quickly rise above any small interruptions. Her authenticity carries the conversation effortlessly, keeping it engaging, heartfelt, and full of momentum from beginning to end.

Abbie brings an inc...

🎙️ Studio CPO is back with Episode 58! This episode features a familiar voice - our first-ever three-time guest, Bryan Fried, partner at Oklahoma City-based public affairs firm Amber Integrated. Bryan was also the very first guest of host Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, making this conversation extra special. In this episode, Bryan offers an inside look at the upcoming legislative session and shares why building relationships with...

🎧✨ CPO’s Special 2025 Year-End Edition is Here! ✨🎧

This time, host Steven Buck, President & CEO, hands over the mic 🎙️ to a very special guest — Jim Stafford, the longtime editor of the CPO Podcast who is wrapping up his role at CPO at the end of December.

For this year-end special, Jim curated 13 of his favorite and most fascinating soundbites from 56 episodes recorded this year! 🎉

From insightful moments to standout conversa...

🎙️ Studio CPO Episode 56 is live!

Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, welcomes back a favorite guest — Justin McGrew, Chairman of CPO’s Board! 🙌

Justin reflects on his first year as Chair, the lessons learned from our amazing board, and the power of CPO’s incredible grassroots network. 💪🌱

He also highlights new efforts to help LTC operators speak up and connect with their legislators. 🏛️💬

And of course — leaders need to recharge! 🔋�...

🎙️✨ It’s time for the latest Studio CPO!

This week, host Steven Buck, President/CEO, sits down with CPO’s longest-tenured employee, the amazing Connie Guinn! 💛

It’s a bittersweet conversation as Connie prepares to retire at the end of December after 34 incredible years serving as CPO’s Director of Education. 🎓💼

Connie shares stories from the early days of CPO, the challenges administrators face, and the moments she’ll treasure mos...

CPO is back with a new episode! 🎙️ Steven Buck sits down with our amazing Director of Workforce Development, Tanecia Davis! 🌟

Tanecia dives into her mission with Care Careers Oklahoma — helping Long Term Care facilities overcome workforce challenges 💪 and guiding young people toward meaningful health care careers through our hiring + FREE on-the-job training program 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️.

She’s also leveling up her own professional and relat...

🎙️ Studio CPO Episode 53 is here!

Host Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, chats with Holly Norelli, VP of Quality & Regulatory Services at AHCA/NCAL.

🏡 An Ohio native, Holly started her long-term care journey as a young volunteer in nursing homes and earned an administrator's license as part of her college degree program while also earning a CNA certification. 💪

💡 She shares insights on AHCA/NCAL’s “Better Way” proposal to s...

Taylor Slaughter, a mother of four and gerontology grad student at Kansas State University, became Oklahoma’s youngest Nursing Home Administrator in 2017 after working her way up from CNA. She shares her journey, leadership insights, and passion for reshaping long-term care as the “Silver Tsunami” generation rises.

She has also certified over 100 Certified Dementia Practitioners in the past 3 years is still going strong with that in...

We're thrilled about this week's Studio CPO episode! 🎙️ Hosted by Steven Buck, President/CEO, it features Brett Coble — CPO Board member & CEO of Bridges Health 🏥.

Brett, a candidate for the AHCA/NCAL Board, shares his journey in Long Term Care and how Bridges became employee-owned 💼✨

His advice to his 21-year-old self?"Embrace change—it's always happening!" 🔄💡

Website:  https://bridgesok.com/

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🎧 The milestone 50th Studio CPO podcast is live!

This week, host Steven Buck chats with 🌟 Shelonda Darling of Magnet Culture — a recent Fall Fair keynote speaker and faculty member!

They dive into why strong workplace culture is key for hiring 🔍 and keeping great people 💼. Shelonda shares how cheering others to reach their full potential brings her the most joy 💖👏.

Tune in now! 🎙️✨

Website: https://magnetculture.com

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🎙️ We've recorded a fresh new episode of the Studio CPO Podcast with our host Steven Buck, President/CEO, chatting with Nick Trankito, VP of Partnership Development at Incite Strategic Partners! 🌟

Nick dives into how Incite serves as a group purchasing partner for LTC facilities across Oklahoma and the nation 🏥🇺🇸. He also shares his empowering leadership style focused on "accountability and support." 💪🤝

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🎧 New Episode Alert!

Help us celebrate National Assisted Living Week by listening to the latest episode of Studio CPO with host Steven Buck.  This week, Steven chats with Savanna Petricek, RN — Director of Clinical Services at Iris Senior Living 💜

Savanna opens up about her challenging childhood, the wisdom of her grandparents, and her inspiring journey from housekeeper to healthcare leader 🏥✨

Her advice to her younger self? Be pat...

🎙️ Episode 47 is live!
Join Steven Buck, President/CEO of Studio CPO, as he chats with Jordan Blake — administrator at Beadles Nursing Home in Alva, CPO Leadership Academy alum, and new AHCA/NCAL Political Ambassador! 🇺🇸🏥

Jordan shares the story of Beadles, his LTC journey, and the advice he'd give his younger self:
"Get comfortable with the uncomfortable." 💬✨

🎧 Tune in now!

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Host Steven Buck chats with Aysha Kuhlor, Chief Clinical Officer & 2025 CPO Spring Convention faculty member 🌟

From Ghana 🇬🇭 to London 🇬🇧 to the U.S. 🇺🇸, Aysha shares her inspiring journey into Long Term Care. Her advice to her 21-year-old self?💬 “Follow your heart.” ❤️

🎧 Don’t miss this special episode!

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🎙️ Don’t miss Studio CPO Episode 45! Host Steven Buck chats with Josh Wood, Bridges Health Regional Director & 2024-25 AHCA/NCAL Future Leader 🌟 A graduate of the Oklahoma Leadership Academy, Josh shares how he stays grounded by focusing on serving others instead of himself. 💙👥

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🎙️ LISTEN to Studio CPO!
Host Steven Buck chats with Claudia Blumenstock, CEO of Copernicus, Inc. 🌟

🧠 A former LTC admin and a member of our 2025 Spring Convention faculty, Claudia now coaches leaders on workforce retention, resident engagement & more.

💡 Hear how she tackles challenges with patience & smart strategy. Don’t miss it!

Website link: https://copernicusview.com/

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🎙️ LISTEN to this week’s Studio CPO! Steven Buck chats with Doug Farmer, CEO of Colorado Health Care Association. Doug shares his journey from state gov to CEO — and his go-to mantra in tough times: “Do the right thing for the right reason. Stay true to that.” 💡💪

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🎥 Don’t miss this special Studio CPO edition!

Host Steven Buck chats with LTC safety pro Kenn Daily — a licensed NH administrator & founder of Elder Care Systems Group. Kenn teaches Life Safety Preparedness nationwide and leans on the motto of “Keep it simple, stupid!” when facing obstacles. 💡🛡️ 

Our next Life Safety Code class with Kenn is set for July 29 in OKC. 

Register now! https://bit.ly/4n3rIuk

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