Blush and Bloom

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Blush & Bloom is a space for real, open conversations about women’s health. From understanding menstrual cycles and hormonal changes to mental health, fitness, and nutrition, this podcast covers it all. Hosted by Gigi Kenneth, Blush & Bloom brings expert insights and personal stories to help you take care of yourself in a way that works for you. Whether you’re looking for practical advice, science-backed discussions, or just a relatable chat about the things we go through, this podcast is for you. New episodes every month. Tune in and take care of yourself, one conversation at a time.

  1. NOV 2

    How Women Founders Can Build With Confidence and Raise Capital | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 30

    #WomensHealth, #FemTech, #AngelInvesting In this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Trine Hoffensetz Winther, CEO of DanBAN, to talk about how angel investors think, what early-stage founders should focus on, and why women's health innovation still has so much untapped potential. We explore how founders can build resilience, the role of honest storytelling in fundraising, and why execution matters more than a perfect plan. Trine also shares thoughts on FemTech as a category, the importance of balancing ambition with realism, and how investors are using AI in their work. We also talk about what needs to shift in Europe to support women’s health founders, the value of diverse investor communities, and the rise of women stepping into leadership, investing, and innovation. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 00:21 Meet Trine 00:30 Her path into the startup and investment ecosystem 01:52 What connects all her roles across startups and investing 03:16 Why founder mindset beats a “perfect idea” 04:50 What investors look for beyond the pitch deck 06:07 Authenticity vs inflated projections 08:56 How investors view FemTech today 10:04 Labels, FemTech, and the pros and cons of niches 12:12 Tips for pitching as a FemTech founder 14:17 Why specialized investor communities matter 16:27 The role of angel investors in women’s health 18:55 What needs to shift in Europe 20:35 How investors use AI 24:30 Advice for first-time women founders pitching 25:25 Why women’s health innovation is so exciting right now 27:12 Advice to her 15-year-old self 28:07 Where to find Trine and DanBANIn this conversation, we cover What investors really look for in founders FemTech as a label — helpful or limiting? Balancing ambition with honesty in pitch decks The importance of resilience, execution, and grit Why diversity in investors shapes better outcomes How AI is shaping early-stage investing The future of women’s health innovation in EuropePeople and links Trine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trinehoffensetz/ DanBAN: https://www.danban.org/ Gigi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigikennethShow NotesEpisode notes and extra resources: https://www.asele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep30-danban-femtech-investing Connect with Asele Website: https://asele.tech App: https://asele.health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asele.tech LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/asele WhatsApp Community: https://bit.ly/aselecommunityListen Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NEsMfkG3dvl0pYXU40Efi Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blush-and-bloom/id1832044848 YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3BXkKjK3rJrg1XoQpGnOC7gZjc72mqg3QuestionWhat is one quality you think every early-stage founder needs to succeed? Subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations.

    30 min

  2. NOV 1

    How Innovation and Community Are Shaping FemTech in Latin America | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 29

    #WomensHealth, #FemTech, #LatinAmerica In this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Maria Eugenia, innovation leader and cofounder of Gina Health in Uruguay, to talk about access, education, and why empowering teens with safe, private reproductive health information matters. We talk about digital health in Latin America, youth-focused care, trust in healthcare systems, and why technology only works when it is rooted in real context. We also explore the gap in gynecological access, the urgency of sexual and reproductive health education, community and collaboration across the region, and building tools that respect privacy and culture while still being practical and scalable. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 00:21 Meet Maria 01:24 Her journey into tech and impact 02:37 Why the pandemic sharpened her focus on social change 04:20 Innovation and health in Uruguay 06:15 What slows innovation in women’s health 07:36 The importance of trust and real user feedback 09:06 How founders should think about AI in health 11:22 FemTech momentum in Latin America 13:02 The biggest gap: access and education for girls and teens 14:49 Teen reproductive health and community stigma 17:09 Social media, misinformation, and vulnerable teens 18:42 Teaching innovation as a mindset 20:26 Collaboration and regional community building 23:29 A message to women founders 24:16 Advice to her 15-year-old self 25:43 What’s next for Gina Health 27:38 Final thoughts and where to find Maria In this conversation, we cover The importance of culturally grounded reproductive care Why early education shapes women’s health outcomes Trust and privacy as pillars of digital health Innovation led by community insight, not hype Teen health access and reproductive education gaps Building technology that fits real-world realitiesPeople and links Maria on LinkedIn Gina Health Gigi on LinkedIn Show Notes Episode notes and extra resources: https://www.asele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep29-gina-health-latin-america Connect with Asele Website App Instagram LinkedIn WhatsApp Community Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Playlist Question What is one thing young girls and teens need to learn early about their bodies where you live? Subscribe so you do not miss future conversations.

