Eyespiring
by Prevent Blindness Texas
Latest episode
The Power of Your Story: Advocacy, Resilience & Eye Health
The Power of Your Story: Advocacy, Resilience & Eye Health
About this podcast
The mission of Prevent Blindness Texas is to prevent blindness and preserve sight. We are leaders and change agents in the eye health space here to empower you!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 33 episodes
- The Power of Your Story: Advocacy, Resilience & Eye Health · 45 min · Episode 32What can our life experiences teach us about resilience, connection, and creating change? In this episode of Eyespiring, host Heather Patrick welcomes Julie Grutzmacher, MSW…
- Beyond the Eye Exam: Dr. Jacquelyn O’Banion on Vision & Health Equity · 52 min · Episode 31What does it take to make eye care accessible to everyone? In this episode of Eyespiring, host Heather Patrick speaks with Dr. Jacquelyn O’Banion, Associate Professor of…
- Living with Vision: Purpose, Service & Legacy with Dr. Kerri-Ann Coombs · 42 min · Episode 30What does it mean to truly live with vision? On this episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick welcomes Kerri-Ann Coombs, R.N., O.D., whose journey from registered nurse to…
- Building Stronger Nonprofits: Leadership, Philanthropy & Creating Lasting Community Impact · 51 min · Episode 29What makes a nonprofit truly successful? According to Kristen Schlatre, it starts with committed leadership, a clear mission, and a willingness to continuously evolve. In this…
- Leading with Love: How Culture, Trust & AI Are Transforming Leadership · 1 h 0 min · Episode 28Can love transform the way we lead? Mohammad Anwar believes it can. In this episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick sits down with Mohammad Anwar, President & CEO of Softway…
- Growing Healthier Communities: Leadership, Food Access & Lasting Change · 1 h 0 min · Episode 27Healthy communities don't happen by accident, they're built through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to making wellness accessible for everyone. In this episode…
- Building a Career with Purpose: Leadership, Legacy & Taking Bold Risks with Jennifer Surgalski · 47 min · Episode 26Success isn't always about following a perfectly planned path. Sometimes it's about embracing unexpected opportunities, taking calculated risks, and using your talents to make a…
- Why Prevention Is the Future of Healthcare · 54 min · Episode 25What does it take to turn groundbreaking science into healthier lives? In this episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick welcomes longtime colleague and friend Dr. Radhika Rajgopal…
- Leading with Purpose: Melissa Simon on Servant Leadership, Impact, and Building Stronger Communities · 40 min · Episode 24What does leadership look like when it's rooted in service? In this episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick welcomes Melissa Simon, MSW, CFRE, Chief Executive Officer of Casa de…
- Eyespiring Turns One: A Year of Vision, Impact & Inspiration · 1 h 0 min · Episode 23Celebrating One Year of Eyespiring In this special one-year anniversary episode of Eyespiring, host Heather Patrick, CEO of Prevent Blindness Texas, is joined by Monica Guerrero…
- From Global Impact to Ground-Level Change: Leadership Lessons with Elizabeth "Liz" Thompson · 1 h 4 min · Episode 22In this deeply insightful episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick welcomes executive leader and strategist Elizabeth "Liz" Thompson, a mentor, changemaker, and one of the most…
- Building Resilient Communities: Disaster Recovery, Volunteer Power & Leadership · 1 h 6 min · Episode 21In this episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick welcomes Brooke Campbell, CNP, CVA, Director of Community Outreach and Disaster Recovery at United Way of Greater Houston. Brooke…
- Reinventing Leadership: Growth, Innovation, and Finding Joy in Your Career · 51 min · Episode 20In this episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick welcomes Kim Schuy Greenberg, a strategic leader with more than 20 years of executive experience across consulting, consumer…
- From Patient to Powerful: Finding Your Voice Through Thyroid Eye Disease · 45 min · Episode 19In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Heather Patrick sits down with Dr. Layla Lohmann to explore what it means to live, and thrive, with a chronic condition. From…
- Building Bridges in Eye Care: Leadership, Advocacy, and Women’s Health · 57 min · Episode 18In this episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick welcomes Dr. Jennifer Deakins, a leader in optometry, education, and legislative advocacy. Dr. Deakins shares her journey into eye…
- Leading with Curiosity: Growth, Grit & Community Health · 1 h 4 min · Episode 17In this episode, Heather welcomes Ryane Jackson, Vice President of Community Health Network at Memorial Hermann Health System, to discuss the evolution of leadership, the power…
- From Patient to Advocate: Building a Global Community for Thyroid Eye Disease · 56 min · Episode 16In this episode of Eyespiring, host Heather Patrick welcomes Christine Gustafson, Founder, CEO, and Executive Director of the TED Community Organization, for a powerful…
- From Concept to Care: How Eye Health Innovations Come to Life with Dr. Carla Mack · 41 min · Episode 15In this episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick sits down with Dr. Carla Mack, Head, Global and US Professional Education and Development at Alcon, to explore how new eye care…
- Eyespiring Reflections: Impact, Innovation, and the Future of Vision Care at Prevent Blindness Texas · 30 min · Episode 14As the year comes to a close, Eyespiring takes a moment to reflect on the people, partnerships, and purpose driving Prevent Blindness Texas forward. In this episode, CEO Heather…
- Caring, Screening, Advocating: How School Nurses Make a Difference · 32 min · Episode 13Episode Summary: In this episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick speaks with Melissa Somers, District Nurse for Venus ISD, about her journey from pediatric home health and labor &…
