How Innovation and Community Are Shaping FemTech in Latin America | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 29

#WomensHealth, #FemTech, #LatinAmericaIn this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Maria Eugenia, innovation leader and cofounder of Gina Health in Uruguay, to talk about access, education, and why empowering teens with safe, private reproductive health information matters. We talk about digital health in Latin America, youth-focused care, trust in healthcare systems, and why technology only works when it is rooted in real context.We also explore the gap in gynecological access, the urgency of sexual and reproductive health education, community and collaboration across the region, and building tools that respect privacy and culture while still being practical and scalable.Timestamps00:00 Welcome00:21 Meet Maria01:24 Her journey into tech and impact02:37 Why the pandemic sharpened her focus on social change04:20 Innovation and health in Uruguay06:15 What slows innovation in women’s health07:36 The importance of trust and real user feedback09:06 How founders should think about AI in health11:22 FemTech momentum in Latin America13:02 The biggest gap: access and education for girls and teens14:49 Teen reproductive health and community stigma17:09 Social media, misinformation, and vulnerable teens18:42 Teaching innovation as a mindset20:26 Collaboration and regional community building23:29 A message to women founders24:16 Advice to her 15-year-old self25:43 What’s next for Gina Health27:38 Final thoughts and where to find MariaIn this conversation, we cover The importance of culturally grounded reproductive care Why early education shapes women’s health outcomes Trust and privacy as pillars of digital health Innovation led by community insight, not hype Teen health access and reproductive education gaps Building technology that fits real-world realitiesPeople and linksMaria on LinkedInGina HealthGigi on LinkedInShow NotesEpisode notes and extra resources:https://www.asele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep29-gina-health-latin-americaConnect with AseleWebsiteAppInstagramLinkedInWhatsApp CommunityListenSpotifyApple PodcastsYouTube PlaylistQuestionWhat is one thing young girls and teens need to learn early about their bodies where you live?Subscribe so you do not miss future conversations.