Femtech At Work

She burst into tears the first time she tried on pelvic floor support wear that was supposed to help her — instead, it fell off and left her in more pain. On this episode of Femtech At Work, a women's health innovation podcast, Rosie Dumbrell, Founder of Everform Therapywear and a pelvic-health-trained physiotherapist, shares how that moment set her on a five-year journey to build something better. If you're building something in femtech, watch closely — Rosie's story is a real lesson in solving a problem nobody else wanted to touch. And her honesty about what it's cost her, personally, is the kind of thing that sticks with you long after you've stopped listening.Key Takeaways:Why do most postpartum compression garments actually make pelvic floor symptoms worse instead of betterDiscover what happened when Rosie pitched incontinence and pelvic pain to a room of fifty male investorsFind out how one dismissed GP appointment led a physio to diagnose her own perimenopause at 42Learn why teenage gymnasts and AFLW athletes face a surprisingly high risk of leaking, even without giving birth What percentage of Australian women are still living with pelvic floor problems years after having their babiesResources:Rosie Dumbrell: LinkedInEverform: LinkedIn | InstagramEverform: everformwear.com.au/Maaike Steinebach: LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureIf any part of Rosie's story landed for you- the fear of being dismissed, the exhaustion of advocating for your own body, the relief of finally being believed, you are far from the only one who's felt that way, and this show exists because those stories deserve to be told out loud. If this episode gave you that feeling, the best way to help us reach more women who need to hear it is to leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening on, share with a friend and your network, and then subscribe so you never miss the next founder's story. Thank you so much for being here. See you next week.

On this episode of Femtech At Work, Mary Doube, civil engineer turned competitive strongwoman and co-founder/CEO of Aviiana, shares how being told her crippling perimenopause symptoms were "trauma" pushed her to build the app she couldn't find anywhere else. After VCs passed, Mary and her co-founder turned to their community, raising $700,000 in a crowdfunding round that closed in 48 hours flat. Now backed by a health-tech growth partner, Aviiana is building a women's health innovation platform combining a symptom tracker, a doctor-ready health passport, and a vetted directory of professionals. This is a masterclass in investing in women's healthcare — not from a boardroom, but from a mum of three who nearly didn't make it through her own perimenopause. If you've ever been told you're "fine" while your body says otherwise, you need to hear this.Key Takeaways:Why did one doctor's diagnosis send this founder into a mental health crisis instead of an answer? Find out how a civil engineer with no medical background ended up building a health tech platform used by thousands of women Discover what happened in the 48 hours after this founder asked her community for money instead of investorsWhat did the VCs get wrong when they passed on funding this founder — twice? Use this founder's story to rethink what you assume about your own "unexplained" symptomsResources:Mary Doube: LinkedInAviiana: LinkedInAviiana: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook |Aviiana: aviiana.com.au/Maaike Steinebach: LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureIf this episode made you sit with the memory of a doctor telling you "you're fine" while your body was screaming otherwise, you are not alone, and you are not imagining it — Mary's story is proof that the answers exist even when the system hasn't caught up yet, and if this conversation gave you even a flicker of recognition, do one thing right now: leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you're listening on, because it takes 30 seconds and it's the single most powerful way to help Femtech At Work reach the women who need to hear a story like Mary's, so subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss a founder story like this one, and thank you so much for being here. See you next week.

What happens when one of Australia's leading integrative GPs starts scaling women's metabolic health to thousands? Dr. Michelle Woolhouse, founding medical doctor at Vively and author of The Wonder Within, joins Femtech At Work to answer exactly that.The healthcare system is built for disease management, not for the woman who feels exhausted, hormonally stuck, and told she is fine when she knows something is deeply wrong. Dr. Michelle spent 25 years in integrative medicine, watching this play out, and built something different. Vively combines CGMs, personalized blood testing, and lifestyle coaching, and with 8,500 members and 2,500 active in coaching, holistic data-driven care for women is proving it can scale.If diets have failed you and your doctor has dismissed you, this is the femtech conversation that changes the way you think about your health.Key Takeaways:Why does your body keep fighting back, no matter how clean you eat, how hard you train, or how disciplined you think you areDiscover what the healthcare system you have trusted your whole life was actually built to do and why your long-term health may never have been the real priorityFind out how a pattern millions of women have called a personal weakness their entire lives might finally have a biological, data-driven explanation that changes everythingLearn what a real model of preventative care for women actually looks like and why it looks nothing like what most of us have ever had access to What is the one tool you can start using right now to finally understand what is actually happening inside your own body and why the results might surprise youResources:Michelle Woolhouse: LinkedInVively: LinkedInVively: InstagramVively: vively.com.au/The Wonder Within by Dr. Michelle Woolhouse : Buy hereMaaike Steinebach: LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureYou just spent time inside a conversation that most women will never find and that matters. Every episode of Femtech At Work exists because founders like Dr. Michelle are doing the work, and because listeners like you keep showing up to hear it. If something in this episode stayed with you — a question it raised, a shift it started, a thought you cannot stop thinking about — turn that into one action right now. Leave a 5-star review on whatever platform you are listening on. It takes 30 seconds, and it is how Femtech At Work keeps finding and amplifying the voices that women across Asia actually need to hear. Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so the next conversation reaches you first — and thank you so much for being here. See you next week.

It started with a lone tampon rolling around at the bottom of a handbag. That was the moment,Mia Klitsas, the Co-founder of Moxie, Australia's progressive period care brand on a mission to make women feel genuinely seen through products that are functional, beautiful, and built around real needs that have been overlooked for far too long.In this episode, Mia takes us behind twenty-one years of building a brand from the ground up, bootstrapped, battle-tested, and unapologetically focused on women. From cracking major retail at 22 with nothing but cold calls and conviction, to developing Australia's first purpose-built pad for endometriosis, there is a lot in this conversation that goes well beyond period care.If you are building something, selling something, or simply trying to understand what it really takes to create a product women actually need, the answers are in here. Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Find out how a tampon rolling around in a handbag sparked a business idea that a 21-year-old turned into a launch in just six months with nothing but guts, cold calls, and a dog-with-a-bone attitude Discover why Moxie calls itself progressive period care and what that actually means when it comes to the way they talk about women's bodies, periods, and pain Learn what Mia personally uncovered when she sat down with 43 people living with endometriosis, and why what she heard completely changed how Moxie thinks about product development Find out what Australia's first purpose-built pad for endometriosis actually does differently Find out why Mia believes the future of women's health innovation isn't just about building products for women and the two words that she thinks should sit at the centre of every founder's process Find out why Mia thinks most people building in women's health are still getting it fundamentally wrong and the uncomfortable truth she's not afraid to say out loud Resources:Mia Klitsas: LinkedInMoxie: Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeMoxie: WebsiteMaaike Steinebach: LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureMia didn't wait for permission to change the conversation around periods, she just started having it. Loudly, honestly, and without apology. And in doing so, she built something that millions of women around the world didn't even know they were waiting for. That's what happens when you stop designing around what's comfortable and start designing around what's real.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman in your life who deserves to feel seen in her health. Like it, leave a review, and help us keep amplifying the founders who are quietly and not so quietly changing the face of women's health. See you next week for another episode of Femtech At Work.

What if the data collected during your pregnancy could predict and even prevent - a heart attack, a stroke, or dementia decades later? That's not a distant vision. That's exactly what HeraMed is building right now.Anoushka Gungadin's path to CEO of HeraMed is anything but straight from growing up in Mauritius, to a decade in China, to building a leadership practice in Australia. And it's that exact breadth of experience that shapes the way she thinks about women's health. Because in her world, one size has never, and should never, fit all.This is a conversation about technology, equity, and what it truly looks like to build healthcare that's designed around the woman not the other way around.Key Takeaways:Find out how a girl from Mauritius who detoured through China and corporate boardrooms ended up leading one of the most exciting companies in women's health Discover how HeraMed quietly grew from a single device into a full women's health platform and what that journey reveals about where personalized care is actually headed Learn the link your doctor probably never mentioned, what happens in your pregnancy and what it could mean for your heart, your brain, and your body decades down the line Find out why AI is failing women 60% of the time right now and how HeraMed is tackling a bias that most of the health tech world isn't even willing to admit exists Discover what a "maternity desert" really means and why the scale of the problem in the US is what brought an Australian company all the way across the Pacific Learn the one thing that makes or breaks clinician buy-in for health tech innovation and why it has nothing to do with how impressive your technology is Find out what Anoushka thinks is quietly getting in the way of real progress in Australia's femtech space and why she believes the industry's biggest unlock isn't funding, it's each other Discover why being the only ASX-listed femtech company is not the win it sounds like and what it actually tells us about how far women's health investment still has to goResources:Anoushka Gungadin: LinkedInHeraMed: LinkedInHeraMed: hera-med.comMaaike Steinebach: LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureAnoushka isn't just building a platform, she's building a future where a woman's health data actually follows her, protects her, and works for her at every stage of life. That vision is rare. And it deserves to be heard.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman in your life who deserves better from her healthcare. Like it, leave a review, and help us keep putting these conversations in front of the people who need them most. Thank you, and see you next week for another episode of Femtech At Work.

Millions of women rely on hormone therapy patches to survive menopause, yet Big Pharma has essentially decided that fixing the global patch shortage isn't profitable enough. What happens when the system fails women, and two midlife founders decide to rewrite the rules of healthcare themselves? In this episode, Maaike sits down with Johanna Wicks, co-founder of Lorai Health, to expose the frustrating reality behind the global patch shortage and the regulatory question marks surrounding decades-old formulas. Johanna shares her own harrowing battle with undiagnosed perimenopause and reveals Lorai's ambitious, unconventional two-patch strategy to disrupt the market, navigate the brutal world of female-founder funding, and secure a shocking quarter-million-dollar lifeline. If you are ready for a masterclass in science, fury, and pure resilience, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. Tune in now to find out exactly how Lorai Health plans to get patches back on the shelves in record time.Key Takeaways:Find out what two years of unexplained symptoms, repeated doctor visits, and a diagnosis that should have come much sooner taught Johanna and how it completely rewrote the path her career would take Discover the uncomfortable truth behind why menopause hormone therapy patches are in chronic global shortage and why the pharmaceutical companies that could solve it keep looking the other wayLearn what Laorai Health's two-patch strategy actually involves and why the timeline for getting a better patch into women's hands is shorter than you might expect Find out why manufacturing a hormone therapy patch is far more complicated than it sounds, and how a surprisingly small number of facilities worldwide are even equipped to do it Learn what Johanna and her co-founder Raisa experienced when they took their vision to venture capital and why the reality of female founders in the funding world is even more sobering than the statistics suggest Find out how a GoFundMe, a Channel Nine news story, and a stranger on the Gold Coast set off a chain of events that resulted in a quarter-million-dollar donation and what it signals about where true support for women's health actually comes from Discover why Australia's sophisticated investor rules may be quietly shutting the very women who believe in Lorai Health out of the opportunity to back it and why Johanna thinks the whole system needs a rethink

What happens when you combine decades of medical sales expertise with a refusal to accept the status quo? You get Amelia Dickinson, the founder of Capture Care.In this beautifully raw conversation, Amelia opens up about the painful turning points that led her here. From navigating three redundancies and systemic harassment to witnessing the silent health struggles women face in midlife. Together, we will explore why medical data is empty without real empathy, how small daily choices (like a single glass of wine) can dictate the boundary between brain fog and clarity, and why she is fiercely dedicated to funding free legal aid for women falling through the cracks. This is more than a business profile; it’s a vital blueprint for women's survival and success in the modern world.Key Takeaways:Find out why a stable career in Big Pharma isn't as secure as it looks, and what specific "accumulation of experiences" forced Amelia to stop playing by the industry's rules?Learn the secret to slashing patient medication drop-off rates from 50% to just 14% using a model that prioritizes human connection over automated alertsUnderstand why monitoring your health through "snapshots" like annual blood tests is failing you, and how continuous data can reveal what’s actually happening to your cortisol and hormones in real-timeDiscover how "Preventative Remote Patient Monitoring" is filling the dangerous gap between your annual doctor appointmentsFind out why women in midlife are 10x more likely to develop autoimmune issues and how real-time data can stop a crisis before it startsLearn the specific "Health Summary" strategy that ensures you are never rushed during a 15-minute GP consult againDiscover why Amelia believes that a normal reaction to an abnormal situation is the most important thing a woman in perimenopause needs to hearResources:Amelia Dickison: LinkedInCaptureCare Digitals: LinkedInCaptureCare Digitals: InstagramCaptureCare Digitals: https://capturecare.com.au/Maaike Steinebach: LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureAmelia’s story reminds us that the most powerful innovations don't come from a lab, they come from a "lived experience" that says enough is enough. From the trenches of medical sales to the boardrooms of Singapore, she is proving that when women are cared for, the entire economy rises.If this episode moved you, don't keep it to yourself. Like, share, and leave a review to help us amplify the voices of founders who are literally saving lives. Your engagement is the fuel that keeps this movement growing.Thank you, and see you next week for another episode of FemTech at Work.

