Best Rafael Gonzalez Podcasts (2025)

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Nelson Gonzalez: About Return To Work 41:37

6d ago41:37

41:37

Send us a text In this episode, Yvonne Guibert catches up with Nelson Gonzalez, Executive Director - Florida, Rehab Without Walls® NeuroSolutions, and they talk about Return to Work. In the workers' compensation system, a return-to-work (RTW) policy or program helps injured or ill employees safely and efficiently return to work. The goal or purpose…

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De estafada a desempleada (en 3 pasos) con Valeria González 40:13

6d ago40:13

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En este episodio, Xanic y Valeria González (de Finanzas que valen) comparten historias de personas que cayeron en estafas: desde quienes confiaron en un supuesto ejecutivo bancario que pedía datos sensibles, hasta quienes compraron en páginas falsas pensando que eran oficiales. Dale play y entérate de cómo evitar que una estafa así se cobre tu tran…

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Joseph Sousa: California Love 49:14

24d ago49:14

49:14

Send us a text In this episode, Yvonne and Rafael chat with Joseph Sousa, Workers' Compensation Program Manager for the City of San Diego. In our conversation, we learn from the perspective of a self-insured, self-administered workers' compensation program administrator, and what is important to that stakeholder perspective. One thing that stands o…

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Amy Cooper: Time to Rise! 27:34

1M ago27:34

27:34

Send us a text In this episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Amy Cooper, Vice President Sales, Carrier Practice at Gallagher Bassett, and founder of Rise®, an amazing insurance community dedicated to empowering early-career professionals, attracting new talent, fostering networking opportunities, and providing access to invaluable resources, as descri…

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LIVE: 2025 FL Bar and WCCP WC Forum 51:27

1M ago51:27

51:27

Send us a text Recently, Yvonne and Rafael attended the 2025 Florida Bar and WCCP Workers' Compensation Forum, April 9-11, in Orlando, Florida. Unfortunately, there was no wi-fi available to do live streaming, which is what we planned to do, but we did talk to several folks and conducted short interviews to capture their excitement and thoughts abo…

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Stuart Colburn: Deep in the Heart of Texas Comp 53:17

2M ago53:17

53:17

Send us a text After much anticipation since we started this podcast, Stuart Colburn joins us for a special episode focused on Texas! Stuart, a shareholder at Downs & Stanford, P.C., has over 25 years of experience in workers' compensation. He shares his journey into our industry and expertly navigates the evolution of the Texas Workers' Compensati…

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Jennifer Wolf: Alphabet Soup 37:53

2M ago37:53

37:53

Send us a text We like to have fun with our episode titles when we can, hence "Alphabet Soup." Still, despite the fun name, this is an informative episode, particularly for those newer to the workers' compensation industry. Our guest is Jennifer Wolf, president and CEO of MWCIA in Minneapolis, MN. Jennifer expertly navigates through many of the com…

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A COMPlicated Framework with Joe Paduda 41:44

3M ago41:44

41:44

Send us a text Joe Paduda joins us to explain the basic framework of our workers' compensation system. In this episode, we discuss why our system is so complicated and some of the key features of several states. While Yvonne tries to keep the conversation focused on basics, Ralph and Joe wander on a few tangents, such as discussing the potential of…

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History of Workers Comp with Alex Swedlow 47:08

3M ago47:08

47:08

Send us a text Join us as we kick off Season 5 with Alex Swedlow, President of CWCI and the "History of Workers' Compensation." Alex Swedlow is the President of the California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI). Alex is a previous guest on our podcast and we are so happy to welcome him back with his version of a brief "History of Workers' Compe…

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Season 5 Intro with Yvonne and Rafael 24:10

4M ago24:10

24:10

Send us a text Here we go with Season 5! We can't believe we are kicking off the fifth season of Deconstructing Comp! Co-hosts Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez are back and ready to welcome a new season of conversations with their guests. This year, we are returning to our original idea of breaking down the workers' compensation system into bite-…

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Season 4 Wrap Up with Yvonne and Rafael 45:31

5M ago45:31

45:31

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Elise White: Change Forward 53:30

6M ago53:30

53:30

Send us a text We are so happy to introduce you to Elise White, President of Change Forward Industries, based in the Atlanta Metro area in Georgia. Join us for an interesting conversation with Elise. You'll learn about her educational background, including that she studied criminal justice and how that led to a career in insurance and claims manage…

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Evelyn Eury: From Journalism to Insurance 1:03:13

7M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Send us a text In this episode, we get to know Evelyn Eury, Director of Program Claims, Occupational Risk/P&C Lead at Crum & Forster—a leading carrier in property and casualty, accident and health, and specialty insurance solutions. Evelyn shares her journey from studying journalism to her current role, where she navigates the intersections of work…

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Melissa Marks: About Empathy 52:38

