Podcast appearances and mentions of claire coder

We sat down with two trailblazers in women's health Claire Coder, founder and CEO of Aunt Flow and Smita Asrani, VP of Partnerships at UE Life Sciences. The episode opened with childhood dreams—Claire reminisced about staging Britney Spears concerts in her closet, while Smita shared her early love of horses. Neither imagined a future in healthcare, but both ultimately found themselves tackling some of the most overlooked (and long overdue) issues in women's wellness.Claire shared her journey from being a Party Princess to becoming a purpose-driven entrepreneur, a path sparked by a frustrating moment on her college campus that inspired the creation of Aunt Flow. Smita talked about her pivot from a career in finance to one focused on health innovation, where she now works to expand access to early breast cancer screening for women under 40.Their conversation delved into the challenges of career pivots, the weight of imposter syndrome, and what it's like to lead in industries still dominated by men. They explored the impact of advocacy too—Claire's work has helped bring period products into schools in 28 states, while Smita is helping to bring lifesaving tools like iBreast Exam to underserved communities.The episode wrapped on a fun note with a game of “real vs. fake legislation,” revealing how surprising—and sometimes downright inspiring—health policy can be.At its heart, this episode was a reminder to speak up, stay curious, and ask the tough questions. Because more often than not, real change starts with one brave voice.A must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation, equity, and the power of personal stories to drive public impact. Check out more info on both guests brands at GoAuntFlow.com and UELifeSciences.com.

Welcome back, product bosses! Today, I am so excited to share a live recording I did at Inbound this year with Claire Coder, the founder of Aunt Flow—a company dedicated to making period products accessible in public spaces and creating a supportive community around normalizing menstruation. Claire's journey is so inspiring as she started her company out of a three-bedroom apartment in Ohio and her feminine hygiene dispensers are now present in over 60,000 bathrooms worldwide.In this episode, we dive into Claire's motivations and her unique path to entrepreneurship. At 18, she founded Aunt Flow by purchasing bulk period products and selling them directly to local businesses. Claire shares key insights on validating business ideas and developing pricing strategies, and emphasizes the importance of community and mentorship in growing a small business.Claire also shares how she overcame challenges in raising capital (pitching to 86 firms before securing funding!), practical advice on taking a hands-on approach with your products, and the significance of persistence when it comes to owning a product-based business.Tune in to learn more about Claire's success and for actionable takeaways that you can apply to your own product-based business!Resources:Learn more about Aunt Flow hereFollow Aunt Flow's journey on InstagramWant to know what makes a successful product-based business? I'm hosting a masterclass where I'm giving you my four-step playbook to stand out in a crowded market and get more customers so that you can grow your business no matter what you sell or where you sell. All you have to do is click here to grab your seat today!Connect:Website: theproductboss.comInstagram: @theproductbossMentioned in this episode:Hubspot's Marketing and Content HubsVisit hubspot.com to get started for free! Hubspot Marketing and Content HubsEntrepreneurs On FireListen to Entrepreneurs On Fire wherever you get your podcasts.Entrepreneurs On Fire

Today we speak with Claire Coder, the CEO and Founder of Aunt Flow. Claire has been a pioneer in providing free period care products for those who menstruate and has been at the forefront of advocating for accessible menstrual products in public bathrooms for over eight years.Hear about Aunt Flow's mission, the recent legislative changes in menstrual product accessibility, and how partnerships with facility management companies are reshaping the bathroom experience. Claire shares insights on the ease of ordering these products and the company's evolution over the years.Follow OpenWorks and Trista on social media and check out the website:Website: https://www.openworksweb.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@openworksfmLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openworks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openworksaz/Trista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasobeck/Find more episodes of The Clean Slate at: https://www.openworksweb.com/podcastTo be a guest on the podcast or submit general business inquiries: Trista.sobeck@openworksweb.com

Welcome to another episode of Better Learning! In the episode, we have a remarkable guest who is changing the game for people with periods. Meet Claire Coder, a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee, a Thiel Fellow, and the dynamic Founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. Claire's journey is nothing short of inspiring. At just 26 years old, Claire is not only a Thiel Fellow but a trailblazer in the field of menstrual equity. With Aunt Flow, she's on a mission to make the world better for people with periods. Under Claire's leadership, Aunt Flow has revolutionized public bathrooms by stocking them with freely accessible tampons and pads. The company has introduced patented dispensers in over 30,000 bathrooms, raising an impressive $17 million+ in venture capital. Collaborating closely with education leaders and architects, Claire ensures that Aunt Flow's mission to provide freely accessible period products transcends boundaries. It's noteworthy that the push for Aunt Flow products in schools doesn't come solely from adults; rather, it's the students themselves who recognize the importance of menstrual equity in their learning environments. In this episode, discover how any school can join the movement and bring Aunt Flow's impactful initiatives to their campus, fostering an environment where every student can focus on their education without the worry of period supplies.     Learn more about Aunt Flow and Claire Coder: Aunt Flow Website: https://goauntflow.com/ Claire's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairecoder/ Claire's Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/clairecoderofficial/ Claire's Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/clairecoder     Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/ For more episodes of the Better Learning Podcast, visit https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/   Episode 161 of the Better Learning Podcast   Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.   Who made this episode possible? Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/

