Welcome to "Leaders Creating Rukus" hosted by Aashi Arora. Here we dive into the minds of innovators, disruptors, and change makers who aren't afraid to shake things up. Tune in as we converse with leaders who are challenging the status quo and making waves in their industry. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and even a little uncomfortable as we explore what it takes to create a positive "rukus" in today’s world.

Leaders Creating Rukus
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Welcome to "Leaders Creating Rukus" hosted by Aashi Arora. Here we dive into the minds of innovators, disruptors, and change makers who aren't afraid to shake things up. Tune in as we converse with leaders who are challenging the status quo and making waves in their industry. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and even a little uncomfortable as we explore what it takes to create a positive "rukus" in today’s world.
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Recent Episodes

July 27, 2026
People-First Leadership with Ivan Gonzalez
Many business owners put profits first to survive, but long-term enterprise growth requires shifting your focus entirely toward your people and the quality of your product. In this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus, we welcome award-winning director and entrepreneur Ivan Gonzalez. Drawing on over 26 years of grueling, boots-on-the-ground film industry experience, Ivan grew from an ambitious production assistant to the owner of IG1 Communications. Tune in to hear how Ivan moved his business from a lean, overhead-free startup in a baby bedroom into a full-fledged Orange County agency with 12 full-time employees and 5 non-stop edit bays.<br /><br />In this episode, we’ll talk about: <br /><br />🔸 Why "good enough is never good enough" must be your team's daily guiding principle<br />🔸 How to act as a general contractor and leverage a deep professional network<br />🔸 Shifting priorities from short-term profit to building a people-first workplace culturesIvan’s journey in the arts and film industry is rooted in a lifetime of creative exposure, starting with his childhood in Mexico City and Guadalajara, where his father worked as a motivational trainer.<br /><br />After moving to California, Ivan honed his technical craft through the film programs at Orange Coast College and the LA Film School. Before launching his own venture, he spent decades on major commercial sets, moving up the ranks to produce national TV spots and infomercials. Today his company, IG1 Communications, is known across Orange County for delivering award-winning corporate and marketing videos that compete head-to-head with six-figure agency productions.<b><br /><br /></b>Connect with Ivan:<br /><br />Instagram: @ig1comLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbpictures/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbpictures/</a><br />Website: <a href="http://www.ig1communications.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.ig1communications.com</a>Contact: ivan@ig1communicaitons.com

July 19, 2026
From High-Stakes Cardiology to AI-Driven Healthcare Quality with Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Most AI tools are built for general consumers, but very few are sophisticated enough to handle the massive, messy reality of enterprise healthcare data.This Sunday at 4 PM PST on Leaders Creating Rukus, we welcome cardiologist and entrepreneur Dr. Saurabh Gupta. With decades of leadership experience at OHSU and the Oregon Medical Board, Dr. Gupta is tackling the fractured healthcare data head-on. <br /><br />Tune in to hear how his company, CorMetrix, is using VerixAi to bridge the complex gap between massive medical records and legal/risk management analysis.In this episode, we'll talk about:<br /><br />🔸 Balancing standardization and innovation in healthcare <br />🔸 Why the massive cost and nuances of enterprise AI are a wake-up call for health systems<br />🔸 Acknowledging what you don't know and building the right team<br /><br />Dr. Gupta's journey to expanding his impact beyond the clinic began with medical training at Columbia University, followed by cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships at the University of Utah. A former faculty member at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), he served as Program Director for the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship and helped launch one of the first structural and valvular heart disease programs on the West Coast. Today, he channels that same leadership as the Chief of Cardiology for St. Charles Health System and a Professor of Medicine at Washington State University. He's also a member of the Board of Governors for the American College of Cardiology (2022–2025), building on his previous service with the Oregon Medical Board.<br /><br />Connect with Dr. Gupta:<br /><ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cormetrix/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/cormetrix/</a></li><li>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorMetrix</li><li>Website:<a href="https://coretrix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://coretrix.com/</a></li></ul>

July 12, 2026
AI, Finance, and Career Insights with Joe Lessard
Most accountants are trained to look backward at your numbers, but very few are taught how to look forward at your business.<br /><br /><br />This episode on Leaders Creating Rukus, we welcome Joe Lessard, a CPA and specialized healthcare consultant. He is one of the financial world's most refreshing voices, working at the intersection of operational strategy, medical practice growth, and relational business. With years of experience guiding doctors, dentists, and veterinarians, Joe has had a front-row seat to exactly where standard accounting fails busy clinical professionals. Having cut his teeth in the high-stakes customer service culture of Nordstrom, he realized that what modern medical practices need isn't another desk-bound "pencil pusher," but a proactive strategist.In this episode, we’ll talk about: <br /><br />🔸 Shifting the paradigm from reactive accounting to proactive consulting <br />🔸 Why the massive CPA shortage is a wake-up call for the industry <br />🔸 Overcoming introversion and mastering the art of relationship-driven networkingAs a dedicated father of four and an Elmhurst University alumnus, Joe is a leader who prioritizes collaboration over distance, working side-by-side with his clients to drive growth. He is a recipient of the Don Sveen Award in Accounting and an active member of the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC), combining deep professional expertise with a steadfast commitment to ethics, comprehensive practice management, and exceptional customer service.<br /><br /><br />You can find him across through the following platforms<br />LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/TheDoctorsCPA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/TheDoctorsCPA<br /></a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDoctorsCPA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/TheDoctorsCPA<br /></a>Instagram: @TheDoctorsCPA<br />Website: <a href="https://pbminc.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pbminc.net/</a>
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