7M ago52:38

52:38

Send us a text Let's get to know Melissa Marks, Senior Leave Supervisor at Pepsico. What does a "Leave Supervisor" do for an employer? Shout out to our friend Natalie Torres for introducing us to Melissa. In this episode, Melissa shares her personal health journey and how it has shaped her empathy for others, particularly as she navigates her role …

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Cobos and McDonnell: Breakthrough for Brain Injury Advocates 37:53

8M ago37:53

37:53

Send us a text We are so happy to bring you this episode featuring Dr. Crystal Cobos, Director of the Brain Injury and Concussion Clinic at Institutes of Health and Anne McDonnell, Advocacy and Affiliate Specialist for the Brain Injury Association of America and former Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia. In this episode,…

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Jennifer Wolf: WC Data and Storytelling 51:41

8M ago51:41

51:41

Send us a text In this episode, you will hear from Jennifer Wolf, President of the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Insurance Association (MWCIA). She talks about what she studied in college, how she found her way into our wonderful industry, and how she loves our workers' compensation ecosystem. We also learn what a rating does and how it contribut…

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Marijo and Jenn: a moment focused on AWWC 53:52

9M ago53:52

53:52

Send us a text Come along with us as we catch up with two of the brightest leading women in our industry: Marijo Storment and Jenn Ryon. We start, as we usually do at the beginning of our episodes, discovering what Marijo and Jenn studied in school. Then, we chat about what it was like to launch ForzaCare. Next, we take a deep dive to focus on an o…

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Dr. Tyrone Spears: Be Good, Do Good. 58:23

9M ago58:23

58:23

Send us a text We have a special treat for you just in time for a long weekend! Dr. Tyrone Spears, Chief of the Workers' Compensation Division for the City of Los Angeles, is one of the best and brightest in the business. Yvonne and Rafael recently caught up with him for a lively, thought-provoking episode! If you know Tyrone, you know he is a serv…

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Brenda Cogdell: Workplace Possibilities 42:09

10M ago42:09

42:09

Send us a text Join Yvonne and Rafael as they chat with one of their hometown "sheroes" Brenda Cogdell, Director - Risk and Safety Division, Hillsborough County. Brenda shares her enthusiasm for her role at Hillsborough County and for the risk and insurance industry where she has dedicated her career to shaping a culture of caring for the employees…

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Les Shute: OOM and Artificial Hallucinations 50:36

10M ago50:36

50:36

Send us a text Les Shute is the Chief Innovation Officer at Infinity Nurse Case Management. Join us in this episode as we learn more about Les, including what Les studied in school and what he aspired to do in his career. After graduating college as a Marketing Major and with a Minor in Computer Science, Les was recruited into the insurance industr…

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Halfway There! With Yvonne and Ralph 36:45

11M ago36:45

36:45

Send us a text Here is a bonus episode where your co-hosts Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez pause to reflect on Season 4 so far. Can you belief half the year is already gone? Neither can we. Join us for a quick recap of what we've done so far on our podcast. We talk about the guests we've had and those who are joining us soon. ¡Muchas Gracias! Th…

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Nikki Jackson: I'm Nerdy and I Know It! 44:52

11M ago44:52

44:52

Send us a text In this episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Nikki Jackson, aka Nerdy Nikki. Why Nerdy Nikki? Because she loves talking about risk management and anything related to Property Casualty Insurance industry and she constantly pushes herself to learn more! She also loves to share her knowledge with others. We are lucky to know her! We get t…

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Jeff Gurtcheff: AI + Talent Gap Solutions 46:31

11M ago46:31

46:31

Send us a text Let’s get to know Jeff Gurtcheff, Chief Claims Officer at Corvel. He joins us from just outside Atlanta, GA in Alpharetta, and he is a former neighbor to Rafael! Wow! In this episode, Jeff shares his educational background, a little about what it was like to live next door to Ralph, his journey into the insurance and workers’ compens…

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Chief David Picone: Blazing Trails In San Diego 56:32

12M ago56:32

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Send us a text Another first for you! We are thrilled to introduce you to Chief David Picone, our first-ever fire chief on our podcast. He is the Fire Department Battalion Chief and Health and Safety Officer with the City of San Diego. June is PTSD Awareness Month, so we are happy to share our recent interview with Chief Picone. In this episode, Ch…

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Dionne Lacey-Artis: What's YOUR Why? 46:37

1y ago46:37

46:37

Send us a text Are you ready to get to know Dionne Lacey-Artis, Chief Business Officer and Customer Centric Leader at Optum Workers' Comp and Auto No-Fault? Even if you DO know her, we think you will learn some things you DON'T know, when you listen to this podcast episode. Dionne is based in Atlanta, Georgia. ' Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez e…

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Laura Michaels: Walking the Walk 47:44

