Ecosystem

10 Non-Women’s Health Newsletters Everyone In Women’s Health Should Read

Two weeks ago during our Inner Circle webinar I talked about how the most impactful innovation always happens at the intersection of different ecosystems showcasing what that looks like for beauty and women’s health. During that webinar I also casually mentioned two of my favorite media companies covering the beauty industry: Beauty Independent and Beauty Matter. I love to follow their content, as it challenges me to think how the beauty…

Convergence: When Beauty Meets Women’s Health

Last week’s webinar was quite special to me. I always feel like true innovation happens at the intersection of difference ecosystems, and it was great to explore the very intersection of beauty and women’s health last week. A big thank you to all of you, who joined me live – if you couldn’t make it, no worries: You can review the slides here or watch the recording. 👉 Why…

Dove and Open Source Afro Hair Library Release Pioneering Guide for Coding Black Hair in Gaming

Dove, in collaboration with the Open Source Afro Hair Library, has just launched a groundbreaking initiative, “Code my Crown”, setting a new bar in the gaming industry for the representation of Black hair textures and styles. This pioneering project introduces the first-ever comprehensive and free guide for coding textured hair and protective styles in video games, marking a significant stride towards inclusivity…

New White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research to Be Led by First Lady Jill Biden and the White House Gender Policy Council

Despite making up more than half of the population, women have been understudied and underrepresented in health research for far too long. Research on women’s health is drastically underfunded, leading to significant research gaps, with serious consequences for the health of women across the country. This lack of investment limits our understanding of conditions that are specific to women, predominantly affect women,…

Knix Launches “The Invisible Period” Campaign to Address Perimenopause Stigma

Knix, a leading intimates apparel brand, has launched a new campaign titled “The Invisible Period,” focusing on breaking barriers and ending the stigma surrounding perimenopause. This initiative, announced on November 7, 2023, is the brainchild of Joanna Griffiths, Knix’s Founder and President. The campaign is designed as an artistic manifesto, aiming to bring visibility to perimenopause, a significant yet often ignored phase…

Reframing Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers in Women’s Health

The following guest post was written by Grace Tucker. Grace is Account Director at the Media Foundry, working with mission-driven startups and businesses to enhance their comms strategies, raise their profile and deliver their message in the media. Passionate about women’s health, Grace is also a FemTech Lab mentor, and hosts quarterly events for femtech founders, investors, peers, and the medical community.…

The Future of Femtech

As every year Ultra Violet’s recently released their latest Femtech Trend report which offers a glimpse into our very, cutting-edge ecosystem building the future of women’s health. 🔮 And as every year the report doesn’t disappoint and offers tons of food for thought! I just finished reading it and 10/10 recommend! You’ve found some of our exclusive Inner Circle Content. This article is only…

Ulta Beauty Partners with SOS for In-Store Product Sampling

Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., has announced a partnership with SOS, the company set to transform wellness-on-the-go through its network of smart vending machines. the collaboration aims to enhance in-store product sampling by integrating digital elements into the traditional retail environment. As part of a trial program, SOS smart vending machines will be installed in 10 Ulta Beauty…