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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 35 MIN

The Business Case for Accessible Period Care in Facilities

from Connected FM · host Claire Coder, Elizabeth Shelton, Edward Wagoner

In this episode, host Edward Wagoner speaks with Claire Coder, founder of Aunt Flow, IFMA Global Influencer, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, about why accessible period care should be treated as a basic workplace necessity. They discuss how providing period products alongside other restroom essentials can improve employee experience, productivity, and safety, reduce plumbing and maintenance costs and support more inclusive, human-centered facility design across workplaces, schools and public spaces worldwide. 00:00 Introduction00:52 Interview with Claire Coder, Aunt Flow Founder02:26 Claire Coder's Journey and Vision03:03 The Importance of Talking About Menstruation06:32 Aunt Flow's Impact and Cost Benefits14:38 Advocating for Change in Period Care19:36 Global Policy Changes and Expansion24:03 Addressing Concerns and Overuse28:35 Rapid Fire Questions with Claire Coder34:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

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Claire Coder, founder of Aunt Flow and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, shares why accessible period care is no longer optional in modern facilities and how inclusive restroom design benefits employees, operations and workplace performance.

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