The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing Family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care.
The Care Advocates is hosted by Lance A. Slatton & Dr. George Ackerman, also known as Sharon’s son George.
The Care Advocates are honored to welcome the sisters from “Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver” J.J. Elliott Hill & Natalie Elliott Handy as guests to the show.
About J.J. Elliott Hill, MBA:
J.J. is a Finance executive turned entrepreneur, caregiver advocate, and podcast co-host. With over 17 years in commercial banking, she advised small to mid-sized businesses on strategic Growth, asset management, and navigating regulatory and merger transitions. But in 2013, a corporate Downsizing shifted her trajectory—leading her to co-found three startups spanning Retail, manufacturing, and Real Estate.
In 2023, J.J. co-founded the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver podcast to raise awareness for the 53 million Americans caring for loved ones—just like she has done since 2019 for her mother, a 22-year Parkinson’s patient. What began as a personal story has grown into a global Caregiving platform, with over 300,000 monthly downloads and listeners in 54 countries. Today, Confessions is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, offering training, keynote speaking, and advocacy that centers and elevates the caregiver voice.
In 2024, J.J. brought that same strategic mindset to the caregiving space as co-founder and CFO of CareForward, a public benefit company dedicated to supporting caregivers and the communities around them through Technology-driven solutions and volunteer networks.
She holds a B.A. in Economics from Hollins College and an MBA in Executive Management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. J.J. is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and is completing her certification as a Caregiving Consultant, Educator, and Facilitator through The Caregiving Years Academy.
About Natalie Elliott Handy, MSW:
Natalie is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience in Health and human services. She is the CEO of CareForward, a technology-driven platform that connects individuals in crisis with volunteers and partner organizations to meet urgent, short-term needs and improve long-term outcomes. Natalie is also the CEO of Handy Innovative Solutions, a consulting firm focused on Trauma-informed, evidence-based strategies for child welfare and behavioral health systems, specializing in transitioning high-acuity youth from congregate care into stable, family-based placements.
Natalie co-hosts the global podcast Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with her sister, JJ Elliott-Hill. The show, ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and streamed in over 54 countries with 300K+ monthly downloads and streams, brings authenticity, humor, and hope to caregiving conversations. Through storytelling, Education, and advocacy, the podcast provides a supportive space for caregivers worldwide.
A passionate advocate, Natalie has served in leadership roles across Mental Health, foster care, and healthcare systems, including CEO of multiple psychiatric treatment facilities and VP of Government Affairs at Health Connect America. She speaks nationally on caregiving, crisis response, and community solutions.
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