In this episode of the Lou Review, host Rosa Hart interviews Joan Hale, co-founder of Necessary Comforts, a startup dedicated to providing comfort and dignity to patients recovering from surgeries.
Joan shares her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor and how her experiences inspired her to create a product that addresses the needs of patients with drains. The conversation explores the challenges of starting a business, the importance of community support, and the innovative solutions that Necessary Comforts offers to enhance patient care.
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necessarycomforts@gmail.com
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Highlights:
Joan is a breast cancer survivor who created Necessary Comforts.
The idea for the business came from personal experiences during recovery.
Necessary Comforts provides dignity to patients with stylish, functional products.
The product development process involved feedback from hospitals and patients.
Joan emphasizes the importance of local manufacturing and community support.
The business is self-funded and relies on sales for growth.
Joan aims to hire local women with sewing skills for production.
Necessary Comforts is expanding its reach to hospitals across the nation.
The company is committed to giving back to the community through various initiatives.
Joan's journey highlights the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.
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