About our guest: Claire Coder is the Founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. Aunt Flow, a company that's making the world better for people with periods, provides high-quality and sustainable period products for schools and businesses. With 86% of women reporting to have started their period in public without the supplies they need, Aunt Flow believes that period products should be freely accessible in all public bathrooms.

In this episode, Mike is joined by Claire Coder, founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. After getting her period in public without a pad, tampon, or a coin to get one from the bathroom dispenser, Claire was inspired to create a solution to provide quality period products for free in public bathrooms. In 2016, Claire founded Aunt Flow. Today, Aunt Flow's freely accessible period product dispensers filled with organic cotton tampons and pads are in bathrooms at businesses and schools across North America. Throughout this episode, Claire talks about the inspiration behind starting Aunt Flow, her passion for helping menstruators, challenges she has faced on her entrepreneurship journey, what her vision is for the future of the company, how she views personal branding as a founder, what mentorship means to her, and so much more. Connect with Claire Coder on LinkedIn Check Out Aunt Flow's Website Get Mike's free mentorship tools at www.fatafleishman.org Check out all things Mike at www.mikefata.ca Connect with Mike on LinkedIn Follow Mike on Instagram

Guests Michela Bedard of PERIOD. and Claire Coder of Aunt Flow discuss important menstrual health issues. With 50% of the population menstruating, it is shocking to see the degree of inequities that still exist. This podcast episode is intended to raise awareness and instill a sense of urgency about menstrual health equity and why having a shared language around “normal” periods is critical. **Thank you to Myovant Sciences for sponsoring this episode.** We cover the following menstrual health issues: Why menstrual health equity is important and why inequity still remains How menstrual health equity differs across race, gender, and socioeconomic statuses The negative societal impact of menstrual health inequity and how equity can positively impact us all The role each of us can play to advance the menstrual health equity movement “In the United States, eight states have passed legislation requiring middle schools and high schools, sometimes elementary schools, to offer free period products in the bathroom, not the nurse's office in the bathroom. And why that matters is if you think about what happens in the bathroom versus the nurse's office. Bathrooms are for natural bodily functions. You go to the nurse's office when you're sick.” - Claire Coder, Aunt Flow “Policy follows culture. We're starting to see culture change. We're starting to see social media deal with menstruation and starting to see more femtech companies pop up. We're seeing Claire's Aunt Flow company be successful. We're seeing hundreds of PERIOD. chapters being formed every year. But the policy implications haven't really caught up yet. They're just starting to.” - Michela Bedard, PERIOD. Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist on Women's Health Foundations and Menstrual Health Learn about Menstrual Hygiene Day   **The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by this episode's guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent, nor does it constitute an endorsement by Myovant Sciences of this episode. -> For guest bios and full show notes, please visit the original post on Fempower Health. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on May 23, 2022 on Fempower Health. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

Claire Coder, founder and CEO of Aunt Flow joined us on Found Live. Darrell, Jordan, and Claire got into how she landed on a B2B model for Aunt Flow and the importance of free, accessible period products-- which is something she often has to educate prospective investors or customers on. Claire also opened up about how she has grown as a leader, learned to listen to feedback from her team, and improve the culture at Aunt Flow.  And don't forget to hear from more founders from Columbus, Ohio tun into the TC City Spotlight on June 1 at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET. RSVP here.Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (510) 936-1618

