Grow Further

In this episode, Mel turns the spotlight on Grow Further host Chris Munoz, exploring her journey from her North Carolina roots to a purpose-driven career in healthcare leadership and resilience training. Chris shares how relationships shaped each major career move, the setback that transformed her leadership approach, and the origins of the Grow Further podcast. She also dives into the importance of authenticity, trust, and developing others while staying grounded through family, movement, and joy.

Also, in this episode:
  • How her upbringing, athletic background, and teaching legacy shaped her purpose and leadership philosophy.
  • Three relationship-driven career pivots—from military resilience work to CVS Health and eventually chief of staff.
  • Her defining setback, lessons in resilience, and advice for leaders on growth, development, and using AI without losing their voice.

What is Grow Further?

Growth, both personal and professional, is essential not only for our well-being but also overall life satisfaction. Though this podcast was created to help unlock the human potential of over 300,000 CVS Health colleagues, it can be used by anyone on the journey towards growing further every day. Join human development enthusiast, Christy Muñoz, for conversations exploring topics, insights, and real-life issues that matter most, no matter what role you play or hat you wear. Together, we can Grow Further and show up as the best version of ourselves for those we love, lead, work with, and serve.

New episodes are available monthly.