Preserving Culture and Driving Healthcare Change in Native Communities with Robert Coffey

Welcome to another episode of Impact Unfiltered! In this conversation, host Philippe sits down with Robert Coffey, the clinic director for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and an enrolled citizen of the Comanche Nation. Robert shares powerful stories about his deep family roots, the importance of honoring elders and preserving Native language and culture, and his journey from healthcare IT to leading positive change in tribal healthcare. He opens up about the transformation of the Iowa Perkins Family Clinic, building community partnerships especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and the exciting plans for a new, expanded facility. This episode is packed with insights on tribal leadership, innovation in Indigenous healthcare, and the legacy of wisdom handed down across generations. Tune in for a heartfelt look at how impact and community go hand in hand.

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Resilience, Healing, and Hope: Cass Stouter’s Vision for Indigenous Wellbeing with Casandra Stouder

Welcome to Impact Unfiltered! In this episode, host Philippe sit down with Casandra Stouder, an Indigenous wellness consultant whose story is one of resilience, service, and authentic leadership. Cass shares her background as Navajo and Seminole, her experiences overcoming childhood adversity, and how those challenges now fuel her mission to support wellness in Indigenous communities nationwide. Through candid conversation, Cass highlights the importance of vulnerability, cultural wisdom, and using personal history as medicine for others. Tune in for a powerful, honest discussion about healing, empowerment, and what it means to make a real impact.

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How Choctaw Nation Builds Health Equity and Community with Mason Emert

Welcome back to Impact Unfiltered, the podcast where we dive into candid conversations with leaders who are transforming healthcare, business, and community. In this episode, Philippe sit down with Mason Emert, the tribal epidemiologist for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a medical student at Oklahoma State University. Mason shares his journey from pandemic emergency response into tribal public health, highlighting the immense progress the Choctaw Nation has made in building and expanding its healthcare system. He offers an insider look at disease surveillance, community health initiatives, and the vital role of tribal sovereignty in shaping healthcare access and equity for Native and non-Native residents alike. Mason’s story is not just one of professional passion—it’s about faithful leadership, innovation, and the collective power of working together to create lasting impact.

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Leading with Tradition How Cherokee Values Shape Healthcare and Healing with Keahana Lambert

Welcome back to Impact Unfiltered, the show where bold ideas and honest dialogue fuel real change in healthcare, business, and our communities. In this episode, host Philippe sits down with Keahana Lambert—an Eastern Band Cherokee leader with nearly three decades of experience in public health and law enforcement. Keahana shares her passion for healing generational trauma, nurturing resilience, and prioritizing holistic wellness rooted in Cherokee culture. From the revitalization of language and legacy, to innovative healthcare programs serving both tribal and non-tribal community members, Keahana gives us an inside look at how her team empowers people to move from surviving to truly thriving. Plus, hear about the powerful community initiatives uplifting mental health, and the lessons she hopes to pass on to the next generation of leaders. This is a conversation about impact unfiltered, inspiring, and deeply moving.

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