Guests Michela Bedard of PERIOD. and Claire Coder of Aunt Flow discuss important menstrual health issues. With 50% of the population menstruating, it is shocking to see the degree of inequities that still exist. This podcast episode is intended to raise awareness and instill a sense of urgency about menstrual health equity and why having a shared language around “normal” periods is critical. **Thank you to Myovant Sciences for sponsoring this episode.** We cover the following menstrual health issues: Why menstrual health equity is important and why inequity still remains How menstrual health equity differs across race, gender, and socioeconomic statuses The negative societal impact of menstrual health inequity and how equity can positively impact us all The role each of us can play to advance the menstrual health equity movement “In the United States, eight states have passed legislation requiring middle schools and high schools, sometimes elementary schools, to offer free period products in the bathroom, not the nurse's office in the bathroom. And why that matters is if you think about what happens in the bathroom versus the nurse's office. Bathrooms are for natural bodily functions. You go to the nurse's office when you're sick.” - Claire Coder, Aunt Flow “Policy follows culture. We're starting to see culture change. We're starting to see social media deal with menstruation and starting to see more femtech companies pop up. We're seeing Claire's Aunt Flow company be successful. We're seeing hundreds of PERIOD. chapters being formed every year. But the policy implications haven't really caught up yet. They're just starting to.” - Michela Bedard, PERIOD. Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist on Women's Health Foundations and Menstrual Health Learn about Menstrual Hygiene Day If you liked this episode and you're feeling generous, don't forget to leave a review on iTunes or Spotify! And be sure to: Follow Fempower Health on Instagram for updates and tips. Tell 2-3 of your friends about this episode!   **The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions.  **Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links** About Michela Bedard Michela Bedard, Executive Director of PERIOD., is committed to building a better future. She believes that every person deserves dignity and the chance to be seen for their full humanity.    Michela brings nearly two decades of experience in program management, fundraising and advocacy within non-profit, corporate, political and civic organizations. From big-picture creativity to day-to-day operations, Michela produces strategic partnerships and develops robust networks to strengthen organizations and movements seeking to tackle systemic inequality.    In addition to her work with PERIOD., Michela currently serves as Chair of the Board of Rahab's Sisters, a Portland non-profit serving marginalized women or those whose gender makes them vulnerable. She also serves on the Governing Board of the Episcopal Bishop of Oregon Foundation, the Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety, and on committees within Portland Public Schools.   Michela holds a master's degree in Public Administration and a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California.  About Claire Coder Claire Coder (Forbes 30under30) is the founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. On a mission to make the world better for people with periods, Aunt Flow stocks organizations with tampons and pads. Coder launched her first company at age 16, designed a bag for Vera Bradley that sold out in 24 hours, and has her own line of GIFs. The 24-year-old Thiel Fellow has been featured in TeenVogue, Forbes, and starred in TLC's Girl Starter Season 1. When she is not jamming out to Macklemore, she is teaching Zumba classes.

In this week's episode, I bring in Claire Coder, LMT to discuss the mind-body connection, spirituality, and how life-changing it can be in her massage therapy practice and people's lives. Healing your mind and body can open so many doors so let's get (tissue deep) into it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loudpodcast /support

In this episode, Claire Coder, Founder & CEO at Aunt Flow, discusses how to get free media exposure and discounted manufacturing. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Aunt Flow Follow Claire on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Claire Coder

In this episode, Claire Coder, Founder & CEO at Aunt Flow, discusses how to get free media exposure and discounted manufacturing.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesAunt FlowFollow Claire on LinkedInFollow Kwame on LinkedInIf you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything.Kwame Christian with Claire Coder Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/negotiate-anything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, James Cook speaks with two experts about how to create inclusive workplaces. Christina Piper, workplace expert at JLL, and Claire Coder, CEO at Aunt Flow. From designing spaces with accessibility in mind, to offering supplies that employees need like free menstrual products in the office bathrooms, it's an eye-opening discussion about the seemingly small things that make a big difference.  James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Leave a message on the podcast hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061. Read more real estate research here.

In today's episode, I interview Claire Coder the Chief Estrogen Officer (CEO) and Founder of Aunt Flow. Aunt Flow is making the world better for people with periods. Aunt Flow is the first full-solution to help businesses and schools stock their bathrooms with freely accessible tampons and pads. Their free-vend, wall-mounted dispenser allows companies to provide 100% organic cotton menstrual products at no charge to their employees, students, and guests. So no more quarters! No more giant metal boxes! No more low quality menstrual products! tampons! Please be sure to visit their website at www.goauntflow.com. Enjoy the episode!

In this episode of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Claire Coder, Founder of Aunt Flow, about quitting college at 19 to start an organic tampon company, fighting for women's menstrual issues, and raising $1.5 million.Claire Coder is the Founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. Committed to ensuring everyone has access to menstrual products, Coder dropped out of college to pursue Aunt Flow. The social enterprise now stocks over 100 companies and schools with freely accessible menstrual products ranging from Viacom, Jeni's Ice Creams, and Bark Box to Stanford and Brown University. They have donated over 125,000 menstrual products to menstruators in need in the USA.Headquartered in Ohio, Aunt Flow ensures every bathroom outside the home is stocked with freely accessible menstrual products. Four years of grit and hustle has positioned Aunt Flow to sell to hundreds of companies and schools, raise venture capital from top firms, and give back 500,000 menstrual products to people in need.Check out:ImpactInvestor.io - Discover impact investors from around the world.Podcast Made with TransistorPodcast cover design Made with CanvaBuild amazing web platforms with Webflow

Welcome to another episode of Action and Ambition. We are joined today by Claire Coder, Founder, and CEO of Aunt Flow. She dropped out of college to start her business that now collaborates with Google, Princeton University, and Zappos to create feminine items for students, clients, and employees. One of her goals is to create a business environment that embodies time positivity. Stay tuned! You’re going to love this episode.