    31 min

  3. NOV 1

    How LUNA Is Shaping Women’s Health and FemTech in Rwanda | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 28

    In this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Berabose Aline Joyce (Bose), founder of Luna Health in Kigali, to talk about women’s health in Rwanda and how FemTech can meet women where they are. We discuss period poverty, PCOS and endometriosis, postpartum realities, the lack of female gynecologists, and why care should be culture aware and community led. We also touch on mental health for the post-genocide generation, teaching in schools and workplaces, and how young innovators are shaping what comes next. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 00:21 Meet Bose and Luna Health 01:31 Mental health in Rwanda and post-genocide context 03:05 Why she cares about sexual and reproductive health 04:50 Period poverty, PCOS, endometriosis, and speaking up about pain 06:47 A moment that revealed the health system’s gaps 08:32 Finding a female gynecologist and feeling seen 10:32 Why Luna Health exists and who it serves 12:25 Rwanda’s healthcare context 13:19 Support from first period to menopause 14:52 Motherhood, postpartum, and what no one explains 16:21 Mental health across the cycle 17:59 Pregnancy truths and what social media made visible 19:43 Education in schools, workplaces, and communities 22:36 Cultural nuance in women’s health education 23:19 Building based on real needs and conversations 27:48 FemTech for access and local innovation 33:39 Practical tools that help rural women 34:29 Young innovators and women doctors as the future 35:52 Advice to her 15-year-old self 37:12 What’s next for Luna Health 38:25 Where to find Bose and LunaIn this conversation Culturally grounded care Taboo topics, stigma, and speaking up about pain Bridging reproductive and mental health Supporting women across every life stage Grassroots solutions and local FemTech Why representation in healthcare mattersPeople and links Bose on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berabose/ Luna Health: https://lunahealth.co/ Gigi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigikennethShow notesEpisode notes and extra resources: https://www.asele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep28-luna-health-rwanda Connect with Asele Website: https://asele.tech App: https://asele.health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asele.tech LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/asele WhatsApp Community: https://bit.ly/aselecommunityQuestion: What is one change that would make women’s care more accessible where you live?

    40 min

  4. NOV 1

    The Quiet Force Moving Women’s Health Forward | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 27

    #WomensHealth #Femtech #DigitalHealth In this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Aline Noizet to explore the quiet, patient work that moves women’s health forward. We talk about community, connection, and why real impact in digital health takes empathy, curiosity, and time. Aline shares how she stumbled into digital health, why startups and patients should build together, and what she has learned from years of connecting founders, doctors, and partners behind the scenes. We also discuss the future of women’s health, wearables, genomics, and how founders can navigate healthcare without losing their mission. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 00:21 Meet Aline 01:31 Her unexpected path into digital health 02:44 Lessons from her first job in a different industry 05:19 The moment she knew digital health could change lives 07:46 Working with accelerators and startups 08:54 Mapping the Femtech landscape 09:47 Trends shaping women’s health innovation 10:49 Why doctor adoption matters and how to approach it 12:18 Oura rings, wearables, and tracking 12:50 Bridging ideas and adoption in health tech 15:01 Validation, evidence, and building trust 16:23 Advice for early-stage Femtech founders 18:48 Venture clienting explained 21:30 Pharma partnerships and real use cases 22:33 Personalized health, genomics, and prevention 24:48 A message to women building in health 25:26 Thoughts on AI in healthcare 26:13 What she would tell her younger self 26:54 Where to find Aline💬 In this conversation, we cover How real innovation in women’s health happens Building trust with clinicians and hospitals Why listening beats pitching Community as the engine of Femtech Early validation and patient involvement Genomics, prevention, and the future of women’s care📌 People & Links Aline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aline-noizet-84212622/ Digital Health Connector Website: https://www.digitalhealthconnector.com/ Digital Health Connector on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-health-connector/ Gigi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigikenneth📄 Show NotesEpisode notes and extra resources:https://www.asele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep27-future-of-womens-health 🌸 Connect with Asele Website: https://asele.tech App: https://asele.health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asele.tech LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/asele WhatsApp Community: http://bit.ly/aselecommunity💬 QuestionWhat women’s health innovation are you most excited about right now? 🔔 Subscribe so you do not miss future episodes.

