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

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

Bringing bold ideas to life, Stories of the Relentless is a video podcast that explores the untold journeys behind innovations in health care, where progress is shaped through risk, setbacks and persistence. Hosted by the American Heart Association's Lee Shapiro and Lisa Suennen, this season highlights entrepreneurs who turned straw into gold in a world full of "no," defying the odds, persevering through failure and making their vision matter.

Publisher

American Heart Association

Category

health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 May 2020

Latest episode

19 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jun 2026

   How Surbhi Sarna Turned Her Health Scare Into a Startup Mission

   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 Combinator. Her story explores resilience, representation and the responsibility of bringing others along while building what does not yet exist.

2. 

   22 May 2026

   Brent Lang on Leadership, Timing and Winning in Business (and Life)

   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 story highlights how recognizing opportunity, even when others do not, and staying focused can shape both a career and a company's trajectory.

3. 

   14 Apr 2026

   How Julia Cheek Turned Skepticism Into a Health Testing Breakthrough

   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 doubt and earn trust in a highly regulated, high-stakes industry.

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Guest appearances

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