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Integrative Women's Health PodcastWhat Market Trends In Women's Health Do You Need To Know? with Rachel Braun Scherl“People make choices and they pay for what they value.” - Rachel Braun ScherlAs practitioners, it often feels like we’re being pulled in many different directions. You're seeing clients, managing operations, creating content, and still wondering how to reach more people and make your practice sustainable without burning out. At the same time, the conventional healthcare system continues to miss the whole picture with women’s health, leaving individual providers and patients to fill in the gaps.While both the medical and business worlds continue to undervalue women's health, there’s a strong business c...2025-06-1750 min
Business of the VR&D for Women’s Health Products with Heidi Beatty of Crown AbbeyProper R&D can make or break women’s health products. Heidi Beatty is the CEO of Crown Abbey, R&D experts who help their clients develop and launch new products, plus handle all aspects of Project Management. Hear why she’s the reason Alyssa and Rachel know each other, how to balance consumer needs vs. backlash from practitioners, how she tests women’s health products, why communication about ingredients and chemicals is so important, and how women’s healthcare compares in the US vs. UK. Tune in to this episode to help support the next great women’s health pro...2024-06-2726 min
Self Talk with Rachel AstarteSelf Talk #120: INTERVIEW: Kimberly Braun, Minister, Reiki Master + EducatorSend Rachel a text message.Kimberly Braun, impelled from earliest childhood mystical experiences, has spent over a decade as a monastic nun exploring the path of Presence. With a master's in theology with special focus on the adult spiritual journey, she lives to inspire others to connect to, and live from, Divine Love at their center. She is an ordained Minister, Reiki master, TEDx speaker and former meditation faculty at the renowned Omega Institute. She has served tens of thousands through her writing, speaking, retreats, online courses, and community. Her book, Miracles in the Naked...2024-03-1233 min
Braun Performance and RehabDr. Lucas Chang & Dr. Rachel Knobel: Creating a Positive Clinic Environment & Origin of Pineapple ThursdayIn this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Dr. Lucas Chang and Dr. Rachel Knobel to discuss the importance of of creating a positive clinic environment for rehab, how to create a positive environment using a patient-centered approach, and the origin of pineapple Thursday!
Dr. Lucas Chang is a sports physical therapist, graduating from the University of Maryland Baltimore. He has been practicing for 4 years and graduated In 2021, he joined True Sports Physical Therapy and has been the clinic director of the True Sports Physical Therapy Glen Burnie location since February 2022...2023-07-1938 min
Brawn Body Health and Fitness PodcastDr. Lucas Chang & Dr. Rachel Knobel: Creating a Positive Clinic Environment & Origin of Pineapple ThursdayIn this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Dr. Lucas Chang and Dr. Rachel Knobel to discuss the importance of of creating a positive clinic environment for rehab, how to create a positive environment using a patient-centered approach, and the origin of pineapple Thursday! Dr. Lucas Chang is a sports physical therapist, graduating from the University of Maryland Baltimore. He has been practicing for 4 years and graduated In 2021, he joined True Sports Physical Therapy and has been the clinic director of the True Sports Physical Therapy Glen Burnie location since February 2022. Lucas's...2023-07-1939 min
Agency Rainmaker TVHow To Market Like An Authority With Rachel Braun ScherlOur agency rainmaker of the week is Rachel Braun Scherl. Our agency rainmaker of the week is Rachel Braun Scherl. Rachel Braun Scherl is a seasoned business executive focused on women’s sexual and reproductive health. As Managing Partner of SPARK Solutions for Growth, a strategic and marketing consultancy, Rachel has built an international client list including Fortune 500 companies & venture-backed start-ups, including businesses from menstruation to menopause. By integrating sound strategy and execution, Rachel drives topline growth for companies around the globe. Often, Rachel’s serves multiple roles as strategist, marketer and operator. As a sought-after public speaker, author, and...2023-06-1625 min
Seed to HarvestGenZ Tech & VC Producer/Researcher Rachel Braun: Memorable Times Working with Jason Calacanis | Ep61Send us a textToday, I'm joined by Rachel Braun, Gen Z Tech & VC Producer & Researcher. Rachel is currently the founder and host of Braun & Brains, an agency specializing in producing social media content, events, and podcasts focusing on tech, business, and venture capital. She was previously the producer and correspondent for This Week in Startups, a weekly show that reviews the latest news related to new technology startups, hosted by technology entrepreneur Jason Calacanis. In addition to providing production and consulting services of her own, she was an investor at Dynamo Ventures in 2021. She is a...2023-05-0940 minBusiness of the V10zyme: HPV Diagnostics of the FutureHPV diagnostics is currently not very convenient, requiring patients to go to their doctor’s office for the test. Now, 10zyme founder Dr. Angela Pine wants to change that. She wants to improve access to HPV diagnostics by developing quicker, cheaper and more user-friendly tests. Angela joins Alyssa and Rachel in today’s episode as she shares the current state of HPV testing and 10zyme’s goal to create a reliable home diagnostic kit for HPV.