Vaginal health is central to a woman’s life, from her first period to her last hot flush – yet it remains one of the most dismissed, misunderstood and under-researched areas of healthcare. In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Sarah Galloy, founder of Pinc Wellness, to unpack the reality behind recurrent BV, UTIs, thrush and the emotional toll of not being believed. If you’ve ever been dismissed by a doctor, struggled with recurring infections, or simply felt you “should know more” about your own body, this episode will leave you informed, validated and ready to join a bigger movement for change. Key Takeaways:Find out how Sarah’s personal battle with recurrent BV, UTIs and thrush pushed her from repeated medical gaslighting to founding Pinc Wellness in the first place Discover what bacterial vaginosis (BV) actually is, how the vaginal microbiome and pH shifts trigger it, and why so many women have it without obvious symptoms Understand how male partners can carry BV-causing bacteria like Gardnerella without symptoms, and why treating only the woman often leads to endless recurrence Learn why antibiotics alone rarely solve recurrent vaginal infections, and how rebuilding a healthy vaginal microbiome with probiotics and acidity support can change everything Find out which Pink Wellness products women are turning to most like vaginal probiotics, gentle washes with boric acid and vulva oils and what specific problems they help address Discover how social media censorship of words like “vagina” and “vulva” shapes what women see and learn online, and why educational femtech content gets punished while pure product posts thrive Find out what Sarah’s new Pink Bloom platform will offer from vaginal microbiome testing to telehealth with gynecologists, naturopaths and sexologists across every life stage Discover what needs to change in healthcare, education and at home so that parents can confidently teach their daughters about vaginal microbiome and intimate wellness from day oneResources:Sarah Galloy: LinkedInPinc Wellness: LinkedIn | https://www.instagram.com/pincwellness/Pinc Wellness: https://pincwellness.com/Maaike Steinebach LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureIn a world where vaginal health is still treated as niche, shameful or “too much for the workplace,” conversations like this one are how change begins. Sarah’s journey from gaslighting to founding Pink Wellness and now building Pink Bloom proves that women’s intimate health is not a side topic; it is central to our physical, mental and sexual wellbeing.If this episode resonated with you, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend who needs to hear she’s not alone. Like this episode, leave a review so more listeners can find these stories, and help us push vaginal health and femtech into the mainstream. See you on our next episode

What happens when two female founders decide that women’s pleasure deserves the same love and design as kincare and refuse to let stigma or shadow bans stop them?Today, we have Viv Conway, co‑founder of the sexual wellness brand Girls Get Off, to unpack how a “taboo” idea became a fast‑growing, community‑driven business across New Zealand and Australia.This is a candid, funny, and deeply empowering conversation about sex, leadership, entrepreneurship, and why sexual wellbeing is health, not a guilty secret. Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Find out how two founders turned a lockdown idea for a sex toy brand into a fast‑growing sexual wellness business without relying on paid adsDiscover why Girls Get Off’s most devoted customers weren’t the 20‑somethings they first imagined, but time‑poor women juggling kids, careers, and long‑term relationshipsLearn how Viv used organic Instagram content, Sunday Confessions, and community‑driven storytelling to normalize sex toys on people’s feeds Find out how they navigate digital censorship, code words, and shadow bans while still growing a vibrant, engaged online communityFind out what really happens behind the scenes when you try to source sex toys from overseas manufacturers and the expensive mistakes Viv would never repeatDiscover the shocking gap between how terrified most women feel asking for what they want in bed and how enthusiastic most men are to be “given the answers to the test”Learn how stigma shows up in unexpected places—from influencers afraid to work with sexual wellness brands to banks refusing to open accounts and how Girls Get Off turned that into media winsFind out why Viv believes we stand on the shoulders of generations of women who fought for our rights and why it’s an embarrassment not to use that freedom boldlyResources:Viv Conway: LinkedInGirls Get Off: Facebook Group | FacebookGirls Get Off: InstagramGirls Get Off: https://girlsgetoff.com/Maaike Steinebach LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThis episode is more than a founder story, it’s a lens into how changing the conversation about pleasure can change women’s lives, relationships, and even how we see our own power. Together, we can move sexual wellness out of the shadows and into everyday self‑care.If this conversation made you laugh, think, or feel just a little bit braver about your own pleasure and power, don’t let it stop at your earbuds. Like it and leave a review, so more listeners can discover these powerful stories. See you next week for another episode of FemTech at Work, where we keep amplifying the voices reshaping women’s health and wellbeing.

Infertility affects 1 in 6 adults, but what if hundreds of IVF injections could be replaced by a non-invasive, connected drug delivery platform, designed by a daughter who became a “human pin cushion” and the father who spent 50+ years in non‑invasive drug delivery?Today, we chatted with Ellen Gonda, co‑founder of GonGlobal, a pioneering Femtech startup on a mission to radically transform the IVF journey. After enduring cycle after cycle of injections and describing herself as a “human pin cushion,” Ellen turned to her father, a leading expert in non‑invasive drug delivery, and asked a simple but life‑changing question: “Is there a better way?Tune in because she’ll take us behind the scenes of preclinical R&D, IP strategy, fundraising with doctors and pharmaceutical executives, and navigating the “Valley of Death” between preclinical work and commercialization.If you’re interested in IVF, femtech, non‑invasive drug delivery, or the realities of building a mission‑driven women’s health company from the ground up, this conversation will give you both a deeply human story and a front‑row seat to a game‑changing innovation.Key Takeaways:How Ellen’s personal IVF journey and “human pin cushion” experience sparked the idea for a non‑invasive alternative to hundreds of injectionsWhy infertility isn’t just a woman’s issue and how male‑factor infertility contributes to around half of all casesLearn how GonGlobal’s connected, non‑invasive drug delivery platform could transform the IVF patient experience and improve treatment outcomesUnderstand why Australia—especially Victoria—has become a powerhouse hub for women’s health, IVF innovation, and early clinical researchFind out how Ellen leveraged accelerators and pre‑accelerators to transition from corporate communications into a biotech founder roleLearn how IP strategy, licensing, and preclinical R&D shape the future of a femtech startup like GonGlobalUnderstand why doctors, pharma executives, and IVF patients themselves are backing this innovation with capital and convictionFind out what stigma and silence still surround infertility and how Ellen’s candour is changing the conversationResources:Ellen Gonda: LinkedInGonGlobal: LinkedInGonGlobal: https://gonglobal.com/Maaike Steinebach LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThis conversation is more than a founder story—it’s a glimpse into a future where IVF is less painful, more personalised, and truly centred on the patient. Ellen Gonda and Gon Global are showing what’s possible when lived experience, world‑class science, and a relentless mission to serve women come together.If this episode moved you, be part of the movement: share it with someone on a fertility journey, like it, and leave a review so we can keep amplifying the voices of the builders changing women’s health. And see you next week for another episode of Femcheck at Work, where we spotlight the founders reshaping the future of care.

Abortion is legal across Australia, so why are so many women still turned away, forced to travel hours, or pay hundreds of dollars for essential care? In this episode, a registered nurse and co-founder of Aunty Jane, Alison Lima, pulls back the curtain on Australia’s abortion system, the quiet gatekeeping happening behind clinic doors, and the tele-abortion model rewriting what compassionate, accessible abortion care can look like.Care should never be one-size-fits-all. Whether it’s using AI to bridge language gaps or leveraging abortion funds to ensure no one is left behind, we’re exploring how to center the human experience in reproductive health. At the end of the day, Aunty Jane exists to fill a gap and our greatest dream is to one day see that gap closed for good.Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Why even after decriminalisation, Australian women still face so many legal, geographic, and systemic barriers to abortion careHow a rural emergency nurse became the co-founder of Australia’s first nurse practitioner–led tele-abortion service and why this business was born from urgent need, not ambitionHow Aunty Jane’s no-scan protocol safely removes mandatory ultrasounds and in what ways has ultrasound historically been used to gatekeep abortion careWhy only a small percentage of GPs and pharmacies in Australia provide medical abortion and what that means for cost, access, and equityHow tele-abortion works step-by-step at Aunty Jane from first consult to 24/7 nursing support and a 14-day follow-up focused on both clinical and emotional careHow abortion, fertility, periods, and menopause are deeply interconnected and why siloing abortion outside women’s health conversations reinforces stigma and shameHow clinicians in abortion care protect their emotional and physical safety while still using storytelling and social media to de-stigmatise abortion as routine healthcareHow AI triage tools and translation could transform support for people having abortions without replacing the human care that matters mostResources:Alison Lima: LinkedInAunty Jane Health: LinkedInAunty Jane Health: https://www.auntyjanehealth.com/Maaike Steinebach LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureYour body, your story, your choice. You deserve more than gatekeeping and whispers. If Alison’s story changed how you view abortion care in Australia, don't let the conversation end when the audio stops.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Start a dialogue in your own circle. Help us move abortion care out of the shadows and into the heart of healthcare exactly where it belongs. This isn't just a podcast; it’s a call to treat reproductive care as the routine, compassionate service it is. We stand with the women and clinicians who refuse to wait for permission to do what is right.Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next time!

For years, women were told, “It’s just pain.” What happens when that pain is turned into hard data that doctors can’t ignore?In this episode of FemTech at Work, we have Samantha (Sam) Costa, nurse practitioner, midwife and founder of Charlie Health, a clinically designed women’s health platform built in Australia for women across the reproductive lifespan. Sam shares how years of working in fertility and women’s health clinics, from tertiary hospitals to remote Indigenous communities in Cape York, exposed the huge gap between what period and fertility apps promise and what women actually experience. That frustration and award‑winning research into cycle‑tracking apps sparked the idea for Charli Health- a hybrid model that combines a powerful cycle and symptom tracker with access to real clinicians via a virtual clinic.For listeners, this episode is an invitation to know your body better, track your health before there’s a problem, and be part of closing the gender health and pain gaps one data point and one conversation at a time.Key Takeaways:Find out how a nurse practitioner’s frustration with popular period apps led to the creation of a clinically designed women’s health platformDiscover why turning “it’s just some pain” into longitudinal data can change how seriously GPs take women’s symptomsLearn how Charli Health’s hybrid model (app + virtual clinic) is redefining access to women’s health care across rural, remote and metro AustraliaUnderstand how ring‑fenced, women‑specific AI and local clinical guidelines make Charli Health different from generic tools like ChatGPTDiscover why well-women, not just those with diagnoses, should be tracking their cycles, pain and hormones from their teens onwardsFind out how data from Charli Health could help with earlier recognition of conditions like endometriosis without relying solely on invasive surgeryUnderstand how Charli Health is working to be culturally safe and relevant for First Nations women and diverse language and education backgroundsDiscover what most founders get wrong when they start with tech instead of a real clinical problem and how Sam avoided that trapResources:Samantha Costa: LinkedInCharli Health: LinkedInCharli Health: https://charli.health/Maaike Steinebach LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureYour body has been talking to you for years. Are you finally ready to listen? Press play now to hear how Charli Health is transforming women’s pain, periods and fertility journeys into powerful data, real diagnoses and life‑changing care and to discover what’s possible when women refuse to be dismissed.If this episode moved you, be part of the movement: share it with a friend who needs to hear it, hit like, and leave a review so more women can find these stories. See you next week for another episode of FemTech at Work, where we spotlight the founders and innovators reshaping women’s health.

