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

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Bringing bold ideas to life, this video podcast explores the untold journeys behind innovations in health care, where progress is shaped through risk, setbacks and persistence. Hosted by Lee Shapiro and Lisa Suennen, this season features entrepreneurs who turned straw into gold in a world full of “no,” defying the odds, persevering through failure and ultimately making their vision matter.

How Julia Cheek Turned Skepticism Into a Health Testing Breakthrough

Apr 14, 2026

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...