The Beacon Way
Welcome to The Beacon Way Podcast, your guide to Inspiring Leaders + Elevating Businesses. Hosted by Adrienne Wilkerson, a founder and the CEO of Beacon Media + Marketing, this podcast is designed for small and medium-sized business owners ready for growth. Each week, we share real-time insights, actionable tips, and powerful stories from a diverse range of industry professionals. With a conversational and educational tone, Adrienne dives deep into the challenges we face every day, tackling tough topics to foster genuine connection and improvement. Whether you're navigating team dynamics, scaling operations, or seeking fresh strategies, join us for honest conversations that will encourage and equip you on your entrepreneurial journey. New episodes drop every Thursday. Hit subscribe and follow along!
The Beacon Way
Navigating Wellness for First Responders with Dr. Carrie Steiner
The Beacon Way Podcast: Navigating Wellness for First Responders with Dr. Carrie Steiner
Welcome back to the Beacon Way podcast! In this episode, we continue our founders' edition with special guest Dr. Carrie Steiner, founder of the First Responders Wellness Center and a licensed clinical psychologist with 13 years of experience as a Chicago police officer. Dr. Steiner shares her journey from the police force to establishing a wellness center dedicated to helping first responders. She discusses the critical need for mental health support in the community, the challenges of finding the right clinicians, and how her center provides specialized care for police, firefighters, and paramedics. Dr. Steiner also highlights the importance of self-belief and community support when starting a business. Tune in for an insightful conversation about the intersection of mental health and first responder culture.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:54 Inspiration Behind First Responders Wellness Center
03:21 Challenges and Realizations in the Field
05:40 Establishing the Wellness Center
10:34 Growth and Expansion
19:00 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities
26:48 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
27:23 Conclusion and Contact Information