In this episode, we’re joined by Amelia Godfrey, the pelvic health physio and founder of Pelvy, who’s rewriting the rules of care. Too often, issues like leaking, pain, and postpartum recovery are dismissed or hidden in shame, but Amelia is changing that narrative.We dive into how Pelvy uses thoughtful tech to bridge the gap between evidence-based education and real-world results. From breaking "poo taboos" to simplifying rehab, this conversation is an invitation to rethink what’s possible when clinical advocacy meets innovation.Key Takeaways:Discover how a pelvic health physio became a global FemTech founder, and what gap in care Amelia sees that made Pelvy non‑negotiable to buildLearn why pelvic health physio is considered first‑line treatment and how it can transform outcomes for leaking, prolapse, pain, and constipation before surgery is even on the tableFind out why up to 30% of pelvic health appointments get cancelled and what this reveals about shame, overwhelm, and the “too hard basket” in intimate health careUnderstand how Pelvy turns forgotten advice into daily action and what the in‑session clinician workflow actually looks like for patients inside the appDiscover how personalised cues, timing, and breathwork matter and how a single well-chosen cue can change the way someone uses their pelvic floorLearn why cultural background and family norms shape pelvic health and what surprising practices from Eastern traditions actually align with modern evidenceFind out how Pelvy supports men’s pelvic health too, and why men often suffer in silence, and how the app is designed to include themUnderstand the sacrifices behind a bootstrapped FemTech startup and what Amelia gives up—financially, personally, geographically to keep Pelvy aliveDiscover how clinician feedback reshapes the product in real time and how a simple “template” feature radically increased usage and impactLearn what myths about “normal” pelvic function Amelia wants retired and how challenging those beliefs could change someone’s quality of life todayResources:Amelia Godfrey: LinkedInPelvy: LinkedInPelvy: https://pelvy.app/Maaike Steinebach LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureYour pelvic health doesn’t have to be an afterthought, a taboo, or a lifetime of “this is just how it is.” It’s the silent foundation of how we move, love, parent, age, and show up in the world. If this resonated with you, be part of the movement, share this episode with someone who needs it, like and review the show so more listeners can find these stories, and join us again next week for another powerful conversation on FemTech at Work.

What happens when an elite runner is praised for losing her period in the name of performance until it nearly breaks her body, and forces her to truly listen to it?In this episode, elite runner, coach, and Femmi co-founder Lydia O’Donnell joins us for a raw and honest conversation about disordered eating, hormone health, and how training with her menstrual cycle helped her rebuild performance, health and confidence from the ground up.If you care about women’s health, sport, or creating solutions that are genuinely built for women, this is an episode that will stay with you long after it ends.Key Takeaways:Find out how losing her period and being told it was a “good thing” pushed Lydia to completely rethink her body, her health and her runningLearn why most coaching and sports science still default to male bodies and what that actually does to girls and women in sportUnderstand how FEMI went from one-to-one coaching on five messy platforms to a single app that connects training, cycle tracking, learning and communityFind out what questions FEMI asks on onboarding (from goals to PBs to cycle info) to make training feel like having your own coach in your pocket.Discover what it’s really like pitching to 100+ investors as female founders building only for women, and why the 2% funding stat hits so hardearn how FEMI’s Friday women-only run communities and new in-app groups help women find their tribe, whether they’re in Auckland, London or Hong KongUnderstand Lydia’s vision for using AI, wearables and hormone data to build truly hyper-personalised trainingFind out how reframing “bad” training days as normal hormonal shifts can stop women from blaming their bodies and start trusting themDiscover Lydia’s one big piece of advice for founders in women’s health who feel scared to start but know the system wasn’t built for themResources:Lydia O’Donnell: LinkedInFemmi: LinkedInFemmi: https://www.femmi.co/Maaike Steinebach LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureHit play on this episode and walk alongside Lydia as she turns “just push harder” into “listen to your body” and shows what happens when running, hormones and women’s health finally line up. If you’ve ever thought sport wasn’t really built for you, this conversation might just change the way you move and how you see yourself.This isn’t just a story about an app; it’s about women refusing to shrink themselves to fit into systems that were never built for them and building new ones instead. You can be part of it.If this episode moved you, be part of the movement, share it with a friend, hit like, and leave a quick review so more people can find these stories.See you next week on FemTech at Work for another honest conversation with a founder changing the future of women’s health!

When a man launches a women’s mental health fundraiser and accidentally builds Australia’s leading organisation for women’s mental health, something in the system is clearly broken and ready for change. This episode is a front-row seat to that transformation.In this episode of Femtech at Work, we sit down with Luke Morris, founder and CEO of Women’s Mental Health Australia (formerly the Liptember Foundation), to unpack how a quirky fundraising idea turned into a national movement reshaping women’s mental health across the lifespan.You’ll hear how mental health systems were historically built on male data, and how Women’s Mental Health Australia is closing the gap by connecting women’s physical and mental health—from PMDD and PCOS to perinatal mental health and menopause. If you care about women’s health, gender equity, or simply want to understand how one idea can shift a national conversation, this episode will challenge, inspire, and move you to action.Key Takeaways:Find out how a casual fundraising idea based on lipstick evolved into Australia’s leading women’s mental health organisationDiscover why a male founder chose women’s mental health as his life’s work and what this says about true male allyshipHow mental health systems built on male physiology and data have failed women in both research and clinical practiceUnderstand how conditions like PMDD and PCOS dramatically increase women’s mental health burden and why they’re so often overlookedDiscover how gender-disaggregated data is rewriting the story of women’s mental health in AustraliaFind out how a long-term partnership with Chemist Warehouse became the catalyst that took Liptember from a small fundraiser to a national forceLearn how Women’s Mental Health Australia uses annual research to decide where every donated dollar can have the most impactUnderstand why geography, city vs regional and remote, still shapes access to quality mental health care for womenDiscover how new programs like the Working Mothers initiative aim to support women navigating the return to work after childbirthResources:Luke Morris: LinkedInWomen’s Mental Health Australia: LinkedInWomen’s Mental Health Australia: https://www.womensmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/Maaike Steinebach LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThis episode with Luke Morris is more than a story about a charity. It's a blueprint for how courage, data, and relentless advocacy can reshape an entire system for women.If this conversation opened your eyes to how deeply the system has failed women, don’t let it stop at awareness. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and become part of the movement that’s rewriting the story of women’s mental health. Let's keep amplifying voices that move women’s health forward.Thank you, and see you next week for another powerful episode of Femtech at Work.

What happens when a registered nurse and public health practitioner discovers that the menstrual products she relies on are filled with undisclosed chemicals—and decides to redesign period care from the ground up? Today at FemTech at Work, we have Helena U, founder of Inoya, to unpack her unexpected journey from clinical practice and public health into the world of femtech and sustainable period care. If you care about women’s health, ethical products, sustainable periods, or you’re a clinician or founder sitting on a big idea, this episode will challenge how you think about “normal” period care and what it takes to build a company that truly aligns with your values.Key Takeaways:Find out how a research session on hidden chemicals in pads pushed Helena from frustrated consumer to Femtech founderLearn what really goes into many conventional menstrual products and why ingredient transparency and regulation are still so “loose” in AustraliaDiscover why Helena abandoned the idea of single-use organic pads and pivoted to reusable products after listening closely to early customer feedbackLearn how being a nurse and public health practitioner influences Helena’s refusal to use fear-based marketing, even when agencies push for itFind out what makes the Inoya Cup’s patented bell shape and handle a more beginner-friendly and how small design changes reduce bladder pressure and discomfortDiscover how Helena navigates tough trade-offs between safety, sustainability, and profitability without compromising her mission or her customers’ healthUnderstand why accelerator programs like UQ Ventures were a turning point for Helena’s confidence, funding, and community as a solo founderLearn what policy changes like mandatory ingredient disclosure and stronger safety standards, Helena believes would radically improve menstrual health outcomesDiscover Helena’s advice for clinicians and aspiring women’s health founders who are afraid to start, and why feeling uncomfortable may be a sign you’re growingResources:Helena U: LinkedInInoya: LinkedInInoya: https://myinoya.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myinoya/Maaike Steinebach LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureReady to rethink everything you thought you knew about your period products? Hit play and step into Helena’s world, where science, empathy and design collide to create safer, gentler and more sustainable menstrual care. If this story moved you, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, hit like, leave a review so more listeners can discover these voices, and join us again next week for another powerful conversation on FemTech at Work.

What if women didn’t have to beg for capital, but could build, fund and scale their ideas on their own terms from anywhere in the world?In this episode of FemTech at Work, we have Irene Tsang, founder and CEO of Lift Women Group, Australia’s first women-focused crowdfunding and funding ecosystem. From growing up in China and Hong Kong to starting over in Melbourne as a single mother of two, Irene shares the deeply personal journey and purpose that led her to tackle the $1.5 trillion global gender finance gap.If you care about female founders, FemTech, women’s health, gender-lens investing, and new models of funding, this episode will inspire you to rethink what’s possible when we lift women together!Key Takeaways:Find out how Irene’s journey as a migrant single mother led her to build Lift Women and dedicate her life to closing the gender finance gap.Discover why less than 2.3% of venture capital goes to women-led startups and how reward-based crowdfunding can flip the script.Learn how Lift Women’s RISE model (reward crowdfunding, partnerships, community, education) creates an end-to-end funding and support ecosystem for female founders.Understand how early crowdfunding traction helped FemTech startup OVUM AI go from idea to MVP to raising a $1.7M seed round.Find out why men are a crucial part of the Lift Women story and how male allies actively support female founders on the platform.Discover real FemTech examples from HPV-detecting period pads to biodegradable menstrual products and brain–hormone monitoring that are changing women’s health globally.Learn how even small contributions and micro-backing can meaningfully change the trajectory of women-owned businesses worldwide.Understand why confidence, impostor syndrome, and lack of networks often hold women back more than the absence of capital itself.Discover how Lift Women’s new AI co-pilot helps women structure campaigns and businesses in minutes, and when it actually makes sense to use AI in a startup.Learn how Irene defines success over the next 5–10 years not just in terms of Lift Women’s growth, but in the collective wins of the founders they support.Resources:Irene Tsang: LinkedInLiftWomen: LinkedInLiftWomen: https://project.liftwomen.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureReady to help rewrite the rules of who gets funded? Hit play now to hear how Irene Tsang and Lift Women are transforming the way female founders access capital, confidence and community and discover the simple steps you can take today to power the next generation of women-led innovation.If this episode moved you, be part of the movement: share it with a friend who needs to hear it, hit like, leave a review so more listeners can discover these stories, and make your voice count in lifting women everywhere. See you next week for another episode of FemTech at Work.

