The Point Podcast

Marijo Montgomery sits down with Sumana Rajagopal, Executive Director of Media and Content at Merck, to explore leadership, caregiving, and innovation in healthcare. With more than 16 years at Merck, Sumana shares her journey as a woman leader and caregiver balancing family and career. From launching the first HPV vaccine to advocating for empowered patients at the point of care, she reveals how empathy, data, and communication are transforming the patient experience. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, marketer, or caregiver, this conversation shines a light on the future of patient engagement and the importance of treating the whole person.

In this episode, host Jason Dennie sits down with leadership coach and communication strategist Suzanne Weller to explore the paradox of technology in today’s workplace. While tools promise speed, efficiency, and connection, they often create new layers of complexity—and even disconnection. Together, they unpack how leaders can sharpen their communication skills, set clear rules of engagement, and rehumanize work in an era of infinite notifications and AI note-takers. Packed with practical insights, this conversation challenges us to rely less on the tools themselves and more on our ability to lead, listen, and create meaningful change.

In this episode of The Point, host Marijo Montgomery speaks with cancer survivor and patient advocate TJ Sharpe about his journey from diagnosis at 37 to becoming a leading voice for patients in healthcare. He shares the emotional toll of cancer, the importance of caregiver support, and how advocacy and storytelling turned his fight into a mission to improve care and clinical research for others.

A brief introduction to The Point Podcast.