For families in crisis, support is critical—but often chaotic. Without a structure to manage communication or coordinate care, caregivers are left to navigate emotional overwhelm and logistical complexity at the same time.
That’s where CaringBridge steps in.
In this episode of Inspiring Women, CEO Tia Newcomer joins Laurie McGraw to talk about what it takes to bring real support into the healthcare experience—not as a nice-to-have, but as essential infrastructure. Under her leadership, CaringBridge is expanding its reach, embedding into points of diagnosis and discharge, and protecting trust in a space where many would trade it for scale.
With two decades of executive leadership across Fortune 100, VC, and private equity–backed health tech and consumer brands, Tia brings a sharp operational lens to deeply human problems and a clear vision for what care can look like when support is treated as essential, not optional.
Key themes explored:
How can caregiver support become a standard part of the care journey?
What does it take to grow a mission without compromising its core?
Why is trust a strategic choice and how do you protect it?
What can cross-sector leadership unlock in healthcare innovation?
CHAPTERS
00:00 Inspiring Women Podcast Introduction
01:25 Early Sales Career & Revlon Experience
02:12 Relationship Building & Sales Lessons
03:33 Competitive Spirit & Being a Woman in Sales
06:03 Finding Purpose & Inspired by Husband’s Career
07:45 Leap of Faith to Private Equity
09:58 Motivation to Join CaringBridge
13:52 Role of CaringBridge & Support Networks
14:47 Impact on Caregivers & Family Support
20:05 Bold Vision for Growth & Partnerships
20:03 Long-term Impact & Solving Isolation
24:34 Trust & Maintaining Mission
28:23 Future Vision & Health Care Integration
29:10 WBL Conference Insights & Networking
30:39 Advice for Aspiring Women Leaders
GUEST & HOST LINKS
• Connect with Laurie McGraw on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieasmcgraw/
• Connect with Tia Newcomer on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianewcomer/
• About CaringBridge https://www.caringbridge.org/
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This episode of Inspiring Women was recorded at the WBL Summit, a leadership, networking, and professional development conference for WBL members that takes place each spring.
WBL is a network of 1500+ senior executive women in healthcare who convene to share ideas, make valuable connections, and solve business challenges. WBL’s mission is to connect and support our members in advancing their careers and impact on our industry.
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