Puberty Education Fails Our Girls—Here's Why | Dr. Monica Williams #social333podcast #120

Puberty Education Fails Our Girls—Here's Why | Dr. Monica Williams #social333podcast #120 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Dr. Monica Williams, co-founder and CEO of Scarlet, to discuss the major gaps in puberty education for young girls and how her company is changing the conversation around periods, confidence, and access to menstrual products for tweens and teens.Dr. Williams shares her journey from physician to entrepreneur, the challenges of building a mission-driven brand, and the emotional realities many girls face when experiencing puberty for the first time. This conversation dives into women’s health, entrepreneurship, education, and the importance of creating products that truly support young girls during one of the most vulnerable stages of life.✅ Why puberty education is failing many young girls ✅ The emotional impact of starting periods at school ✅ How Scarlet is helping tweens and teens feel more confident ✅ The challenges of building a women’s health brand ✅ Dr. Monica Williams’ journey as a founder and CEO ✅ Why representation and education matter more than ever📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:06 – Meet Dr. Monica Williams 00:47 – Building a niche product for young girls 03:36 – Why puberty products felt outdated 08:40 – Products for tweens and teens 09:30 – What startup accelerators actually do 11:01 – Venture capital and funding questions 12:15 – Growing the brand and getting into stores 15:06 – TikTok Shop and modern marketing 15:43 – Entrepreneurship in the internet age 18:10 – Lessons from failed businesses 19:24 – Sales, networking, and early entrepreneurship 21:37 – The biggest lessons learned in business 27:21 – Final thoughts and where to connect with Monica🎧 Subscribe for more conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, health, and innovation. 📣 Share this episode with a parent, educator, or entrepreneur who cares about empowering the next generation of girls.