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Stephanie Schulz, BCPA started the topic Live Session #1 Recording is HERE! in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week ago
Hello everyone!
It was so great to meet those of you who were able to attend our first live session earlier this week!
I look forward to getting to know all of you as we move through the course and continue to have additional live meetings. For those of you who were not able to attend, or if you would like to re-watch the meeting, the recording…[Read more]
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Marilyn Kier BCPA BCTMB LMT started the topic Plans and Goals in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 1 day ago
I LOVED this lesson!
The worksheets provided an easy way to get really specific about the 5 types of goals discussed in the video. They also helped me think about a timeline for reaching those goals.
I owned a successful business for 25 years, which I was forced to shutter by legal mandate when Covid hit. I didn’t have a dissolution plan in…[Read more]
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April Shepard started the topic A Brief Introduction in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 1 day ago
Hello everyone,
My name is April Shepard. I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years in Radiology. I understand the complexities of healthcare and I chose the field of healthcare to help people. I believe the role of the independent professional patient advocate will give me the opportunity to focus on the patient. By helping/serving in…[Read more]
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Rebecca Share-Howard replied to the topic Strength Finder in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 1 day ago
My greatest strengths are my personal history of advocacy, both for myself and for other people, and the ability that has given me to work with and connect with other people.
My weaknesses also definitely lie in the area of marketing and business skills. But I hope to grow those areas throughout the duration of this course!
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Marilyn Kier BCPA BCTMB LMT replied to the topic Strength Finder in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 2 days ago
Hi:
I both built a successful business and worked in it clinically for 25 years. I had a 4 month wait list at all times, so others thought my business was quite successful.
My greatest strength is marketing, which I learned during my first career as Director of Corporate Communications for an international consulting firm. A lot has changed…[Read more]
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Elizabeth Schmidt started the topic Strength Finder in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 2 days ago
So while I had a lot of strengths, there were a number of areas I really feel like I need to expand and grow in.
An example is networking….I am not great at networking, because I value in-depth, meaningful conversations with people and not quick exchanges. This means I should do some research and reading on how to have those kinds of…[Read more]
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Audrey Kilgore changed their profile picture 1 week, 3 days ago
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Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Introduction in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 3 days ago
Hi Rebecca,
It’s really nice to meet you! I’m so sorry to hear about everything you’ve gone through with your own health, it takes a lot of strength to turn those experiences into a way to help others. Your background in public health and patient care, combined with the advocacy you’ve done for family and friends, gives you such a powerfu…[Read more]
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Audrey Kilgore replied to the topic Welcome to your 100 Day Academy! in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 3 days ago
Hi Stephanie,
I received the introductory email and have started the course eagerly. I am looking forward to this and beginning my journey as a professional patient advocate.
Blessings,
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Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Introducing Myself in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 4 days ago
Hi Matthew,
It’s great to meet you! Your perspective as both a first responder and a parent navigating the healthcare system will bring so much value to this group. I can imagine how those experiences give you a unique understanding of the challenges patients and families face in critical moments.
I am so happy to see you are taking the BCPA e…[Read more]
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Matthew Wagner replied to the topic Introducing Myself in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 5 days ago
Hey y’all, wanted to take a second to introduce myself. My name is Matthew Wagner, and I am currently a firefighter/paramedic in the Greater Houston area. We’re originally from the St. Louis area, and moved to Texas in 2019.
I began my research of independent patient advocacy earlier this summer after several challenging situations with my son…[Read more]
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Matthew Wagner replied to the topic Welcome to your 100 Day Academy! in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 5 days ago
Received. Thank you Stephanie, looking forward to the course.
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Rebecca Share-Howard started the topic Introduction in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 5 days ago
Hello, my name is Rebecca Share-Howard. I am based out of Los Angeles, CA. I completed a patient advocacy course online through the University of Miami and recently earned my BCPA a couple months ago. I have a background in public health and a work history as a patient care coordinator for a gastroenterologist. I myself have been a lifelong…[Read more]
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Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Hello in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 5 days ago
Hi Elizabeth,
It’s great to meet you! I really admire how you’ve taken your own health experiences and used them to shape your path toward patient advocacy. It sounds like your background in research and communication will be a real strength as you help clients navigate complex information and make informed decisions about their care.
I am hap…[Read more]
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Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Introducing Myself in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 5 days ago
Hi Marilyn,
Welcome! It’s so nice to meet you here. Your background in orthopedic massage therapy and now holistic patient advocacy is so impressive, what a valuable perspective you bring with your experience supporting seniors with chronic pain.
Congratulations on earning your BCPA! Successful completion of this course will give you 19.5 C…[Read more]
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Elizabeth Schmidt started the topic Hello in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 6 days ago
Hello,
I’m Elizabeth Schmidt and I live in the inland valley suburbs outside San Diego, CA. My journey toward starting my own patient advocacy business to support those with complex and chronic illnesses is a bit convoluted. I myself have Lupus and Fibromyalgia, the diagnostic process of which was exhausting and stressful to put it mildly.…[Read more]
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Elizabeth Schmidt replied to the topic Introducing Myself in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 6 days ago
Hi Marilyn,
Yes we can see your profile photo! Nice to meet you!
Elizabeth
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Marilyn Kier BCPA BCTMB LMT started the topic Introducing Myself in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 6 days ago
Hello Everyone,
I’m testing communicating in this forum.
I completed a profile with my photo under APHA Connect, but am not sure if members here can see that.
Just in case you can’t, my name is Marilyn Kier, BCPA, BCTMB, LMT. I live in Wheeling, IL, which is a suburb of Chicago.
I owned an Orthopedic Massage Therapy Company for 25+ years.…[Read more]
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Rebecca Share-Howard replied to the topic Welcome to your 100 Day Academy! in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall 2025) 1 week, 6 days ago
Hi Stephanie,
Just confirming that I received your introductory message regarding the 100 days to launch your practice course. Looking forward to it.
Best,
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