Melissa Bowley's Journey Scaling her Women's Health Tech Platform

Melissa Bowley, CEO and founder of Flourish Care, shares her journey of setting out to revolutionize maternal healthcare. Inspired by her own experience as a mother, Melissa recognized the gaps in the healthcare system and the lack of support for mothers. She discovered the benefits of doula care and the impact it can have on outcomes. Melissa started Momunity, a platform that connected mothers with various support services, but eventually focused solely on doula care. She worked towards getting doula care reimbursed by insurance companies and Medicaid, and now Flourish Care offers doula care services and is expanding to support mental health and social needs. Melissa shares her journey as a female founder in the women's health space and the inherent challenges she faced in securing an ultimately successful round of venture capital. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right investors and staying focused on the mission of the company. Melissa discusses the highlights and challenges of her journey, including the daily rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and the need to stay grounded in her purpose. Melissa's ultimate goal is to make a meaningful difference in increasing access to women's health services. Subscribe to the SAYge Female Founder Journey to receive new founder stories along with guidance, resources and conversation each week straight to your inbox!