#71 - Sally Schwarz: Her Mom Said Go, And She Never Stopped

#71 - Sally Schwarz: Her Mom Said Go, And She Never Stopped

From She Lift Project Podcast by Cynthia Kirkpatrick

March 17, 2026 · 1h 20m · Episode 71

About this episode

Cynthia Kirkpatrick interviews Sally Schwarz about her groundbreaking career in nuclear pharmacy and the influence of her mother's determination on her journey.

In this episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, Cynthia talks with Sally Schwarz, a retired emeritus professor of radiology at Washington University in St. Louis and a global leader in nuclear pharmacy. Sally built a groundbreaking career in radiopharmaceutical science, regulatory leadership, and international medical innovation while helping shape the future of nuclear medicine. They discuss her journey from a small town in Iowa to global scientific leadership, and how her mother’s determination for her daughters’ education shaped the risks, pivots, and opportunities that defined her life. This episode is for women who are navigating career decisions, considering a pivot, or wondering if their path has to be perfectly planned. Listeners will learn how curiosity, networking, resilience, and saying "yes" to opportunities can open doors they never expected. After listening, you will feel more confident trusting your own path, taking the next step forward, and pursuing success in whatever form it takes.

People in this episode

Host: Cynthia Kirkpatrick

Guest: Sally Schwarz

Topics covered

  • career development
  • women in science
  • nuclear medicine
  • personal growth
  • education
  • resilience

Keywords

  • radiopharmaceutical science
  • career decisions
  • networking
  • curiosity
  • resilience
  • opportunities
  • women's education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington University in St. Louis, nuclear pharmacy, nuclear medicine

Places: Iowa

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