Best Lauren Freedman Podcasts (2024)

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From Sports to Media: A Transformative Journey Finding Motivation From the Court to the Board Room with Sarah Mooslechner 47:24

6h ago47:24

47:24

Today on Women Lead, Nadia Koski sits down with Sarah Mooslechner, a management board member at T&P𝑚 - Germany, one of the world’s leading full-service creative and media agencies, part of WPP. Sarah shares her journey from a sports background and how that has influenced her career in media and advertising. Her leadership approach balances her comp…

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Developing Your Own Diverse Leadership Style with Lena Schütze 43:23

14d ago43:23

43:23

Women Lead host Nadia Koski sits down with Lena Schütze, Team Lead Client Services and Consulting at Douglas - a beauty company, to discuss her career in digital media and progress in the beauty industry. They unpack some of the positive trends such as body positivity and diversity. Lena also shares her experiences as a new leader, including the ch…

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Allyship, DE&I Progress, and Cultivating Emotional Leadership with Lina Lindén 44:11

27d ago44:11

44:11

In this episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski sits down with Lina Lindén, CEO of Wavemaker Sweden. Lina shares her journey from FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) to the media industry, her experience with corporate leadership programs like WPP’s “Walk the Talk” and Wavemaker’s own “She Leads She Succeeds” program, as well as her insights on diver…

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The Power of Delegation and Trust in Leadership with Christine Fuchs 47:57

1M ago47:57

47:57

In this conversation, Nadia interviews Christine Fuchs, Publishing Director at Horizont, about her journey in the media and publishing industry and the leadership and mentorship initiatives at Horizon. Christine shares how she got into the media industry and her various roles before finding her passion in publishing. She discusses the importance of…

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Embracing Diversity: Creating an Inclusive Workplace with Randi White 55:41

2M ago55:41

55:41

In this episode of the Women Lead podcast, host Nadia Koski engages in a dynamic conversation with Randi White, Senior Vice President at Day One Agency. Randi shares her inspiring journey in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) touching on her multicultural upbringing and how it has shaped her perspective. She emphasizes the importanc…

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3 Powerhouse Leaders: Sarah Emmerich, Verena Gründel, Maud Schock - LIVE from HORIZONT Snowmasters 1:29:56

2M ago1:29:56

1:29:56

Nadia Koski took to the snow-covered Austrian slopes to record this special Women Lead episode live from the Horizont Snowmasters event in Lech Zürs. She sat down with three female leaders who are making incredible strides in their fields: Sarah Emmerich, founder and business creator of Emmerich Relations, expert in in influencer marketing, Directo…

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Building a Supportive Professional Community and Work-Family Balance with Fiona Salmon 47:30

3M ago47:30

47:30

In this episode, Nadia Koski chats with Fiona Salmon, a leader in the ad tech space for over 20 years and a passionate supporter for sustainability in the digital landscape. Fiona shares her career trajectory from start-ups in contextual advertising to brand safety and search technology, always coupled with her passion and focus on sustainability. …

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Reflections on New Opportunities and Springtime Vibes with Nadia Koski 9:46

3M ago9:46

9:46

Today on Women Lead Nadia drops in for a quick check-in amongst the hustle and bustle of springtime event season. She shares a few thoughts about capitalizing on the air of opportunity and new starts that come with the springtime and reflects on how we can sometimes get too set in our ways. What do we have to do to break out of that cycle and be op…

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Applying Strategic Mindset to Expand Your Career with Vesselina Markova-Kauffmann 47:11

3M ago47:11

47:11

In this episode, Nadia Koski interviews Vesselina Markova-Kauffmann, Brand Partnerships Leader Retail at TikTok. They discuss Vesselina's series, #EmpowerHerFridays, where she interviews inspirational women and shares their stories. Vesselina talks about her career journey, from studying politics to finding her passion in marketing and sales. She e…

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Learn From Six Top Leaders in Media on Combatting Gender Bias and Promoting Inclusion 42:56