4th up from our Women's History Month line-up is Aunt Flow, a social enterprise working to help end period poverty and provide menstrual products to public spaces. Menstruation is such a natural and big part of life for many people, it's a wonder products aren't free and accessible in public locations like toilet paper is. Claire, founder of Aunt Flow and former college schoolmate of mine, is working to break barriers to access, smash period taboos, and change the world, one cycle at a time. You can find Aunt Flow here:https://www.goauntflow.com/IG: @GoAuntFlowFB: https://www.facebook.com/goauntflow/Twitter: @GoAuntFlowAdvocacy: https://www.goauntflow.com/#advocates-choice

Take our survey here: https://forms.gle/fzHSg3oLqFfhGF6C6 Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Claire Coder's episode: How to Get Free Media Exposure and Discounted Manufacturing. . Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Claire on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Claire Coder

Take our survey here: https://forms.gle/fzHSg3oLqFfhGF6C6Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Claire Coder's episode: How to Get Free Media Exposure and Discounted Manufacturing..Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesFollow Claire on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedInIf you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything.Kwame Christian with Claire Coder Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/negotiate-anything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who runs the world? In this episode, Ria chats about grit, business, and girl power with Ohio native, former OSU student, and businesswoman, Claire Coder.

Claire Coder is a 23-year-old serial entrepreneur, a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30, and a proud college dropout. Claire started her first business, a promotional products company, at age 16. In just two years, she was able to grow the business to employ eight independent distributors, sell in boutiques across the Midwest, and sell internationally online. That sparked her passion for building companies and led her to dropping out of college to launch https://www.goauntflow.com/ (Aunt Flow). Headquartered in Ohio, https://www.goauntflow.com/ (Aunt Flow) ensures every bathroom outside the home is stocked with freely accessible menstrual products. Four years of grit and hustle has positioned https://www.goauntflow.com/ (Aunt Flow) to sell to hundreds of companies and schools, raise venture capital from top firms, and give back 500,000 menstrual products to people in need.  What Brett asks: [03:40] How old were you when you started selling beer to construction workers? [07:25] What are the childhood experiences that shaped you? [20:25] Connecting the dots from Claire’s perspective on death to creating a brand centered around menstruation. [24:47] Is the education system really measuring how capable people are? [40:02] Tell me about how you were hustling to pay the bills after dropping out of college. [48:25] Tell us about how you got the idea for Aunt Flow and the early days of the business. [51:25] How did you adapt and sustain your business during the pandemic? [01:00:12] Can you talk about the future of Aunt Flow? To learn more about intentional living, and for the complete show notes, visit: https://gravityproject.com/ (gravityproject.com) Resources: https://www.clairecoder.com/ (www.clairecoder.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairecoderofficial/ (@clairecoderofficial) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairecoder/ (www.linkedin.com/in/clairecoder) https://www.goauntflow.com/ (www.goauntflow.com) Gravity is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media).

It was three years ago, when Claire Coder went in front of our investors to pitch Aunt Flow. At the time, her startup was a very risky bet. But now, in 2020, Claire’s business has stood the test of time. We find out just how far a business can go in three years. Today’s investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, James Altucher and Daniel Gulati.

Aunt Flow CEO and founder Claire Coder speaks about why she started the first full-solution company that helps businesses and schools stock bathrooms with free tampons and pads. Committed to "changing the world one cycle at a time," Claire discusses how the company's origins started when she was stranded in a public bathroom, her dedicated partnership with nonprofit organization PERIOD and how she's pivoted since the start of COVID-19. Aunt Flow's sister company, Work Flow, has manufactured over 8 million 3-ply masks and has since rolled out additional PPE products with a mission to provide everyone with basic necessities. Tune in to learn about Claire's inspiring entrepreneurial spirit, and learn more at goauntflow.com and ppestory.com. Production Credits: Aaron Kwittken, Jeff Maldonado, Dara Cothran, Lindsay Hand, Katrina Waelchli, Meg Ruocco, Parker Jenkins, and Mathew Passy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Coder launched her first company at age 16, designed a bag for Vera Bradley that sold out in 24 hours, and has her own line of GIFs. The 22-year-old founder has been featured in TeenVogue, Forbes, and starred in TLC's Girl Starter Season 1. When she is not jamming out to Macklemore and India Arie, she is pretending like she knows how to run Google ads.

With so many companies going through reinvention right now and finding ways to give back we wanted to take an opportunity to talk to a founder that is doing just that. In this podcast, you will hear from Aunt Flow founder, Claire Coder and hear how she has pivoted her business to not only meet a new demand but to give back in a time of need.

