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January 5, 2024 54 mins

My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Kelly Newton. Kelly is the founder and CEO of NIXI Body, a reusable leakproof underwear company. 


In this episode, Kelly shares: 


  • The embarrassment she felt when she first got her period
  • How playing sports helped her deal with having endometriosis 
  • Her menopause story
  • The importance of a holistic approach to keeping your pelvic floor healthy 
  • How she was able to move from being embarrassed to talking about her period to talking so openly about pelvic floors and vaginal health on TV
  • The impact sport and exercise has on her mental health 
  • How she started a business in her 40s and how she supports other women who are setting up businesses 
  • And of course, the story of her first period


A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com


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Kelly says that if she can start a business, anyone can do it. Just ask questions, Google everything and go on courses!


Thank you, Kelly! 


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