2023-04-1323 minBusiness of the VWhy We Need A Patient-Centered Model For Sexual Wellness With Dr. Rachel RubinIn today’s fast-paced world, medicine has become very disengaged. It is an assembly line, and building patient relationships seem to no longer be a priority. This is especially true in women’s sexual health, where not only hospital systems but also venture capital companies do not value it. Dr. Rachel Rubin has observed this and made it her mission to create value where no one is. After a career in urology, Dr. Rubin found a space in the healthcare delivery ecosystem to provide different and better care. With a focus on male and female sexual wellness, Dr. Rubin is bui...2023-03-1630 minBusiness of the VBreaking Stigma Around The Menstrual Cycle With Danielle KeiserMenstrual cycle is a monthly occurrence for women, but it seems that it is still plagued with misconceptions. Since many see it only as a part of ovulation, a lot of women overlook proper menstrual hygiene. And if complications happen, they are not addressed properly. Danielle Keiser acknowledged this must be resolved immediately, and so she built a career around her unflinching interest in all things cycle-related. Joining Alyssa Dweck and Rachel Braun Scherl, she shares how she changes the conversation and the amount of education around menstruation. Danielle explains how she takes a comprehensive approach to the intersection...2023-03-0933 minBusiness of the VFairtility: Using AI For Fertility Management With Eran EshedWhat do automotive technology and fertility management have in common? As unlikely as this pairing sounds, they both benefit from the power of artificial intelligence. This is why it was quite seamless for Eran Eshed to shift careers from the technology space to fertility management. Ultimately, the fundamentals of the technology were the same, and Eran was just happy to be able to apply his expertise to something that’s very compassionate. Joining Alyssa Dweck and Rachel Braun Scherl on the podcast, the co-founder and CEO of Fairtility shares how his team in Israel developed a way to enhance th...2023-03-0234 minBusiness of the VA New Approach To Sexual WellnessWomen who deal with vaginal adhesions may suffer from extreme discomfort and experience sandpaper-like sex. One of the most practical solutions to this problem is undergoing a dilation therapy. However, this process can be uncomfortable all the same. Aquafit Intimate has created a new approach to dilators to address sexual wellness and intimate health in an enjoyable way. Joining Alyssa Dweck and Rachel Braun Scherl are two of the company’s Co-Founders, Rebecca Sternberg and Varda Messer. They share how they have made dilators more accessible through hydrogel, making this equipment less barbaric than static dilators. Rebecca and Varda al...2023-02-2342 minBusiness of the VRevolutionizing the Necessary Practice of Skin-to-Skin Care with New BornsBeing a new parent is far from easy: there are so many things to worry about, so many challenges, and things can sometimes spiral out of control. Breastfeeding, postpartum for new moms, preventing infant falls, and so much more are all worries that come with being a new parent. The market is flooded with products that claim to solve these issues and concerns but in reality, you can never be certain that you’ve chosen the right solution. In response to some of these worries there is a product for new parents, both mom and dad, and it’s simp...2022-12-1525 minBusiness of the VSelfcare for ‘Down There’ as a Woman of ColorWhen it comes to caring for our bodies, most of us know that we should be doing a little bit of everything — from eating healthy foods to getting regular exercise, to taking care of our skin. But when it comes to specifically taking care of the hair down there, many women don't know where to start. Today we discuss the lack of vaginal and skincare products aimed at women of color and how our guest is bridging this gap and allowing these women to take care of their pubic area without feeling dazed and confused.
