Assisted Living Uncovered:

The American Journey

Your behind-the-scenes look at assisted living—from the frontlines to the boardroom.

Assisted Living Uncovered:

The American Journey

Your behind-the-scenes look at assisted living,

from the frontlines to the boardroom.

Welcome to Assisted Living Uncovered: The American Journey, the podcast that dives deep into the realities, challenges, and inspiring stories of those making a difference in the assisted living industry. Join host Donzella Burton as an experienced operator, mentor, and industry leader—as she uncovers what really works, what fails, and how innovation is reshaping care across the U.S.

Welcome to Assisted Living Uncovered:

The American Journey

The channel that dives deep into the realities, challenges, and inspiring stories of those making a difference in the assisted living industry. Join host Donzella Burton as an experienced operator, mentor, and industry leader, as she uncovers what really works, what fails, and how innovation is reshaping care across the U.S.

Welcome to Assisted Living Uncovered:

The American Journey

The channel that dives deep into the realities, challenges, and inspiring stories of those making a difference in the assisted living industry. Join host Donzella Burton as an experienced operator, mentor, and industry leader, as she uncovers what really works, what fails, and how innovation is reshaping care across the U.S.

Why Listen?

Unfiltered stories from the field – We bring you real voices: owners, caregivers, administrators, health professionals, and advocates.

Actionable insight – Whether you’re starting or scaling your facility, each episode delivers lessons you can apply tomorrow.

Trendspotting & innovation – Discover emerging models, policy shifts, tech adoption, and care philosophies driving the future of assisted living.

Bridge the gap – Connect with thought leaders, community builders, operators, and those influencing aging services in the U.S.

Why Listen?

Unfiltered stories from the field – We bring you real voices: owners, caregivers, administrators, health professionals, and advocates.

Actionable insight – Whether you’re starting or scaling your facility, each episode delivers lessons you can apply tomorrow.

Trendspotting & innovation – Discover emerging models, policy shifts, tech adoption, and care philosophies driving the future of assisted living.

Bridge the gap – Connect with thought leaders, community builders, operators, and those influencing aging services in the U.S.

Featured Episodes

Episode 1

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Episode 2

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Episode 3

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Be Our Next Guest

Do you have a story, insight, case study, or unique perspective to share? We’d love to hear from you.

We accept founders, operators, industry experts, policymakers, caregivers, and advocates. Your voice could spark new ideas, challenge norms, and inspire others in this industry.

Once registered, we’ll reach out with details on the interview process, scheduling, and how to best prepare.

Be Our Next Guest

Do you have a story, insight, case study, or unique perspective to share? We’d love to hear from you.

We accept founders, operators, industry experts, policymakers, caregivers, and advocates. Your voice could spark new ideas, challenge norms, and inspire others in this industry.

Once registered, we’ll reach out with details on the interview process, scheduling, and how to best prepare.

What You'll Gain as a Guest

Reach & credibility – Your story in front of an audience dedicated to assisted living growth and excellence.

Professional exposure – Promote your work, facility, product, advocacy, or mission.

A platform for impact – Help influence decisions, spark conversations, and shift perspectives across the industry.

What You'll Gain as a Guest

Reach & credibility – Your story in front of an audience dedicated to assisted living growth and excellence.

Professional exposure – Promote your work, facility, product, advocacy, or mission.

A platform for impact – Help influence decisions, spark conversations, and shift perspectives across the industry.

Host: Donzella Burton

With over a decade in the assisted living space, Donzella brings real-world operational experience, licensing know-how, growth strategies, and a heart for purposeful leadership. This podcast is her way of pulling back the curtain on what’s happening across America’s assisted living landscape, and giving voice to the unsung heroes, the leaders, and the change agents.

Host: Donzella Burton

With over a decade in the assisted living space, Donzella brings real-world operational experience, licensing know-how, growth strategies, and a heart for purposeful leadership. This podcast is her way of pulling back the curtain on what’s happening across America’s assisted living landscape, and giving voice to the unsung heroes, the leaders, and the change agents.

Stay in the Loop

Subscribe to get updates whenever a new episode drops, or when registration opens for guest features.

Stay in the Loop

Subscribe to get updates whenever a new episode drops, or when registration opens for guest features.

Assisted living is evolving fast. Through Assisted Living Uncovered, we aim to illuminate the journey, warts and all, so you can lead with clarity, purpose, and impact. Join us, listen in, and maybe even be heard.

HEADQUARTERS

Donzella’s Healthcare

& Training Center

110 Painters Mill Road Suite 210

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

© Copyright 2025. The ALC Academy. All Rights Reserved.

Created by: Growth Buddy

HEADQUARTERS

Donzella’s Healthcare

& Training Center

110 Painters Mill Road Suite 210

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

© Copyright 2025. The ALC Academy. All Rights Reserved.

Created by: Growth Buddy