ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
When I left my infection preventionist role after COVID, I struggled to find work—despite 14 years of experience, CIC certification, and being a Fellow of APIC. The barrier? Not having RN credentials. Sharing my struggle showed I wasn’t alone—so I launched a show spotlighting diverse paths in patient safety & infection prevention.
✨ Real career stories
✨ Challenges & wins
✨ Inspiration for current & future IPs
This show is about amplifying voices, breaking barriers, and re‑energizing the profession. Tune in and join the conversation!
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Update frequency:
biweekly
Average audio length:
42 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
13 episodes
since Jan. 23, 2026
episodic
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In this episode, Dr. David Lowry shares insights from his extensive healthcare leadership experience, emphasizing the importance of safety, infection prevention, leadership, and continuous learning in healthcare. Discover practical strategies for fostering a culture of safety and the human side of …
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In this episode, Natalie Sneed shares her inspiring journey from patient to nurse to infection preventionist, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, experience, and relationships in healthcare. She discusses how her personal health challenges shaped her career and offers insights into certificati…
In this episode, pathologists Dr. Raman Arora and Dr. Ankit Gupta discuss the vital role of infection prevention and control in healthcare, emphasizing pathology and microbiology's connection to staff and patient safety and successful hospital accreditation.
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In this episode, Carlene Smith, CIC, CAIP, CST, CHL, CRST, MPLC, LMT shares her unique career path and insights on healthcare certifications, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the future of AI in clinical environments. Her story emphasizes lifelong learning, mentorship, and embracing diverse bac…
Amber Taylor, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC is a brilliant IP and nurse. Her long road started at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, then at University of Michigan, she got her MPH hoping to get into hospital IP. But that did not happen ☹. Interviewers told her she had no clinical experience, so she went to…
In this episode, Ivan Gowe interviews Brittney Davis, an infection preventionist at UNC Wayne, who shares her journey into the field of infection prevention. Brittney discusses how her interest was sparked during her capstone project for her Master’s in Public Health, where she worked closely with …
In this conversation, Ebow H-Smith shares his unique career journey from a volunteer firefighter to a leader in sterile processing and infection prevention. He discusses the importance of education, intentional collaboration across departments, and the need for lifelong learning in healthcare quali…
In this episode, host Ivan Gowe speaks with Ashley Reyes, MPH, CIC, about her journey into the field, the importance of collaboration in infection prevention, and the challenges faced in managing infection outbreaks. They discuss the significance of work-life balance for healthcare professionals an…
In this fun conversation, Jill Holdsworth shares her unconventional journey into the field of infection prevention, highlighting the importance of diverse backgrounds and the need for mentorship in the profession. She discusses the challenges faced by non-RNs in securing IP roles, the significance …
Carmen is an infection prevention leader whose career path took her from aspiring dentist to adhesives chemist to IP director. Carmen shares candid stories from her time in Alaska, insights on mentorship, hiring challenges, turnover, and the future of the infection prevention workforce.
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