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Episode 7: Taking on the Housing Crisis: One Tiny House at a Time

Episode 7: Taking on the Housing Crisis: One Tiny House at a Time

n this episode of Second Chapter: Creating New Beginnings, Wanda McArn shares her inspiring journey from a successful career at Grainger to founding the Next Step Development Corporation, a mission-driven organization tackling homelessness in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Guided by the book Finding Your Ikigai and fueled by a desire to make a meaningful impact, Wanda reveals how she’s leveraging her expertise in sales, marketing, and consulting to champion affordable housing solutions, from tiny homes to emerging technologies like 3D-printed housing.

Wanda’s story is a powerful example of what happens when passion is aligned with purpose and bold steps are taken toward solving some of today’s most urgent challenges.

Untangling Our Complex Healthcare Systems

Untangling Our Complex Healthcare Systems

Why is U.S. healthcare so expensive, and what can be done about it? In this episode of Conversations With the Experts, healthcare consultant Etan Walls breaks down the hidden drivers of rising medical costs, the inefficiencies in billing and insurance, and the political challenges that keep the system tangled. With over 20 years of frontline healthcare experience, Etan offers insider insights, practical tips for patients, and a clear call for greater transparency in line with the No Surprises Act.