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Ep. 32: Delivering impact with affirming care, with Liana Guzmán
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- The Leadership Dance
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- Jan 5, 2026
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- 1760
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Summary
What does it mean to lead with values when the political landscape makes inclusion harder, not easier? In this episode of The Leadership Dance, host Alissa Hsu Lynch sits down with Liana Guzmán, CEO of FOLX Health, to explore what real leadership looks like when rhetoric, risk, and responsibility collide. Liana shares her personal journey growing up in Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S., her nonlinear career across marketing, fintech, and healthcare, and why she's committed to building a future of LGBTQIA+ affirming care that prioritizes outcomes over optics. Together, they unpack how leaders can stay anchored to what's right and why affirming care isn't about statements but about access. Liana introduces a powerful leadership framework that balances right, righteousness, and effectiveness, and offers practical guidance for leaders navigating tradeoffs without losing their North Star. 💡 Key Takeaways: How leaders can "change the words, not the work" when it comes to equity and inclusion What affirming care means for the LGBTQIA+ community Why first-principles thinking is essential for transforming entrenched systems like healthcare Connect with Liana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folxhealth/ Website: www.folxhealth.com Substack: https://futurerx.substack.com/ ✅ Sign up for the newsletter: https://theleadershipdance.substack.com/s/the-leadership-dance 👉Listen and follow: https://linktr.ee/theleadershipdance Music from InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ "Catwalk Queen"