Dr. Cynthia We...2022-12-0822 minBusiness of the VBringing Needs & Wants of Women Ages 40+ into FocusAs the number of businesses devoted to menopause treatment and wellness continues to grow, global innovation focused on the health and wellness wants and needs of women ages 40+ grows as well. As we become more aware of the difficulties that menopausal women face on a daily basis, it is becoming increasingly important to understand these women’s wants and needs in order to help them in the most effective manner.
Our hosts, Dr. Dweck and Rachel, are joined today by Denise Pines, co-founder of the FemAging HealthTech Report and a woman whose numerous spheres of interest focus pr...2022-12-0130 minBusiness of the VRestoring Vaginal Vibrancy Without HormonesThe more people we meet on this podcast, the more unmet needs in the field of women’s health emerge, and the number appears to be infinite. Vaginal dryness and painful sex have been prominent topics for some time, but we are now approaching these issues from a new angle.
These issues, in particular, can be very common and very debilitating for women who have survived breast cancer and have been thrown into instantaneous menopause with sudden vaginal dryness. Recognizing how concerning this was, our guest decided to change the paradigm for treating vaginal dryness by providing a...2022-11-1729 minBusiness of the VA Digital Health Companion Empowering Women in Midlife & BeyondWe are witnessing significant growth in the field of menopause treatment, and it appears that the numbers are increasing exponentially, thus demonstrating the importance of this branch within the field of women’s health. New businesses and platforms are developing and we are eager to introduce them to the people who need to know who they are. In today’s episode of the Busine$$ of the V we are looking at Khyria, a brand-new support solution for women who are entering or experiencing both perimenopause or menopause symptoms. This platform helps women develop healthier habits, track their progress, and achi...2022-11-1025 minBusiness of the VInnovating Pelvic Health for Women EverywhereIn today’s episode of the Busine$$ of the V, Rachel and Dr. Dweck have an incredibly inspiring and motivating conversation about how overcoming a disease can encourage you to start a business and help other people going through the same journey. Our guest today is Rachel Bartholomew, the founder and CEO of Hyivy Health, a company that has created the first intelligent and holistic pelvic rehabilitation device for women experiencing symptoms from pelvic cancers and diseases. Pelvic health issues are extremely common in women; in fact, one third of all women worldwide are experiencing these difficulties and are no...2022-11-0329 minBusiness of the VThis Platforms Enhances your Baby Feeding JourneyOne of the most difficult tasks for new mothers is undoubtedly feeding the baby. There are so many decisions to make, and you never know if you’re making the right ones. Since so many parents believe they are not receiving adequate support throughout this process, our guest for today decided it was her responsibility to facilitate this journey for them. Her name is Andrea Ippolito, and she is the founder and the CEO of SimpliFed.
Andrea is a warm and contagiously positive person who decided to devote her career to guiding pregnant and postpartum women through the...2022-10-2728 minBusiness of the VThis App Helps You Track Your MenopauseAs menopause gains traction and public awareness grows, there is an increasing number of interesting people and companies in the field who deserve to be mentioned. One of them is Ann Garnier, the founder and CEO of Lisa Health, a company that helps women transform the menopause life stage and empowers them to thrive in it. Midday is their new an app launched in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic that helps women track their menopause and navigate all of the problems and solutions that arise during this stage of life.
