The significance of the healthcare sector cannot be overstated. Health services are crucial to society and the economy, with health care acknowledged as a fundamental human right necessary for safeguarding the health and safety of populations.
(By: Naeem UI Hassan)
Despite the fact that women are still disproportionately underrepresented in top management positions in the healthcare sector, several women have demonstrated their leadership abilities and established themselves as industry pioneers. One such industry trailblazer is Dr. Iris Wright, a multi-award-winning businessman from Virginia, USA.
Dr. Wright is a serial entrepreneur who owns the following businesses: Caring Hearts Telecare, Caring Hearts Birthing Services, Caring Hearts Foundation, Caring Hearts Telecoach, Wrights Virtual Services, Wrights Holdings, Author Iris Wright, and Real Talk with Iris.
Dr. Wright’s steadfast dedication to improving lives through her many endeavors, which also serves as the impetus for her business career, is what distinguishes her from others in her field. She has been at the forefront of modernizing healthcare services and was a trailblazer in incorporating telehealth into home care. In July 2022, she expressed her enthusiasm for this cause in an influential online conference with Leading Age.
Dr. Wright’s story is truly inspiring. Success comes to those who embrace challenges. To become the lady she is today, she overcame many challenges and put in a lot of work. She worked in healthcare for 12 years before starting her own company. She oversaw million-dollar restaurants for over 10 years as a restaurant manager before entering the healthcare industry. She learned a lot about management, customer service, and operational efficiency from this experience. As Serena Williams once remarked, “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another,” Dr. Wright’s journey to entrepreneurship may serve as motivation for young women aspiring to start their own businesses.
Dr. Wright has established herself as an author in addition to being a successful businesswoman. She is well-known in the literary world as author Iris Wright, whose name is synonymous with compelling storytelling and impactful narratives. She received recognition as one of the Top 20 Authors of the Year by The Book Profits Club. “Injustice,” her book series, was a #1 Best Seller.
Dr. Wright’s accomplishments are too much to list here. She has received numerous awards, including the Community Leader Award from ACHI Magazine, the Six Figure Boss Chic Award, the 2023 & 2024 Newport News Community Votes Award for Best Home Care Agency, the Black Excellence Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Author Allstar Award, the 2024 International Impact Award for “Injustice,” her book series, and the Phenomenal Women Award from My Sister’s Keeper.
Due to her exceptional expertise and achievements, Dr. Wright is unquestionably a role model for entrepreneurs. The significance of entrepreneurial role models in society cannot be overstated, since they have an impact on future generations and the trajectory of economies. Many modern business owners claim that they were motivated or inspired by a role model prior to launching their own company. In order to help the upcoming generation of female entrepreneurs thrive in their endeavors, Dr. Wright provides the following business success advice:
Don’t build your business in survival mode – It limits growth and creativity.
Build a strong team – You cannot do everything by yourself, and trying to will cost you more in the long run.
Have a strategic plan and systems in place – These will guide your decisions and ensure operational efficiency.
Stay focused on your vision and purpose – It’s easy to get sidetracked, but staying true to your core mission will drive long-term success.
Keep a close eye on your bottom line – Financial health is the foundation of any successful business.
Learn the power of collaboration and work effectively with others. Always remember that we are stronger together than we are apart.
She’s definitely an amazing woman and mentor. She helps so many and she’s here to encourage and motivated anyone that she sees struggling trying to get there worth.