Nationwide, governors are imposing stay-at-home orders to mitigate coronavirus. That put Columbus startup Aunt Flow in a rough spot. The company manufactures pads and tampons and makes them available in stores, gyms, workplaces, colleges and universities. All of those places are now closed and it's not immediately clear when they'll open. That'd be fatal to the company if it wasn't thinking on its toes, CEO Claire Coder said. Instead it's making face masks now and has a mission to donate tens of thousands to Ohio hospitals, with the help of another woman-owned startup in the city. Instead it's making face masks now and has a mission to donate tens of thousands to Ohio hospitals, with the help of another woman-owned startup in the city. In the latest episode of our Crisis Management podcast, Coder talks to Columbus Business First about the company's transformation.

Nationwide, governors are imposing stay-at-home orders to mitigate coronavirus. That put Columbus startup Aunt Flow in a rough spot. The company manufactures pads and tampons and makes them available in stores, gyms, workplaces, colleges and universities. All of those places are now closed and it's not immediately clear when they'll open. That'd be fatal to the company if it wasn't thinking on its toes, CEO Claire Coder said. Instead it's making face masks now and has a mission to donate tens of thousands to Ohio hospitals, with the help of another woman-owned startup in the city. Instead it's making face masks now and has a mission to donate tens of thousands to Ohio hospitals, with the help of another woman-owned startup in the city. In the latest episode of our Crisis Management podcast, Coder talks to Columbus Business First about the company's transformation.

Claire Coder started her first business, a promotional products company, at age 16 while still in high school. And after one year at the Ohio State University, she dropped out to pursue Aunt Flow, a full solution provider that stocks businesses and school bathrooms with organic tampons and pads. Aunt Flow recently closed a $1.5 million funding round and is stocked in hundreds of schools and businesses, including Google, Twitter and Princeton University. On this episode, we chat about mission-driven companies, B2B marketing, customer acquisition and Claire's experience as an entrepreneur. For highlights from this episode and the latest from the series, visit adweek.com/genzeos.

Claire’s company Aunt Flow has a mission to provide access to menstrual products to all who may be in need of them. As a woman, I support this mission and was excited to highlight her journey. In the interview we discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, how dropping out was her best decision ever, and making no excuses for failure. Links mentioned in interview: https://www.goauntflow.com/ Follow Us: Podcast Website: https://penji.co/category/shades-of-success/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadesofsekinah Sponsors: Penji is an effective on-demand design service that provides unlimited selections of custom designs at a flat monthly cost. Clients are given [unlimited graphic design][1] hours and revisions that undergo each project. Follow Penji Here: Website: https://penji.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotpenji

Aunt Flow founder Claire Coder talks about the "hidden cost of menstruation." What does that mean? Well, consider the following: 86% of women have had their period at work and didn't have access to menstrual products. 64% of women have left work because of this reason. School attendance for young girls decreases by 2.4% among young girls who don't have access to menstrual products. To Claire, these stats are unacceptable, particularly because they all stem from one fact about how our society deals with menstruation -   We don't talk about it.   The good news is, that's a solvable problem, and Claire and Aunt Flow are committed to opening up the conversation and increasing access to quality menstrual products.   Claire is in the midst of a critical inflection point for her brand, as she chases her goal of servicing 1,000 offices this year. Claire stopped by the Brand Builder studio to share her story, and break down how she is making the world a better place, one cycle at a time.     Takeaways Customer Obsession - which customer do you obsess over? Claire sheds light on a dynamic that we see a lot, particularly in a B2B model like hers: serving the end-user vs. the decision maker/buyer. Raising her seed round. Claire recently closed a $1.5 million seed round, and it was anything but easy. She shares her tips, and why it took 86 meetings to close. Join our Exclusive Facebook Group! What's your biggest takeaway from the episode? Join our invite-only, private Facebook group just for Brand Builder Community members, where you can connect with fellow entrepreneurs and founders, crowdsource ideas, share best practices (or lessons learned), and get your most important questions answered. Join now! Facebook.com/groups/brandbuilderpod Brand Builder is a co-production of SnackNation and ForceBrands.

