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“One in five women with menopause have considered dropping out of work, have foregone promotion. And we are just at the top of our game and to take us out at 50 is not okay. It's about empowering women to be the best that we can possibly be.”
When Dr. Sophia Yen co-founded Pandia Health, the idea was to provide free birth control delivery to anyone with insurance, from private options to Medicaid. But when Pandia Health started advertising their services, Dr. Yen was shocked to find that 60% of respondents didn’t even have prescriptions—and that’s when the company’s true mission was born. Now, Pandia Health offers birth control prescriptions for just $30 once a year for an expert consultation with one of their on-staff physicians. Today, Dr. Yen serves as chief medical officer of Pandia Health—the only woman-founded, woman-led, and doctor-led birth control delivery service. Founded initially with birth control in mind, Pandia Health has since expanded to include treatments for menopause and acne. As a leading researcher in reproductive health, Dr. Yen is a passionate advocate for reproductive rights and has pioneered the “period's optional” concept. By utilizing AI to tailor hormonal care to individual needs, Pandia Health is committed to elevating hormonal health standards and empowering everyone to receive the personalized care they deserve. Tune in and hear what our conversation with Dr. Yen is all about.
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Carlyn Bushman
Carlyn Bushman is a seasoned business consultant, entrepreneur, and advocate for female founders. She founded POP Business Academy to empower women entrepreneurs with tools for building sustainable, profitable businesses. As CEO of Carlyn Bushman Consulting, she specializes in helping product- and service-based business owners navigate financials, marketing, and growth strategies. With extensive corporate experience, Carlyn, a mom in a blended family and lifelong learner, has been featured on Good Morning America and in Times Square. She's here to help you make money and stay in business.
Richelle Pena
Richelle is a pharmacist with extensive management and corporate experience at Target Corporation, specializing in recruitment, acquisitions, leadership, and operations. She is the Co-Founder and Former Director of Corporate Development at American Pediatric Dental Group, which she exited for eight figures, and Co-Founder of HealthBiz Mastery, an online health business course for healthcare providers, and the HealthBiz Connect community. A recognized business expert and NBC contributor, she’s been featured on GMA, CNN, Pix 11, Good Day Washington, to name a few. Richelle is also the co-author of The Power Couple.
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