#045 – MS, Menopause, and Making Movements with Founder and CEO of Purpl, Georgina Colman

Georgina is the founder of Purpl, a UK platform helping people with disabilities and long-term health conditions save money and access meaningful support. Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and ADHD, she understands first-hand the financial and everyday challenges her community faces. She launched Purpl to make life more affordable and less isolating by combining hundreds of brand offers,  with community support and the Purpl Grant Fund. Georgina focuses on driving real impact beyond discounts by working with brands to create meaningful change.   KEY TAKE AWAYS: 00:00 - Journey to Diagnosis: Georgina's Story 02:04 - Connecting ADHD, MS, and Hormones 05:02 - Managing Symptoms: A Holistic Approach 08:01 - The Birth of Purpl: Supporting the Disabled Community 10:29 - Building a Community: Resources and Support 13:10 - Future Plans: Expanding Purpl's Impact 16:16 - Finding Joy: Personal Life and Hobbies   USEFUL RESOURCES: Website:  https://www.purpldiscounts.com/ Instagram:  @purpldiscounts Socials @purpldiscounts across Facebook, TikTok and YouTube   ABOUT THE HOST: Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector. This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast. Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.   CONTACT ME: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/ E-mail:  [email protected]