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Hearts Afire

by David King

Welcome to Hearts Afire, the podcast for the BioBridge Global team. We're visiting with a wide range of employees about new and special programs, what motivates them, and more. We want to hear from you, so please send your ideas for future episodes to [email protected].

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Episodes

  1. We're talkin' baseball and more

    Roger Ruiz and David King talk about the communications business, working with a mission, and lots and lots of baseball.

  2. The power of giving

    Angelica Sandoval talks about why she feels it's important to give back to the community, including contributing to the United Way.

  3. Harry's Inbox: Education, ice and a mop top wig

    Angelica Sandoval and David King respond to questions from Harry's Inbox, from the Educational Assistance Program to the first-floor ice machine.

  4. Donor Advocate Nurses: Ready to help

    We visit with Meredyth Ramos and Christina Ortiz, Donor Advocate Nurses with STB&T, about a plan they developed to help prevent reactions among high school blood donors.

  5. Aspiring Leaders, inspiring culture

    Members of the Aspiring Leaders class of 2026 - Angelica Sandoval, Jeffery Hartsell and Andres Orozco - talk about the program and the upcoming Culture Pulse Survey.

  6. Harry's Inbox: Meeting, dating and carting

    Angelica Sandoval and David King answer your questions from Harry's Inbox, including inquiries about meeting rooms, departmental dating and the availability of golf carts.

  7. Harry's Inbox: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

    Angelica Sandoval asks the Harry's Inbox questions and David King attempts to answer them.

  8. A creature of habit, with Rogelio Zamilpa

    Dr. Rogelio Zamilpa talks about his multiple roles at BBG Advanced Therapies, as well as what's happening now and what's on the way.

  9. Aspiring to lead?

    The Aspiring Leaders program has a new look and a new structure - Sonja Martinez delivers all the details.

  10. It's back to the future for you, Mr. Casasola

    Emmanul Casasola, newly named Vice President, Lab Operations in QualTex, talks about his new role, his career journey at BBG and, of course, the Spurs.

  11. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate - and get that PTO

    As we begin the BBG Employee Blood Drive, Dr. Samantha Gomez Ngamsuntikul offers some pointers for making your best donation ever.

  12. Harry's Inbox: Used cars, PhDs and holidays with heart

    The Hearts Afire team answers your Harry's Inbox questions and talks about the Heart of the Holidays celebrations.

  13. Developing your career at BBG, with Brandi Bradford

    Brandi Bradford, Manager, Organizational Design and Culture, talks about the vital need for career development programs in the modern workplace - including ours.

  14. Harry's Inbox: PTO, ice and 'healthy' food trucks

    Angelica Sandoval and David King tackle questions from Harry's Inbox, including inquiries about paid time off, an ice machine and if there really is such a thing as a "healthy" food truck.

  15. What the heck does Learning & Development do?

    It's not the same ol' training videos and handouts - our Learning & Development team works collaboratively to get you what you and your team needs. Find out how it works from Tilley Stone, who joins the podcast this month as part of National Learning & Development Month.

  16. Muertos Fest: A chance to connect with the community

    Angelica Sandoval talks with Susan Smith about how the organization's altar at Muertos Fest helps connect the community with the BBG team.

  17. Love as a change strategy, with Frank Danna

    The Hearts Afire podcast is back with Frank Danna, Creative Director at Softway, talking about his organization's new book, "Love as a Change Strategy."

  18. BBG Broadcast

    Angelica Sandoval and David King talk about all the amazing features of the organization's mobile app, BBG Broadcast.

  19. Camp Discovery, with Jennifer Cavazos and Susan Smith

    Jennifer Cavazos, Executive Director of Discovery Camps, and Susan Smith visit with Angelica Sandoval about Camp Discovery and Donation Day.

  20. Culture and change, with J.R. Becho

    J.R. Becho, Organizational Design and Culture Director, talks about the evolution of the culture-building initiatives at BBG, including work on better explaining changes within the organization.

  21. All night long, with Josh Sanders

    Find out about life on the overnight shift in QualTex-San Antonio with Josh Sanders.

  22. The elephant in the room, with Susan Smith

    Susan Smith talks about the elephant in the room - grief, in its many forms - with Angelica Sandoval.

  23. Welcome to BBG Advanced Therapies, with Adrienne Mendoza

    The Chief Operating Officer of BBG Advanced Therapies talks about the subsidiary's origins and plans for 2025.

  24. New art, with Cristina Sosa Noriega

    We begin our talks with artists in the BBG collection by talking to Cristina Sosa Noriega, whose produced a mural for the Southeast Donor Center.

  25. A surgical approach, with James Murphy

    Guest host Kimberly Monroe talks with James Murphy, Tissue Recovery Manager, about how he manages the odd hours and demands of his job recovering a growing number of tissues.

  26. Advocating for donors, with Meredyth Ramos and Christina Ortiz

    We're visiting with Meredyth Ramos and Christina Ortiz, the nurses who take care of our blood donors 24/7/365.

