In this episode of Innovate and Elevate, Sharon Kedar sits down with Amir Dan Rubin, former CEO of One Medical and Stanford Medicine, to unpack a 30-year journey of building in healthcare. From early ideas around telehealth in the 1990s to leading One Medical through its $3.9 billion acquisition by Amazon, Amir shares what most people misunderstand about innovation in human health.

In the opening episode of Season 3, host Sharon Kedar speaks with Dr. Mike Rubin about following scientific curiosity across disciplines. Mike reflects on his early training in medicine, his decision to leave clinical practice, and how that transition led him into science-driven venture capital.

On this episode of Innovate & Elevate, Sharon speaks with Dr. Erin Duralde, internist and Medical Director for Women’s Health and Menopause Care at One Medical, about a question that keeps coming up in midlife healthcare: now that we know more, where do people actually go for menopause care?

On this episode of Innovate & Elevate, Sharon sits down with Dr. Corinne Menn, an OB-GYN, menopause specialist, and breast cancer survivor, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: the relationship between breast cancer risk and hormone therapy.

Why do only 5% of women in America use hormone therapy today, when so many did just two decades ago? In this special live episode, host Sharon Kedar sits down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, urologist, author, and leading voice in women’s health, to unpack the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — and how one misleading press release in 2002 changed everything.

What happens when a successful professional is dismissed by her doctor, given sleeping pills for severe perimenopause symptoms, and instead decides to launch a company to help change women's healthcare forever? In this conversation, host Sharon Kedar welcomes Midi Health’s CEO Joanna Strober, who shares her personal story of being dismissed by her doctor and her mission to fix the women's health crisis. Joanna and Sharon tackle the pervasive fear and misinformation about HRT and breast cancer.

What if aging wasn't about being discarded, but about reclaiming your dignity and power? In this episode of Innovate and Elevate, host Sharon Kedar sits down with her personal doctor, Dr. Rachel Rubin, a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine expert. Dubbed "The Women's Dignity Doctor" by Sharon, Dr. Rubin is on a mission to fix the menopause care crisis by educating both patients and clinicians.

Explore the groundbreaking new story of testosterone and women's health with Dr. Kelly Casperson. This episode unpacks why testosterone is a "forgotten quarterback" for energy and brain clarity and confronts the outdated medical dogma holding women back. Learn how to advocate for your health and live a better, stronger second half.

Discover the truth about bones and estrogen with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright. Learn why prioritizing bone health in your 30s can prevent osteoporosis and empower you to age with strength.

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 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.