    28 min

  5. NOV 1

    Building a Career Without Losing Yourself | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 26

    Andrea joins Blush and Bloom to talk about careers, confidence, boundaries, and health. We cover asking for support at work, staying visible when you are quiet, simple ways to avoid burnout, and using AI without the overwhelm. Honest, practical, and kind. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 00:21 Meet Andrea 02:54 What led her into talent and careers 04:41 How work and money shape wellbeing 07:06 When hobbies stay hobbies and that is okay 09:33 Leaving work that harms your health 12:40 Growing in male dominated spaces 15:33 How to ask someone to be your sponsor 19:36 Sponsors in startups vs big companies 21:29 Visibility tips for introverts 25:40 A weekly note system to show your impact 30:27 Feeling undervalued vs being misaligned 32:39 AI, curiosity, and staying safe online 36:44 Habits that protect you from burnout 39:22 A message to her younger self 40:30 Where to find AndreaIn this episode Quiet visibility instead of loud self promotion Values as a guide for career choices How to ask for mentors and sponsors Gentle ambition and rest without guilt Recovering from burnout AI as a tool, not a threatPeople and links Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alungulescu/ Talent Crunch: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-crunch-berlin/ The Principal Recruiter: https://www.theprincipalrecruiter.com/ Gigi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigikennethShow notesEpisode notes and extra resources: https://www.asele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep26-career-without-losing-yourself More from Asele Website: https://asele.tech App: https://asele.health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asele.tech LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/asele WhatsApp community: https://bit.ly/aselecommunityQuestionWhat small thing helps you protect your peace at work?

    42 min

  6. OCT 24

    How XX Combinator Is Shaping the Future of Women’s Health | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 25

    #WomensHealth #Innovation #FemTech #PreventiveCare #Founders In this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Dr. Valerie Cai — clinician, founder, and creator of XX Combinator — to explore how women’s health founders navigate funding, data, and product building. Valerie shares why she avoids the word FemTech, how education and data literacy close gaps, and where AI can speed early product work for non technical founders. We also talk about the clinical gaps that still need bold solutions. Key moments 00:23 Meet Dr. Valerie Cai 02:08 From medical student to founder during COVID 05:28 Lessons from building Puffin and early pivots 09:54 Using AI to ship a first version 12:26 What women founders should know about fundraising 20:05 Three bottlenecks founders face: funding, data, operations 28:10 Clinical gaps that are not being addressed fast enough 44:38 What is next for XX CombinatorWe cover Funding realities in women’s health AI for founders without a technical background Data strategy, privacy, and safety What to have in place before a raise Why community and collaboration matterResources mentioned XX Combinator — xx-combinator.com XX Combinator on LinkedIn — linkedin.com/company/xxcombinator Dr. Valerie Cai on LinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/valerie-caiShow notesasele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep25-xx-combinator Connect Dr. Valerie Cai — linkedin.com/in/valerie-cai Gigi Kenneth (Host) — linkedin.com/in/gigikennethMore from Asele Visit Asele — asele.tech Try the Asele app — asele.health Instagram — instagram.com/asele.tech WhatsApp community — join hereQuestion What is one change you believe would move women’s health forward?