1y ago47:44

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Send us a text Are you ready to meet Laura Michaels, MS, OT, PSHO, Occupational Health and Safety Manager for City of Palm Springs? Yvonne and Rafael recently met Laura at the PARMA 2024 conference in Indian Wells, CA, and boy do we LOVE her! Shout out to Jennifer Johnson for putting together a beautiful dinner at PARMA that brought us together. Fr…

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Josh Schuette: I am Kenough! 50:12

1y ago50:12

50:12

Send us a text In this episode, we get to know a real superhero in the workers' compensation industry, Josh Schuette, DPT, MBA, WRP, Director of National Workers' Compensation Sales and Account Management at Brooks Rehabilitation. While there are so many amazing things to know about Josh Schuette, one interesting thing is, he thinks Ryan Gosling is…

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Ramona Tanabe: In Data We Trust 43:57

1y ago43:57

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Send us a text Ramona Tanabe is our latest guest, right on the heals of the 40th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2024, in Boston, MA. This is Ramona's second time as a guest on Deconstructing Comp. Join us as we discuss and recount highlights from the recent conference in Boston. Ramona turns the tables on Yvonne and asks her t…

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Joe Paduda: Not So Swiftie! 51:53

1y ago51:53

51:53

Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Joe Paduda, Principal of Health Strategy Associates, blogger, Syracuse Lacrosse fanatic, speaker and owner of a 1795 farmhouse in New Hampshire with a super squeaky farmhouse chair! Listen for the squeaky sounds during the episode. This is Joe's second time as our guest. We invited him back, specifically t…

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Carlos Luna: Let's Work Together 49:47

1+ y ago49:47

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Send us a text Yvonne and Rafael FINALLY catch up with Carlos Luna, who lives in Denver, Colorado. It took us a while to schedule an interview with Carlos, but it is well worth the wait! So, come along, and let's get all caught up with Carlos about his new role at New Reign Capital, his deep and varied thoughts about our amazing industry, and, sadl…

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Yvonne and Rafael's 10 Issues for 2024 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

45:50

Send us a text For the second year, Yvonne and Rafael identify ten issues to frame their conversations with guests as they kick off a new season. Here we go with Season 4! Are you ready? Our issues are... Provider Shortages - Healthcare jobs are growing faster than any other industry, yet there is a shortage of experienced doctors and clinicians to…

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Yvonne and Rafael: That's A Wrap for Season 3! 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

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Send us a text Join Yvonne and Rafael as they pause for a few minutes to reminisce about all the fun they had interviewing guests in their 3rd season! Grab your headphones and get ready for a few laughs -- you can always count on Rafael's laughter in each and every episode! ¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing o…

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Dr. Leslie Cadet: Walking in Purpose 37:38

1+ y ago37:38

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Send us a text Wow, what a fantastic conversation with Dr. Leslie Cadet, a native of Tampa, FL! In this episode, we learn that Leslie grew up in Tampa and started her education at none other than University of South Florida (USF), Yvonne's alma mater and Rafael's adjunct teaching university for 20+ years! From there, she went on to the University o…

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Julian Robinson: ¡hablamos en español! 5:13

1+ y ago5:13

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Send us a text ¡Qué lindo! ¡Hablamos con Julian Robinson en español! How lovely! We are speaking with Julian Robinson in Spanish! During our recording of our podcast episode with guest Julian Robinson, we learned he speaks fluent Spanish! So we recorded a short bonus episode talking in Spanish. Well, it's mostly Julian and Yvonne, with Rafael liste…

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Julian Robinson: Workers' Comp and Yerba Buena 45:49

1+ y ago45:49

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Send us a text Join us as we dive in and get to know Julian Robinson! Julian is the workers' compensation director at the City and County of San Francisco. Julian shares his educational background, studying business and then embarking on a study abroad trip to India that ignited his love for travel and exploring other cultures. We discovered that J…

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Dr. Anbar and Duane: The Dead Bird Mystery 32:19

1+ y ago32:19

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Send us a text Come along for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Tomer Anbar and Duane Johnson with the Institutes of Health. We caught up with them during the WCI Conference in Orlando, Florida. Duane Johnson obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services management from Indiana University Bloomington. Dr. Anbar studied clinical psych…

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Roberta Mike: Georgia and Mentoring On My Mind 39:06

1+ y ago39:06

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Send us a text Come along with Yvonne and Rafael and get to know Roberta Serena Mike, Field Claim Adjuster for Strategic Comp in Georgia! As you will learn, Roberta has spent her entire career in the insurance industry. She started with The Travelers and liked workers' compensation early on. In this episode, Roberta shares with us the twists and tu…

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Raja Sundaram: Do. Or do not! There is no try. 51:55

1+ y ago51:55

51:55

Send us a text Do you know Raja Sundaram with Plethy, Inc.? If not, you are in for a treat! Raja is a workers' comp newbie. He and his company Plethy have entered the workers' compensation scene in the last few years and they are making some big waves! If you missed the Star Wars reference in the title, it is considered one of the most iconic quote…

