Shared Table

Jeff Simmons, Elanco Animal Health
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Shared Table podcast with host Jeff Simmons unveils the deeper conversations we have when we come to the table seeking meaningful connection rooted in authenticity and the shared value of making life better. Follow along as Simmons sits down with influential minds and explores the power of one table, one meal and one conversation – harnessing why, WHY matters. 

Episodes

  1. Episode 4: Connection, Joy, Gizmo: Dr. Joya Griffin

    04/28/2025

    Episode 4: Connection, Joy, Gizmo: Dr. Joya Griffin

    Shared a table with Dr. Joya Griffin, board-certified veterinary dermatologist and star of National Geographic’s Pop Goes the Vet, to discuss the emotional toll of atopic dermatitis and the need for innovative solutions in veterinary dermatology. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsimmons2050/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/elanco https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joya-griffin-3449064b/ https://www.drjoyadvm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjoya_thepetskinvet/

    30 min
  2. Episode 3: Intentional, Hospitality, Trust Your Gut: Will Guidara

    12/19/2024

    Episode 3: Intentional, Hospitality, Trust Your Gut: Will Guidara

    Shared a table with Will Guidara, renowned restaurateur, New York Times bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality, and co-producer of the Emmy Award-winning comedy drama series The Bear, to go deep on the powerful insights into how "unreasonable hospitality" is a way of approaching not only work, but life itself. Links: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsimmons2050/ • https://www.linkedin.com/company/elanco• https://www.linkedin.com/in/willguidara/ • https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/ • https://www.thewelcomeconference.com/ • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHL6n_Yw44LzhGW0xmuL0A @MadeNiceNYC   @TheWelcomeConference  00:00 Intro1:15 Trust your Gut2:39 Navigating Crossroads4:44 Reinventing Before You Have To7:02 Where are We?8:27 The Culinary Experience at Feeney Pizza13:12 Leadership and Connection in the Modern Workplace17:41 The Graduation That Changed Everything19:57 A Night to Remember25:15 The Need for Genuine Connection28:19 Creating Purpose in Work32:09 Balancing Excellence and Hospitality33:37 The Art of Gifting37:22 The Role of Protein in Our Diet41:50 Balancing Personal and Professional Life45:37 Living a No Regrets Life49:47 Influences and Inspirations in Leadership53:39 The Philosophy of Unreasonable Hospitality54:58 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

    55 min
  3. Episode 2: Compassion, Pets, People, Complexity

    09/13/2024

    Episode 2: Compassion, Pets, People, Complexity

    In this Shared Table Episode we explore the path of two veterinarians – what got them into the profession to the very real, complex challenges they are facing today. I recently visited Anti-Cruelty, Chicago’s oldest and largest, private, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society, and sat down with Dr. Emily Swiniarski, Medical Director of Anti-Cruelty and Dr. Amanda Schnitker, Hospital Director at Companion Animal Hospital River North and Uptown Animal Hospital, both a part of Uptown Animal Hospital, INC. Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda shared what inspired them to pursue a veterinary career – from helping an injured animal on the road to shadowing at a vet clinic to see animal surgeries. Their stories highlight the need for more moments that inspire the next generation to follow in their paths. Our conversation shifted gears to the obstacles veterinarians face – a major one being the ongoing impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown period. While we live in a post-pandemic world today, veterinarians are living with a ripple effect that exacerbated many existing challenges veterinarians face daily – compassion fatigue, shortage of veterinarians and technical staff and visit decline tied to new competitive care models, like online pharmacies and urgent care veterinary hospitals that gained momentum during the pandemic. Beyond managing the health of our pets, veterinarians also manage pet owners’ emotions, expectations, devastations – it’s about people. At Elanco we say, Making Animals’ Lives Better, Makes Life Better – and without veterinarians this can’t happen. That’s why Elanco shows up every day for veterinarians, working to bring both the partnership and business expertise and an innovative portfolio that address some of their most challenging unmet needs – from parvovirus and pain to diabetes to itchy dogs. Despite the challenges veterinarians face, it’s clear Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda find deep fulfillment in their work – especially in the moments that involve direct care and connection with animals and their owners. Huge thanks to all of our veterinary professionals. What you do is so important. I’m inspired by Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda, their optimism balanced in reality as well as the possibilities they see for the next generation of veterinarians. #SharedTable #PetHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #WeAreElanco Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-swiniarski-968831a2/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/anti-cruelty/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsimmons2050/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/elanco https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-schnitker-095b264/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptown-animal-hospital/

