In today’s episode, host Megan Swan sits down with Hailey Handler, powerhouse founder of KAIA, for a raw and inspiring conversation about shaking up the funding world for female entrepreneurs. Hailey shares her journey from her MBA corporate world existential crisis to launching a revolutionary funding marketplace, and how her lived experiences across 50+ countries sparked her mission to democratize access to capital for women.

Key Points Discussed:

• The Origin Story: How a career crossroads and a heartfelt nudge led Hailey to build her own path in alternative funding for women.

• Gender Funding Gap: Why the struggle is real, the education gap that persists, and the difference it makes when women are capital allocators.

• Crowdfunding, Reimagined: How KAIA’s donation and rewards-based platform keeps founders and contributors safe, inspired, and genuinely connected.

• Global Insights: How witnessing women’s resilience worldwide from Kenya to Beirut fuels Hailey’s passion for economic empowerment.

• Community & Self-Actualization: The power of female-led networks, long-game thinking, and what it means for women to build legacy and autonomy.

• Behind the Scenes: The messy, vulnerable realities of tech entrepreneurship, learning curves, and building wellness non-negotiables into the process.

  
  

TLDR: Traditional funding models aren’t built for women but KAIA is flipping the script by creating a safe, empowering space for female founders and their supporters to thrive. Hailey and Megan unpack why alternative funding routes matter, how real connection and education are changing the game, and why the future is female-led.

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Connect with Hailey Handler & KAIA

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kaiawomen

Website: https://kaiawomen.net/

Keywords

female founders, gender funding gap, alternative funding, crowdfunding, KAIA, women in tech, entrepreneurship, community, economic empowerment, financial education, wellness routines, legacy building, career pivots, global women, democratizing capital, self-actualization, rewards-based crowdfunding, startup life, impact investment, resilient women, empowering women, holistic wellness, personal growth.

In this inspiring episode, Megan Swan sits down with Maureen Codispodi, founder of Help Clinic Canada, to explore how one woman’s vision is transforming mental health support across the country. From cycling solo across Canada to founding a groundbreaking online mental health platform, Maureen shares her entrepreneurial journey, hard-earned wisdom, and her commitment to serving even the most remote communities.

Key Points Discussed:

• The Origin Story: How Maureen’s cross-Canada cycling trip sparked her awareness of community needs and the seeds for Help Clinic Canada (HCC).

• Breaking Barriers: HCC’s mission to make therapy accessible, including their unique $25 low-fee student therapist program and work with underserved populations.

• Tech-Enabled Impact: Navigating the challenges both personal and professional of founding a tech-enabled mental health company without a tech or business background.

• Serving the Underserved: Building relationships with rural and northern communities, such as delivering counseling via Zoom to schools in the Northwest Territories.

• Vision for the Future: Growth plans including a nonprofit arm, expanding online resources, and building a learning community.

• Combating Stigma: The ongoing work of breaking down barriers and normalizing seeking mental health support, especially in smaller communities.

• Advice for Founders: The importance of clarity of vision, trusting your intuition, seeking mentorship, and building a supportive community.

TLDR: Maureen Codispodi is rewriting the rules of mental health access in Canada by fiercely pursuing inclusivity, connection, and innovation. Her story is a testament to intuition, tenacity, and the life-changing power of community-focused entrepreneurship.

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Connect with Megan Swan

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http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness

www.meganswanwellness.com

Connect with Maureen Codispodi and Help Clinic Canada

https://helpclinic.ca

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureencodispodi/

Facebook

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/maureencodispodi/

https://www.instagram.com/helpcliniccanada/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpclinic

Keywords

mental health access, female founder, rural communities, online therapy, low-fee counselling, Help Clinic Canada, entrepreneurship, women in tech, nonprofit vision, student therapists, building communities, trusting intuition, mentorship, stigma, mental wellbeing, accessible therapy, school counseling, northern Canada, startup journey, community partnerships, holistic wellness

Curious about where women’s health and femtech are headed? In this episode, Megan Swan welcomes Anna Butterworth, founder of Ultra Violet Agency, the world’s first trend forecasting agency dedicated to women’s health. Together, they illuminate how holistic foresight and technological innovation are reshaping the way we approach reproductive health, aging, femtech, and preventative wellness for women everywhere.

