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Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Boss Ladies in Healthcare.

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I'm your host Odette and today I have an incredible story to share with you.

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In this series, I have been highlighting the amazing contributions of women and girls

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and today I'm turning the spotlight on Ann Makosinski,

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a young innovator whose groundbreaking creation has the potential

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to make a significant impact on education and healthcare.

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Ann Makosinski is a name you might have not heard before,

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but her invention is truly remarkable.

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Ann invented a flashlight powered by body heat.

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In other words, it's a flashlight that doesn't need batteries or electricity,

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just the warmth of your hands.

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Imagine this, a reliable light source that can be used anywhere, anytime, just by holding it.

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For many of us, this might sound like a pretty cool gadget,

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but for countless people around the world, especially girls in regions without reliable electricity,

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this invention is a game changer.

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Let's talk about why this invention matters so much.

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In many parts of the world, girls often lack access to adequate lighting for studying after dark.

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This limitation can severely impact their education and future opportunities.

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Ann's flashlight powered by the simple warmth of anyone's hands allows for these girls to study at night,

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opening doors to learning and growth that were previously closed.

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In fact, Anne's initiative started when a friend in the Philippines filled her grade

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because she simply could not study at night.

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The importance of light extends beyond education.

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In healthcare, proper lighting is crucial.

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It allows medical professionals to perform procedures accurately,

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diagnosed conditions, and provide care and emergencies

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in areas with limited access to electricity, a reliable source of light can improve health outcomes.

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Ann's invention, therefore, isn't just about convenience.

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I think it's about environment, education, and health.

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It's about giving people the tools they need to improve their lives and their communities.

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The impact of Ann's flashlight can be seen in multiple areas, as I've already stated,

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especially in rural and underserved areas.

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And to add on to this, there are lights sent in by motion and mechanical energy, which are good inventions,

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but that always needs to be electrical wiring or at least to be plugged into an outlet or it needs to be charged.

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With Ann's invention, it's not like that.

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Plus, energy from the warmth of your hands is so effortless and low-cost.

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This invention was made back in around 2013 and I wonder how many people worldwide are using this invention.

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So I've kind of posed this question in the previous recording when I was talking about Dasia Taylor.

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For the record, her invention was around the year 2017.

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I don't know if her invention of color-changing sutures, which was also pretty cool, is implemented.

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In public health, I think any research needs to be implemented if we really want to see a change in health care status.

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Moving on, Ann's work is just a shining example of how innovation and compassion can intersect to create a real-world solution.

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Her flashlight is more than a cool invention.

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So as I continue this series, I want to delve into more stories like this, celebrating brilliant women and girls who are leading the way in health care innovation.

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So stay tuned for more episodes like this so that we can continue to talk about very bright minds.

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And I want to thank you so much for joining me on this journey.

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Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with anyone who needs a little inspiration.

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And I hope that you yourself have been inspired.

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I'm also open to any suggestions that, yeah, like if you know any person, woman, or girl, and that you would like to hear an episode on, yeah, let me know.

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I'm totally open to that.

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So this is Odette, signing off from Boss Ladies in Health Care.

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See you soon.