Imagine a world where period pain doesn’t derail your workday, your workout, or your weekend plans—just because smart, playful, science-backed products are finally within reach.In this episode, we have the Sydney-based founder Annelise Grosman of Kooze Wellness, the cheeky Gen Z brand behind heart-shaped heat patches designed to make menstrual cycles “suck a little less.” Annelise shares how a personal struggle with period pain, and a desire to avoid constant painkillers, led her to create on-the-go heat therapy patches for menstrual cramps, ovulation pain and chronic conditions like endometriosis. If you’re curious about FemTech, endometriosis, women’s pain relief, or launching a product-based business from scratch, this conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration!Key Takeaways:Learn how Annelise turned a simple idea for heat relief into a real FemTech brand without any prior product development experienceFind out what you can take from her decision to prioritise heat therapy over traditional pain medications for menstrual pain reliefDiscover how Kooze’s heart-shaped period patches actually work and what makes on-the-go heat therapy so effective for cramps and chronic painFind out what surprising insights emerged when endometriosis and chronic illness communities started using her patchesDiscover how she is navigating strict Australian healthcare regulations and retail barriers while keeping Kooze fun, accessible, and affordableLearn in what ways building an e‑commerce brand plus a B2B workplace wellbeing channel has reshaped her original vision for Kooze WellnessUnderstand what mindset shifts aspiring founders can apply from Annelise’s advice to “not doubt what you don’t know” and just startDiscover how Kooze uses authentic, story-led social content to help women feel seen, heard, and supported in their menstrual and chronic pain journeysResources:Annelise Grosman: LinkedInKooze Wellness: LinkedInKooze Wellness: InstagramKooze Wellness: TiktokKooze Wellness: https://www.lovekooze.com.au/Maaike Steinebach: LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureStep into a future where your period doesn’t call the shots. Hit play now to discover how KOOZ Wellness is turning lived experience, science-backed heat therapy, and bold FemTech storytelling into real relief for menstrual and chronic pain, one heart-shaped patch at a time.Be one of us! Share this episode with someone who needs it, like it, leave a review so more listeners can discover these stories, and subscribe so you don’t miss out. See you next week for another episode of FemTech at Work, where we spotlight the founders reshaping the future of women’s health.

What if treating “just a bit of leakage” early could keep you out of aged care, off pads for life, and back to running, jumping and living freely?In this powerful conversation, we have Chelsea Cornelius, mechanical-turned-biomedical engineer and CEO of Stratos MedTech, the company behind PeriCoach—a clinically-backed pelvic floor training system designed to treat urinary incontinence and mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse.You’ll hear how PeriCoach was developed in deep collaboration with clinicians, using vaginal sensors, biofeedback and an app to help women finally see and feel whether they’re doing their Kegels correctly. This episode is a must-listen if you care about pelvic health, FemTech, medical devices or simply want to understand how one founder turned an overlooked, stigmatized issue into a global, tech-enabled solution for women.Key Takeaways:Learn how Chelsea went from race-car-obsessed mechanical engineer to biomedical innovator tackling women’s incontinenceDiscover what your pelvic floor actually is, how it functions, and why pregnancy, sport, chronic cough and aging can quietly undermine its strengthUnderstand why up to half of women perform Kegels incorrectly and how biofeedback helps you see in real time whether you’re truly activating the right musclesFind out how PeriCoach’s insertable probe, sensors and app work together to guide at-home pelvic floor training and support remote monitoring by cliniciansLearn how stigma, shame and silence around incontinence shape women’s care-seeking behaviour and what’s starting to shift that narrative.Discover the surprising differences between launching a FemTech device in Australia versus the US and why the US has been more receptive to commercial innovationUnderstand how Pericoach is working with systems like Veterans Affairs, private insurers and future reimbursement pathways to scale access for womenFind out what hard-won advice Chelsea has for today’s FemTech founders about minimum viable products, regulation, fundraising and not over-perfecting before launchResources:Chelsea Cornelius: LinkedInPeriCoach: LinkedInPeriCoach: https://www.pericoach.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureReady to move pelvic health out of the shadows and into the spotlight? Hit play now to discover how PeriCoach is helping women swap pads for power, shame for science, and quiet suffering for confident, leak-free lives.This episode pulls back the curtain on a silent epidemic affecting millions of women and spotlights the FemTech innovation daring to change that story. From hidden pelvic floor muscles to breakthrough biofeedback, Chelsea Cornelius shows what’s possible when engineering meets empathy.If this conversation opened your eyes, don’t keep it to yourself; be part of the movement to normalize women’s health. Share this episode with a friend, like it, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories. And see you next week for another powerful episode of FemTech at Work.

What if the breast pump you rely on at work was finally built around your body, your ambition, and your autonomy, engineered by a mom who refused to let a boardroom of men decide what “good enough” looks like for breastfeeding women?In this episode of FemTech at Work, we sit down with Australian founder and stunt‑performer‑turned‑entrepreneur, Sally Grice, the CEO of Lacevo, the first black wearable breast pump endorsed by the Australian Breastfeeding Association and now stocked in major retailers like Target US and Baby Bunting.We explore how Lacevo is helping women breastfeed longer and on their own terms, why word‑of‑mouth and in‑store retail were strategic growth levers, and how billboards about nipple sizes and public pumping controversies are shifting the conversation on breastfeeding at work and in public. If you care about breastfeeding, FemTech, or simply building products that truly serve women’s lives, this episode is for you!Key Takeaways:Learn from Sally’s journey from professional wakeboarder and stuntwoman to building a global FemTech hardware brand for breastfeeding mothersHow did one painful, failed pumping session in a Zoom meeting become the catalyst for designing a new kind of wearable breast pumpWhy is nipple sizing so misunderstood, and what will you discover about how incorrect sizes drive pain, trauma, and poor pumping outcomesHow did Sally navigate Chinese manufacturing, skeptical engineers, and a male‑dominated supply chain to create a pump truly designed by and for momsFind out about Lacevo’s bold design choices like launching an all‑black wearable and how that ties to empowerment and working motherhoodHow did Lacevo grow from a baby expo in Australia to shelves at Target US and baby bunting, largely through word‑of‑mouth and in‑person retail discoveryHow are public incidents like the Virgin lounge pumping controversy reshaping the debate on breastfeeding and pumping at work and in public spacesUnderstand building an ecosystem around pumping from sizing studios and apps to future products supporting storage, transport, and daily routinesResources:Sally Grice: LinkedInLacevo: LinkedInLacevo: https://lacevo.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureIf you’ve ever felt forced to choose between your career and breastfeeding, Sally’s story is your reminder that we deserve and can build better. This conversation is part of a much bigger movement to redesign work, products, and policies around women’s real lives.If this episode resonated with you, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend, colleague, or leader who needs to hear it, hit like, and leave a review so we can amplify the voices of FemTech founders like Sally even further. You are part of this change.See you next week for another episode of FemTech at Work, where we continue to spotlight the people rewriting the future of women’s health.

What if the most transformative innovation in childbirth isn’t an app or an algorithm, but a simple, clinician-led medical device that turns “threading a needle in the dark” into a precise, compassionate experience for every mother?In this episode of FemTech at Work, we sit down with Dr. Densearn Seo, founder and CEO of Gravida Health, to explore how one clinician’s curiosity, frustration and global experience are reshaping labor induction and maternal care.If you’re a clinician, founder, investor or simply someone who cares about safer births and better maternal outcomes, this episode offers a rare, inside look at what it takes to build high-impact MedTech in women’s health without losing sight of the women and families at the center of it all. Let’s get into it!Key Takeaways:Find out how a curious medical student who never stopped asking “why” became a founder transforming labor induction on a global stageDiscover why pregnancy and labor are both over-medicalized and under-innovated and what that really means for mothers and clinicians todayLearn how Gravida Health’s device turns “threading a needle in the dark” into a more precise, comfortable and clinically intuitive labor induction processUnderstand how working across Malaysia, Singapore and Australia shaped Densearn’s view of healthcare equity and women’s health innovationFind out why it can take 17 years for medical research to reach the bedside and how Gravida is challenging that timeline for medical hardwareDiscover how a fully clinician-backed cap table changes the way a women’s health startup is funded, built and judged for successLearn from Densearn’s perspective on male allyship in FemTech and what responsible, merit-based support for women’s health really looks likeUnderstand the biggest funding myths in women’s health, and why simply rebranding “FemTech” as “MedTech” sometimes unlocks investor interestFind out the single most practical step clinicians and aspiring founders can take today to improve maternal and perinatal outcomes in their own ecosystemResources:Dr. Densearn Seo: LinkedInGravida Health: LinkedInMaaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThe heart of this conversation is a simple but radical idea: women’s health is not just a niche, and birth should never feel like “threading a needle in the dark.” From med school curiosity to clinician-led innovation, Gravida Health’s story shows what’s possible when we refuse to accept discomfort, delay and underinvestment as the status quo in maternal care.If this episode moved you, be part of the movement. Share it with a friend, colleague or investor who needs to rethink women’s health. Like this episode, leave a review so more people can discover these founders, and help amplify the change they’re fighting for.Thank you and we’ll see you next week for another exciting episode of FemTech at Work.

What happens when a former accountant, nurse and IVF patient turns her frustration with menopause misinformation into a nationwide movement transforming workplaces across Australia?In this powerful episode, we have Grace Molloy, founder and CEO of Menopause Friendly Australia, to unpack how one “impatient advocate for women” is changing the way organisations talk about and support menopause at work.From the role of leadership and HR to the impact of poor medical training, government policy, AI, and gender pay gaps, this conversation is a masterclass for HR leaders, executives and changemakers who want to retain midlife talent, improve psychosocial safety, and normalise menopause as a core workplace wellbeing issue—not a career-limiting secret. Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:What did Grace discover when she realised that even a nurse from a “women’s health family” knew almost nothing about perimenopause, and how did that spark Menopause Friendly Australia Understand the five global standards of a menopause friendly workplace and translate them into real policies, training and culture change instead of one-off awareness daysThe impact of menopause support using data like absenteeism, engagement, policy downloads and training outcomesFind out which of the “four compelling reasons” for becoming menopause friendly, gender pay gap, productivity, talent retention, or legal/psychosocial risk matters most in your organisationUnderstand the gaps in GP and medical training, and why that makes workplace education and advocacy so critical for women seeking menopause careDiscover the practical first steps as an HR or DEI leader to build a business case for menopause support, even in the face of DEI backlash or limited budgetsUnderstand the potential risks of AI and job change for women, and how that intersects with existing gender pay and leadership gapsResources:Grace Molloy: LinkedInMenopause Friendly Australia: LinkedInMenopause Friendly Australia: https://menopausefriendly.au/Free resources on menopause: https://menopausefriendly.au/news/Dove x Menopause Friendly: https://menopausefriendly.au/dove/#downloadMaaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureMenopause doesn’t have to be a silent struggle or a career-limiting secret. As Grace shows, when workplaces choose to listen, learn and lead, they don’t just support women—they unlock wisdom, loyalty and powerhouse performance across their teams.If this episode moved you, be part of the movement, share it with a colleague, like it, leave a review so more people can discover these conversations, and join us next week for another episode of Femtech at Work, where we keep rewriting the rules of what thriving at work really looks like.

What happens when a state decides women’s health is non‑negotiable?Today at FemTech at Work,we have Sally Hasler, CEO of Women’s Health Victoria, to unpack how one Australian state is using policy, research, and partnership to close the gender health gap. From chronic pain and reproductive coercion to AI-driven access and corporate responsibility, this conversation shines a light on what real systems change for women’s health can look like when government, healthcare, femtech, and philanthropy finally pull in the same direction.If you care about women’s health, femtech, policy change, or just want to understand what it takes to redesign an entire system around equity, this episode is a powerful, practical roadmap.Key Takeaways:How did Sally’s journey from government to the Women’s Foundation in Hong Kong to Women’s Health Victoria shape her mission to tackle gender inequity in healthWhat does it really mean in practice when a health system stops treating women as “small men” and starts including sex and gender in every layer of research and careHow is the Victorian government using policy, funding, and mandatory research requirements to close the gender health gap, and what can other countries understand from this approachIn what ways does gender-based violence, including reproductive coercion, quietly shape women’s mental and physical health outcomes and how can systems change disrupt thisHow can corporates and insurers learn to apply a gender lens to products, policies, and workplaces so women aren’t penalised for seeking mental health or reproductive careWhy do women spend up to nine years of their working lives in poor health, and what insights can we gain about the critical role workplaces play in shifting this realityIn what ways could responsible AI help women anonymously access sexual and reproductive health information 24/7, and what safeguards are needed to avoid amplifying biasResources:Sally Hasler: LinkedInWomen’s Health Victoria: LinkedInWomen’s Health Victoria: https://www.whv.org.au/Maaike Steinebach: LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureIn a world where women are still treated as medical afterthoughts, conversations like this are not just interesting. They’re urgent! Sally’s work in Victoria shows that when we centre women’s lived experiences, demand evidence-based change, and embrace responsible femtech, we don’t just tweak the system, we rewrite it.If this episode opened your eyes or gave you language for your own story, don’t let it stop here. Share this conversation with a friend, colleague, or policymaker who needs to hear it. Like the episode, leave a review so more people can discover these voices of change, and help us grow a global community that refuses to accept the gender health gap as inevitable.Thank you for listening! Be part of the movement, keep the conversation going, and I’ll see you next week for another episode spotlighting the people who are reshaping the future of women’s health.