  27. Cord blood and birth tissue, with Belinda Palacios

    Kimberly Monroe talks with Belinda Palacios, Lead Collection Coordinator, about the lifesaving gifts of cord blood and birth tissue.

  28. Loyal as a pitbull, with Granville Betton

    With years of experience as the NUG - New Useless Guy - and VOR - Voice of Reason - Granville Betton contributes to the organization in his own unique way.

  29. SAMMinistries and the United Way

    We're visiting with Nikisha Baker, President and CEO of SAMMinistries, one of the many local United Way agencies.

  30. A strong foundation, with Clay Howell

    Clay Howell, Director, Development for The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation, talks about what The Foundation does - and what motivated him toward a life of service.

  31. Process development, with Sami Dykes and Alia Mallah

    Two members of the team at GenCure - Sami Dykes and Alia Mallah - talk about what they do and where things are headed in advanced therapies.

  32. Granulocytes and you, with Naomi Herrera

    Naomi Herrera, Manager, Apheresis Services, talks about a new way we're helping save lives - granulocyte donations.

  33. A history of leadership, part 3, with Dr. Norman Kalmin

    The final installment of our visit with Dr. Norman Kalmin, who led the organization for 27 years, includes his reflections on his time here, his youth and retirement.

  34. Staying secure, with Jimmy Martinez

    Our 50th episode features San Antonio native Jimmy Martinez, our Security Manager at BBG, talking safety, security and a little boxing.

  35. Moving on, with Roberto Esquivel

    Graphic Design Specialist Roberto Esquivel talks about his 14 years with the organization - and his impending retirement.

  36. Life in the lab, with Max Pinones

    Our latest episode features Max Pinones, Manager, Cord Blood, Birth Tissue and Advanced Therapies Laboratory, talking about life in the lab.

  37. Lab and cello, with Austin Smith

    Our podcast for 50th Anniversary Week features Austin Smith, who works at QualTex in Georgia, talking about work and his other passion - playing the cello.

  38. Coming back to QualTex, with Falisha Atwell

    From our visit to Georgia in late 2023, listen to our visit with Falisha Atwell, Senior Director, Laboratory Services, who talks about returning to QualTex and the many changes she found.

  39. Donate Life Month

    Host Kimberly Monroe and Susan Smith talk about the history of Donate Life Month, DLM Spirit Week and our role in promoting tissue, cornea and organ donation programs.

  40. Building the donor experience

    Hear about donor-facing initiatives within South Texas Blood & Tissue to make the experience even better, from Ken Doyle, Manager, Donor Experience for STB&T.

  41. A history of leadership, part 2, with Dr. Norman Kalmin

    This week's episode is part 2 of a three-part series with former CEO Dr. Norman Kalmin, talking about the organization's growth in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as the BBG Art Collection.

  42. An Atlanta perspective

    As part of a series of interviews with the team in Atlanta, we visit with Nicholas Masterson, Lead Human Resources Business Partner based at QualTex.

  43. Let's talk some Basura (Bash)

    Hear about the upcoming Basura Bash and other BBG volunteer events from Emmanuel Casasola, Brenda Brock and Linda Lozano.

  44. Heroes in Arms, with Bill Bullock

    Bill Bullock, Specialized Program Coordinator, talks with Kimberly Monroe about the lifesaving Heroes in Arms program.

  45. A history of leadership, part 1, with Dr. Norman Kalmin

    The first of three episodes with former CEO Dr. Norman Kalmin focuses on his path to joining the organization and his early years in charge.

  46. MLK Day March, with Richey Wyatt and Scott Jones

    Hear about the organization's first community outreach event of 2024, the MLK Day March in San Antonio.

  47. On the right path, with Dr. Samantha Gomez Ngamsuntikul

    We're visiting with Dr. Samantha Gomez Ngamsuntikul - Dr. G to everyone - and she's talking about her career path, a typical day as Medical Director of STB&T and what she's streaming lately.

  48. A veteran's story, with Dr. Bob Selvester

    Our annual salute to Veterans Day is our visit with Dr. Bob Selvester, the physician in residence at the BBG Clinic and a 33-year yeteran of the U.S. Navy.

  49. Preserving history, with Amanda Lozano

    Hear all about a new member of the team, Multimedia Communications Specialist Amanda Lozano, and her loves of both writing and music.

  50. Practical medicine, with Dr. Rachel Beddard

    Get a doctor's opinion - and some perspective - on life at BBG from Dr. Rachel Beddard, Chief Medical Officer.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Hearts Afire, the podcast for the BioBridge Global team. We're visiting with a wide range of employees about new and special programs, what motivates them, and more. We want to hear from you, so please send your ideas for future episodes to [email protected].

HOSTED BY

David King

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Welcome to Hearts Afire, the podcast for the BioBridge Global team. We're visiting with a wide range of employees about new and special programs, what motivates them, and more. We want to hear from you, so please send your ideas for future episodes to [email protected].

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