4M ago42:56

42:56

In this special episode of Women Lead, host Nadia Koski grabs all the best content from her recent International Women's Day webinar, which explored the vital topic of inclusion and gender bias in the workplace. The insightful discussion with her six stellar female leaders and panelists was rich with takeaways and "a-ha" moments. Franziska Brückner…

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International Women's Day 2024 Special: Invisible Women with Alina Heiner 47:50

4M ago47:50

47:50

It is International Women's Day in 2024 and today we wanted to bring you a special episode for the occasion. In this conversation, Nadia Koski and Alina Heiner discuss the book 'Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men' by Caroline Criado Perez. We often think and talk about the challenges that women face in the workplace and…

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International Women's Day Teaser 5:27

5M ago5:27

5:27

Women's Day 2024 is a crucial time to sit up and pay attention. To celebrate all that women have and are achieving, but also to inform ourselves of the challenges we still need to overcome. This week, Women Lead will be releasing a special episode on March 8th for Women's Day. Today we have a quick check-in on why it's so important, and what we wil…

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The Mental Load Women Carry with Arianna Brown 43:30

5M ago43:30

43:30

In this episode of Women Lead, Nadia interviews Arianna Brown, a senior sales leader and advertising growth expert. From her global adventures to thought-provoking discussions, they explore topics like cultivating a positive mindset, embracing change, and the persistent issue of the mental load carried by women. They also delve into the impact of l…

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Balancing Authenticity and Professionalism: How to Be Yourself while Asserting Your Expertise as a New Manager with Anna Åstrand 37:36

5M ago37:36

37:36

In this episode of Women Lead, Anna Åstrand discusses her journey in sales and the importance of balancing authenticity and professionalism in the media industry. She shares her experiences of expressing her individuality and the challenges of transitioning into a managerial role. The significance of open dialogue shouldn't be underestimated and li…

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Get Motivated in 2024: Some of our Top Podcasts, Books and Series to Get You Inspired 19:04

6M ago19:04

19:04

Ciao dear listeners! Today I wanted to do something a little different and take you on a solo journey as I dive into the new year with some inspirational media for you to check out. On every episode of the Women Lead Podcast I always ask the guests which books, series and podcasts are inspiring them at the moment and so today I am bringing you some…

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Leading Intergenerational Teams: How to Establish Authority & Open Communication with Beth Freedman 54:51

6M ago54:51

54:51

Women Lead is starting 2024 off with a bang! Tune into this dynamic episode where host, Nadia Koski, dives into some of leadership’s learning curves for young managers with special guest, Beth Freedman, CEO dentsuX, UK. Beth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, offering invaluable advice for young leaders who find themselves ma…

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Women Lead 2023 Wrapped - End Of Year Special 42:10

7M ago42:10

42:10

Welcome to a special 2023 Wrapped - End of Year episode! Join Nadia as she sits down with Women Lead's audio engineer, Phil, to reflect on the moments that made this year truly remarkable. In this episode, Nadia shares insights into some of her favorite conversations from the past year. From thought-provoking discussions to heartwarming moments, sh…

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Embracing Entrepreneurial Thinking: A Journey to Intrapreneurship with Stephanie Scheller 33:10

7M ago33:10

33:10

In this episode of Women Lead, Nadia Koski discusses embracing change with Stephanie Scheller, Managing Partner Sustainable Solutions at Omnicom Media Group. What does it mean to be an intrapreneur? Stephanie sheds light on what it means to embrace entrepreneurial thinking within a corporate environment and the impact it can have on driving change …

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Balancing Career and Family: Navigating Challenges, Emotions, and Success with Ali Teeman and Sarah Leccacorvi 44:03

8M ago44:03

44:03

In this insightful episode of Women Lead, Nadia Koski dives deep into the topic of balancing career and family, exploring the challenges, emotions, and strategies for success with two remarkable guests, Ali Teeman, Director, Global Digital Partnerships at Warner Bros. Discovery, and Sarah Leccacorvi, Head of Content and Creative at Havas Play. Ali …

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Empowering Leadership: Unleashing Your Marketing Potential with Lisa Gøttler 45:49