What if the most stressful part of IVF wasn’t the hormones, the scans, or the emotional rollercoaster, but the chaos of managing it all alone at your kitchen table? In this episode, we meet the doctor-turned-founder who decided that fertility patients deserve better than photocopied instructions and guesswork. Joining us is Dr. Caroline Fiddler, a medical doctor and founder of Cycle Guide, a purpose-built IVF and fertility treatment organizer app. Drawing on her own two-and-a-half-year IVF journey and her career in hospital systems, Caroline shares how witnessing outdated, fragmented processes pushed her to build a simple, intuitive fertility app that helps patients take back control of their treatment.If you’re going through fertility treatment, building in femtech, or working in healthcare and wondering how to improve patient journeys, this conversation will give you practical insight and emotional validation.Key Takeaways:How did Caroline’s own IVF journey as a single woman and years inside hospital systems lead her to create the Cycle Guide fertility organizer appDiscover why “simple, intuitive, and flexible” design can be more powerful than feature-heavy fertility platformsHow does Cycle Guide help patients understand and organise blood tests, ultrasounds, injections, procedures, and trigger shots across an entire IVF cycleLearn from the pre-cycle checklist that prepares you for Day 1, tackles clinic contact issues, manages medication storage, and navigates real-life scheduling clashesHow do Cycle Guide's reminders and colour-coded tasks help patients avoid heartbreaking mistakes, such as missing crucial trigger injectionsUnderstand the emotional and financial decisions around when to stop collecting your own eggs, change clinics, or consider donor eggsHow Caroline’s experience highlights the hidden friction inside fertility clinics and hospital systems, and what does that mean for femtech foundersLearn from Caroline’s honest reflections on rejection, resilience and why she’s still convinced that IVF patients deserve better digital supportResources:Caroline Fiddler: LinkedInCycleGuide: InstagramCycle Guide: https://cycleguide.com.au/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureIn a world where fertility patients still juggle life-changing decisions with paper instructions and fragmented systems, Dr. Caroline Fiddler’s story is a reminder that compassionate innovation can rewrite the experience - one organised, empowered cycle at a time. If you’re navigating IVF yourself, supporting someone who is, or building the next wave of femtech solutions, this episode is your invitation to believe that the process can be clearer, kinder and more in your control. If this conversation moved you, be part of the movement! Share this episode with someone who needs it, hit like, leave a review so more listeners can discover these stories, and subscribe so you don’t miss out. See you next week for another episode of FemTech at Work, where we spotlight the founders reshaping women’s health- one bold idea at a time!

What happens when an investor walks away from high finance to rebuild the fertility journey across Asia? In this episode, you’ll step inside the world of Rhea Fertility & GenPrime and see how one woman is redesigning reproductive care for an entire region. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Margaret Wang, founding CEO of Rhea Fertility and GenPrime, to unpack how she left a global finance career to build one of the Asia’s first truly end-to-end fertility platforms. Margaret shares her deeply personal egg-freezing journey across New York and Singapore, the legal and cultural hurdles unmarried women face in Asia, and how those experiences inspired her to create a more patient-centric, emotionally supportive fertility experience.Key Takeaways:How Margaret's own egg-freezing journey in New York and Singapore inspires her to design a more human and patient-centric fertility experience across AsiaDiscover the end-to-end fertility ecosystem, including consults, labs, and cryopreservation, in five different countriesHow do Asia's diverse fertility laws shape Rhea's strategy, including adding an LA clinic for surrogacy and LGBTQ+ servicesWhat are the often-overlooked emotional challenges of IVF and egg freezing, and how can simple rituals make a big differenceHow does Rhea partner with tech startups, and what hurdles do they face in getting clinicians to adopt innovative toolsWhat's driving investment in women's and reproductive health, and why are global investors betting big on Asia-focused fertility platformsHow do cultural expectations around marriage, motherhood, age, and solo parenting shape fertility choices for Asian womenWhat might you discover about your own fertility, and how could it shift your family planning strategyHow does Rhea envision growing its services beyond fertility to support women's overall reproductive and hormonal well-being across AsiaResources:Margaret Wang: LinkedInRhea Fertility: LinkedInRhea Fertility: https://www.rheafertility.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureFertility isn’t just a medical journey- it’s emotional, cultural, and deeply personal. Margaret’s story shows what’s possible when we redesign care around women’s real lives, not outdated systems. If this conversation helped you feel seen, informed, or inspired, don’t keep it to yourself.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, leave a review so more women can discover it, and hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. Be part of the movement to build better, more accessible reproductive care for women everywhere and we’ll see you next week for another powerful episode of FemTech At Work.

What happens when a young doctor, failed by the very system she works in, decides to rebuild women's healthcare from the ground up using AI? Today, we're chatting with Dr. Ariella Heffernan-Marks, founder of Ovum AI, about how her battle with debilitating vestibular migraines exposed the deep biases and data gaps in women's healthcare and sparked a radically different solution. Ariella reveals how Ovum AI works as an AI health partner for women, integrating medical reports, wearables, symptoms, and reproductive health into a longitudinal 'health brain' designed around women's physiology. You'll hear how she moved from medical school to building and funding a FemTech startup, why generic tools like ChatGPT can't safely serve women's health needs, and how a human-first, privacy-obsessed approach to AI is reshaping doctor visits, workplace wellbeing, and women's long-term health. Ariella also lifts the curtain on investor bias, designing for neurodivergent users, and the self-care routines that keep her grounded while she pursues the audacious goal of closing a trillion-dollar gender health gap. Let's dive in! Key Takeaways:How Ariella's "mystery illness" led her to create Ovum AI, a lifetime health record and AI advocate for womenHow Ovum AI connects periods, perimenopause, chronic illness, and mental health into one intelligent systemUnderstand the gender health gap and why women spending 25% more time in poor health, and what does that really cost our economies and careers?Find out how Ariella is tackling AI bias head-onWhat does it take to build a women-specific AI from the ground up, instead of just plugging women’s questions into generic large language models?Learn why data privacy is non‑negotiable and Ovum's approach to consent, de-identification, and face ID for secure health data uploadDiscover Ovum's B2B strategy and how it supports women's health at work without accessing individual dataUnderstand the fundraising journey, what did the right investors see in women's health and AI that skeptics missed? How can founders identify aligned backers?Learn from Ariella's founder routine (treating seasons, self-reflection and coaching) as core parts of building a FemTech company.Resources:Ariella Heffernan - Marks: LinkedInOvum AI: LinkedInOvum AI: https://www.askovum.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureReady to see what women’s healthcare can look like when it’s designed by women, for women, and powered by AI that actually understands us? Tune in now and step inside Ariella’s journey from dismissed patient to doctor-founder, building the “smartest AI woman in the world” with Ovum.If this episode spoke to you, don’t keep it to yourself, be part of the movement to close the gender health gap. Share this conversation with a friend or colleague, hit follow, leave a review, and help us amplify the voices shaping the future of FemTech.See you next week for another episode of Femtec at Work, where we spotlight the founders, builders and believers driving women's health forward!

What if the biggest breakthrough in fertility care for millions of couples in Asia isn’t AI, but a simple, clinically validated technology that makes IVF-level outcomes finally affordable for the middle class?In this episode of FemTech at Work, we sit down with Yve Lyppens, founder of Eve Fertility, to explore a bold vision: bringing IVF-like results to lower and middle-income couples across APAC at a fraction of today’s cost. Drawing on 15 years in medtech and 5 years in IVF and infertility, Yve explains how intra-vaginal culture (IVC) uses the woman’s body as a natural incubator instead of an expensive lab, making fertility treatment more accessible without compromising clinical pregnancy rates.If you’re interested in FemTech, fertility, emerging markets, or mission-driven innovation, this conversation offers a rare, on-the-ground look at what it takes to design the right technology for the right market and to stay mentally resilient along the way.Key Takeaways:How does intra-vaginal culture (IVC) actually work, and why using the body as an incubator be a game-changer for fertility care in Asia?Why does IVF costs in Malaysia so high, and what can we discover about how IVC could slash per-cycle expenses for middle-class couples?Learn from Malaysia’s role as the first APAC market to adopt IVC and deliver its first IVC baby in 2022?How governments in countries like Malaysia, China, and others are responding to declining birth ratesWhy AI-driven fertility add-ons actually increase prices, and learn about choosing “the right tech for the right market” instead?What hidden challenges do founders face when fundraising for pre-seed healthtech in APAC, and what can we find out about grants vs. VC capital in the region?How does being a male founder in women’s health shape conversations with investors, clinicians, and patients and what surprising dynamics will you discover from Yve’s experience?What does the emotional side of founding really look like, and how can we learn from Yve’s strategies to manage mental health, setbacks, and “more down days than up days”?How big is the unmet need in fertility, especially for lower and middle-income patients, and what can we understand about building a product specifically for those who are currently excluded?Resources:Yve Lyppens: LinkedInMaaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future: https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureIn a world where fertility treatment is still a privilege for the few, Eve Fertility’s vision is a powerful reminder that innovation should serve those who need it most, not just those who can pay the most. This episode is more than a conversation about technology—it’s a call to rethink who gets access to hope.If this episode moved you, be part of the movement. Share it with someone who cares about women’s health, fertility, or healthcare equity. Like, subscribe, and leave a review so we can amplify the voices of founders like Yve and bring these stories to more ears across the globe.Thank you for listening, and see you next week for another episode of FemTech at Work, where we spotlight the people reshaping the future of women’s health.

What does it really take to build a women’s health company in Asia when funding is tight, stigma runs deep, and the stakes are literally people’s futures?In this very real and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with my long-time friend and serial entrepreneur Anna Haotanto, founder of Zora Health. Anna shares her personal journey—freezing her eggs years before it became 'trendy' and her frustration with the healthcare system that drove her to build a fertility, menopause, and family health platform in Asia, one of the toughest and most complex spaces to operate in. Together, we unpack the emotional and practical realities of building a women’s health company, pitching to investors for a seed round, navigating stigma, regulations, and high treatment costs, and the dark days when Anna almost walked away from Zora. Raw, honest, and hopeful, this episode is for anyone interested in women’s health, building in FemTech, or needing a dose of real resilience behind the glossy founder stories.Key Takeaways:Discover how a Fintech and F&B founder ended up building Zora Health after thinking she was perimenopausal and hitting multiple medical dead endsLearn why egg freezing, IVF, menopause and even sperm health are still wrapped in stigma in Asia and how technology can start to break thatHow Zora Health actually works behind the scenes to connect users with trusted clinics, doctors, diagnostics and care navigators across multiple countriesExplore why men now make up a significant portion of Zora’s clients, and what this shift reveals about the evolving fertility journeys of couples today Find out how corporates really think about fertility and menopause benefits, budgets and internal stakeholders and why selling B2B in health is so complexLearn how Anna coped with days of not getting out of bed, and still chose not to quit when everything felt impossibleDiscover what “patient capital” truly means in women’s healthFind out how genuine human connection and “friction” might be our biggest advantage in an AI worldLearn the most practical advice Anna has for new FemTech founders in Asia, especially when it comes to monetization, mental health, and playing the long gameResources:Anna Haotanto: LinkedInZora Health: LinkedInZora Health: https://zorahealth.co/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureIf this conversation moved you, let it be more than just another episode you listened to on the go. Women’s health in Asia is still being built from the ground up, one founder, one story, one hard conversation at a time and your support genuinely helps that movement grow.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, hit like, leave us a review so more people can discover these voices, and help us push women’s health higher up on every agenda.Thank you for listening, and see you next year for another episode of FemTech at Work, where we keep building this new future together!

