SHELF BITES: The Realities of Raising Capital as a Female Founder with Rebecca Alvarez-Story, Founder of Bloomi

Send us Fan MailIn this mid week drop, I’m going back in the vault to carve out some insightful tips and learning from past guests.In this clip, I talk with Rebecca Alvarez-Story, founder of Bloomi - a sexual wellness brand currently on the shelves of Target and CVS. She talks about the challenges of connecting with VCs and securing venture capital as a women navigating a sexual wellness brand.Check out the full episode released October 14, 2025.Bloomi Website: https://thebloomi.com/Bloomi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloomi/ Support the showEvent Partner: Nourish Summit & Expo (Oct. 5-7, 2027 | Baltimore) - Use code SHELFTALKS10 for 10% off full registration https://bit.ly/4sx0ZbaLooking for more? Visit our Linktree for the latest episodes, free resources, retail tips, and ways to connect with the Shelf Talks community.https://linktr.ee/shelftalkspodcastLove what you hear on Shelf Talks? You can now support the podcast. Every contribution helps bring more indie voices to the mic. Thank you for being part of this journey! ✨https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411532/supportContact us via email: [email protected] Reach out if you know of a female founder with an impactful brand and retail story and leave a review if you found value in this episode! [email protected] the book Shelf Talk: A step by step guide to launching your product in Retail Stores by Roberta Townes Buy Book