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• You Know Your Body Best Featuring Dr Tosin Sotubo-Ajayi

  Join us at The Tech Table for the season 4 finale! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Tosin Sotubo-Ajayi, a distinguished medical doctor with a passionate focus on women’s health and femtech. In this episode we delve into a vital conversation about women’s health and exploring how technology is revolutionizing the way we understand and manage our well-being. Dr. Tosin shares invaluable insights on the unique health challenges faced by black women and provides empowering advice on how we can advocate for our health effectively. Tune in for an informative episode that champions the importance of knowing and trusting your body.

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• Making Black Women the Main Character: Femtech in Africa with Nana Adwoa and Rosalyn

  In this episode, we are joined by Nana Adwoa and Rosalyn, the CEO and CTO of Poka, a health app dedicated to empowering African women take control of their reproductive health and have a better understanding. We highlight why existing period tracker apps fail to meet the specific needs of African women in Africa and how Poka addressed these gaps. We also explore the technology stack behind the Poka app and delve into Nana Adwoa's and Rosalyn's career journeys. The conversation also covers the highs and lows of entrepreneurship in femtech as well as the dynamics of working within an all-women team dispersed across the globe. If you’re thinking of creating a new app or going into entrepreneurship tune in for some great tips!

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• Unmasking Perimenopause with Mayra

  We are still in the journey of breaking taboos around women’s health and in today’s episode we are joined by Mayra to unmask perimenopause. Mayra is the co-founder of Hormony which is a tool for measuring, monitoring, and managing your hormone health and wellness throughout perimenopause. Mayra is originally from Mexico and currently resides in Singapore. Mayra shares her journey into her perimenopause diagnosis and how this opened the path to becoming a FemTech entrepreneur. Join us as we unmask perimenopause and discuss the future of FemTech.

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• We Don't Talk About Menstrual Health Enough Featuring Lisa

  In this episode of The Tech Table, we're joined by Lisa, a product manager at Flo, the leading app in the Health and Fitness category globally. Lisa shares her career journey into health tech and insights into period health apps, highlighting tech's impact on women's health and wellness. Lisa joins us in tackling workplace taboos around discussing periods and offers her thoughts on menstrual leave policies, sparking vital conversations about gender equality. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of women's health tech with Lisa and the challenges in this field. We really should start talking about periods more! Disclaimers: Please note that the individuals on this podcast are not medical professionals, and the views expressed by our guest are solely her own personal opinions. Flo Anonymous Mode protects sensitive health information of the users. For more information, please visit: https://flo.health/privacy-portal/anonymous-mode-faq

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• Tech, Wellness and Breaking Taboos: Lets Prioritise Health in the Workplace

  In this episode, we talk about the often-overlooked issues of menopause and period pain in professional settings, alongside the unexpected benefits of remote work in mitigating these challenges. Natalie also comes up with a potential solution to perhaps confront the mental strain induced by the rapid pace of technological advancements & the anxieties of staying up to date with industry trends. Through this important conversation, we advocate for a workplace culture that priorities well-being, fosters inclusivity, and dismantles stigmas. We would love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this topic. Join us in advocating for a transformative shift towards a healthier, more empathetic approach to work and technology!  Here’s to breaking taboos!

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