    46 min

  7. OCT 22

    How Economic Violence Impacts Women’s Health | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 24

    #WomensHealth #FinancialWellness #EconomicAbuse #PreventiveCare In this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Claudia Segre — economist, activist, and founder of the Global Thinking Foundation — to explore how financial health is women’s health. Claudia shares insights on how women can protect themselves from economic violence, build financial literacy, and take ownership of their wellbeing. We talk about what financial abuse looks like, how it affects women’s health, and why financial independence is one of the most important forms of self-care. In this conversation, we cover✨ What economic violence is and how it shows up✨ Why financial literacy prevents abuse✨ How money and control affect women’s health✨ Steps to rebuild confidence and independence✨ How technology and advocacy drive change✨ Why financial independence is self-care This is a grounded and empowering conversation about money, health, and freedom — and why protecting your finances is part of protecting your wellbeing. ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Blush and Bloom00:24 – Meet Claudia Segre and her mission02:38 – From finance to advocacy03:00 – Why economic dependence traps women04:29 – The impact of financial literacy on wellbeing05:43 – Real-life story of love and financial stress08:33 – Understanding economic abuse10:23 – The health effects of financial control12:18 – Rebuilding confidence and autonomy13:53 – Taking women’s stories to the G7 and UN18:28 – How fintech protects women from abuse20:48 – Innovations in women’s financial health22:25 – What keeps Claudia motivated24:04 – The one policy she’d change25:19 – Steps to improve your financial wellbeing25:59 – About the Global Thinking Foundation27:29 – Closing thoughts and Asele resources 📌 Resources Mentioned• Global Thinking Foundation – gltfoundation.com• OECD Financial Education – oecd.org/financial/education• Istanbul Convention – coe.int/en/web/istanbul-convention 📌 Show notes & resourcesasele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep24-economic-violence Connect with Us• Claudia Segre – linkedin.com/in/claudiasegre• Gigi Kenneth (Host) – linkedin.com/in/gigikenneth More from Asele✨ Visit Asele – asele.tech✨ Try the Asele app – asele.health✨ Join our WhatsApp community – Join here✨ Instagram – instagram.com/asele.tech✨ LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/asele✨ Spotify – Blush and Bloom✨ YouTube – Watch episodes✨ Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple 💬 What’s one step you’ll take today to protect your financial and emotional health?🔔 Follow and share to keep the conversation going.

    28 min

  8. OCT 21

    What Women Miss When They Feel “Fine” | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 23

    #WomensHealth #HeartHealth #PreventiveCare In this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Dr Shabnam Das Kar MD, a functional medicine doctor and former obstetrician gynecologist. We talk about practical ways women can protect their hearts and brains, why symptoms get missed, and how to check blood pressure the right way at home. In this conversation we cover Why heart disease is not only a men’s issue How pregnancy history can raise future risk The link between hormones, sleep, and blood pressure Early signs of stroke and heart attack in women How small daily habits support heart and brain health How to measure blood pressure at home the right wayThis is an honest and practical chat about awareness, advocacy, and everyday steps that make a real difference. Resources mentioned Blood pressure measurement guidance — American College of Cardiology: acc.org Clinically validated blood pressure monitors — STRIDE BP: stridebp.org Dr Shabnam’s website and weekly email: drkarmd.com/email Show notes and linksasele.tech post Connect with us Dr Shabnam Das Kar MD — LinkedIn Gigi Kenneth — LinkedIn More from Asele Visit Asele: asele.tech Try the Asele app: asele.health Join our WhatsApp community: join here Instagram: @asele.tech LinkedIn: Asele on LinkedIn Spotify: Blush and Bloom YouTube: episode playlist Apple Podcasts: listen on Apple What is one small change you will make today for your heart and brain health Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode

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Blush & Bloom is a space for real, open conversations about women’s health. From understanding menstrual cycles and hormonal changes to mental health, fitness, and nutrition, this podcast covers it all. Hosted by Gigi Kenneth, Blush & Bloom brings expert insights and personal stories to help you take care of yourself in a way that works for you. Whether you’re looking for practical advice, science-backed discussions, or just a relatable chat about the things we go through, this podcast is for you. New episodes every month. Tune in and take care of yourself, one conversation at a time.

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