Find out how a PhD biomedical engineer turned founder is building a wearable that cools hot flashes, collects real-world data and reframes menopause from “invisible problem” to solvable public-health priority.Today, we chat with Mabel Nguyen, co‑founder of Singapore’s EloCare, to unpack the science, product strategy and personal drive behind a startup creating wearable solutions for menopause. Mabel explains why menopause has been overlooked, why hot flashes matter far beyond a few uncomfortable moments, and how a combination of cooling technology and data collection can change diagnosis, care and daily life for millions of women. She shares the technical hurdles of building a new class of wearable, the trade-offs between clinical validation and rapid consumer launch, and the funding route that kept research alive through grants and early VC support. Along the way, Mabel offers candid founder advice about taking the first step, managing mental health during the grind, and what success will look like for her and her team. Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Find out why Mabel believes menopause is a public‑health problem, not just a personal discomfort, and what costs are hidden when hot flashes go untreatedLearn how combining cooling wearables with symptom‑tracking data could change how we recognize and treat menopauseDiscover the unexpected signals and noise that made lab-based hot‑flashes detection fail in real life, and how that led EloCare to reinvent its approachUnderstand why launching first as a consumer wellness product can accelerate iteration, even when clinical validation is a long‑term goalFind out how grants, university partnerships and early VC funding shaped EloCare’s R&D path and why each funding type matteredDiscover the habits that helped Mabel stay resilient and what she does to preserve mental health during the inevitable ups and downsUnderstand what “success” looks like for a Femtech innovator; is it scaling, clinical validation, or simply seeing your product help a woman live betterResources:Mabel Nguyen: LinkedInEloCare: LinkedInEloCare: https://www.elo.care/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureMabel’s story is more than a product roadmap, it’s a reminder that quiet, widespread problems deserve bold, science‑backed solutions. From the lab benches of NUS to prototype bracelets and grant partnerships, this conversation shows how empathy, data and iterative design can turn menopause from an invisible burden into a measurable, treatable part of life. If you’ve ever felt ignored by health systems or wondered how founders build hardware that must also be trusted by clinicians and real people, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped to think differently about women’s health.If this episode moved you, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend, give us a five‑star review to amplify women’s health stories, and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode that champions founders making real change. Thank you, and see you on our next episode!

Tired of clinic trips and waitlists? Hear how one medtech startup gives mothers real‑time reassurance and lets doctors intervene earlier when it matters most.In this episode of FemTech at Work, we speak with Amrish Nair, co‑founder of Biorithm, about building a wearable at‑home cardiotocography solution and the broader mission to reduce preventable poor outcomes in pregnancy. Amrish shares the personal and technical origins of the company, why remote fetal monitoring matters, how Biorithm integrates maternal vitals (blood pressure, glucose) with fetal signals, and the clinical evidence from trials across Singapore, Australia, UK and the US. He also explains why Biorithm positions itself as medtech rather than FemTech, how they earned clinical trust through transparent data and key opinion leaders, and why AI must be grounded in high‑quality maternal datasets to be truly useful. This conversation also dives into fundraising lessons, regulatory strategy, and a long‑term vision that treats pregnancy as a window into a woman’s decades‑long health trajectory.Key Takeaways:Find out how a hospital cardiotocogram (CTG) was redesigned into a wearable patchLearn why combining fetal monitoring with home blood pressure and glucose data may detect pre‑eclampsia and gestational diabetes earlier, and how this might reduce stillbirth riskDiscover why Biorithm chose to pitch as medtech and how that positioning changed investor conversations, and what differences regulatory and funding strategies makeUnderstand how clinical trust is built and what role transparent trials and key opinion leaders play in convincing doctors to adopt remote monitoringFind out where the industry stands on AI for maternal health and why a better, causal, outcome‑linked data must come firstDiscover the founder tradeoffs behind long‑term health startups and why sacrifices and supports matter when you commit eight years to building medtechResources:Amrish Nair: LinkedInBiorithm: LinkedInBiorithm: https://www.bio-rithm.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureToday’s episode shows how a personal mission became medtech that brings hospital‑grade fetal and maternal monitoring into the home. BioRhythm’s approach reframes prenatal care as prevention, builds clinical trust with transparent data, and paves the way for healthier mothers and babies long after birth.If this moved you, help turn listening into impact! Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your network. Join the movement to bring better pregnancy care home! Tune in next week for another story that matters.

What happens when a young founder decides to rewrite the conversation on menopause and midlife in Singapore—starting with her own mother? Join us for an inspiring episode of Femtec at Work featuring Valery Tan, co-founder of Surety Singapore, as she breaks taboos, builds communities, and empowers women (and men) to navigate this important life transition together.From pivoting away from pharmaceutical sciences to becoming one of the youngest startup founders in the region, Valery’s journey is deeply personal and profoundly impactful. Discover how her mother’s experience inspired her to fill crucial gaps in menopause education and support, why cultural relevance matters in women's health, and how Surety Singapore is tackling stigma, policy gaps, and even corporate inclusivity.Tune in, be inspired and be empowered!Key Takeaways:Find out why Valery started Surety Singapore and the moving story behind itDiscover how Surety Singapore is bridging cultural gaps and delivering credible, localized health content.Learn how Surety’s Midlife Festival is creating a more inclusive dialogue for families and workplaces alikeUnderstand the policy and awareness gaps in Singapore and what’s being done to close them.Find out what obstacles Valery has faced as a young founder and how she overcame skepticism and age bias.Discover how Surety’s new Pulse Play app aims to help women track symptoms and access supportFind out how Valery’s bond with her mother continues to shape Surety’s mission and what it means for those going through midlife transitions.Resources:Valery Tan: LinkedInSurety: LinkedInSurety: https://www.suretysg.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThis episode isn’t just a conversation. It’s a call to action to challenge the stigma, embrace new perspectives, and support loved ones through every phase of life. Valery’s journey is living proof that transformative change can begin at home, with one honest conversation. By shining light on menopause and midlife transitions, Surety Singapore is sparking vital discussions, building bridges across generations and genders, and showing us all what empowered care truly looks like.Don’t let these important stories stay in the shadows. If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think differently, share it with your friends, family, and colleagues. Hit like, leave us a review, and help amplify the voices that are changing the future of women’s health in Asia and beyond.

What if changing the conversation around women’s health could save lives, ignite confidence, and break taboos across an entire country? Dive into the world of FemTech in Malaysia, where one founder’s deep personal journey sparked a revolution for women’s access, dignity, and empowerment!In today’s episode of FemTech at Work, meet Rina Ho, CEO of Pistil—the pioneering Malaysian FemTech platform dedicated to transforming women’s healthcare. Discover how Rina’s personal story, after losing her mother to breast cancer, fueled her mission to challenge cultural stigma, expand access to reproductive care, and empower women to take charge of their health.Whether you’re curious about the realities of women's health in Asia, passionate about female empowerment, or eager to learn how digital health is rewriting the story, this episode will spark your mind and your heart. Don’t miss the inspiring insights, personal stories, and strategies for breaking silences and building breakthroughs!Key Takeaways:How does cultural stigma around menstruation and reproductive health still impact Malaysian women todayWhat innovative features does Pistol offer to empower women with confidential, comprehensive healthcare no matter their background?Why is sex education so limited in Malaysian schools, and what are the consequences for young women and familiesHow is Pistol leveraging technology, AI, and local cultural understanding to build trust and accessibilityWhat unique barriers like digital censorship and healthcare regulations do FemTech founders face in Malaysia, and how are they overcoming themHow is Pistol reframing women’s health conversations to be positive and empoweringHow can more prominent voices across Asia help break the silence on topics like endometriosis, fertility, and menopauseResources:Rina Ho : LinkedInPistil: LinkedInPistil: https://www.pistil.io/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureListen now to discover the answers, learn from real-world journeys, and understand how FemTech is transforming not just healthcare, but the narrative around women's bodies, choices, and futures across Asia and beyond! Whether you’re passionate about breaking taboos, supporting FemTech founders, or simply believe every woman deserves access to safe, stigma-free healthcare, your actions matter. Share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues because your reach can open doors for someone who needs it most. Like, follow, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support gives visibility to inspiring founders like Rina Ho and helps us amplify stories that matter! Thank you, and see you on our next episode!

Are you ready to uncover the real story behind the explosive growth of women’s health innovation in Asia, and meet the change-makers leading this new revolution? In this must-listen episode of FemTech at Work, we sit down with Lindsey Davis, ecosystem innovator and founder of the FemTech Association Asia, for an unfiltered look at the challenges, breakthroughs, and future visions driving the FemTech industry.In this episode of FemTech at Work, we welcome my friend and industry powerhouse Lindsey Davis, the founder of the FemTech Association Asia and advisor to OV Health. Together, we explore Lindsey’s global journey from London to Singapore, the birth and rapid expansion of the FemTech Association, and the critical work being done to unite startups, corporates, investors, and government partners across Asia.Whether you’re a founder, investor, or simply FemTech-curious, this episode is packed with actionable insights, honest reflections, and a contagious passion for changing the future of women’s health in Asia and beyond.Key Takeaways:Find out what inspired Lindsey to start the FemTech Association Asia, and how her own international journey shaped her vision for women’s health innovationLearn how the FemTech landscape in Asia has evolved in just a few years and where are the hottest opportunities for startups and investorsDiscover why community-building and collaboration are the secret “glue” for success in the regional FemTech ecosystemWhat the biggest challenges that FemTech founders in Asia are facing, and how do they overcome issues like underfunding, lack of research, and industry isolationFind out what strategies are helping to engage healthcare providers and policymakers, breaking through traditional silos in the health industryLearn which new technologies is a mix of digital health, wearables, and biotech capturing attention and investment, and why is Asia poised to lead global innovationUnderstand what role patience, education, and shifting mindsets play in redefining women’s health from a charitable cause to a high-growth commercial opportunityResources:Lindsey Davis: LinkedInFemTech Association Asia : LinkedInFemTech Association Asia : https://www.femtechassociation.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThis episode pulls back the curtain on the passion, perseverance, and partnership driving the FemTech movement forward. This reminds us that true change is never the work of just one, but of a growing, diverse community—one that breaks barriers, crushes taboos, supports one another, and dares to dream big for the next generation.Are you ready to join this wave of innovation and support a future where women’s health is prioritized, in every corner of Asia and around the world? Now is your moment! Like, share, and review this episode to help amplify the voices shaping the future of women’s health! Together, let’s build a world where women’s health innovation thrives. See you next week for another episode filled with passion, progress, and powerful new voices!

In this episode of FemTech at Work, we uncover the powerful story of Tungga Dewi—co-founder of Perfect Fit, Indonesia’s pioneering femtech company reshaping the conversation around menstruation, sustainability, and women’s empowerment.From her early experiences confronting poverty and traditional gender roles, to driving grassroots change across Indonesia’s remotest regions, Tungka shares her path from research and activism to launching eco-friendly, accessible period products that challenge both stigma and waste.Dive into an eye-opening dialogue about breaking entrenched taboos, the real scale of economic and health inequality, the art of strategic education, and the challenges/opportunities startups face in Indonesia’s unique marketplace. Whether you’re an aspiring founder, social impact advocate, or simply passionate about women’s health, this conversation will ignite your perspective on what’s possible!Key Takeaways:Discover how does growing up with economic inequality in Indonesia shape a founder’s vision for women’s healthLearn why so many Indonesian women reach womanhood unprepared for their periods and what can change thatUnderstand how are centuries-old myths and taboos still impacting menstrual health today across different islands and faithsFind out what inspires someone to turn a grassroots nonprofit project into Indonesia’s first period underwear companyLearn how has Perfect Fit educated tens of thousands despite remoteness and cultural barriersFind out if a reusable menstrual products truly make a dent in Indonesia’s waste crisis and women’s economic choicesDiscover the challenges Femtech founders face when local users are skeptical or unaware of sustainable alternativesHow do social media and digital education campaigns crack open conversations about periods in IndonesiaFind out what makes collaboration, funding, and foundation support critical for impactful startups in emerging marketsFind out where is Perfect Fit going next and how might their mission redefine women’s health, dignity, and sustainability for Southeast Asia and beyondResources:Tungga Dewi: LinkedInPerfect Fit: LinkedInPerfect Fit: https://perfectfit.co.id/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureTungka Dewi’s journey shows that real impact comes from dare to question, courage to educate, and the vision to offer women sustainable, affordable solutions that break generations of silence. If Perfect Fit can transform conversations in remote Indonesian villages, imagine what we can do worldwide when we challenge taboos, stand for equity, and innovate for good.Join this movement for better women’s health! Share this episode with women, friends, and anyone passionate about positive change. Like, review, and subscribe to FemTech at Work! Your feedback helps powerful stories reach more people. Spread the word because your voice can help smash stigma and create new options for millions.See you next week for another episode—together, let’s keep changing the world for women, one story at a time!

