Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association

Surbhi Sarna built her first company to address ovarian cancer long before women's health became a focal point in health care innovation. Facing barriers as a young, nontraditional founder, she forged her own path in entrepreneurship and venture capital, later becoming a general partner at the business incubator Y…

Businessman and Olympic gold medal winner Brent Lang recounts his journey from early team member to CEO of Vocera Communications, scaling a company through competitive pressure and rapid change. As a former world-class swimmer, Brent brings a unique perspective on discipline, timing and leadership under pressure. His…

Julia Cheek built Everlywell into a leader in direct-to-consumer health testing, pushing through skepticism and reshaping how people access personal health insights. Her story explores the courage required to pitch a business on Shark Tank, as well as what it takes to create a new category in health care, navigate…

This is episode five of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson's Legacy, focusing on his resilient pursuit of health and equity for all despite challenges faced in the midst of structural racism. Moderated by Tanya Odom, you'll hear from three of his friends and colleagues including: Ken McNeely…

This is episode three of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson's Legacy, focusing on access to care in a new and innovative way by addressing social issues including: prevention, food insecurity, homelessness and more. Moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Tanya Odom, featuring Dr…

This is episode two of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson's Legacy, focusing on what is means to have a seat at the proverbial table and create a more equitable playing field for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and Coach Tanya Odom…

This first episode, moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Coach Tanya Odom, is an introduction to a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson's Legacy. In a heartfelt tribute to her husband, a champion for equality and former CEO of the Kaiser Permanente, Denise Bradley-Tyson shares an intimate and…

This episode is hosted by award-winning correspondent Trymaine Lee, with a story profile on pastor, radio show host, gospel artist and New Yorker Donnie McClurkin who testifies about his health journey with diabetes. We're shining a light on diabetes and other health disparities which are often rooted in racial and…

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on New York City. On the frontlines have been physicians whose personal and professional lives have been affected by the virus; like Dr. Larry Phillips, Board President for the American Heart Association in NYC and Dr. Samer Kottiech, a Venezuelan cardiologist and founder of a…

Relentless Cities is a series of powerful stories and conversations documenting a community's dedicated pursuit of health in the face of COVID- 19, racial injustice, system limitations and health inequities – all being met by an unyielding spirit of resilience. We begin with a three-part series in NYC. Meet Change…

Wife of Detroit bus driver who went viral during the height Covid-19 shares her personal story about how he contracted and died from the virus. Moderated by celebrated radio host Sybil Wilkes, formerly of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, this is an introduction to powerful stories and conversations about health dynamics…

This episode rounds out our five-part series exploring Covid-19 and its potential impact on stroke survivors. Although survivors can continue to make progress in their recovery years after a stroke, rehabilitation during the first three months is especially critical. In our latest podcast, actor and stroke survivor…