Candid Care
Each episode of Candid Care challenges the way you think about long-term care, offering fresh ideas to strengthen your organization and push the industry forward. From managing executive risk to tackling the labor shortage, we dive into each topic from different angles, inviting top leaders and innovators to bring their insights to the table. The long-term care landscape is evolving fast—and hosts Sara Kekula and Talia Pletcher are here to guide you through it. With years of dedication to senior living and social services, they bring expertise in innovation, disruption, risk management, and, of course, candid conversations. This podcast is about more than just insurance; it’s about progress. By staying open to new perspectives, we can transform the care experience for everyone.
Episodes

Thursday Sep 14, 2023
S1-E5: Unpacking Employment Arbitration Agreements in the Long Term Care Industry
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
In this insightful episode of the Candid Care Podcast, attorney Tom O’Day from Husch Blackwell takes a seat with your host Marleah Keuler Grahek to discuss employment arbitration agreements. Tune in to explore the connection between the surge in employment-based lawsuits and the prevalence of arbitration agreements in the workplace.
Tom O’Day guides us through the maze of potential advantages and disadvantages associated with arbitration agreements. Whether you’re a leader or HR professional in the long term care industry, or simply curious about the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, this episode is a must-listen!
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Please Note: This podcast and the recommendations throughout are not intended as legal advice and should not be used as or relied upon as legal advice. This podcast is for general informational purposes only.
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Candid Care is hosted by Sara Kekula & Marleah Keuler Grahek and produced by M3 Insurance.

Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
In this episode of the Candid Care Podcast, M3 CEO Mike Victorson joins hosts Sara Kekula and Marleah Keuler Grahek for a thought-provoking conversation diving into the critical workforce challenges facing the long term care industry.
Victorson highlights the significance of instilling middle management in small teams to drive big results. He also discusses the importance of teaching soft skills to management teams and why prioritizing purpose can impact organizational growth.
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Please Note: This podcast and the recommendations throughout are not intended as legal advice and should not be used as or relied upon as legal advice. This podcast is for general informational purposes only.
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Candid Care is hosted by Sara Kekula & Marleah Keuler Grahek and produced by M3 Insurance.

Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
In this episode of the Candid Care Podcast, Tenecia Waddell-Pyle, the esteemed Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) at MyPath, joins hosts Sara Kekula and Marleah Keuler Grahek for an insightful conversation on DEI in the workplace.
Tenecia shares insights and offers practical advice on how organizations can take the first steps towards implementing DEI initiatives. Tune in to uncover the key aspects of building a workplace that values diversity, ensures equity, and promotes a culture of inclusivity.
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Please Note: This podcast and the recommendations throughout are not intended as legal advice and should not be used as or relied upon as legal advice. This podcast is for general informational purposes only.
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Candid Care is hosted by Sara Kekula & Marleah Keuler Grahek and produced by M3 Insurance.

Thursday Jul 06, 2023
S1-E2: ESG: What Senior Living + Social Services Providers Need to Know
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Lisa Luetkemeyer, Senior Counsel of Husch Blackwell, joins hosts Sara Kekula and Marleah Keuler Grahek in this episode of the Candid Care Podcast to discuss a hot topic in the healthcare and human services industry: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practice.
Lisa, Sara, and Marleah break down the emerging risk, what your organization needs to know before getting started, and what you may already be accomplishing in the world of ESG.
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Please Note: This podcast and the recommendations throughout are not intended as legal advice and should not be used as or relied upon as legal advice. This podcast is for general informational purposes only.
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Candid Care is hosted by Sara Kekula & Marleah Keuler Grahek and produced by M3 Insurance.

Thursday Jun 22, 2023
S1-E1: Emerging and Evolving Risks for Senior Living + Social Services
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
In this introductory episode of the Candid Care Podcast, join hosts Sara Kekula and Marleah Keuler Grahek for a rapid fire conversation around emerging and evolving risks specific to healthcare organizations.
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Please Note: This podcast and the recommendations throughout are not intended as legal advice and should not be used as or relied upon as legal advice. This podcast is for general informational purposes only.
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Candid Care is hosted by Sara Kekula & Marleah Keuler Grahek and produced by M3 Insurance.