North Star Leaders

Enduring Vision with Jennifer Heil


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What if Olympic-level care wasn’t just for athletes—but for every woman navigating midlife health? In this energizing episode, Lindsay speaks with Olympic gold medalist turned tech entrepreneur Jennifer Heil, founder and CEO of Rya Health. From standing at the top of a ski slope under global pressure to building a health platform set to revolutionize women's care, Jenn shares the mindset shifts and lived experiences that fuel her mission. They talk resilience, redefining success, and how AI can unlock a more empowered healthcare future for women everywhere.

You’ll hear them discuss:

Courageous decision-making as Jenn took a full year off from elite skiing at 19, despite national criticism

Burnout and heartbreak as powerful signals for transformation—not failure

Systemic gaps in women’s healthcare and how Raya Health is designing a new paradigm

• Self-advocacy as a skill honed in Olympic sport—and critical for women managing their health

AI and accessibility in scaling elite care to every woman, not just the privileged few

Redefining success by shifting from outcomes like medals to being fully prepared and regret-free

Leadership balance between bold vision and daily execution, and the power of complementary co-founders

Midlife health challenges from fatigue to hormonal shifts—and the medical system’s current blind spots

Working in your superpowers and the goal of spending 70% of your time where you're at your natural best


Resources:

Jenn Heil on the Rya Health | LinkedIn

Amazon: The Red-Haired Woman by Orhan Pamuk

Lindsay Pedersen - Contact me to tell me who you'd like to hear as a guest! | Connect with me on LinkedIn


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North Star LeadersBy Lindsay Pedersen