Ann Garnier is a healthcare leader who...2022-10-2022 min
Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatchWhat is Orgasmic Leadership? With Women's Health Advocate, Rachel Braun ScherlSelf-made "Vagipreneur" Rachel Braun Scherl has devoted her life to advocating for female health. Throughout her career she's won several business awards: SmartCEO’s BRAVA Awards honoring top female CEOs, Ttop 25 Entrepreneur in New Jersey, Best Fifty Women in Business by NJBiz as week as JWI’s “10 Women to Watch” in 2016. Rachel also serves as a mentor to students in an effort to build greater female health companies. Her book "Orgasmic Leadership: Profiting from the Coming Surge in Women's Sexual Health and Wellness," discusses her experience with pharmaceutical organizations when fighting for sexual wellness. You can learn more about Rachel by visiting...2022-10-1851 minBusiness of the VTampons and Menstrual Cups: The Best of Both WorldsWe have witnessed some of the most dramatic changes in terms of menstrual products, and just when we thought we’d seen it all, our today’s guest rocked our world and proved us wrong! If you’re not a fan of tampons and are still skeptical about menstrual cups, you’ll be thrilled to learn that there’s actually a perfect combination of these two, and it’s called Tulipon.
Our guest for today comes from the faraway land of Israel, and she has stories to tell. Hilla Shaviv is the founder and CEO of Gals Bio, a game...2022-10-1331 minBusiness of the VHow Menopause Affects Women in the WorkplaceElektra Health is back on our show, they’re still smashing menopause taboos, and this time they bring good news! Menopause is gaining traction, there’s a lot going on in this space, and we’re thrilled because women truly deserve it. When it comes to menopause, Elektra Health is a must-visit platform, and they bring you everything you need to navigate this journey: education, care, community, and conversation. Elektra is all about science, evidence-based information, expert care, and endless sources of support.
Today we hear from Jannine Versi, the co-founder and COO of Elektra Health. She’s previo...2022-10-0632 minBusiness of the VThe Importance of Puberty EducationIf you’re the parent of a t(w)een or about to be one, you’re in for a treat! Puberty is something that everyone must go through, yet we continue to make such a big deal about it. Parents often don’t know how to approach this topic or lack the right vocabulary, whereas children are either not interested in the discussion or believe TikTokkers have more credibility than their folks. This is where pediatricians come into play, and today we have the honor of welcoming Dr. Lisa Klein, a practicing pediatrician and co-founder of Turning Teen.
...2022-09-2233 minBusiness of the VThis Platform Focuses on Recurrent UTIsDid you know that urinary tract infection is the second most common infection in the United States? Does anyone ever bring that up? We say: maybe, but not nearly enough! As UTIs affect a majority of women on this continent, our clinicians might be relying on obsolete treatment options, and women may feel stigmatized by society. Business of the V speaks with two incredible women dedicated to changing the world of UTIs!
In this episode of the Busine$$ of the V, hear from Lindsey Williams and Megan Henken, the Co-Founders of MyUTI. This is the very first...2022-09-0828 min
Under the SisterhoodThe Vagipreneur® Rachel Braun Scherl on the interconnectedness of womanhood and women’s health.Today we are honoring Rachel Braun Scherl a mother, daughter, sister, auntie, friend, author, Vagipreneur®, Keynote Speaker, FemTech Expert and Co-Founder of SPARK Solutions for Growth.A respected entrepreneur and thought leader, Rachel Braun Scherl brings passion and commitment to all of her endeavors. She has successfully launched, built and revitalized companies around the globe, based on the belief that sustainable, profitable growth starts with a sound strategy and is continually driven forward by connecting with customers, building partnerships, and creating revenue.As Managing Partner and Co-Founder of SPARK, she has led global consulting engagements w...2022-08-2645 min