LEADderm
ThriveWell Pediatrics
Choosing the Right Lens: What to Know Before Cataract Surgery
Dr. Priya Matthews, board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract, refractive, and corneal surgeon, provides an in-depth exploration of cataract surgery, demystifying the process for patients. She breaks down the different lens options available, including monofocal, multifocal, and the cutting-edge light-adjustable lens. She highlights the latest surgical techniques, such as laser-assisted cataract surgery, and emphasizes how modern procedures can help patients achieve vision better than 20/20. Her approach focuses on personalized care, matching lens technologies to individual patient lifestyles, and improving quality of life through precise surgical interventions.
Burnout in Residency: Tips from Attendings Who've Been There
How to Start Your Own Medical Practice
Annie Gallie, MD - Life Coaching
LeadHer Summit
FemHealth
Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors
The SHOW Center
High Rock Experts
Women in Medicine & The Fertility Journey
In this candid conversation, Drs. Natalie Crawford and Anita Patel open up about navigating fertility as women in medicine—balancing IVF, loss, and leadership with honesty and heart. Their stories offer powerful insight into how we can build careers and families without staying silent or sacrificing ourselves along the way.
Becoming the On-Air Medical Expert
Brooke Rogers, CBS News reporter, shared how medical experts can become go-to media sources. She emphasized clarity, simplicity, and storytelling—urging professionals to speak at a fifth-grade level and offer concise, relatable points. Her advice: build relationships with reporters, pitch exclusive ideas, and make complex topics easy to understand.
From Surgeon to CEO: Dr. Taryn Rose’s Journey
Dr. Taryn Rose, orthopedic surgeon turned shoe designer, shared her journey from Vietnamese refugee to founder of a $40M footwear brand. Inspired by a diabetic shoe project, she built Enrico Queenie with resilience, media savvy, and strong networks. Now working with DARPA and the AMA, she champions authenticity and embracing failure as part of growth.
Advocating for Inclusion
Dr. Anna Larson, family medicine physician, spoke about the personal and professional challenges of advocating for LGBTQ+ care. She highlighted the rise in transgender youth seeking support in Minnesota, the toll of restrictive laws, and the importance of authenticity, self-advocacy, and self-care in sustaining meaningful, rights-focused medical work.
Clinician Entrepreneurship and the Start Up Life: Private Practice & Product
Dr. Kristina Collins, dermatologist and entrepreneur, shared her path to launching Austin Skin and Foy by Dr. Collins. She spotlighted the challenges women face in business—like funding and pay gaps—and emphasized the role of grit, creativity, and shifting money mindsets in building successful, patient-centered brands.
Voices in Medicine: Sharing Knowledge and Amplifying Impact Through Community
Dr. Mona Amin, pediatrician and lactation consultant, built a $1.8M online business by prioritizing connection over clicks. She shared key steps to creating meaningful content—rooted in expertise, trust, and community needs—and emphasized that real impact in online education comes from respect, safety, and genuine engagement.
Constellation Leadership
Get Your Seat At The Table: Leadership Strategies & Beyond
Dr. Renee Rodriguez Paro, pediatric cardiologist and department chair, shared her approach to leadership—favoring courage over armor. She emphasized owning your story, having hard conversations, and leading with emotional regulation. Her message: confident, connected leaders grow by staying open, prepared, and willing to learn.
Making Medicine Work For You
Dr. Staci Tanouye, OB-GYN, opened up about overcoming burnout and redefining success. Drawing on the self-worth theory of motivation, she explored common achievement patterns and shared her own struggles with postpartum depression and a rare tumor. Her message: choose self-acceptance over overperformance, and prioritize your well-being.