The Untold Story of Women Reshaping Global Health

In this groundbreaking episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael Greenfield and Ushy Schwartz sit down with three powerhouse women leading the charge in healthcare—Tova Altmann, Maria Santiago, and Trish Gathers. With distinct backgrounds but a shared commitment to transforming patient care, these women are breaking barriers, reshaping industries, and proving that leadership is about more than just the bottom line—it’s about impact. Tova Altmann, Vice President of Strategic Engagement at Beecan Health, shares her unexpected journey from luxury hospitality to healthcare, revealing how a single Shabbat dinner conversation led to a career-changing opportunity. She dives into the customer service revolution in patient care, the power of relationships in business, and how her deep faith has guided her through high-stakes decisions. Maria Santiago, CEO of The Talk with Maria Show and founder of the Home Health Aid Training Institute, takes us on an incredible journey from immigrant struggles to industry leadership. From sleeping on a train to building a thriving career in home care, Maria’s story is one of resilience, passion, and a mission to ensure no senior is left without care. She shares her vision for solving the home health aide shortage, her lifelong commitment to senior care, and why she believes the future of healthcare starts with better training and heart-driven service. Trish Gathers, CEO of The Carmelite System, is on a mission to preserve the Catholic Church’s legacy in post-acute healthcare while ensuring faith-based care remains sustainable for generations to come. From working alongside skateboarding nuns to securing multimillion-dollar savings in healthcare operations, Trish has seen it all. She opens up about the business of faith, the power struggles within nonprofit healthcare, and why she believes integrity is the key to lasting leadership. What unexpected decision set Tova on a new career path? How did Maria turn struggle into a platform for impact? And why is Trish fighting to preserve one of the largest faith-based healthcare networks in the country? This high-energy, eye-opening conversation will challenge the way you see women in leadership, the future of healthcare, and the power of purpose-driven work. 00:00 Meeting at the Trade Show 00:29 Introducing Trish Gathers 00:38 The Mission of Kerith Ministries 01:25 The Role of the Carmelite Sisters 02:40 Prime Source Partnership 04:03 Basketball and Karaoke Bonding 04:27 Insights on Building Relationships 05:19 Finding Purpose in Post-Acute Services 09:01 Trish's Career Journey 13:54 Maria Santiago's Introduction 16:37 Maria's Journey from Trinidad to New York 20:54 Challenges and Resilience 23:32 Family Legacy and Early Life 24:20 Leaving Home for New York 25:40 Starting a Career in Home Health Care 26:06 The Talk with Maria 26:52 Caring for Seniors and Family Values 27:46 Reconnecting with Trinidad 28:37 Trini to the Bone: Trinidad's Unique Culture 29:14 Conclusion of Maria's Journey 29:35 Introduction to Tova's Story 30:01 Balancing Personal and Professional Life 31:30 Entering the Healthcare Industry 39:15 Meeting Her Husband 42:56 Challenges and Success in Healthcare 45:10 Advice for Future Generations 46:03 Final Thoughts and Farewell @talkwithmariashow2 @michael.unplugged @primesourcex This episode is proudly sponsored by Serenity Center. At Serenity Center, your story matters. Grounded in a multicultural framework, they are dedicated to providing premium, knowledgeable, and versatile mental health services that are accessible to all. With a person-centered approach at the heart of their mission, Serenity Center is here to help you and your loved ones find serenity. 📍 Contact Serenity Center: 🌐 Website: https://www.serenityctr.com 📞 Phone: (845) 286-2210 📍 Address: 232 North Main Street, Spring Valley, NY 10952 📺 Watch the full episode here: 🟢Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7s7CLBe5dco2WCpdhjRBpz?si=0132075f602d4e3d&nd=1&dlsi=c5e7d8e89fd5481a 🍎Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/none-of-your-business-podcast/id1747970256 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/noneofyourbpod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@noneofyourbpod https://x.com/noneofyourbpod https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563856914096