Women in the Loop

Think Aorta, Think Family: Dr. Ben Youdelman on Aortic Disease, Screening, and Life-Saving SurgeryHost Erika welcomes longtime family friend Dr. Ben Youdelman, a cardiac surgeon specializing in aortic and endovascular aortic surgery at Maimonides Medical Center’s Aortic Center in Brooklyn. Youdelman explains what the aorta is, why aortic aneurysms and dissections are dangerous “silent” conditions often found incidentally, and how elective surgery risks compare with emergency dissection surgery. He emphasizes that aortic disease is genetic and urges families to share medical histories, seek screening, and establish regular care—especially men who often avoid doctors. Delman describes founding the Aortic Bridge support group and annual Brooklyn Bridge walk, discusses the significant mental health impact of aortic events including high PTSD rates from patient surveys, and highlights surgical advancements such as minimally invasive incisions and endovascular stent graft and branched devices.

In this episode of Women in the Loop, host Erika Lupo interviews certified dog trainer and entrepreneur Madison Krzanowski, founder of Maddie’s Dog Walking. Madison shares how she turned a small dog-walking job at age 11 into a growing pet care and dog training business serving over 100 animals across New Jersey.She discusses building client trust, scaling a service business while in school, launching her custom pet management app, and her upcoming book Fave 50, focused on dog training and responsible ownership.A must-watch for young entrepreneurs, dog lovers, and anyone building a passion-driven business.

In this powerful episode of E In The Loop, host Erica Lupo sits down with business growth expert and motivational speaker Dan "Big D" Sachkowski for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, discipline, and redefining success.Dan opens up about his journey from filing for bankruptcy at just 24 years old to building multiple seven-figure businesses—and how a life-altering heart attack in 2020 forced him to reassess what success truly means. He shares how adversity became the foundation for his mission: helping entrepreneurs escape survival mode and build businesses that support freedom, fulfillment, and legacy.If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone seeking clarity, motivation, and financial freedom—this episode delivers real talk and actionable wisdom.