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EP 85:

EP 85: Not On My Watch: One Leader’s Fight for Equity, Joy, and Maternal Safety

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In This Episode

In this powerful episode, Dr. Renee Thompson welcomes Rose L. Horton, MSM, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FAAN – Founder & CEO of NotOnMyWatch Consulting Partners – to the Coffee Break podcast. Rose shares the story behind her viral movement, #NotOnMyWatch, and how one conversation turned into a rallying cry for maternal equity and safety.

Together, Renee and Rose explore the shared drive that leaders must cultivate: taking responsibility, co-creating joyful, purpose-driven teams, and refusing to be bystanders in the face of injustice – whether it’s maternal mortality or bullying in the workplace. You’ll learn how Rose and her team transformed heartbreak into hope, built psychological safety, and standardized equitable care practices that made every patient feel safe, seen, and heard.

This episode is full of real talk, inspiration, and practical leadership gold. Don’t miss it.

About Rose Horton

Rose L. Horton, MSM, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FAAN is the Founder & CEO of Not On My Watch Consulting Partners, a firm she launched after coining the now-renowned hashtag #NotOnMyWatch. A transformational nurse leader, Rose inspires healthcare teams to tackle disparities in maternal health outcomes and reclaim joy and purpose in their work. She is the 2025 President of the Association of Women’s Health Obstetrics & Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and serves as Executive Director of Maternal Health for Huggies Healthcare.

As a consultant, speaker, and advocate, Rose empowers nurses to use their collective voice to ensure equity, safety, and dignity for all birthing people.

What You'll Learn
  • What inspired the #NotOnMyWatch movement – and why it matters now more than ever.
  • How Rose’s team achieved zero leadership turnover and record-breaking patient satisfaction during the pandemic.
  • Why co-creating joy is key to team accountability and resilience.
  • The leadership mantra that became her team’s turning point: “No one is coming to save us.”
  • A powerful equity practice that started with one patient care tech speaking up – and changed lives.
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