Chelsea Earlewine and Stephanie Haney are joined by Aunt Flow founder, Claire Coder. They learn all about the importance of menstrual products being available in public restrooms nationwide and how Aunt Flow can help you make that happen in your school or workplace. The luxury tax laws are discussed and a City Secret with breathtaking views is revealed. ___ Learn how you can help get menstrual products in your school or workplace, by going to: https://www.goauntflow.com/ __ CITY SECRET: Manhatta 28 Liberty St 60th floor, New York, NY 10005 Set on the 60th floor, this ritzy, high-end restaurant and bar features New American cuisine & city views. __ This episode is brought to you in part by FitOn, the exercise app that gives you unlimited access to group fitness classes with world-class personal trainers, from absolutely anywhere. With both live and on-demand options, your sassy self can get a workout in whenever your heart desires. Download FitOn from the app store and use the code SASSY to get a free seven-day trial plus sixty five percent off of a one year subscription bringing your total to $4.99 per month. __ This episode is also brought to you by Goodr... Running Sunglasses that don't slip, don't bounce and look so damn sexy it's borderline uncalled for... all at a reasonable price! Use the promo code SASSY19 at http://Goodr.com for 10% off your order! __ We are super excited to announce our Patreon page. This where you can support our podcast, so we can keep giving you top notch listening entertainment! Go to http://Patreon.com/sassyanduncalledfor to make a donation and receive exclusive content in return, plus a few other perks we’re throwing in to show our appreciation for our OG Sassy Cats. __ Represent the Sassy and Uncalled For podcast in style with our official tee and sweatshirt! http://represent.com/sassyanduncalledfor

From temporary childhood blindness to developing the vision for a growing brand, Claire Coder has packed her entrepreneurial journey with success and perseverance. Hear how Claire started and grew her brand, Aunt Flow, on this episode of EO 360°. Listen now!

In Episode 6 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Claire Coder, Founder of Aunt Flow, about quitting college at 19 to start an organic tampon company, fighting for women's menstrual issues, and raising $1.5 million.

Claire Coder discusses her experience in founding Aunt Flow, sharing key insights, resources and tools to help other entrepreneurs take the leap and start something they love.

Claire Coder the 21-year-old proud college dropout, entrepreneur and CEO (Chief Estrogen Officer) of Aunt Flow on how she was able to get initial traction.  

Claire Coder the 21-year-old proud college dropout, entrepreneur and CEO (Chief Estrogen Officer) of Aunt Flow on how she was able to get initial traction.  

Claire Coder is the CEO--that's not what you think it means--of Aunt Flow, and she is in town. Well, on this episode. We talk all things periods and curse a couple of times, because periods. Recorded two menstrual cycles ago on April 13, 2018. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Crimson  Wave" by Tacocat (fair use) closes out the show. Check out Aunt Flow here: http://www.auntflow.org/ Claire in Teen Vogue: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/aunt-flow-tampon-subscription-service Claire in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/elainepofeldt/2016/12/27/this-startup-aims-to-make-periods-more-affordable-for-those-in-need/#36b8d35b27f5  

