This week, the EmpowHERment ladies talk to Maddie's friend, Troy Tazbaz. Troy lost his wife to colorectal cancer in 2019 and channeled his grief into action by pursuing public service. In 2023, he was appointed by the Biden administration to lead the Digital Health Center of Excellence for the United States Food and Drug Administration, where he was responsible for developing digital health policy, guidance, technology evaluation and approvals for emerging technologies in healthcare delivery.

In this episode, Troy discusses his point of view on why the U.S. needs to reimagine healthcare to drive positive public health outcomes as well as the concerning rise of colorectal cancer in our country. He explains how he managed grief in the wake of his wife's passing and recommends how others prepare for the loss of loved ones.

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This week, the EmpowHERment ladies speak with Justin Ángel Knighten, former Associate Administrator of External Affairs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and a current Pritzker fellow with the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics. Justin brings 20 years of experience in political and corporate communications, advising C-suite executives and leaders at the highest levels of the US government.

During this episode, Justin provides helpful advice for how to prepare for disasters and ensure you can care for yourself and your loved ones during emergencies. He also discusses how the politicization in our current political system is so damaging and how we must come together to ensure we're healthy and safe.

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This week, Adama, Sam, and Maddie continue their interview of Christine Pelosi, an author, attorney, and advocate. Christine’s mother is Nancy Pelosi, an American politician who was the 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023.

In part 2 of this special edition episode, Christine talks about the budget process and everything at stake if the Republican proposal passes, particularly when it comes to healthcare. Tune in to learn about the ongoing negotiations and how these decisions could impact millions of Americans’ lives.

If you want to join the fight to preserve Medicaid, check out SaveOurHealthcare.org and contact your representative to tell them not to cut this critical program by calling 202-224-3121. And remember, they do listen!

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