Connecting the Dots by The Collective
Connecting the Dots by The Collective
Podcast Description
Connecting the Dots" by The Collective is a pop-up podcast that reimagines business through the lens of sport and a female perspective. Each episode pairs guests from contrasting sectors and geographies, using their diverse range to connect the dots. Together, we uncover insights to address challenges, unlock overlooked opportunities, and deliver game-changing results. For leaders ready to play smarter, drive impact, and create lasting change.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers topics including women's health leadership, sports and fitness industry trends, and the role of inclusivity in health systems. Episodes examine systemic issues in women's health, with guests like Mohammed Iqbal discussing technological influences, while others, such as those featuring Sara and Shaden, highlight cultural shifts and the impact of networking for women in fitness.
Connecting the Dots” by The Collective is a pop-up podcast that reimagines business through the lens of sport and a female perspective. Each episode pairs guests from contrasting sectors and geographies, using their diverse range to connect the dots. Together, we uncover insights to address challenges, unlock overlooked opportunities, and deliver game-changing results. For leaders ready to play smarter, drive impact, and create lasting change.
🎙️ We're Dropping Episode #24- Using Generative Listening to Create a Shift in Health Equity 🌐
🤝 Meet Our Guests:
Ekua Mends-Aidoo, CCDP – President, Clementine Group
Equity-centered strategist with deep expertise in planning, engagement, and community partnerships.
Nathan Hyland – Chief Business Officer, The Collective
Longevity expert, coach, and athlete driving business growth in wellness and biotech.
🎧 Tune in now:
🔗 Spotify:Connecting the Dots by The Collective
🔗 Apple Podcasts:Connecting the Dots by The Collective
🔗 Youtube: We Are The Collective_world
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How access, equity, and social determinants shape real-world health outcomes.
What Generative Listening really means—listening not just to respond or understand, but to co-create the future.
Why ”meeting people where they are” matters—especially in maternal health and underserved communities.The rise of healthspan as a more meaningful metric than longevity.
Martial arts as a metaphor and method for building resilience and equity.
The critical role of diverse leadership and lived experience in shaping healthcare and wellness strategies.
Quotes to Remember:🕒 ”Start before you’re ready. Don’t wait to be chosen.” – Ekua
🕒 ”Healthspan is the intersection of biotech and wellness—living longer, but also better.” – Nathan
🕒 ”Representation is not tokenism. It’s how we mirror the communities we serve.” – Ekua
🕒 ”Kids don’t want lectures—give them sports, mentors, and a reason that matters to them.” – Nathan
📣 Episode Shoutouts:
Jasmine Fluker – President & CEO, Pivotal Paradigm Project
Kathleen Ferguson – Founder & CEO, Coach 360
Petra Robinson – Leadership Mentor, Fitness Industry Expert
Maricris Lapaix Hyland – International Fitness Expert
Kendra Brim – Co-host of Black Gems Dive-In, Founder of Out of Bounds
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