In today’s world, getting a degree isn’t the only way to making your entrepreneurial dream a reality. Jennifer talks with Claire Coder, a 21-year-old college dropout and founder/CEO of the wildly successful Aunt Flow. Her company provides high-quality menstrual products to a variety of schools, businesses, and organizations, and donates thousands more to women in need across the country. So, where did it all start? Claire takes us back to her high school days and tells Jennifer about the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey: starting a promotional products company at the age of 16. Claire was destined for sales. After becoming a top seller on Etsy and having a blast running her modest company, she realized her passion lay in the entrepreneurial world. The ultimate question for a young mind: where are you going after high school? For Claire, that question has always meant college. But knowing academia wasn’t where she would thrive, Claire kept her eyes on the horizon for any new opportunity. Sometimes inspiration can come from those day-to-day experiences that throw a wrench in your gears. While attending a 54-hour entrepreneur hackathon weekend and realizing that the bathroom had no menstrual products whatsoever, Claire knew something could be done. And thus, Aunt Flow was born. Why is better access to menstrual products so important? Claire drops the facts: in the United States, menstrual products are not covered by food stamps or by the SNAP and WIC programs and as a consequence 16 million women living at or below the poverty line don’t have dependable access to tampons and pads. In a woman’s lifetime, she will spend an average of $3000 dollars on tampons and pads, many of them subpar and overpriced. After learning about how menstrual products are made with highly dangerous ingredients like chlorine bleaches, synthetic fabrics, and dyes, Claire was driven to create a sustainable and accessible alternative. Aunt Flow now manufactures 100% organic cotton tampons and pads, and sells them to businesses and companies, which they then provide to their students, guests and employees in their bathrooms and restrooms. Every new endeavor requires sacrifices and compromise. Claire describes the contentious choice to drop out of school to start Aunt Flow, and what the first months and years of her business were like. From product sourcing, to building a website, to learning how to become an adult, Claire built up her business over two years before finally launching sales. In 2016, where does a college dropout working 3 waitressing jobs get the kind of funding to start a company? The answer was, naturally: crowdfunding. Using her experience running crowdfunding campaigns at her marketing day job, Claire raised $25,000 to purchase Aunt Flow’s first product run. So where did the name Aunt Flow come from? Jennifer asks Claire about the origin story of the name and how she turned an old-fashioned euphemism into a winning brand identity. For ridiculous reasons, most people don’t like talking about menstruation, bu Claire is all about speaking frankly. Jennifer asks Claire about her outspoken nature and how that has played into her life’s journey so far. Claire talks about her work as a nude model for artists, and how that experience has helped her embrace both her body and her self going forward. Today, Aunt Flow currently serves over a hundred businesses and organizations but it's beginnings were more humble. Claire talks about Aunt Flow’s early individual subscription model and how it eventually enabled the business to transition into the B2B space. Claire also describes the values that she held onto from the very beginning, when the company still operated on the subscription model: for every Aunt Flow box purchased, one was donated to a person in need in the United States. Aunt Flow now serves some very large organizations and companies, from Fortune 500’s to major universities. Jennifer asks Claire about how she secured her biggest clients and how these large accounts enable Aunt Flow to donate tens of thousands of menstrual products a year. Last year, Aunt Flow donated 100,000 menstrual products. This year, Claire is shooting to donate half a million. As a young woman in the business world, asking for what you want, riding out the no, and learning when and how to ask again is the not-so-secret to success. Claire fills us in on her philosophy of business and how it has enabled her company to secure great clients, as well as high-profile media attention. When it comes to their brand, Claire is the charismatic face and voice of Aunt Flow. Claire discusses the decision to use her personal profile to push conversations about menstruation into the mainstream via CEO-focused media coverage. She also talks about the more challenging aspects of being a young business woman, and how sometimes both a combination of ageism and sexism can rear its head in both client and investor interactions. As a young entrepreneur, what advice does Claire have for other young change makers trying to make the world a better place? Here’s her 2-part breakdown: Just Google it! Use the power of the information age to your advantage and don't be afraid to research.  Make a Big Ask. If you can’t find the right answer or person for your problem, don’t be afraid to get straight to the point. Everyone has role models or trailblazers they look to for inspiration. Claire talks about the success of Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, as well as her advisors at Aunt Flow.  How does Claire feel about not finishing college? Despite some mild FOMO about dormitory experiences or collective school pride, Claire has no regrets. Would she recommend her path to others? Well, figuring out whether or not college is for you is a lot cheaper if you’re not in college.   Resources & Links: ClaireCoder.com Claire Coder LinkedIn Claire Coder Instagram Claire Coder Twitter GoAuntFlow.com Go Aunt Flow Facebook Go Aunt Flow Instagram Go Aunt Flow Twitter Jeni Britton Bauer | Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams   Are you struggling with developing your personal brand? You can now download Jennifer McClure's Personal Branding Worksheet to help you ask and answer the right questions so you're making the best impression.   Check out another trailblazing HR powerhouse! 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Claire Coder is CEO & Founder of AuntFlow, an innovative menstrual products company. Claire recounts dropping out of college to follow her dreams while overcoming countless obstacles. Claire is what I call a “Born Hustler," a person who was destined to build companies.

Who runs the world? In this episode, Ria chats about grit, business, and girl power with Ohio native, former OSU student, and businesswoman, Claire Coder.

www.hrcoaching.com/sbh42 Claire Coder of Aunt Flow joins us to talk about why it's important to go with the flow. More from Claire: Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @goauntflow www.twitter.com/clairecoder Connect with us: www.twitter.com/hrcoachingteam www.facebook.com/HRCoachingTeam Connect with Brad Owens at www.bradowens.com Send in your questions to ask@hrcoaching.com More episodes, free downloads and articles at www.hrcoaching.com

When you think about public women's restrooms, you think about toilet paper, seat covers, hand soap and paper towels. But what about tampons? What about pads? Tampons and pads are used every day in public restrooms, but they aren’t provided like toilet paper and hand soap.   A few years ago, Claire Coder noticed public bathrooms weren’t offering free tampons and pads and she decided to do something about it.   Claire founded, and is the current CEO, of Aunt Flow. Aunt Flow sells and donates 100% organic cotton menstrual products. Her mission is not only to provide a great product for the general consumer, but also to provide menstrual products for everyone who needs them, regardless of their ability to afford them.   For every tampon purchased from Aunt Flow, a tampon is donated to someone in need.   In addition to donating tampons to those in need, Aunt Flow is also encouraging businesses to provide free tampons in their public restrooms. Claire and her team believe people deserve to be able to feel comfortable in the workplace.   At the end of the day, Aunt Flow, sells and donates tampons, but they do more than just sell and donate tampons. Through their efforts they work to empower women, strive toward sustainable hygiene options, advocate for the transgender community, and face up to the politics of menstruation. Claire’s mission improves life for everyone, and that is something we can all applaud.   Key Takeaways: [:04] Heather introduces Claire Coder, CEO and Founder of Aunt Flow. [:45] Claire explains what Aunt Flow is all about. [2:05] Claire touches on where her confidence comes from. [3:00] For Claire, nude modeling is a unique way to build confidence and feel comfortable in her own skin. [5:27] Overcoming the awkward topic of menstruation and tampons. [7:00] When to say “no” in business and relationships. [9:16] Claire admits self-care is not her strong suit. [11:52] What Claire (and Heather) have learned about accepting and rejecting advice and criticism. [14:42] Heather touches on workplace policies and Claire explains how her mission is an extension of workplace policies. [18:08] Thank you for listening. Follow us on Twitter @prtini. Please like, share, and review if you like what you heard today.   Mentioned in this Episode: https://rewritetherules.co Prtini.com/about @prtini Auntflow.org @GoAuntFlow ClaireCoder.com/workshops BreneBrown.com   Twitter:   “If toilet paper is offered for free, why not tampons?!”   “I’m beautiful. People respect me. And I love my body.”   “Sometimes saying ‘no’ is the best way to grow a business.”  

