47 - Advocating for Safer Medicines with Jimmie Wilson

47 - Advocating for Safer Medicines with Jimmie Wilson

Author: Kris Castle July 28, 2026 Duration: 25:03
Jimmie Wilson shares her inspiring journey from a career in early childhood education and workforce development to her recent experience surviving acute liver failure caused by a compounded medication, which led to a lifesaving transplant. Throughout the conversation, Jimmie discusses the challenges and lessons from her years working with disadvantaged youth, those in recovery, and her advocacy for patient safety following her health crisis . She highlights the launch of the JADA Foundation—Jimmie’s Awareness for Drug Advocacy—which provides support for transplant families and educates patients about medication safety. The episode also covers the push for “Jimmie’s Law,” aiming to strengthen patient protections around compounded medications. Listeners can connect with the JADA Foundation via Facebook, LinkedIn, and soon on other social platforms for resources and ways to help.

Kris Castle hosts Boss Babes of the Bluegrass, a series of conversations that feel more like a coffee chat with a friend than a formal interview. Each episode sits down with a different woman who has carved out her own version of success right here in Central Kentucky. The focus isn't just on professional accolades, though you'll hear plenty about that; it's about the real, often messy, journey of building a career while building a life. You'll listen to stories about the late nights, the tough decisions, the unexpected pivots, and the small victories that define the path. This podcast digs into the practicalities and the personal philosophies that these local leaders use to navigate their worlds. It’s for anyone curious about how other women are stitching together ambition, community, and personal well-being into something that works for them. Tune in for genuine dialogue that offers both inspiration and tangible takeaways, reminding you that work-life harmony is a personal composition, not a prescribed formula.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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