episode 86

We Are Done "Sucking It Up"

“The number one cause of missed school and work is heavy, painful periods. ‘Suck it up. That’s the way it is–– it just runs in your family.’ No. If you are missing school and work–– please see a doctor. There is a treatment for that. Don’t suck it up.”

New Episode with Sophia Yen is LIVE

Founded in 2016, Pandia Health, the only doctor-led, women-founded, women-led birth control delivery company, is building the online health brand women trust. The brand improves women’s lives by providing a one-stop solution for prescription birth control and acne treatment. By providing online doctors' visits for prescriptions and automating medication delivery, Pandia Health empowers women with convenient, confidential, and reliable access to expert women’s healthcare. The company was named to Inc.’s Best in Business: Health Services and its co-founder and CEO, Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, was named as one of Inc.’s Most Dynamic Women Entrepreneurs.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

  • How women's health extends beyond birth control and abortion, encompassing menopause treatments, acne treatments, and preventative care.

  • Why building a community, finding a mentor, and having a team that understands the startup process are valuable pieces of advice for starting a company.

  • How donor-advised funds can support companies, and only a small percentage of venture capital money goes to women.

  • Why access to treatments for birth control, acne, and menopause, as well as preventative care, is crucial for women's health.

  • The importance of finding mentors, building diverse teams, and being mindful of financial decisions is highlighted for women starting a company.

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