The Pinnacle Pod welcomes Dr. Robbie Harriford—Chief Medical Officer at Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center and passionate community health advocate. Robbie shares her journey from research to family medicine to leading one of Kansas City’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). Highlighting how her work bridges clinical care with a strategic vision to serve vulnerable populations, Robbie discusses the power of culturally competent care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and her mission to make healthcare accessible and equitable for all.

In this episode of The Pinnacle Pod, we sit down with Stacy Busch—composer, changemaker, and co-founder of No Divide KC. Stacy shares her powerful journey from personal recovery to community transformation, revealing how the arts became her tool for healing and social impact. Through No Divide KC, Stacy is democratizing access to the arts, amplifying underrepresented voices, and building bridges across Kansas City’s diverse communities.

In this episode of The Pinnacle Pod, we sit down with Mariya Goodbrake, 2024 Pinnacle Prize winner, public advocate and founder of Global FC. Mariya shares her own experiences as a refugee and how they fuel her passion for helping refugee youth in Kansas City. From her family’s resettlement to her commitment to promote peace and reconciliation, Mariya's journey is one of resilience, compassion, and the unwavering belief in human potential. We discuss the challenges facing refugees, the power of belonging, and how Global FC is making a difference at the crossroads of soccer and community.