Less Than One Percent

In this powerful episode of the Less Than One Percent Podcast, Imamu Tomlinson, MD, sits down with Apryl Jones, healthcare physician and reality TV star for an unfiltered conversation about grief, loss, and resilience.  Apryl reflects on her alcohol recovery, the importance of mental health and healing, and the responsibility that comes with being visible as a black female doctor working in health...

In this powerful and emotional episode of Less Than One Percent podcast, Imamu Tomlinson, MD, sits down with KD Hill, a former Ole Miss football player whose life was forever changed in the aftermath of a car accident that resulted in an amputated leg just days before the NFL training camp.  KD shares his journey of overcoming adversity and redefining what it means to live an athlete’s life when t...

In this powerful and emotional episode of Less Than One Percent podcast, Imamu Tomlinson, MD, sits down with KD Hill, a former Ole Miss football player whose life was forever changed in the aftermath of a car accident that resulted in an amputated leg just days before the NFL training camp.  KD shares his journey of overcoming adversity and redefining what it means to live an athlete’s life when t...

In this powerful episode of Less Than One Percent, Jessica Shepherd, MD, OBGYN, author of Generation M, and CMO at Hers, joins Imamu Tomlinson, MD to explore the future of women's health care. Dr. Shepherd shares her personal story of becoming a doctor, navigating identity, and rising as a female leader in a system where representation in medicine is still deeply lacking.  Together, they discuss w...

In this powerful episode of Less Than One Percent, Jessica Shepherd, MD, OBGYN, author of Generation M, and CMO at Hers, joins Imamu Tomlinson, MD to explore the future of women's health care. Dr. Shepherd shares her personal story of becoming a doctor, navigating identity, and rising as a female leader in a system where representation in medicine is still deeply lacking.  Together, they discuss w...

What happens when you trust the process?  Former Dallas Cowboys player, Tyler Clutts, knows what it means to bet on himself and lean on his wife and family. In this episode of Less Than One Percent, Tyler shares how overcoming rejection, taking risks, and trusting the process shaped his career and personal life. Mu and Tyler dive into how life doesn’t end after football.  Visit www.imamutomlinson....

What happens when you trust the process?  Former Dallas Cowboys player, Tyler Clutts, knows what it means to bet on himself and lean on his wife and family. In this episode of Less Than One Percent, Tyler shares how overcoming rejection, taking risks, and trusting the process shaped his career and personal life. Mu and Tyler dive into how life doesn’t end after football.  Visit www.imamutomlinson....

What happens when the dream you’ve chased your whole life suddenly ends?  Former NFL player Tyler Clutts shares the real story of life after sports, from going undrafted to rediscovering purpose through faith, perseverance, and reinvention. In this episode, Tyler and Mu explore trusting the process, mental toughness, and redefining identity beyond the game. A powerful look at turning failure into...

What happens when the dream you’ve chased your whole life suddenly ends?  Former NFL player Tyler Clutts shares the real story of life after sports, from going undrafted to rediscovering purpose through faith, perseverance, and reinvention. In this episode, Tyler and Mu explore trusting the process, mental toughness, and redefining identity beyond the game. A powerful look at turning failure into...

In this powerful conversation, Lela Lee, the Korean American artist, author, and cartoonist behind Angry Little Asian Girl, opens up about her journey of breaking barriers through authentic storytelling. From growing up under strict expectations to discovering her voice as a cartoonist, Lela’s story is one of motivation, resilience, and courage.  She and Mu Tomlinson, MD dive deep into what it mea...

In this powerful conversation, Lela Lee, the Korean American artist, author, and cartoonist behind Angry Little Asian Girl, opens up about her journey of breaking barriers through authentic storytelling. From growing up under strict expectations to discovering her voice as a cartoonist, Lela’s story is one of motivation, resilience, and courage.  She and Mu Tomlinson, MD dive deep into what it mea...

How does a 5-foot-7 player rise above the giants of basketball and win the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest? For Spud Webb, the shortest NBA player at the time, it wasn’t about proving doubters wrong, it was about proving to himself that hard work is undefeated.  In this episode, Spud Webb opens up about his journey from being underestimated to becoming one of the NBA legends who gave hope to “the littl...

How does a 5-foot-7 player rise above the giants of basketball and win the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest? For Spud Webb, the shortest NBA player at the time, it wasn’t about proving doubters wrong, it was about proving to himself that hard work is undefeated.  In this episode, Spud Webb opens up about his journey from being underestimated to becoming one of the NBA legends who gave hope to “the littl...