    46 min
  4. Episode 1: Trust, Spit, Milk, Climate: Frank Mitloehner

    08/29/2024

    Episode 1: Trust, Spit, Milk, Climate: Frank Mitloehner

    Shared Table Episode 1 One table to another exploring conversations rooted in connection, leadership, purpose, animals and making life better. I’m a big believer in tables – they symbolize the vision we have at Elanco – Food & Companionship Enriching Life. From our pets under the table to the protein and dairy on the table – from meals to meetings, community and connection to crucial questions with colleagues, friends and family. There’s something incredibly powerful when we sit down, slow down – share a meal and get to know one another more. This monthly newsletter is going to more deeply explore Shared Table - conversations rooted in connection, leadership, purpose, animals and making life better. Our first Shared Table conversation is more relevant than ever. The topic is in headlines every week and will really heat up this fall with United Nations Climate Week and COP 29 around the corner. I sat down with Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., Director, UC Davis CLEAR Center, Department of Animal Science – aka the Greenhouse Gas or GHG Guru. In fact, we were sitting at a table supported on two rather large hay bales in the UC Davis dairy research barn to talk about the next $1-2 billion animal health market – livestock sustainability. Mitloehner talked about what led him to the Clarity and Leadership for Environmental Awareness and Research – or CLEAR Center – at UC Davis. It aims to provide clear, science-based information about food production and its impact on the environment. He also highlighted the need for farmers to be more open about their work, as consumers are increasingly interested in how their food is produced. With this important framework in mind, the conversation shifted to livestock sustainability and the role of new technologies in this space like Bovaer, a first-in-class methane reducing feed ingredient for use in lactating dairy cattle, that recently completed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration review. The dairy world has an opportunity to continue their tradition of conservation and impact methane in a meaningful way. What excites me the most from this conversation is the clarity Mitloehner has around the path to climate neutral animal agriculture this decade. One of the greatest needs: new tools. We’re excited by the way Bovaer will be able to create value for farmers, for consumers and for the environment. With 500,000 cows already enrolled to track their footprint and the first CPG contracts in final stages, the dairy industry is about to take another big step toward their goal. #SharedTable #WeAreElanco #Sustainability #AnimalAgriculture Links Frank’s Linkedin UC Davis Clear Center Frank’s X Bovaer Jeff’s Linkedin Elanco 00:00 Moments that Matter 00:35 Frank Mitloehner 1:47 Exposure to Animal Agriculture 2:50 Academic Choices 3:25 Unexpected Acceptance 4:15 Connection to Animals 5:24 Influence of Family 6:56 PhD Study and Focus on Sustainability 7:40 Challenges in Promoting Sustainability 8:19 Perception of Sustainability in Agriculture 9:40 Importance of Farming 10:23 Supporting Farmers 11:22 The Next Generation 14:00 The CLEAR Center 16:50 Agriculture and Environmental Challenge 18:22 Creating a Revolution 21:21 The California Agenda for Climate Neutral Farming 24:33 Incentive-Based Approach 25:24 Collaboration with Policy Makers and Universities 26:50 Importance of Incentives 27:40 Proof Points for Climate Neutral Farming 29:47 Engaging the Dairy Industry 32:05 Transparency and Honesty 34:17 Challenges in European Agriculture 36:13 Leadership and Controversy 37:28 Impact on Students and Motivation 38:24 Discussion on Bovaer 39:06 Characteristics of Bovaer 40:13 Practical Application of Bovaer 41:13 Influential Tables and Life Lessons 43:28 Future Plans and Sustainability 44:31 Personal Values and Trust 46:16 Consumer Product Companies and Trust 47:42 Challenges Faced by Farmers 48:50 Spit 50:40 Fast Fire 51:51 Final Message

    54 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Episode 0: What is Shared Table?

    I’m a big believer in tables – they symbolize the vision we have at Elanco – Food & Companionship Enriching Life. From our pets under the table to the protein and dairy on the table – from meals to meetings, community and connection to crucial questions with colleagues, friends and family. There’s something incredibly powerful when we sit down, slow down – share a meal and get to know one another more. This monthly newsletter is going to more deeply explore Shared Table - conversations rooted in connection, leadership, purpose, animals and making life better.#Sharedtable #weareelanco Jeff Simmon’s LinkedinElanco's Linkedin

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Shared Table podcast with host Jeff Simmons unveils the deeper conversations we have when we come to the table seeking meaningful connection rooted in authenticity and the shared value of making life better. Follow along as Simmons sits down with influential minds and explores the power of one table, one meal and one conversation – harnessing why, WHY matters. 

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    Jeff Simmons, Elanco Animal Health
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