Don't Miss The Conversation

Samantha Propper
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Every meaningful change begins with a conversation. The ones that challenge what you believe. The ones that make you question your next step. The ones that happen quietly, long before anyone else sees the outcome. Don't Miss the Conversation is a podcast for people building meaningful careers, navigating change, and pursuing work that matters. Hosted by healthcare educator, entrepreneur, and author Samantha, each episode explores the conversations that shape our decisions, our leadership, and ultimately who we become. Through honest discussions with healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, creators, and changemakers, the show goes beyond polished success stories to uncover the uncertainty, pivots, failures, resilience, and defining moments that rarely make it into the highlight reel. Whether the conversation centers on healthcare, business, leadership, personal growth, or innovation, every episode is grounded in one belief: the conversations we choose to have can change the trajectory of our careers, our relationships, and our lives. If you've ever questioned your path, wondered what comes next, or needed a reminder that growth isn't always linear, you're in the right place. Because the conversations that shape your future are already happening. Don't miss them.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    6. Management in Healthcare: What No One Teaches You

    Promoted to Cath, EP or IR Lab Manager? Here's What No One Teaches You Most healthcare professionals spend years mastering clinical skills. Very few are ever taught how to lead. In this episode of Don't Miss the Conversation, Sam sits down with Shawna Defriece: a respiratory therapist, RCES, RCIS, educator, and healthcare leader, to discuss the realities of transitioning from bedside clinician to EP Lab management. If you've ever wondered what terms like FTEs, productivity, turnover time, census, departmental budgets, staffing models, and capital requests mean - or how managers fight for their teams behind closed doors - this episode is for you. This Week You'll learn:  What new EP Lab managers need to knowHow hospital budgets actually workUnderstanding productivity metrics and staffingHow leaders advocate for additional staffWhy turnover times matterBuilding trust between leadership and frontline staffCommon leadership mistakes in healthcareThe qualities every successful healthcare leader needsWhether you're a Cath Lab professional, EP Lab professional, RCIS, RCES, respiratory therapist, paramedic, nurse manager, service line director, radiologic technologist, cardiovascular technologist, educator, supervisor, or aspiring healthcare manager, this conversation offers practical leadership lessons rarely taught in school. Subscribe for more conversations exploring medicine, entrepreneurship, education, and the people creating meaningful change behind the scenes. ----------------------------------- Connect with our guest Shawna on the Don’t Miss The His social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissthehis Connect with our host Samantha at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmisstheconversation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanicolepropper/ Podcast Website: www.dontmisstheconversation.com Learn more about the Cath and EP Lab: https://linktr.ee/dontmissabeat -------------------------------- Podcast produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/  Connect with Samantha:  Website: dontmisstheconversation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanicolepropper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmisstheconversation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dontmisstheconversation Samantha's Businesses Cath Lab:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissabeat/ EP Lab: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissthehis Textbooks: https://dontmissabeat.store/ ---------------------------------- Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

  2. Aug 6

    5. Cath Lab Leadership: How Real Change Actually Happens with Judy Mollo

    What does it actually take to create lasting change inside a hospital? In this episode of Don't Miss the Conversation, Sam sits down with longtime cath lab educator Judy Mollo, whose 48-year nursing career helped shape one of the most collaborative cardiovascular teams in Central Florida. Together they explore how healthcare teams can challenge outdated traditions, build trust across disciplines, improve education, and advocate for better patient care without creating unnecessary conflict. Judy shares behind-the-scenes stories about helping transform the cath lab from a nurse-centered model into a truly collaborative environment where nurses, cardiovascular technologists, radiologic technologists, respiratory therapists, paramedics, and physicians all worked together as equals toward one goal: excellent patient outcomes. They discuss: • How to advocate for change when you're not in leadership • Building trust between nurses, physicians, and technologists • Why education should never become an afterthought • Creating standardized onboarding that builds confidence • Finding champions who can help move change forward • The role of respect, competency, and communication in high-performing healthcare teams • Why collaboration—not hierarchy—creates better patient care Whether you're a nurse, cardiovascular technologist, educator, physician, healthcare leader, or simply passionate about improving healthcare culture, this conversation offers practical lessons you can apply in any clinical setting. Sometimes the biggest changes begin with one conversation. Connect with Samantha:  Website: dontmisstheconversation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanicolepropper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmisstheconversation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dontmisstheconversation Samantha's Businesses Cath Lab:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissabeat/ EP Lab: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissthehis Textbooks: https://dontmissabeat.store/ ---------------------------------- Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

  3. Jul 30

    4. Starting a Cath Lab Career: The Reality of Working in Healthcare

    Starting your first healthcare job is exciting... until the responsibility becomes real. In this episode of Don't Miss the Conversation, Sam sits down with two former cardiovascular technology students who are now working as RCIS professionals in busy cath labs. Together, they unpack the emotional reality of transitioning from student to healthcare provider, navigating imposter syndrome, surviving emergency cases, finding confidence under pressure, and learning that career growth is rarely a straight line. Whether you're considering a career in cardiovascular technology, nursing, cath lab, interventional radiology, or simply navigating your own first years in any profession, this conversation is an honest look at what growth really feels like. You'll hear stories about life-saving procedures, difficult patient moments, career transitions, learning to speak up, and discovering that confidence comes through experience—not before it. Connect with Samantha:  Website: dontmisstheconversation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanicolepropper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmisstheconversation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dontmisstheconversation Samantha's Businesses Cath Lab:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissabeat/ EP Lab: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissthehis Textbooks: https://dontmissabeat.store/ ---------------------------------- Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