8M ago45:49

45:49

In this episode of Women Lead, Nadia Koski delves into the world of leadership and marketing with our esteemed guest, Chief Marketing & Product Officer at Kvik, based in Denmark. Join us as we explore the transformative journey of finding your way in the dynamic field of marketing, focusing on crucial aspects such as self-confidence, challenging th…

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Growing Diverse Teams, Cross-Cultural Communication, and Embracing the Present with Raquel Baranda 40:37

9M ago40:37

40:37

In this insightful episode of "Women Lead," I had the privilege of speaking with Regional Director Hispanic Latam at Showheroes Group, Raquel Baranda. Raquel has had an impressive career journey that spans various roles and continents. Starting as the Vice President of Platforms and Formats at IAB Mexico, Raquel's career led her to smartclip Spain,…

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Live from Innsbruck! Sustainability Strategies, Entrepreneurial Success and Leading with Data with Katrin Erben, Alina Heiner, Andreea Dumitru 50:20

9M ago50:20

50:20

Nadia attended The Digital Distillery Conference in Innsbruck - part digital marketing conference and part group discussion between industry experts. It was a roaring success thanks to the lions and lionesses who attended and spoke. It's been remarkable to get not one, not two, but three of those formidable industry experts onto Women Lead for insp…

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Championing Diversity and Community: Leadership Lessons from the Gaming World with Anika Howard 42:34

10M ago42:34

42:34

Welcome back to Women Lead's second season! For our second episode, Nadia's sitting down with Anika Howard, CEO of the online gaming entertainment company WONDR NATION. Not only does she have fifteen years' experience in the online gaming industry, Howard is also co-founder and co-chair of African Americans in Gaming and is on the Board of Director…

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How To Deal With People and Resolve Conflict with Business Coach Liz Kislik 46:20

10M ago46:20

46:20

Welcome back to Women Lead for the first episode of Season 2. If you’re new here and just discovering us, go back and check out all the great interviews and discussions with successful professional women in Season 1 of the show. In this episode, Nadia welcomes Liz Kislik, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience as a management cons…

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That’s a Wrap! Discover the Highlights from the First Season of Women Lead 4:48

11M ago4:48

4:48

We're very proud and excited to say we've wrapped up our very first full season of Women Lead! In this season wrap-up, Nadia addresses some of the highlights of these past 13 episodes including: Learning about Tiana Madera's and our guest, Caroline Mastromauro’s personal journey with career shifts and new job opportunities. How Ursula Ringham keeps…

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Time Management Hacks, Tips, and Why Multitasking is Killing Your Brain 28:58

12M ago28:58

28:58

Welcome back to Women Lead! We’re wrapping up this first full season of Women Lead with, as our copywriter Chris Kanski says, “a real banger” of a final ep! Nadia and Tiana delve into the intricacies of effective time management, the pitfalls of multitasking, and the strategies they employ to maintain productivity. They talk all about the hacks and…

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How to lead and empower your team to success with Stefanie Leonardi 36:14

12M ago36:14

36:14

How to Empower and Develop Your Team to Become the Best Versions of Themselves In this episode of Women Lead, Nadia and Stefanie discuss the importance of empowering and developing your team to become the best versions of themselves. They share practical tips and strategies that leaders can use to create an environment where people feel comfortable…

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Changing Careers Gracefully with Tiana Madera 30:38

1y ago30:38

30:38

After a wild few months of professional changes, Tiana is back and on mic and dishing about starting her new job, leaving her old one, and all the do's and don'ts in between. It was such a pleasure to sit down with my work wife again and hear all about what a "day in the life" is like in her new position at a major US ad agency. We talk about what …

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Last FREE Ep: The Thyroid Pharmacist! 46:29

1y ago46:29

46:29

Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of three books on Hashimoto’s: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventi…

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10. Self Promotion and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Lauren Palmer 39:33

1y ago39:33

39:33

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Women Lead! I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with Lauren Palmer, the Vice President of Agency Sales at Foundry. Lauren's career journey began in the fields of journalism and psychology before transitioning into sales. She shares how each experience has played a vital role in shaping her profes…

