Empowering Women with Private Period Tracking: A Conversation with Anna Hall of Embody, Roar Episode 2

Empowering Women with Private Period Tracking: A Conversation with Anna Hall of Embody In this episode of Roar, host Danielle Davies interviews Anna Hall, the founder of the Embody app, a private menstrual wellness application. Anna shares her journey from being a special education teacher to entering the FemTech space, motivated by her PMDD diagnosis and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. During the conversation, they discuss the significance of privacy in period tracking, especially in states with restrictive abortion laws, and how Embody ensures data stays private by being offline-first. They also explore the comprehensive features of the app, including education on menstrual phases and the integration of expert content for cycle syncing. Additionally, Embody's future plans such as a paid version with added content, collaborative social networking, and perimenopausal support are highlighted. Anna encourages sharing Embody as a safe alternative to conventional period trackers and discusses the importance of advocacy and internal validation for women stepping into challenging spaces. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:40 The Importance of Privacy in Period Tracking 03:46 Anna's Journey to Creating Embody 10:50 Features and Benefits of the Embody App 19:48 Future Developments and User Feedback 34:21 Advocacy and Advice for Aspiring Founders 37:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Follow Embody at: https://embody.space/ https://www.instagram.com/embody.space/ https://linktr.ee/embodyspace Instagram: @Embody.space Tiktok: @Embody.space Embody Insiders WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJHf7YE2vnjAOEkWPZPWQX To stay updated, subscribe to ROAR here or on YouTube.