  4. Jul 23

    3. Starting a Nonprofit? What No One Tells You feat. Bethany and Hannah Keime

    Everyone celebrates nonprofits for the impact they make. Very few people understand what it actually takes to build one. In this episode of Don't Miss the Conversation, Sam sits down with sisters Hannah Keime and Bethany Keime, founders of HeartCharged, to uncover the realities of nonprofit leadership, patient advocacy, fundraising, and building an organization that's changing lives. Diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) as teenagers and living with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), Hannah and Bethany transformed their personal health journey into a nonprofit dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest, supporting heart patients, and advocating for lifesaving education and legislation. Together, they share the business lessons few nonprofit founders talk about: the financial sacrificesthe emotional toll of advocacysetting boundarieslearning to say nobuilding credibility as young leaderswhy visibility doesn't always translate into funding Whether you're considering starting a nonprofit, already leading one, or simply want to become a better supporter of organizations making a difference, this conversation offers practical wisdom and an honest look behind the scenes. Connect with HeartCharged:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartcharged Website: https://www.getheartcharged.org If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who's building something bigger than themselves. Connect with Samantha:  Website: dontmisstheconversation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanicolepropper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmisstheconversation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dontmisstheconversation Samantha's Businesses Cath Lab:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissabeat/ EP Lab: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissthehis Textbooks: https://dontmissabeat.store/ ---------------------------------- Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

  5. Jul 16

    2. Why Most People Fail at Starting a Business

    Can you start a business with only $500?  What if you don't have investors, a huge social media following, or the ability to quit your full-time job? In this episode of Dont Miss the Conversation , entrepreneur and educator Sam Propper shares a realistic roadmap for building a business from the ground up using focus, creativity, and consistency instead of large amounts of capital. Learn why financial constraints can actually become your competitive advantage, how to validate a business idea before investing heavily, why digital products are one of the smartest places to start, and how building trust with your audience matters far more than having a polished brand. Whether you're launching your first side hustle, creating digital products, building a personal brand, or growing a small business while working full time, this episode delivers practical entrepreneurial advice you can implement today. If you've ever asked yourself: How do I start a business with no money? Can I build a business while working full-time? Should I create digital products first? How do I validate a business idea? What's the smartest way to launch a side hustle? This episode is for you. Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share if you're ready to stop waiting and start building. Connect with Samantha:  Website: dontmisstheconversation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanicolepropper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmisstheconversation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dontmisstheconversation Samantha's Businesses Cath Lab:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissabeat/ EP Lab: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissthehis Textbooks: https://dontmissabeat.store/ ---------------------------------- Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

  6. Jun 30

    1. Why Feeling Lost In Your Career Is A Good Sign

    What if uncertainty isn't proof you're falling behind—but evidence you're growing? In the very first episode of Don't Miss the Conversation, Sam introduces the heart behind the podcast and why the conversations that shape our lives rarely happen in public. From career pivots and healthcare to entrepreneurship, leadership, burnout, boundaries, and personal growth, this is a space for honest conversations about what happens behind the polished highlight reel. If you've ever questioned your career path, wondered whether you're too late, or felt pressure to have everything figured out, this episode is your reminder that growth isn't always linear. Sometimes the most important step forward starts with the conversation you're willing to have with yourself. Welcome to a podcast for people building meaningful careers, businesses, and lives—with more honesty, intention, and humanity. Connect with Samantha:  Website: dontmisstheconversation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanicolepropper/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmisstheconversation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dontmisstheconversation Samantha's Businesses Cath Lab:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissabeat/ EP Lab: https://www.instagram.com/dontmissthehis Textbooks: https://dontmissabeat.store/ ---------------------------------- Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

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Every meaningful change begins with a conversation. The ones that challenge what you believe. The ones that make you question your next step. The ones that happen quietly, long before anyone else sees the outcome. Don't Miss the Conversation is a podcast for people building meaningful careers, navigating change, and pursuing work that matters. Hosted by healthcare educator, entrepreneur, and author Samantha, each episode explores the conversations that shape our decisions, our leadership, and ultimately who we become. Through honest discussions with healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, creators, and changemakers, the show goes beyond polished success stories to uncover the uncertainty, pivots, failures, resilience, and defining moments that rarely make it into the highlight reel. Whether the conversation centers on healthcare, business, leadership, personal growth, or innovation, every episode is grounded in one belief: the conversations we choose to have can change the trajectory of our careers, our relationships, and our lives. If you've ever questioned your path, wondered what comes next, or needed a reminder that growth isn't always linear, you're in the right place. Because the conversations that shape your future are already happening. Don't miss them.

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