BACKGROUND The Believe in Better Project began in 2017 as a concept to curate a gathering of innovators focused on fixing what’s broken in healthcare. For the last five years, it has brought together some of North America’s leading visionaries, each of whom believes pioneering change in healthcare for the better is central to their purpose. THE PODCAST Today, the Project continues its mission by bringing together people who are making a difference in the world with people who want to make the same impact. On the Believe in Better Project podcast, they share personal stories about human triumph, transformation, health, humanity and joy. Each of these personal journeys has led them to create “better” in the world, and inspire others to follow. Join hosts Mike Seyfer and Ann Elkins along with their guests, who will share personal stories of the unsung hero's journey and give you the gift of inspiration, harnessing the power of human potential and directing it towards good. Through Believe in Better conversations, we are elevating human connections and inspiring others to get out there and create their own better. “We believe in better...
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episode 1: Believing in Better Again
Today co-hosts Mike Seyfer and Ann Elkins share the goals of the Believe in Better Project podcast. You will get to know these two co-workers and their passion for the power of human potential and transformation in their health and humanity. They will explore the healthcare industry and ways to make it better. Their guests will share their life stories of successes and failures and the intrigue of how they went forward. These journeys of vulnerability and perseverance from people worldwide will inspire you. Don’t miss this introductory episode.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [00:00] What are the goals of the Believe in Better Project podcast
- [04:02] The guests you will enjoy listening to
- [07:45] What brought the co-hosts together
- [11:29] Where you can listen to the podcast and subscribe
- [12:52] Mike eludes to an upcoming guest who, through his journey, contemplated ending it all
- [14:10] Be inspired by future podcasts to hear stories of success, failure and perseverance
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- This podcast will feature guests we may not know; however, their life story is powerful.
- The Believe in Better Project podcast furthers the goals and aspirations of the Project started in 2017.
- Stories of healthcare, innovation and topics outside healthcare will be the focus of this podcast.
RESOURCE LINKS:
Believe in Better Project - Website
Believe in Better Project - Podcast
BIOGRAPHY:
HOSTS
Mike Seyfer leads health consultancies focused on brand and organizational transformation. He is CEO of Hailey Sault, the digital performance marketing firm for health and wellness brands, and The Institute for Healthcare Excellence, creating performance-driven cultures with enhanced well-being, greater stability, and new capacities for growth.
He is co-founder of the Believe in Better Project, an annual workshop bringing together some of North America’s leading health visionaries to perpetuate the continued transformation of a healthcare system in crisis, is co-host of the Hailey Sault “Believe in Better” podcast, and a frequent speaker on the subjects related to brand and cultural transformation.
Away from work, Mike and his family of five live out Hailey Sault’s purpose of “creating a healthy world” by soaking up life between northern Minnesota and Sun Valley, Idaho.
Ann Elkins is as serious about elevating brands and creating a healthier world as she is about laughter. It’s her mission to bring joy into the world, which starts with each meeting she leads. This passion for positivity has made Ann the highlight of many clients' days.
A consummate collaborator, she brings teams to the table to overcome challenges and create strategic solutions. Her specialty for over 20 years has been marketing brands in healthcare, higher education, financial services and beyond. In addition to guiding client strategy, Ann creates business operations that provide an incredible client experience and support the agency team in doing their best work.
Outside of agency life, Ann is a single Mom to her daughter, Gloria, who is trailblazing her way through college, currently having the time of her life.