Title: Former President, Chief Executive Officer
Company: The Cooper Companies
Location: Pleasanton, CA United States
Prior to stepping down from his role as President and CEO of The Cooper Companies in April 2018, Robert Weiss spent his career building the market share of the company until it reached the level of the S&P 500. Listen in to hear Mr. Weiss expound on his business philosophies, and learn more about the mission and history of The Cooper Companies.
Title: Retired Surgeon
Location: Beveren, Belgium
As a retired surgeon, Magda Van Hoyweghen looks back proudly on a lifetime of service to underserved individuals in Africa, where she spent the majority of her career. Listen in to hear her thoughts on the development of medicine in Africa throughout her career.
Title: Sole Proprietor, Artist
Company: North Shore Serenity
Location: Two Harbors, MN United States
As the sole proprietor of North Shore Serenity, Sandi Pillsbury Gredzens explores her love of oil painting and her passion for en plein air artwork. Listen in to hear some of Ms. Gredzens’ favorite techniques, and learn about what being an artist means to her.
To view Sandi’s work for yourself, please visit her website.
Title: Professor, Community Activist, Leader
Location: Toronto, Canada
As a prominent activist, Dr. Andreae spends his time working to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness. His work has spanned multiple areas, all revolving around the principles of educating and helping others. Listen in to hear Dr. Andreae’s thoughts on Alzheimer’s disease, as well as some of the organizations that he has assisted throughout his career.
For more information about Dr. Andreae, watch this informational video.
Title: Retired Chemist and Researcher
Company: N/A
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ United States
A lifelong scientist, Dr. Byron Arison has been an influential figure in American history. As a contributor to the groundbreaking Manhattan project, and later as part of the team that developed the noted Coenzyme Q10 for Merck. Listen in to hear Dr. Arison’s stories from these exciting projects.
Title: Research Cardiologist, Exercise Physiologist
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Minnetonka, MN United States
As a research cardiologist and exercise physiologist at the University of Minnesota, Arthur Leon has a long and storied past in the health care industry. Listen in to hear how his career has progressed within the field.
Title: Medical Educator
Company: School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, AL United States
As a medical scientist and educator, Dr. J. Claude Bennett has spent his career advancing the fields of rheumatology and immunology. Listen in to hear how Dr. Bennett got his start in medicine, as well as his hopes for future medical professionals.
