Under the Same Sky featuring Brit Steele

Resilience-focused leadership to healthcare innovation
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Under the Same Sky host Abner Mason sat down with Britt Steele, Director of Healthcare Innovation at Inland Housing Solutions to explore the critical intersection of housing and health. Steele shared his personal journey, from growing up in Michigan and facing housing insecurity during the COVID-19pandemic, to leading transformative work in Southern California that blends housing support with healthcare services.

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The conversation highlights the evolution of Inland Housing Solutions from a small women’s shelter to a robust organization serving over5,000 individuals annually through programs like CalAIM, Enhanced Care Management (ECM), and Community Supports. Steele emphasized the importance of whole person care and the role of lived experience in shaping empathetic, effective solutions.

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A powerful video segment illustrates the impact of stable housing on one woman’s life, reinforcing the idea that housing is foundational to health, dignity, and opportunity.

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The episode also tackles the implications of new federal legislation, which introduces work requirements that could affect millions. Steele offered a pragmatic approach, urging community-based organizations (CBOs) to prepare through technology, volunteer engagement, and strategic partnerships.

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Finally, the discussion turned to the sustainability of CBOs in a time of shrinking resources. Steele advocated for exploring unrestricted funding and even mergers to preserve mission-driven work.

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This episode is a compelling reminder that housing is not just a social need, it’s a cornerstone of healthcare.

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