Imagine a world where women's health and wellness take center stage in innovation. Welcome to the world of FemTech!In this episode of Femtech At Work, we dive into the exciting world of FemTech in Asia with Susan Hanna, a seasoned angel investor and ecosystem builder. We explore the challenges faced by female founders, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and the potential for exits and growth in the industry. Join us as we discuss the future of FemTech and how it's changing the game for women's health and wellness.Key Takeaways:What are the unique challenges faced by female founders in the FemTech industry, and how to overcome themHow can diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth in FemTech, and what strategies can we use to promote itWhat are the most promising areas of FemTech in Asia, and what opportunities exist for investors and entrepreneursHow can we amplify the voices of women in FemTech and create a more supportive ecosystem for female foundersWhat role can government support, policymakers, and corporates play in driving the growth of FemTech in AsiaHow can we balance the need for financial returns with the social impact of FemTech investments, and what are the implications for the industry's futureResources:Susan Hanna: LinkedIn149 Technologies Pte. Ltd: LinkedIn149 Technologies Pte. Ltd: https://www.149tech.co/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThank you for joining us on this journey into the world of FemTech in Asia. We hope you're as inspired as we are by the potential for innovation and impact in this space. Now it's your turn to be part of the movement! Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and help us amplify the voices of women in FemTech. Like, share, and review this episode to help us reach more people. And if you're as passionate about FemTech as we are, join our community to stay up-to-date on the latest news, trends, and insights.See you next week for another episode where we'll be exploring more exciting topics and interviewing incredible guests. Until then, stay curious, keep learning, and let's change the world together!

Imagine a world where women's health and wellness take center stage in innovation. Welcome to the world of FemTech!In this episode of Femtech At Work, we dive into the exciting world of FemTech in Asia with Susan Hanna, a seasoned angel investor and ecosystem builder. We explore the challenges faced by female founders, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and the potential for exits and growth in the industry. Join us as we discuss the future of FemTech and how it's changing the game for women's health and wellness.Key Takeaways:What are the unique challenges faced by female founders in the FemTech industry, and how to overcome themHow can diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth in FemTech, and what strategies can we use to promote itWhat are the most promising areas of FemTech in Asia, and what opportunities exist for investors and entrepreneursHow can we amplify the voices of women in FemTech and create a more supportive ecosystem for female foundersWhat role can government support, policymakers, and corporates play in driving the growth of FemTech in AsiaHow can we balance the need for financial returns with the social impact of FemTech investments, and what are the implications for the industry's futureResources:Susan Hanna: LinkedIn149 Technologies Pte. Ltd: LinkedIn149 Technologies Pte. Ltd: https://www.149tech.co/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThank you for joining us on this journey into the world of FemTech in Asia. We hope you're as inspired as we are by the potential for innovation and impact in this space. Now it's your turn to be part of the movement! Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and help us amplify the voices of women in FemTech. Like, share, and review this episode to help us reach more people. And if you're as passionate about FemTech as we are, join our community to stay up-to-date on the latest news, trends, and insights.See you next week for another episode where we'll be exploring more exciting topics and interviewing incredible guests. Until then, stay curious, keep learning, and let's change the world together!

Have you ever felt like something's off, but you can't quite put your finger on it? For many women, menopause can be a mysterious and frustrating experience. But what if you could take control of your symptoms and thrive during this phase of life?Join us as we chat with Joanne Ho, a three-time entrepreneur who's on a mission to break the stigma around menopause. With her latest venture, Menopause Asia, Joanne is creating a safe space for women to talk openly about their experiences and find support. Tune in to learn more about Joanne's journey and discover how you can take care of your own health and well-being!Key Takeaways:Explore what it means to break the stigma around menopause and how we can create a culture where women feel empowered to speak up Learn from Joanne's personal experience with menopause, and how can we apply those lessons to our own livesFind out how Menopause Asia is changing the game for women's healthcare in AsiaDiscover the benefits of aging and how you can harness your experience and wisdom to achieve your goalsDiscover what's next for Joanne and Menopause Asia, and find out how you can be part of this exciting movementResources:Joanne Ho: LinkedInMenopause Asia: LinkedInMenopause Asia: https://www.menopauseasia.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThanks for tuning in to this powerful conversation with Joanne Ho! We hope you've been inspired to take control of your own health and well-being, and join the movement to break the stigma around menopause.Now it's your turn to be part of this movement! Share this episode with a friend or family member who needs to hear it. Like and review our podcast to help us reach more women who are searching for support and community. Together, we can make a change! Thank you, and see you on our next episode.

Imagine turning a life-shattering breast cancer diagnosis into a catalyst for hope and healing. For thousands of women worldwide, this is a heartbreaking reality. But what if we could change the narrative?Get ready for a powerful conversation that will inspire, educate, and empower you! Join me as I sit down with Dr. Chia Clement, a trailblazing breast surgeon who's revolutionizing the way we approach cancer care.Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, or simply someone who cares about women's health, this episode is a must-listen. Stay tuned, be inspired, educated, and empowered!Key Takeaways:Learn how a simple mammogram can unlock the key to a longer, healthier life.Uncover the truth about breast reconstruction after a mastectomy and discover how to make an informed decision that suits your physical and emotional needsExplore how AI, technology, and compassion are converging to transform the cancer journey and enhance patient outcomesDiscover effective coping strategies for navigating the emotional ups and downs of breast cancer and find out where to access vital support when you need it mostGain valuable insights into a future where breast cancer is no longer a life-defining diagnosis, but an opportunity for renewal and rebirthResources:Dr. Clement Chia: LinkedInReborn: https://www.rebornlearning.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThe conversation may be over, but the revolution has just begun! Dr. Chia Clement's inspiring story and groundbreaking work in breast cancer care have ignited a spark and we invite you to join the movement! Help spread the word about the transformative power of women's health and innovative solutions by liking and sharing this episode with your network, and leaving a review to share your thoughts and help us reach more women who need to hear these stories. Join us next week on Femtech At Work as we continue to explore the intersection of women's health, technology, and empowerment. Together, let's create a world where women's health is prioritized, supported, and celebrated. Thank you for being part of this journey!

Imagine a world where fetal monitoring is revolutionized, and pregnant women receive personalized care.Join Joshua Yim, founder of Navo, on this episode of FemTech at Work. Joshua shares his vision for transforming prenatal care using AI-powered fetal monitoring. Discover the challenges he faces as a young founder in the FemTech space and learn about the intersection of technology and healthcare. Tune in to explore how Navo is improving outcomes for pregnant women.Key Takeaways:How can AI-powered fetal monitoring revolutionize prenatal careWhat role do governments and institutions play in supporting FemTech startupsHow can young founders navigate the challenges of the FemTech industryWhat are the benefits and limitations of deterministic vs. agentic AI in healthcareHow can service design enhance the user experience for healthcare professionals and patientsWhat drives a founder's passion for creating impact beyond financial successResources:Joshua Yim: LinkedInNavo Health: LinkedInMaaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureAs we conclude this inspiring conversation with Joshua Yim, founder of Navo, it's clear that AI-powered prenatal care is transforming the future of women's health. With innovators like Joshua leading the change, we're witnessing a revolution in fetal monitoring and maternal health that's improving outcomes and saving lives.We invite you to be part of this revolution! Join us in shaping the future of women's health. Like and share this episode with your network and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for tuning in! See you next week for another episode of FemTech at Work, where we'll explore more groundbreaking stories and innovations in women's health and FemTech.Together, let's create a world where every woman has access to quality healthcare, empowered by technology and innovation!

Imagine a world where women receive healthcare that truly sees them, personalized, holistic, and empowering!Meet Eve, the passionate Co-Founder of Hey Taylor, who's on a mission to revolutionize women's reproductive health. Join us as Eve shares her inspiring vision for transforming the future of women's healthcare, from building a supportive community to navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Eve opens up about her journey, sharing valuable insights and hard-won experiences. Tune in to discover how Hey Taylor is pioneering a new approach to women's health and what this means for women everywhere.Key Takeaways:Find out what fuels the demand for personalized and holistic women's healthcare, and how Hey Taylor responds to this critical needDiscover how a supportive community focused on women's health leads to better patient outcomes and more empowered womenUnderstand what the most significant hurdles entrepreneurs face in the women's health space are, and what strategies they can employ to overcome themHow can technology and innovation be harnessed to enhance women's healthcare, and what innovative solutions is Hey Taylor bringing to the tableDiscover what the future holds for women's healthcare, and how we can collectively work towards creating a more inclusive and empowering healthcare system that serves all womenResources:Eve Lee: LinkedInHey Taylor: LinkedInHey Taylor: https://www.hey-taylor.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureTo all the women who've ever felt like their healthcare needs weren't being heard or seen, I see you. Your struggles are real, and your health matters. Remember that you deserve personalized, holistic, and empowering care, and there are innovators like Eve and Hey Taylor working tirelessly to make that a reality!If this conversation resonated with you, please share it with a friend, family member, or colleague who needs to hear it. Let's spread the word about the importance of women's health innovation. Take a minute to like and review this episode, and tune in again next week for another inspiring conversation. Together, we can create a wave of change in women's healthcare!

What if a simple test could change the course of a pregnancy? Every pregnant woman deserves access to accurate and reliable information about their pregnancy. But what if that information wasn't available to everyone? Join us as we explore the shocking truth about prenatal testing and meet the entrepreneur on a mission to change it and discover how she's transforming the future of maternal healthcare.Today, we have Ella Fung, Co-founder and CEO of Rosalind DX, a cutting-edge biotech company transforming prenatal testing. Ella shares her inspiring journey, from scientist to entrepreneur, and reveals the challenges and triumphs of building a game-changing startup. She also dives into the world of prenatal testing, discussing the current limitations and inequities in access to accurate data. She explains how Rosalind DX's innovative approach is bridging this gap, providing women with reliable and actionable information to inform their reproductive choices. This conversation also touches on the importance of support systems, self-care, and mentorship for founders, particularly women in STEM.(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:What's behind the alarming data gap in women's health, and how AI can help fill itWho are the essential players you need to succeed as a founder, and how to find themWhy prioritizing your well-being is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for entrepreneursHow Rosalind DX is pioneering a new era in prenatal testing, and what this breakthrough means for women globallyResources:Ella Fung: LinkedInRosalind Dx: LinkedInRosalind Dx: https://www.rosalinddx.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThank you for tuning in to this inspiring conversation with Ella Fung. If you're as passionate about revolutionizing maternal healthcare as we are, please share this episode with your network and help amplify Ella's remarkable work. Join the movement to empower women and transform maternal healthcare. Follow Rosalind DX on social media and stay updated on their groundbreaking work. Thank you and see you on our next episode!

