Melissa Gallagher is the Co-Founder and CEO of Alma Care.
Alma Care is on a mission to revolutionize postnatal care in Canada. They offer expert care, premium service and luxurious amenities to normalize rest and recovery.
They are putting the focus back on the parents and giving them a safe space to rest, recover, learn and enjoy their first moments as a new family.
Takeaways
- The Genesis of Alma: A Personal Story
- Understanding Postpartum Care: A Cultural Comparison
- Building the Alma Experience: From Retreats to In-Home Care
- Growth Strategies: Word of Mouth and Community Engagement
- Cultural Shifts: Moving Beyond the Bounce Back Mentality
- Navigating Challenges: Regulatory Hurdles and Scaling
- Personal Experience: Using Alma as a Customer
- Prioritization and Balance: Managing Business and Family Life
Chapters
00:00 Foundational Experiences: The Journey to Entrepreneurship
03:11 The Genesis of Alma: A Personal Story
05:50 Understanding Postpartum Care: A Cultural Comparison
09:05 Building the Alma Experience: From Retreats to In-Home Care
11:56 Growth Strategies: Word of Mouth and Community Engagement
15:08 Cultural Shifts: Moving Beyond the Bounce Back Mentality
17:49 Navigating Challenges: Regulatory Hurdles and Scaling
20:48 Leadership Lessons: The Founder’s Journey
24:06 Personal Experience: Using Alma as a Customer
27:01 Prioritization and Balance: Managing Business and Family Life
Keywords
entrepreneurship, postpartum care, maternal health, wellness, Alma, cultural comparison, growth strategies, leadership, personal experience, community engagement
