Revolutionizing Menstrual Care with Sara Jonsdottir
In this enlightening episode, Megan Swan chats with her client Sara Jonsdottir, the visionary founder and CEO of Revol Cares, to discuss innovation in menstrual care and the journey of empowerment for women and menstruators. Dive deep into Sara's story of creating a transformative product and the inspiring mission behind it.
Key Points Discussed:
Empathy-Driven Innovation: How Sara's personal experiences and empathetic observations led to the creation of toxin-free, leak-proof underwear.
Breaking Taboos: The role of Sara's husband, Mayo, in changing the narrative around menstrual care and engaging comfortably in the conversation.
Organic Growth Journey: Sara's transition from handmade products on Etsy to generating significant revenue and expanding operations.
Empowerment through Safety: The commitment to chemical testing and safety standards to assure users about the product they choose.
Support and Expansion: Striving for a more inclusive marketplace and navigating the complexities of seeking funding to expand Revol Cares.
Regulatory Challenges: Addressing discrepancies in duty classifications for menstrual products and advocating for policy changes.
TLDR: Sara Jonsdottir discusses the innovative journey behind Revol Cares, emphasizing empathy, safety, and hard work in creating products that challenge menstrual care norms while aiming for broader health and economic equity.
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Grab your pair + connect with Sara
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-jonsdottir/
https://www.instagram.com/revolcares/
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http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellnesshttp://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellnesswww.meganswanwellness.com
Keywords: menstrual care, female entrepreneurship, innovation, equity, sustainability, funding challenges, retail expansion, toxin-free protection, product safety, empathy in business, breaking taboos, regulatory advocacy, women's health, entrepreneurship journey, empowerment, policy change.
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