Jill Angelo: Empowering Women Through Menopause

#71: Jill Angelo (a visionary leader in women's health in midlife, and one of Inc. Magazine’s 2020 Top 100 Female Founders) talks with Suzanne about her journey of founding Gennev, a clinician-built menopause care platform. She shares her challenges and triumphs of founding the organization, shepherding its acquisition by United Women’s Healthcare, and the importance of community in addressing women's health issues. The discussion also touches on the courage required to embrace change, key steps in her growth as a leader, and the significance of listening to oneself during transitions.

 

Takeaways:

• Jill's journey into founding Gennev and its impact on women's health and community.
• The stigma around menopause can be a barrier to open discussion.
• Navigating the challenges of being a female founder requires resilience.
• Jill emphasizes the need for empathy in women's health care.
• Patience is essential in the entrepreneurial journey.
• Real-life application is more effective than excessive planning.
• Trusting your gut is crucial, especially in unfamiliar territory.
• How men can understand and support their partners during menopause.
• Every woman's experience in menopause is unique.
• Embracing change requires managing one's ego. 

 

Sound Bites:

"I had the courage to start it."

"The stakes have changed for me."

"I've learned to lean back."

"Do more than learn and plan."

"Trust your gut a little bit more."

"We're driving change from within."

 

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