feminine hygiene products

This week, we bring back Emily Cardinali on the show! She was our very first editor, and she had really wanted to report on sustainable menstrual products. So, after our interview with Isabel Aagard last episode, we reached out to Emily about her own experiences with green tampons. 

N8 and Emily discuss the guilt on half of our human population, tips on identifying sustainable products, and the pros and cons of every sort of menstrual product sold on the market. 

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In today’s episode of 'She did it too' we chat with friend and fabulous entrepreneur Mia, founder of Moxie tampons.

Creating an iconic business common to many of our bathrooms, Mia’s brand goes beyond feminine hygiene products.

Starting at the young age of 21 Mia’s marketing mind and passion to bridge pain points in the market saw her create a globally recognisable brand.

Moxie stands for more than just a product, during her mission towards success Mia had the devastating realisation that what many of us see as an inconvenient product to buy is in fact a luxury for many living in developing countries.

With a heart motivated to make change Mia shares the story of how she uses her business as a platform for incredible initiatives.

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Today we tackle the taboo topic of menstruation. That's right! We are talking about periods and all their bloody glory. Society has a long standing history of attaching shame to so many facets of a woman's life, so let's go ahead and take your monthly business off the table or spreadsheet (We are talking to you Missouri!) To do just that, we enter the realm of overshare by opening up about our personal struggles with our cycles, our favorite lady products, and our go-to euphemisms for being on the rag. We also delve into a brief history of feminine hygiene products, the ridiculousness of the pink and luxury taxes affecting all women, the global issue of period poverty, and how you can help! Plus, our Fave Wave sticks it to a man who clearly knows nothing about the needs of teenage girls in school. Periods... they're all natural baby, so let's chat it out! What's your period story? #ladywave