Imagine undergoing an epidural procedure with minimal pain and maximum precision. Sounds like science fiction? Not anymore! Cailin Ng and her team at HiCura are revolutionizing the medical field with cutting-edge AI-powered solutions.In this inspiring episode, Cailin shares her remarkable journey from engineer to entrepreneur, and how HiCura's innovative technology is transforming the accuracy and safety of epidural procedures. We also explore the challenges of taking a startup global, and the vital importance of mentorship and self-care for entrepreneurs.Key Takeaways:Find out how AI can really revolutionize the accuracy and safety of epidural proceduresDiscover what it takes for a startup to go global, and how HiCura is making it happenLearn how entrepreneurs, especially women, prioritize their well-being and find success in a demanding industryFind out if AI is the future of medicine, and how HiCura is leading the changeResources:Cailin Ng: LinkedInHiCura Medical Pte Ltd : LinkedInHiCura Medical Pte Ltd : https://hicuramedical.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureGet ready to unlock the future of medicine! Listen now and discover the life-changing AI innovations that are making healthcare smarter, safer, and more personalized!If you enjoyed this episode, please like and follow our podcast for more inspiring stories and innovative insights. Leave a review and share your thoughts, and share this episode with your family, friends, and colleagues who are passionate about medical innovation, so more people can discover this podcast.Thanks for tuning in! Join us next week for another episode of inspiring stories, innovative ideas, and insightful conversations.

What if you could break free from the frustration and uncertainty of navigating women's health? Imagine having a personalized guide that understands your unique needs and empowers you to take control of your well-being.Today, join me for a powerful conversation with Priyanka Aggarwal, the visionary founder of Aura Fem Health.Priyanka's passion for revolutionizing women's health in a holistic way is truly inspiring, and her story will ignite a spark in you to challenge the norms. From the ups and downs of building a holistic platform to the triumphs of empowering women to take control of their health, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who cares about women's well-being and innovation.Key Takeaways:Discover how Aura Fem Health is changing the game with personalized care and supportLearn how Priyanka's vision for a global community is empowering women to make informed decisions about their health and happinessFind out how Aura Fem Health is building trust with personalized care, practitioner support, and community engagementExplore how Aura Fem Health is leveraging AI to support practitioners and personalize the user experienceLearn how Aura Fem Health is using nudges and community support to help women achieve their health goalsDiscover how Aura Fem Health is poised to become a leader in women's health innovation worldwideFind out how you can be part of the movementResources:Priyanka Aggarwal: LinkedInAura Fem Health : LinkedInAura Fem Health: https://aurafemhealth.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureWe're so grateful you joined us for this conversation! If you found inspiration, comfort, or just a spark of hope, we'd love for you to;Share the love, pass this episode along to someone who might need to hear it.Help us spread the word by leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It makes a huge difference!Subscribe to our podcast for more conversations that will inspire, educate, and uplift you.Your support means everything to us. We're honored to be part of your journey, and we can't wait to share more stories, insights, and 'AHA' moments with you. Until next time, take care of yourself, stay curious, and keep shining!

Imagine a world where menopause isn't a whispered secret, but a celebrated stage of life. Where women thrive, not just survive, and employers support them every step of the way.In this episode of FemTech at Work, we're joined by Christina Ang, founder of HeyVenus Integrated Health Science. Christina shares her journey from corporate leader to FemTech founder, driven by a passion to support women in the workplace. We dive into the stigma surrounding menopause, the impact on women's careers, and the groundbreaking research Christina's team has conducted across Asia. Get ready to reshape your perspective on menopause and its potential to empower women.Key Takeaways:What would happen if we acknowledged that menopause affects half the population, and started talking about it openly in the workplace and healthcare conversationsHow many talented women are we losing to the stigma surrounding menopause, and what's the real cost to businesses and societyCan employers really make a difference in supporting women through menopause, and if so, what practical steps can they takeWhat's driving the growing buzz around menopause care in Asia and globally, and how can we be part of this movementHow can menopause be transformed from a restrictive experience to an empowering one, and what role can employers, healthcare providers, and society play in making this happenResources:Christina Anabelle Ang: LinkedInHeyVenus Integrated Healthscience: LinkedInHeyVenus Integrated Healthscience: https://www.heyvenusintegratedhealthscience.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThank you for joining us on this powerful conversation about menopause in the workplace. We hope you're inspired to take action and be part of the movement to break the stigma and support women's health. If you liked this episode, please take a minute to like and share it with your network. Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and tag us and share your thoughts on social media. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to share more inspiring conversations with you. Join us next time on FemTech at Work as we explore more innovative solutions and inspiring stories of women in tech.Until then, stay empowered, and let's create a world where women thrive!

Imagine working for a company that truly cares about your wellbeing, provides unparalleled support for your family planning needs, and prioritizes your mental health and financial security. Are you ready to upgrade your approach to employee benefits and wellbeing?Join us for a fascinating conversation with Corporate Champion Connie Siu, Director of Human Resources Asia Pacific at Capital Group, a trailblazing organization that's redefining the future of work.Key Takeaways:What does Capital Group offer to support employees' family planning and fertility needs?What benefits does Capital Group offer to support employees' overall wellbeing and quality of life?How can companies start their wellbeing journey and create a culture of care?The innovative ways Capital Group is supporting employees' physical, emotional, and financiallyWhat advice does Connie Siu have for companies looking to prioritize employee wellbeing?Resources:Connie Siu: LinkedInCapital Group: LinkedInCapital Group: https://www.capitalgroup.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureConnect with Connie Siu on LinkedIn and learn more about Capital Group's commitment to employees. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! Like, share, and review this episode to help us spread the word about the importance of prioritizing employees’ wellbeing. Thank you and we'll see you in our next episode!

Can we afford to ignore the fertility crisis? Ovy Health's founder says it's time to act! Meet Ovy Health, the game-changing start up for women in Indonesia. In this episode of FemTech at Work, we sit down with Sastya Wardani, founder of Ovy Health to discuss the innovative solutions, transforming women's health and wellbeing in the workplace. We dive into the challenges women face in accessing fertility and reproductive care, in Indonesia and how Ovy Health's AI-powered platform is bridging the gap. From the importance of education and awareness to the role of technology in improving healthcare outcomes, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about women's health and empowerment.Takeaways:What does Ovy health do to support women's fertility and reproductive healthHow does Ovy Health's AI-powered platform improve healthcare outcomes for womenWhat are the biggest challenges women face in accessing fertility and reproductive care in IndonesiaHow can technology and innovation help address these challengesWhat role can education and awareness play in improving women's health outcomesResources:Sastya Wardani: LinkedInOvy Health: LinkedInOvy Health: https://www.ovyhealth.com/idMaaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThanks for tuning in to this episode of FemTech at Work! If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, share, and review our podcast. Let's keep the conversation going and support innovative founders like Sastya Wardani, who are changing the game for women's health. Follow Ovy Health on LinkedIn and check out their app to learn more about their mission to revolutionize fertility and reproductive care. Thank you and see you on our next episode!

Are you ready to transform the future of women's health? Join us on this episode of FemTech at Work as we dive into the exciting world of FemTech, exploring innovative solutions, investment opportunities, and the potential to democratize healthcare for women everywhere.In this insightful conversation with Pat and Pop, investors in a healthcare-focused fund, we discuss the latest trends and advancements in FemTech. From diagnostic solutions to early cancer detection technologies, we delve into the most promising areas of innovation and investment. Our guests share their expertise on what makes a successful FemTech company, the challenges of bringing healthcare solutions to market, and the vast potential for FemTech to improve women's health outcomes globally. Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:What are the most significant challenges that FemTech founders face when bringing their solutions to marketHow can diagnostic solutions address the taboos and stigmas surrounding women's health issuesWhat role can early cancer detection technologies play in improving cancer survival ratesWhat makes a successful FemTech company, and what do investors look for when evaluating investment opportunitiesHow can FemTech democratize healthcare for women, particularly in underserved communitiesResources:Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul: LinkedInWiriya (Pop) Sakcharoenchai: LinkedInDisrupt Health Impact Fund: FacebookDisrupt Health Impact Fund: https://www.disruptignite.com/impactfundMaaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureThanks for being part of this conversation! If you're as fired up as we are about revolutionizing women's health, let's spread the word together! Share your favorite takeaways from this episode, leave a review, and tag a friend who needs to hear this. Every voice counts, and together, we can create a world where every woman has access to a game-changing, personalized healthcare.Tune in next time for more inspiring stories, expert insights, and the latest FemTech trends. Your support means the world to us!

Are you tired of feeling like menopause is a taboo topic? Today, we're breaking the silence and diving into the world of women's health with Grace, the founder of SOL (Spring of Life).In this episode, we sit down with Grace to discuss her journey as a FemTech founder, the challenges of addressing women's health in Asia, and the importance of community building and personalized solutions. We also dive into the lessons Grace has learned along the way, from trusting her instincts to staying agile in the face of rapid change.Let’s dive in!Takeaways:Importance of community building and collaboration in driving progress in women's healthThe need for personalized, scalable solutions that address the unique needs of women in different regions and culturesChallenges of addressing women's health in Asia, including cultural barriers and limited educationImportance of trusting your instincts and staying agile as a founder in the rapidly changing landscape of FemTechThe power of data-driven problem statements in ensuring success in addressing women's health challengesResources:Grace Oh : LinkedInSOL (Spring of Life) : LinkedInSOL (Spring of Life) : https://solmenopause.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureIf you're as passionate about women's health as we are, join our community of game-changers! Share your thoughts, experiences, and insights in the comments below. Know someone who would benefit from this conversation? Share this episode with a friend or loved one and leave a review. Your support fuels our mission to bring you inspiring conversations and insights, and together, we can create a world where women's health is prioritized and supported!!Thank you for being part of this journey! See you on our next episode!

Imagine a world where cervical cancer screening is no longer a daunting task. Meet Jenny Chiu, General Manager of Phase Scientific, who's revolutionizing women's health.Join us as we discuss about the technology behind their urine test for HPV. We dive into the challenges of increasing cervical cancer screening rates, the role of education and awareness in promoting women's health, and the potential for innovative solutions to revolutionize women's health. Tune in and don't miss this game-changing conversation!Takeaways:What's the connection between HPV and cervical cancer, and why is early screening crucialHow does Phase Scientific's innovative urine test for HPV work, and what makes it a game-changerWhat role can education and awareness play in promoting women's health and increasing screening ratesHow can innovative solutions like urine tests for HPV revolutionize women's health and make screening more accessibleHow can collaboration and technology improve education, awareness, and health outcomes for womenHow can companies like Phase Scientific use funding to expand their product offerings and improve women's healthResources:Jenny Chiu: LinkedInPhase Scientific: LinkedInPhase Scientific: https://phasescientific.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureJoin the conversation and learn how Phase Scientific is pioneering a new era in women's health. Discover the power of innovation and education in the fight against cervical cancer. Share your thoughts on the importance of women's health and cervical cancer screening in the comments below. Let's work together to create a future where every woman has access to life-saving screenings.Like this episode? Share it with a friend who cares about women's health. Leave a review, like and subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring conversations. Thank you and see you on our next episode!

Are you tired of navigating menopause alone? Meet Theresa and Kelly, founders of Magnolia Collective Wellness, who are revolutionizing menopause support and education.In this episode of FemTech at Work, we dive into the world of menopause care with Theresa and Kelly, registered nurses and founders of Magnolia Collective Wellness. They share their personal journeys, the gaps in menopause education, and their mission to provide evidence-based knowledge and support to women globally.Takeaways:How did Magnolia Collective Wellness start, and what drives its mission to support women through menopauseWhat are the significant gaps in menopause education, and how can we address themHow does cultural perspective impact menopause experiences, and what can we learn from global differencesWhat are the misconceptions around hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and how can women make informed decisionsWhy is menopause education lacking in medical school curricula, and what are the consequencesHow can open conversations about menopause reduce stigma, and what role can digital platforms play in supporting womenResources:Theresa Lovelin: LinkedInKelly Yamamoto: LinkedInMagnolia Collective Wellness: LinkedInMagnolia Collective Wellness: https://www.magnoliacollectivewellness.com/Maaike Steinebach : LinkedInWebsite Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.comInstagram Femtech Future: @femtech_futureJoin the conversation and empower yourself with knowledge. Visit Magnolia Collective Wellness to learn more about their mission and services. Share your own menopause story and let's break the stigma together! Subscribe to our podcast. like, and leave a review. Together, let's create a community that empowers women's health and wellness! Thank you and see you on our next episode!