Key Points Discussed:

• The Origin Story: Anna shares how her professional journey from marketing to femtech trailblazer was fueled by a personal awakening to the gaps in women’s health education and resources.

• The Power of Strategic Foresight: How UltraViolet Agency predicts trends for the next decade, and why this matters for brands, investors, and consumers in the rapidly evolving femtech landscape.

• Beyond Point Solutions: The problem with industry fragmentation and the urgent need to solve women’s health challenges on a strategic, global scale.

• Building Future-Proof Wellness: The methodology behind forecasting reports covering menopause, maternal care, women’s sports, and more, including input from multidisciplinary experts and a focus on diversity and risk mitigation.

• Tech & Nature, Not Tech vs. Nature: Exploring the tension (and potential harmony) between technological innovation and environmental stewardship, with a forward-thinking look at how tech can empower rather than undermine women’s health and the planet.

• Preventative & Personalized Care: Why the future of wellness is about actionable insights, hyper-personalization, and putting true agency back in women’s hands without amplifying anxiety or bias.

• Healthy Aging and Menopause: Redefining aging for women, shifting from “lifespan” to “healthspan,” and supporting a new generation of women spending half their lives post-menopause.

TLDR: Ultra Violet Agency is at the frontier of forecasting the next era in women’s wellness, one that combines tech innovation, inclusivity, longevity, and women-first design to democratize health, prioritize prevention, and empower the next billion women.

Thank you for listening!

If this episode inspired you, take a screenshot and tag @meganswanwellness on social media. Let’s amplify the future of women’s health together!

Connect with Megan Swan

http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness

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www.meganswanwellness.com

Learn more about Anna Butterworth and UltraViolet Agency:

https://www.ultraviolet.agency/reports

*You can download the 2035 trend report!

Keywords

femtech, women’s health forecasting, preventative care, personalized wellness, health data equity, trend reports, longevity, menopause, diversity in tech, gender health gap, holistic aging, future of healthcare, tech for good, environmentalism, social activism, female founders, digital wellness, inclusivity, reproductive health innovation, agency, healthspan, wellness strategy, lifestyle design.

Ready to refresh your approach to holistic living? In today’s episode, host Megan Swan welcomes you to Season 7 and invites you to embrace evolution, not by overhauling everything at once, but with quiet, intentional shifts toward wellness as a way of life.

Key Points Discussed:

• Intentional Evolution: Why the most powerful changes often come from slowing down and tuning into what your mind, body, and soul truly need.

• Leadership & Wellness: How building the future as visionary women means putting well-being at the center of your journey.

• Mindset Shifts: Reframing progress from constant hustle to purposeful growth and sustainable self-care habits.

• Community & Support: An invitation to join Megan’s Substack for exclusive insights, resources, and a supportive hub curated for future builders.

• Integration as Lifestyle: Strategies for making wellness a seamless part of daily life, so you show up vibrant, impactful, and ready to lead.

  
  

TLDR: It’s a new season and new vibe: less is more, and slowing down is your secret superpower. Intentional wellness is the foundation for personal leadership and building a brighter future.

Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend who’s also building the future.

Screenshot your listening and tag @meganswanwellness on social media—we love seeing our community thrive!

Substack: https://meganswan.substack.com/

Connect with Megan Swan

http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness

http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellnesswww.meganswanwellness.com

Keywords

intentional evolution, holistic wellness, women leadership, slow living, mindset shifts, building the future, visionary women, self-care, wellness integration, community, sustainable habits, lifestyle strategies, purposeful growth, entrepreneurial women, Substack community, well-being, leadership development

Struggling to keep your wellness vibes high as the summer heats up? In this special season wrap-up, Megan Swan shines a spotlight on five visionary female founders who are rewriting the rules in tech—while prioritizing holistic wellness, social impact, and empowering communities.

