How do you build a career that helps people every day?

In this episode of the NY Professional Spotlight Podcast, Roman Kirzhner talks with Anthony Liberty, Senior HR Associate at Bellevue Hospital.

Anthony shares how he moved from college admissions into healthcare human resources during the pandemic. He explains why trust, employee support, and hiring the right people are so important in healthcare.

They also talk about Bellevue Hospital's mission to care for everyone, no matter their insurance or ability to pay. Anthony shares details about the Bridge to Home program, which helps psychiatric patients return to independent living with the support they need.

The conversation also covers career growth, financial planning, investing, and creating opportunities for the future.

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What does it take to lead one of the busiest trauma centers in the United States while staying focused on compassion, resilience, and community service? In this episode of the NY Professional Spotlight Podcast, Roman Kirzhner sits down with Cristina Contreras, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, to discuss her inspiring leadership journey and the lessons she's learned throughout more than three decades in healthcare.

Cristina shares how her background in social work shaped her leadership style, why caring for people has always been her greatest strength, and how overcoming language barriers and breaking through leadership barriers as a Latina executive helped define her career. She also discusses the importance of setting goals, staying focused through challenges, and remembering that health should always come before work.

The conversation also explores Cristina's extensive community involvement, including mentoring women, supporting seniors, advocating for Alzheimer's research, and promoting educational opportunities throughout New York City.

Finally, Cristina shares her vision for the future of Lincoln Hospital, including expanding access to quality healthcare, improving behavioral health services, strengthening maternal and infant care, and ensuring Bronx residents receive world-class medical care close to home.

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What does it take to earn a patient's trust while navigating today's complex healthcare system?

In this episode of the NY Professional Spotlight Podcast, host Roman Kirzhner welcomes board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rowland Mayor for a conversation about leadership, communication, and innovation in orthopedic medicine.

With more than 30 years of experience specializing in sports medicine, Dr. Mayor explains why listening to patients is one of the most important parts of providing quality care. He discusses how personalized treatment plans, built on trust and clear communication, help patients make informed decisions about their health.

The conversation also explores the challenges physicians face working within today's healthcare system, including insurance barriers and the difficulty of bringing new medical technologies to patients. Dr. Mayor shares his excitement about an implantable shock absorber designed to help active patients with early knee osteoarthritis delay or avoid knee replacement surgery.

Roman and Dr. Mayor also discuss leadership in the operating room, the responsibility surgeons carry every day, and the importance of continuing to make a positive impact even after retirement.

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What happens when highly successful physicians spend years mastering medicine but receive almost no education about managing their own finances?

In this episode of the NY Professional Spotlight Podcast, Roman Kirzhner sits down with Eric Mangold, Founder of Argosy Wealth Management, to discuss why financial planning is so important for physicians and how trust, relationships, and long-term planning create lasting financial confidence.

Eric explains why many physicians view money as a taboo subject, the financial challenges they often face throughout their careers, and why protecting wealth is just as important as growing it. He shares how his client-first approach focuses on building trust, understanding each client's personal goals, and creating comprehensive financial strategies that protect what they've built before pursuing long-term growth.

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What if the biggest gap in your financial plan isn't your investments—but the lack of communication between your advisors?

In this episode of the NY Professional Spotlight Podcast, host Roman Kirzhner sits down with financial advisor Thomas Martin, founder of Martin Strategic Wealth, to discuss why successful financial planning requires more than investment management. Thomas explains how coordinating financial advisors, CPAs, estate planning attorneys, and other professionals helps clients make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Drawing from more than 12 years of experience, Thomas shares how he helps business owners prepare for successful business exits, works with engineers and executives on retirement planning, and specializes in creating financial strategies that align every part of a client's financial life.

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What happens to a child with special needs when their parents are no longer there to care for them? In this episode of the NY Professional Spotlight Podcast, Roman Kirzhner sits down with CPA, financial planner, and author Mike Ringel to discuss one of the most important financial planning conversations families can have.

Mike shares how his career evolved from public accounting and entrepreneurship into a mission-driven practice focused on helping families with children and adults who have special needs. He explains why these families must plan for two lifetimes, how thoughtful financial planning can protect government benefits, and why parents don't have to sacrifice their own retirement to secure their child's future.

During the conversation, Mike also discusses the importance of finding your professional niche, building a business around purpose, creating long-term passive income, and surrounding yourself with the right team to maximize your strengths.

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Artificial Intelligence is changing the way businesses work, but how can professionals move beyond simple prompts and start using AI as a true business partner?

In this episode of the NY Professional Spotlight Podcast, host Roman Kirzhner sits down with entrepreneur and AI innovator Patrick Buquet, who shares how he built and sold a global consulting firm before launching PleaseFix.ai, a new AI-powered consulting platform designed to transform how organizations access expert advice.

Patrick explains why he believes the future belongs to AI agents rather than traditional chatbots, how businesses can use AI to improve productivity, and why protecting confidential business data should be a top priority when adopting AI.

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