In this episode of Less Than One Percent, we sit down with NFL legend and Hall of Famer, LaDainian Tomlinson, for a powerful conversation on faith, football, and finding purpose beyond the field.  From his record-breaking career with the Chargers to the personal loss of his father, LaDainian opens up about the life lessons that shaped him, including how he stays grounded, inspirational NFL stories...

In this episode of Less Than One Percent, we sit down with NFL legend and Hall of Famer, LaDainian Tomlinson, for a powerful conversation on faith, football, and finding purpose beyond the field.  From his record-breaking career with the Chargers to the personal loss of his father, LaDainian opens up about the life lessons that shaped him, including how he stays grounded, inspirational NFL stories...

In this episode of Less Than One Percent, Dr. Imamu Tomlinson sits down with Charlene Li, renowned disruption strategist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in digital leadership. From the boardrooms of Silicon Valley to the pages of her game-changing books, Charlene has spent her career breaking boundaries and reimagining what is possible.  They explore how disruption is a...

In this episode of Less Than One Percent, Dr. Imamu Tomlinson sits down with Charlene Li, renowned disruption strategist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in digital leadership. From the boardrooms of Silicon Valley to the pages of her game-changing books, Charlene has spent her career breaking boundaries and reimagining what is possible.  They explore how disruption is a...

Known across social platforms as the “Medical Mythbuster,” Dr. Joel Bervell has made a name for himself by tackling bias in medicine and translating complex healthcare inequities into viral, human-centered stories.  In this episode, Joel shares his journey from a curious kid to Peabody Award–winning voice for equity in medicine. From pulse oximeters to superheroes, from storytelling to burnout, Dr...

Known across social platforms as the “Medical Mythbuster,” Dr. Joel Bervell has made a name for himself by tackling bias in medicine and translating complex healthcare inequities into viral, human-centered stories.  In this episode, Joel shares his journey from a curious kid to Peabody Award–winning voice for equity in medicine. From pulse oximeters to superheroes, from storytelling to burnout, Dr...

This is Part 2 of our conversation with artist, author, and Super Bowl champion Martellus (Marty) Bennett.  In this episode, Marty and Dr. Imamu Tomlinson dive deeper into the power of storytelling, imagination, and legacy. Marty shares how creativity isn’t just what he does, it’s who he becomes. Every book, character, and world he builds is an act of self-reflection and liberation. Together, they...

This is Part 2 of our conversation with artist, author, and Super Bowl champion Martellus (Marty) Bennett.  In this episode, Marty and Dr. Imamu Tomlinson dive deeper into the power of storytelling, imagination, and legacy. Marty shares how creativity isn’t just what he does, it’s who he becomes. Every book, character, and world he builds is an act of self-reflection and liberation. Together, they...

At what point do you stop reading self-help books and just start helping yourself?  Most people grow out of the playground. Martellus (Marty) Bennett built a life philosophy around it. In this episode, Imamu Tomlinson, MD sits down for an honest conversation with artist, author, and Super Bowl champion, Marty Bennett, a man who turned play into a way of life.  He's crafted children’s books, design...

At what point do you stop reading self-help books and just start helping yourself?  Most people grow out of the playground. Martellus (Marty) Bennett built a life philosophy around it. In this episode, Imamu Tomlinson, MD sits down for an honest conversation with artist, author, and Super Bowl champion, Marty Bennett, a man who turned play into a way of life.  He's crafted children’s books, design...

In this powerhouse episode, retired U.S. Navy Captain, thoracic surgeon, and author Dr. Hassan Tetteh joins Imamu Tomlinson, MD to talk about defying expectations, from tagging walls in 1980s New York to becoming one of the top minds in cardiac surgery today. Dr. Tetteh shares how 50 rejection letters, cultural expectations, and one discouraging dean fueled his ambition to succeed.  They unpack ho...

In this powerhouse episode, retired U.S. Navy Captain, thoracic surgeon, and author Dr. Hassan Tetteh joins Imamu Tomlinson, MD to talk about defying expectations, from tagging walls in 1980s New York to becoming one of the top minds in cardiac surgery today. Dr. Tetteh shares how 50 rejection letters, cultural expectations, and one discouraging dean fueled his ambition to succeed.  They unpack ho...