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Life, Leadership and Perseverance w/ Nicole Semeraro
Welcome to Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, a podcast that dives into real stories of everyday leaders who are making a difference. Hosted by Nicole Semeraro, a healthcare executive, entrepreneur, wife, and mom of three, this show is all about encouraging, equipping, and empowering you—personally and professionally—through real stories of lives and leadership journeys.
New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday.
- Tuesdays, Nicole shares inspiring conversations with leaders who’ve navigated the highs and lows of life, work, and leadership.
- Thursdays, tune in for bite-sized leadership insights, practical tools, and tactical takeaways you can implement immediately to level up at work, at home, and within yourself.
Whether you're just starting your journey or are a seasoned leader, Life, Leadership, and Perseverance will empower you to overcome challenges and realize your purpose.
Life, Leadership and Perseverance w/ Nicole Semeraro
Episode 18: Building Oasis: Kari Severson Snaza on Leadership, Culture, and Rural Healthcare Transformation
In this episode of Life, Leadership, and Perseverance, Nicole sits down with Kari Severson Snaza, co-founder and co-CEO of Oasis Healthcare. Kari’s journey from growing up in Minnesota to thriving in corporate leadership at UnitedHealth and Mayo Clinic, and now leading a mission-driven startup, is filled with powerful lessons on perseverance, culture, and purpose.
Key Takeaways:
- Betting on Yourself: Kari shares the courage it took to leave a thriving corporate career to start Oasis Healthcare.
- Culture is Everything: Insights on how culture-first leadership can create a thriving, purpose-driven organization.
- Serving with Impact: The unique challenges and rewards of transforming rural primary care through value-based care.
- Leadership Lessons: Why patience and perspective are key to long-term success.
Memorable Quotes:
🗨️ "You have to be all in. That’s the lesson I learned from past startups, and it’s what makes Oasis thrive today."
🗨️ "Building a culture-first organization isn’t just a value—it’s our differentiator."
🗨️ "Patience and perspective are the greatest gifts for young leaders. Don’t rush the journey."
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