Business of the V
Dr. Alyssa Dweck & Rachel Braun-Scherl are here to introduce you to the most fascinating inventors, investors, thought leaders and health care professionals who are in the Business of The V. If you are a woman, know a woman, have a business or care about your v health and wellness, this is the podcast for you.
Dr. Alyssa Dweck is a gynecologist, surgeon and author. She’s an expert on V health who explores what’s on other women’s minds when it comes to periods, hormones, breasts, butts and sex.
Rachel Braun-Scherl is a marketing strategist, business builder and vagipreneur,, a person in the business of women’s sexual and reproductive health. It’s complicated!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Health Equity for Women with Marissa Fayer of DeepLook Medical and HERhealthEQ
Women deserve better lives through better health. Marissa Fayer, CEO of DeepLook Medical and HERhealthEQ, has made it her mission to reduce the equity gap in access to healthcare for women around the…
Virtual Healthcare for Women in Midlife with Joanna Strober of Midi Health
Looking for patient-centered care in your perimenopause journey? Joanna Strober, Founder and CEO of Midi Health, has crafted a platform specifically for you. Midi Health is a leading virtual care pla…
Next-Gen Contraceptive and STI Prevention with Lisa Kinsella of LUWI
What would the opposite of a condom be? It’s the LUWI FINER LINER. Lisa Kinsella is the Founder and CEO of LUWI. The company exists to flip the status quo in women’s health by developing a new and im…
Accelerating Women’s Health Research and Investment with Carolee Lee of WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters)
There’s so much more we can do to transform women’s health. Carolee Lee is the Founder and CEO of WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters). They’re dedicated to funding women’s health research to transfo…
R&D for Women’s Health Products with Heidi Beatty of Crown Abbey
Proper 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 Ma…
Women’s Cardiac Health with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum of Heart-Tech Health
Few things are more important than your cardiac health. Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is the Founder and CEO of Heart-Tech Health, a med-tech innovation to decrease the risk of women’s cardiovascular disease…
Advancing Women’s Health with Sabrina Martucci Johnson of Daré Bioscience
For too long, women’s health has not been a priority in the scientific and clinical development community. For Daré Bioscience, that’s not ok. Sabrina Martucci Johnson is the Founder, President, and …
A Mid-Life Conversation: Unlock Your Menopause Type With Heather Hirsch
Menopause happens to women. And it affects everyone in society. But menopause is not a singular experience for everybody. Every woman has her own journey in this mid-life process. Heather Hirsch, CEO…
What Happens When A Doctor And A Diva Meet On A Girls’ Trip With Kimba Williams
Kimba Williams' energy and passion explode off the screen as she talks about the auspicious meeting of her co-founder on a boat. The chemistry was instant and created the spark that resulted in Kusha…
Focusing On The Patient’s Experience With Jennifer Fink
There is a concern in the industry towards providing safe and comfortable health procedures for women. Female founders have taken it in their hands to make this happen, just like our guest in this ep…
Precision Medicine: Following The Data Before Prescribing With Jessica Federer
Jessica Federer, Managing Partner of Supernode Ventures, has a passion for women's health. Her career starts working in government, transitioning to working with government and big pharma. Jessica co…
Thermaband: A Mother/Daughter Dynamic Duo Face Down Hot Flashes
Combine a mother and daughter, legal and business education and incredible experience to create Thermaband - a new way to manage hot flashes. In this episode, Debbie Dickinson and Markea Dickinson sh…
Recreating The Women’s Health Care Model
Many women retire, quit, or take another position outside of medicine due to burnout. In the medical field, how are women treated? In this episode, Dr. Somi Javaid, the founder of HerMD, talks about …
10zyme: HPV Diagnostics of the Future
HPV 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…
Sustainable Beauty: How Amyris Raises The Standards For Menopause And Beyond With Deb Millard
In the beauty industry, transparency and sustainability not only increase standards but also allow consumers to make informed choices about the products they use. Which then ultimately leads to a hea…
Yonifit: The Solution To Incontinence With Allison Watkins
Allison Watkins, Founder and CEO of Watkins-Conti Products, didn't know that when she gave birth to, as she would say, "11 pounds of baby," she would also give birth to a business. After experiencing…
The Body Agency: A New Narrative In Women’s Health With Kate Roberts
“A woman’s body is a powerhouse. It can do extraordinary things.” -Kate Roberts, Founder of The Body Agency.
Cultural differences and religion create a gap in sexual health for women. In this episo…
Why We Need A Patient-Centered Model For Sexual Wellness With Dr. Rachel Rubin
In 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…
Breaking Stigma Around The Menstrual Cycle With Danielle Keiser
Menstrual 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 h…
Fairtility: Using AI For Fertility Management With Eran Eshed
What 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 seamle…