From Medical Diagnosis to a Marathoner and an AI Entrepreneur

Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to [email protected] and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer.Welcome back to the Mile 40 Podcast, where resilience meets reality and stories of powerful comebacks take center stage. On episode 175, host Bishoy Tadros sits down with the extraordinary Susan Sly, a two-time award-winning AI founder, entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker—whose journey redefines what it means to overcome adversity.From her challenging early years as an immigrant kid growing up in a small Canadian town, raised by a strict grandmother and a single father, to battling the trauma of loss and illness, Susan Sly has faced more than her share of setbacks. She opens up about surviving an abusive childhood, confronting a devastating MS diagnosis, bankruptcy, and near homelessness—all while determinedly carving out her place in the worlds of business, athletics, and technology.Through deeply honest conversation, Susan Sly shares how the darkest moments sparked her relentless drive for self-improvement and innovation, leading to the founding of ThePause.ai, a gamified AI-driven platform for menopause management. She talks about the journey from triathlons and Ironmans to surviving the Boston Marathon bombing, always underscoring the ongoing work of personal growth and forgiveness.This episode is a testament to the “comeback is always greater than the setback,” as Susan Sly and Bishoy Tadros explore the power of healing, curiosity, and building technology with a mission to serve and connect. Whether you’re navigating your own Mile 40 moment or looking for inspiration to rise above life’s challenges, Susan Sly’s story offers courage, hope, and a whole lot of heart.Tune in for a deeply moving and empowering conversation that reminds us: the work of growth never ends, and comebacks aren’t just possible—they’re inevitable.Susan Sly is a 2nd Time Award Winning AI Founder, distinguished entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker with a robust background in artificial intelligence (AI) and business development. She is the Founder and CEO of thePause.ai, an AI-driven platform dedicated to revolutionizing menopause management through personalized, gamified solutions. Under her leadership, thePause.ai secured first place in the HITLAB x Versalie™ Innovation Challenge in November 2024, standing out among hundreds of competitors for its innovative approach to women’s health.In addition to her role at thePause.ai, Susan co-founded RadiusAI, a visual intelligence company specializing in the retail and healthcare sectors. RadiusAI earned the prestigious AI Innovator at The Edge award from VentureBeat in 2022, surpassing notable companies such as Boston Dynamics and Ford for its cutting-edge computer vision technology. In 2024, Susan was voted one of the top women in the world in real-time AI.More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros