INNOVATE and ELEVATE

How can we accelerate 30 years of women's health progress in 3 years, transforming lives and the economy? In this episode of Innovate & Elevate, Sharon Kedar is joined by Carolee Lee, Founder and CEO of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM). Carolee shares how WHAM is driving collaborative efforts across sectors to create meaningful change and raise awareness about disparities in women’s health research and investment.

Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, joins Sharon to discuss overcoming self-doubt in leadership. They explore practical strategies for building confidence, leveraging unique perspectives, and supporting others in their professional growth. This episode offers insights for both emerging and established leaders looking to lead more authentically.

In this episode of Innovate and Elevate, Sharon is joined by Alice Paul Tapper, a teen author and medical misdiagnosis advocate, and her daughter, Audrey Maged. Together, they discuss the importance of self-advocacy, particularly in the face of medical challenges. Alice shares her harrowing experience of battling sepsis after a misdiagnosed appendicitis, emphasizing the need for confidence and using your voice to ensure you receive the care you deserve.

In this episode of Innovate and Elevate, Sharon is joined by Dr. Renee Wegrzyn, Inaugural Director of Advanced Research Projects for Health (ARPA-H), to discuss how ARPA-H is setting new standards for government-driven health innovation.

In this episode of Innovate and Elevate, Sharon is joined by Lucy Pérez, a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and coleader of the McKinsey Health Institute, to discuss the monumental economic and social benefits of closing the women's health gap.

In this episode of "Innovate and Elevate," Sharon sits down with Erin Lambroza, VP at L Catterton, to explore what makes a women's health company fundable. Erin shares her expertise on key investment criteria, the importance of scalable growth, and the need for proven product-market fit. She also discusses the historical challenges in women's health funding and offers practical advice for founders.

In this episode, Dr. Natalie Bello discusses the critical topic of heart heath in women. Learn about the preventable nature of heart disease, how symptoms can differ between men and women, and the importance of advocating for your heart health.

In this episode, Dr. Donald Ingber demonstrates how Organ-Chip technology could revolutionize research and treatment for women's health conditions.

In this episode, Dr. Dagdeviren shares the incredible story behind the lab’s wearable, conformable ultrasound breast patch that enables standardized and reproducible breast imaging.

Sharon is joined by Dr. Rachel Brem, an expert in the field of breast imaging and intervention, to discuss breast cancer risk factors, how to develop a personalized health plan, and the importance of finding the right healthcare provider for your needs.

On this episode of Innovate and Elevate, Sharon is joined by Dr. Janet Storella, Medical Director of Breastlink Maryland at RadNet. Dr. Storella is a breast imaging specialist and a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with over 40 years of radiology experience.

Sharon is joined by Dr. Kathryn Rexrode, Chief of Women’s Health at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, to discuss gender inequality within medical institutions, how to uplift women in leadership, and her number one piece of advice for living a healthy life.