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Melissa Steger: A Double-Dog Dare! 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

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Send us a text Melissa Steger is the associate director of workers' compensation and unemployment insurance for the University of Texas System in Austin, Texas. In this episode, Melissa shares how she started her career in workers' comp, delivering workers' compensation checks. In that first job, she became curious, fell in love with workers' compe…

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Jim Allsup: Ticket To Work 45:51

1+ y ago45:51

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Send us a text Come along with us and get to know Jim Allsup, founder of Allsup Employment Services and the Ticket to Work program for individuals who qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Individuals who qualify are offered Vocational Return to Work services free of charge. In this episode, Yvonne and Rafael talk to Jim about the Ticket…

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Brandi Lewis: Live at WCI! 14:50

1+ y ago14:50

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Send us a text Brandi Lewis is one busy woman! We were lucky to catch up with her at the WCI conference for a live podcast interview. Join Yvonne and Rafael as we talk with Brandi, learn about what she's been up to lately, and talk to her about the business she founded and now chairwoman of Health Plus Trans, providing transportation, translation, …

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Kirsten Kaiser Kus: WCI Live! 21:06

1+ y ago21:06

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Send us a text Finally, Yvonne and Rafael catch up with Kirsten Kaiser Kus, an attorney with Downey and Lenkov, LLC at WCI. We have been hot on her trail for some time now, trying to schedule an interview. Luckily, she had time to spare and sit down with us at WCI. Get to know more about Kirsten and what she has been up to. Visit her profile here: …

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Ash and Friends: WCI Live! 18:46

1+ y ago18:46

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Send us a text We are so happy to connect with our brand new friends we made at WCI for the first time! Ash Afzal with Bismark Medical. Join us for a fun group conversation with Ash, Amina, Bilal, Mohammed and "T" Another set of first-timers that Yvonne met through the Whova app. Bismarck is a family-owned company in the DME business, and they are …

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Catherine Benavidez and Art Nuñez: WCI Live! 18:40

1+ y ago18:40

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Send us a text Catherine Benavidez and Art Nuñez from Injury Management Organization join us to talk about their experience at WCI and what they are up to at IMO at their corporate headquarters near Dallas, Texas, in Plano. For more information about Injury Management Organization visit them here: https://injurymanagement.com/ ¡Muchas Gracias! Than…

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Richard Boyer; WCI Live! 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

14:56

Send us a text Do you know Maxine Topper? Wowza, do we have a treat for you! Meet her son Richard Boyer, anesthesiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of HoopCare, a Cornell Tech Run Startup. Richard joins us to chat about his tech startup, HoopCare. HoopCare is transforming preoperative medical clearance with telemedicine and AI. Fasci…

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The Mod Squad: WCI Live! 19:30

1+ y ago19:30

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Send us a text A fun group, we are calling the "mod squad" includes Dr. Geralyn Datz, Jeffrey Adelson, and Stuart Colburn. We have a very fun and energetic conversation about dinner the night before and the beginning of the WCI Conference. Experience the energy of the WCI conference as we chat about this groups thoughts on various topics. They all …

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Zachary Rosenthal: WCI Live! 11:34

1+ y ago11:34

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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Zachary Rosenthal of Physicians Health Center to chat about the WCI conference and what his goals are for the conference. It was a pleasure to chat with such a young professional in our industry and someone who has been in the industry for a few years and sees the opportunity and potential for improvement.…

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Andrew Barson: WCI Live! 16:18

1+ y ago16:18

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Send us a text Join us for an interesting chat with our new friend, Andrew Barson, who works with Frasco Investigative Services. We enjoy chatting about WCI conference fun and shenanigans (and healthy competition) on the new conference app, Whova. During this conversation, we chat about how Yvonne and Andrew met through the app and the importance o…

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Chrissy Gaul: WCI LIVE! 19:40

2y ago19:40

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Send us a text Yvonne and Rafael talk to Chrissy Gaul LIVE! Sunday, as we gear up for the WCI Conference starting Monday, 8/21, in Orlando, Florida. This is part of our LIVE! Conference series. These are shorter episodes and are unedited. To learn more about Carisk Partners: https://www.cariskpartners.com/ ¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. …

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Duane Johnson and Dr. Tomer Anbar: WCI LIVE! 16:15

2y ago16:15

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Send us a text Yvonne and Rafael talk to Duane Johnson and Dr. Tomer Anbar LIVE! Sunday, as we gear up for the WCI Conference starting Monday, 8/21, in Orlando, Florida. This is part of our LIVE! Conference series. These are shorter episodes and are unedited. To learn more about Institutes of Health: https://institutesofhealth.org/ ¡Muchas Gracias!…

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