Key Points Discussed:

• Tech Innovation With Impact: Meet female founders leading in femtech, sextech, healthtech, and sustainable consumer products—all with a triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.

• Groundbreakers You Need to Know: Highlights include:

• • Ida Tin: Creator of the term "Femtech" and co-founder of Clue, bringing menstrual wellness and data empowerment to millions.

  • Cindy Gallop: Founder of MakeLoveNotPorn and sextech trailblazer, reshaping narratives and access to healthy sex education.

  • Mo Carrier: Co-founder of MyBliss condoms, revolutionizing women's sexual wellness with products designed for comfort, health, and empowerment.

  • Linta Mustafa: Co-founder and CEO of Vitract, making gut health testing accessible and actionable for all.

  • Sara Jónsdóttir: Co-founder of Revol Cares, innovating period underwear specifically for heavy bleeders and empowering women with bodily autonomy.

• Women, Capital & The Gender Gap: The state of funding for women and why investing in female founders isn't just right—it's smart.

• Creating Community: Why authentic connection, environmental stewardship, and showing up for others are essential summer wellness tools for leaders.

• Summer Wellness Tips: Simple ways to ground yourself in community, kindness, and nature—all from the perspective of thriving, not just surviving.

TLDR: The future of wellness in tech is female, triple-bottom-line-focused, and radically inclusive. This episode celebrates badass women building tech for good, and reminds us to ground our impact work in holistic wellness, authentic connection, and empowered self-care—this summer, and beyond.

Thank you for listening!If you loved this season, screenshot your favorite episode and tag @meganswanwellness on social—we love to see how you’re inspired!

Connect with Megan Swanhttp://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellnesshttp://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellnesswww.meganswanwellness.com

Keywords:women in tech, femtech, sextech, healthtech, wellness leadership, female founders, sustainable business, gut health, period care, sexual wellness, investment, VC funding gap, entrepreneurship, community building, summer wellness, environmental mindfulness, female empowerment, inclusivity

Feeling overwhelmed by the financial gender gap? In today’s episode, Megan Swan welcomes CPA, bestselling author, and financial feminist Janine Rogan to dive deep into the principles of financial feminism and women’s financial empowerment. Together, they break down the barriers, myths, and practical strategies that are helping women take control of their financial futures.

Key Points Discussed:

Financial Feminism Defined: What financial feminism really means and why it’s vital for equality.

Wealth as Power: How financial independence provides women with choice, freedom, and the ability to challenge the patriarchy.

Hidden Costs: Understanding the “Pink Tax” and systemic disadvantages women face when it comes to wealth accumulation.

Credit Scores Demystified: Why credit scores can be unfair to women and what actually impacts your score.

Negotiation and Raises: How to prepare, advocate for yourself, and use tools like a “hype folder” when asking for more.

Investing for Impact: The importance of investing early and wisely—plus, why women are often better investors.

Community & Conversation: Breaking the taboo around money talk, building supportive networks, and learning together.

Action Steps: Education, starting small, and taking the next right step toward financial freedom.

TLDR: Financial feminism isn’t just a buzzword—it’s about education, empowerment, and rewriting the rules to make wealth accessible and impactful for women. Small steps today—like investing, advocating for yourself, or starting a money conversation—pave the way for your financial freedom tomorrow.

Thank you for listening!

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Connect with Janine Roganhttps://www.instagram.com/janinerogan

Looking for Janine’s 25-step checklist or her acclaimed book “The Pink Tax”? https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/book

https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/checklist

Keywordsfinancial feminism, women’s wealth, Pink Tax, closing the gender gap, money mindset, credit score tips, negotiating a raise, investing basics, women investors, wage gap, generational wealth, financial education, money conversations, supporting female founders, financial empowerment, Janine Rogan, Megan Swan

Curious how invisible patterns shape your life? In this enlightening episode, Megan Swan sits down with Karen Cheong, visionary behind Spherical Luminosity, to explore the world of frequencies, distortion patterns, and practical energy work for true transformation.

Key Points Discussed:

Karen’s Journey: How a debilitating health crisis sparked Karen’s quest to understand the unseen forces behind transformation and healing.