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Episode 149: BACK FROM HIBERNATION: NEW EPISODE 1:11:13

1y ago1:11:13

1:11:13

Chris Armstrong, PhD was first introduced to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) through research into metabolomics at the University of Melbourne, Australia. As he delved deeper into his work, he discovered its connection to ME/CFS patients, and empathized so much with their plight – and the lack of resources, funding, and …

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9. Diversity and the importance of representation in media with Michelle Sarpong 54:06

1y ago54:06

54:06

Your company’s diversity & inclusion needs to be more than a pledge to put on paper. It needs action that reinforces it on a daily basis. But what if you don’t know which steps to take first? Michelle Sarpong, Head of Display, Audio, and OOH Activation at the UK’s largest independent media agency the7stars, hopped on the mic with Nadia Koski for an…

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Physical Health Series: Dance for All Bodies with Mia Morris 26:44

1y ago26:44

26:44

Mia Morris has been dancing for just about as long as they can remember, exploring how every body can move to a beat or use movement to explore the world around oneself… or even within oneself. Joining an incredibly open and supportive dance company at a young age empowered Mia when it came to engaging with this expressive art form, and dance revea…

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The Difference Between Leading & Managing with Stefanie Leonardi 41:54

1y ago41:54

41:54

What makes a great leader? Interviewing one is a great way to find out! Stefanie Leonardi is Global Director Marketing at ShowHeroes Group, managing a truly global strategy while maintaining the best relationships with her colleagues. Her conversation with Nadia Koski covers mistakes, emotions, management, and much more. Produced and Hosted by Nadi…

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Physical Health Series: Longevity and Daily Movement with Coach Eli James 28:10

1y ago28:10

28:10

Eli James is a health coach and trainer whose work is geared toward educating and empowering people to get excited about movement in their daily lives. You may have seen him on Rachael Ray giving amazing advice, but you’ve most likely seen his countless inspirational videos on Instagram @eli.james where coach Eli puts his heart and soul into giving…

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Physical Health Series: Building the Body to Build the Mind with Elite Running Coach Dr. Jason Karp 31:45

1y ago31:45

31:45

This week, as part of our physical health series, we got to explore the fascinating world of running and the human body. Dr. Jason Karp, a renowned running expert, coach, and author has spent years studying the human body and its physical capabilities. He has developed a unique approach to running and coaching that is based on creating a sound body…

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Physical Health Series: Move For Mental Health with Kylianne 38:08

1y ago38:08

38:08

Welcome to the latest episode Health: It's Personal. This week, the Team sits down with Kylianne Farrell, a mental health educator from Move for Mental Health. Kylianne shares her experience and insights on how exercise, nature, and connection can restore our bodies and minds and how hope is essential to flourish and recover. Kylianne delves into t…

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7. How to negotiate to get what you want 38:56

1y ago38:56

38:56

Ineffective negotiation could be costing you tens of thousands each year – it's an essential skill to have in the workplace. But why do so many of us struggle at negotiating our salaries, and how can we get better? Your hosts Nadia and Tiana share their experiences and tips to show that outside of mafia movies, there's no such thing as an offer you…

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Physical Health Series: Chronic Illness with Health Advocacy Coach and Host of the Uninvisible Podcast Lauren Freedman 33:54

1y ago33:54

33:54

This week, the team delves into the important topic of medical advocacy and medical gaslighting with health coach and host of the Uninvisible Podcast, Lauren Freedman . As someone who has experienced chronic illness herself, Freedman is passionate about empowering others to take control of their own healthcare journeys. Throughout the episode, Free…

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6. Giving and receiving effective feedback 51:53

1y ago51:53

51:53

Providing feedback can feel as stressful as bomb defusal. Too harsh, and you're hurting someone's feelings. But sugar-coat your words too much and constructive criticism is buried. How do great leaders manage to give feedback that keeps work relationships healthy while getting the most out of their colleagues? Nadia Koski and Tiana Madera are two g…

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5. Influencer Marketing & The Introvert/Extrovert Journey with Ursula Ringham 43:42

