Breaking Barriers in Women’s Health: Purpose Led Entrepreneurship with Fiona Parfrey

In this episode of Beyond Money, Clíona sits down with Fiona Parfrey, co-founder of the Irish women’s health startup Riley, to discuss building a purpose-driven business and tackling taboo topics in entrepreneurship.Fiona shares how a simple conversation sparked the idea for Riley and how the company launched in 2021 to provide more sustainable and accessible period care products. The brand has since grown rapidly, expanding across Ireland and Europe while working to break the stigma around menstrual health. The conversation explores Fiona’s entrepreneurial journey, from her early ventures to scaling a mission-led company, the challenges of growing a startup, and why listening to customers and launching early played a crucial role in their success. This episode offers valuable insights on purpose-led entrepreneurship, building a brand with impact, and turning an idea into a growing international business.