Category: Straight Outta Workers’ Comp Podcast – Audio

Episode 25 of Straight Outta Workers' Comp features Bob Wilson and his co-host Mark Pew in conversation with Chelsea Strawn, founder of Lighthouse Comp, a Tennessee-based case management firm built on the conviction that processing a claim and actually caring for an injured worker are two very different things. Chelsea shares her remarkable path into the industry—a catastrophic work-related accident of her own that broke her back, cost her a…

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In this episode of Straight Outta Worker's Comp, co-hosts Bob Wilson and Mark Pew sit down with Chris Loveless, a Work Comp College WRP (Workers' Recovery Professional) graduate who spent a decade in Utah law enforcement—including time on a SWAT team, a Metro gang unit, and as a K-9 handler—before transitioning into the workers' comp industry, where he now works in business development at OneCall. The conversation traces his unusual…

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WorkCompCollege.com just made a big move — and in this episode, you'll hear all about it straight from the people who made it happen. Bob Wilson and Mark Pew sit down with internationally renowned impairment rating expert Dr. Chris Brigham and his colleague Dr. Waqas Buttar to unpack WorkCompCollege's acquisition of the AMA Guides training assets from Brigham & Associates. But this isn't just a business announcement — it's a…

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In this episode Ariane Camille, a licensed therapist and case manager, shares her insights on how to motivate injured workers who have delayed recovery because of any number of sources. Being direct, clear, and kind while asking open ended questions is a great way to build trust and then empower them to do their part on a consistent basis. Ariane also provided her thoughts on some of the system obstacles to…

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In this episode, Danielle (Dani) Main of MWCIA joins hosts Mark Pew and Bob Wilson to highlight the various ways in which someone who wants to make a difference can do so in the workers' compensation industry. Old and young, introverts and extraverts, empathetic or data-oriented, there are many pathways for a purpose-driven person to help drive positive outcomes for both injured workers and their employers. This wide-ranging discussion provides…

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This episode of Straight Outta Workers' Comp takes a look at the role of brokers and brokerages in our industry, as well as some humorous and interesting anecdotes from an expert in the sector. Joining hosts Bob Wilson and Mark Pew is Vincent Capaldi, Jr., President of Bay Oaks Wholesale Brokerage. Vince talks about what may keep brokers and agents less involved in the nuances of comp than professionals from…

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A First in Workers’ Comp – Live AI Powered Avatar Guests! In an industry first, Bob Wilson, BA, WRP, AIWC and Mark ‘RxProfessor’ Pew, AIWC hosted this LIVE Straight Outta Workers’ Comp Podcast, with AI Powered Interactive Avatars as their scheduled guests. Alistair Ienstein, the “Academic Innovator” chatbot from WorkCompCollege.com’s virtual campus, has been brought to life for pithy discussion, and Avatar Bob, fresh from his successful debut as a presenter at the National Workers’ Compensation…

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This episode Melissa Steger joins hosts Mark Pew and Bob Wilson to demonstrate the dramatic financial results of following an advocacy-based workers' recovery model. Steger, who today is a partner and Executive VP for Business Development at WorkCompCollege.com, lays out the stunning results of a positive recovery centric comp program at her former employer, the University of Texas System.

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Guest(s):  Alex O’Neal (Arbicare) Description: In this live podcast from the WCI conference in Orlando on August 19, Mark was joined by Alex O’Neal (Arbicare). He discussed what it’s like from advancing from someone brand new to the industry in 2010 to now being an entrepreneur, subject matter expert, and the facilitator of other people’s aspirations. Alex provided advice to people early in their career to develop confidence and expertise,…

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Guest(s):  Barbara Curd (PCSI) Description: In this live podcast from the WCI conference in Orlando on August 19, Mark was joined by Barbara Curd (PCSI). Her mindset of “fit the job to the person” is a game-changer paradigm in recovery, especially for military veterans and individuals with significant disabilities. Empowering people to grow into resilience and adaptability will help optimize outcomes. Barbara believes the industry is trending in the right…

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