Frequency Work: What frequencies are, how they shape our reality, and ways we can shift them at the quantum level.

Distortion Patterns: Understanding unconscious blocks, where they come from (lineage, culture, past lives), and how they limit our potential.

Consciousness & Technology: The intersection of rising human consciousness, technology, and AI—and why this era is a crucial turning point for reclaiming our power.

Practical Application: Why addressing change at the quantum or frequency level leads to lasting growth—plus, how conscious creators can find more ease, abundance, and synchronicity.

Realigning the Self: Steps you can take to release old patterns, raise your resonance, and step into greater clarity, connection, and empowerment.

TLDR: Release unconscious patterns holding you back and embrace the potential of conscious transformation by working with frequencies. Shift your resonance, expand your possibilities, and remember your limitless nature—especially in our rapidly changing, tech-driven world.

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Connect with Karen Cheong & Resources:

Spherical Luminosity: https://www.sphericalluminosity.com

YouTube: Spherical Luminosity (over 200 episodes + free group frequency calibrations)

https://www.instagram.com/spherical_luminosity

Free “Quiet Your Mind” Frequency Calibration: https://www.sphericalluminosity.com/quietyourmind-00/

Keywordsenergy work, frequencies, distortion patterns, quantum transformation, self-empowerment, female founders, AI, consciousness, lineage healing, self-acceptance, business growth, intuition, spiritual practices, ancestral patterns, emotional wellbeing, epigenetics, personal development, wellness innovation, nervous system regulation, spiritual technology, synchronicity, season of change, body-mind-spirit alignment.

Empowering Moms in Business & Breastfeeding: Amy Tanzillo on Juggling Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Sober(ish) Living

In this candid conversation, Megan Swan welcomes friend and sober sister Amy Tanzillo—international board certified lactation consultant, founder of Thrive Breastfeeding, and six-figure business coach—for a deep dive into the realities of mompreneur life. Amy shares how her journey through motherhood inspired her career, why knowledgeable support is crucial for new moms (especially amidst social media noise), and her evolution from lactation consulting to coaching other mothers to build impactful, freedom-based businesses. The episode also explores their shared experiences in sober(ish) living and how saying no to alcohol helped supercharge both their wellness and entrepreneurial success.

Key Points Discussed:

Finding Purpose: Amy’s shift from corporate life to supporting moms with breastfeeding and launching her own business.

The Pressure to Do It All: Navigating societal trends in motherhood, including the glamorization and pressures around breastfeeding.

Support Over Social Media Myths: The real-world pitfalls of online “mom advice” and why expert one-on-one support can be game-changing.

Mompreneur Mindset: Building a sustainable business around family life, overcoming imposter syndrome, and charging what you’re worth.

Sober(ish) as a Superpower: How removing alcohol became a key tool in Amy’s entrepreneurial toolkit—and the ripple effects for her clients.

Redefining Success: Encouraging moms to chart their own course, set revenue goals, and create generational wealth while making an impact.

TLDR: Amy Tanzillo shares her journey from overwhelmed mom to thriving entrepreneur, highlighting the power of expert support, honest mindset work, and sober(ish) living in building a purposeful, scalable business that empowers women to have both impact and personal freedom.

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If this episode resonates with you, please screenshot and share on social media, tagging @meganswanwellness and @thrivabreastfeeding! We love connecting with you.

Connect with Megan Swanhttp://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellnesshttp://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellnesswww.meganswanwellness.com

Connect with Amy TanzilloIG: @thrivebreastfeeding (breastfeeding support)IG: @amytanzillocoaching (business coaching for moms)www.thrivebreastfeeding.com

Keywordsmompreneur, empowering mothers, breastfeeding support, lactation consultant, business coaching for moms, work-life balance, mindset, charging your worth, imposter syndrome, sober living, alcohol-free lifestyle, generational wealth, motherhood trends, women in business, juggling family and work, support systems, entrepreneurship, social media pressures, female founders, self-trust, client transformation, flexible careers, creating impact, thriving as a mom.