1y ago43:42

43:42

In this Episode of Women Lead Nadia takes the reins solo (while Tiana is off on an exotic holiday) and interviews SAP's Head of Global Influencer Marketing Ursula Ringham. They discuss Ursula's journey from Adobe to SAP and talk all about: Growing up in Silicon Valley Getting ahead in your career as both an introvert and an extrovert How to keep yo…

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4. Level-up Your Learning, Stay Curious and Successfully Change Careers - with Caroline Mastromauro 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

33:32

Welcome back to Women Lead! We're thrilled to have a special guest with us today, Caroline Mastromauro, Programmatic Associate Director at Essence Mediacom UK. In this episode, Tiana and Nadia sat down with Caroline to learn about her unique professional journey from the finance world to ad tech. Caroline shares how her passion for numbers and prob…

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3. Masculine vs Feminine Leadership Styles 33:15

1+ y ago33:15

33:15

Feminine leadership style is characterised by empathy, collaboration, and intuition while masculine leadership style is characterised by competition, control, and power. While both styles can be successful in achieving goals, they tend to differ in how they approach and solve problems. Why do companies with greater gender diversity do better? Could…

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2. Mentorship 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

36:04

Women who have had a mentor in the workplace keep their jobs longer and are five times more likely to be promoted. In this episode of Women Lead Nadia & Tiana talk all things mentorship. What it means to be a mentor/mentee, how do you become or find one. And what are the benefits and advantages to both parties. They also discuss how a company struc…

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1. Friendships at Work 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

42:13

Women who strongly agree they have a best friend at work are more than twice as likely to be engaged (63%) compared with the women who say otherwise (29%). To celebrate International Women's day, Nadia Koski and Tiana Madera join forces to discuss what it means to be a female leader in the modern workplace. In this episode they get into the differe…

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Physical Health Series: Yoga for All Humans with Inclusive Instructor Hailey Kinter 52:06

1+ y ago52:06

52:06

Wheelchair yoga instructor and advocate Hailey Kinter, of Yoga for All Humans, strives to bring representation to yoga for all bodies! She shares with us the passion and inspiration within the yoga and disability community, where everyone is welcome to grow on their wellness journeys. HEALTH: IT'S PERSONAL SHOWNOTES: https://www.thehippodcast.com/p…

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Physical Health Series: Functional Nutrition with Olympians Dr. Nick Sheeran and Dr. Jo Wise 35:59

1+ y ago35:59

35:59

Professional Athletes Nick Sheeran and Jo Wise share their holistic approach to “medicine” and how being healthy means understanding and listening to your body. With experience in functional nutrition as well as participation in the Common Wealth Games and Olympics, this power couple reflects on their time as young athletes and how their perspectiv…

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Physical Health Series: Corrective Exercise with Specialist and Trainer Tatiana Lampa 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

40:42

Corrective exercise specialist, trainer, and creator of Move Better, Tatiana Lampa, talks all about the right ways to move to heal, helping new mothers through back pain, and the importance of finding your fitness community, and people you’re inspired by… just like we’re inspired by her! HEALTH: IT'S PERSONAL SHOWNOTES: https://www.thehippodcast.co…

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Physical Health Series: Nourishment with Dietitian Nutritionist Malina Malkani 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

57:25

Dietitian nutritionist, nutrition expert, and author, Malina Malkani, shares insights into adult and childhood nutrition, baby-led weaning, and healthy conversations around food in relation to physical well-being. HEALTH: IT'S PERSONAL SHOWNOTES: https://www.thehippodcast.com/physical-health-series-nourishment-with-malina-malkani HEALTH: IT'S PERSO…

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Physical Health Series: Personal Care Products with Activist Susie Hewson 49:30

1+ y ago49:30

49:30

Founder, owner, eco-warrior, and pioneer, Susie Hewson of Natracare, dives deep into the personal and environmental impacts of period products and other plastics. Throughout 30+ years of activism, Susie has tackled a variety of causes, offering long-term solutions, with her first brand of organic and natural period products reaching consumers in 19…

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