Claire Coder was a competitor in 2015 GSEA Competition, and also the founder of Aunt Flow. In today’s episode, she shares the stories of her business ventures, and she started her business and grew it to where it is today. On a mission to change the world one cycle at a time, Claire talks about the importance of investing in your business and nurturing your entrepreneurial inclinations from a young age.   Key Takeaways:   [:45] Claire started her first company — There’s A Badge for That — when she was only 16 years old. In a matter of two years, she grew the company, and this company got her excited and engaged in entrepreneurship. [2:50] When she was school at the Ohio State University, she got the idea for her second business: insert name. The company is growing rapidly, and the products have been well-received across 47 states. [5:45] What has been most surprising so far is the difference in reception that they’ve received from men and women when they’re selling business-to-business. They get the most criticism from females, whereas men are more likely to see the logic behind providing menstrual products in their bathrooms. [7:19] Claire was on a TLC TV Show called Girl Starter — a show design to show entrepreneurial grit and stamina. She placed second in the competition with her partner and the show. Though she had just recently launched her company, this was a great experience for her. [9:24] Their warehouse and distribution center is located about 20 minutes outside of Columbus, with a small office in downtown Columbus. About 70% of their revenue comes from selling to other businesses, while the other 30% comes from individual consumers. They also have an educational component to their company, which they feel is very important in changing lives around the world. [10:25] What’s next for Claire and Aunt Flow? As the business is growing significantly and quickly, Claire’s personal mission is to make sure everyone has access to menstrual products so she is always working to complete that mission. [11:30] Their team is in a period of transition, so by October, they are hoping to be fully staffed with two employees, as well as a few contract employees. They have received investment from an angel investor in Columbus, and Claire was also successful on a podcast called The Pitch. [14:00] People listening to the podcast can help Claire and Aunt Flow by stocking their businesses with tampons, that has all information about why it’s important to stock these in your business. If you are interested in trying the product, visit the website below! [15:15] The hard part about working with some of the public institutions is that it’s a long sales cycle, and there’s a lot that goes into selling to the public institutions. They focus primarily on the public sector but will serve the private sector as companies reach out to them. [16:38] Claire attended Ohio State University for one semester. Since she already had her business in high school, she really already knew what she wanted to do and how to do it. She made the decision to use the money she would’ve used for school to put towards her business. Though it was a little rough at first, her parents now are huge supporters of her business. [20:05] At the beginning of the business she really felt like “the lonely entrepreneur.” She worked several waitressing jobs when her company started to help pay the bills, and she wants to encourage listeners that it’s okay if you have to work a part-time job until you reach the revenue metric you need to sustain yourself. [2:28] To avoid burnout, Claire is going to take one of her first vacations in the two years since the business started. Focusing on this balance between work and life will hopefully allow her to come back to the business refreshed and ready to go harder. [23:27] For Claire personally, she had an entrepreneurial drive that her parents encouraged from a young age. She tells the story of her “first business” as a child selling beer to construction workers. This helped her learn the importance of identifying the target audience, understand the customer, and making the sale. As a parent, it is important to observe situations like these with your kids, and decide how you can respond in a nurturing way. [25:49] If there are any businesses who want to join the menstrual movement, please visit the Try Aunt Flow website below to learn more details.   Mentioned in This Episode: Columbus Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization There’s A Badge For That Aunt Flow Try Aunt Flow

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Today’s bonus interview is with Claire Coder from auntflow.org. Aunt Flow is a buy-one, give-one subscription box for 100% cotton tampons and pads. People helping people. Period. Claire is also featured on the new show ‘Girl Starter’ on TLC!  This was recorded at The Vue in Columbus during Columbus Start Up Week! Thanks to everyone who made it possible and allowed us to record there. We’d love to find ways we can serve you better! Go to entreneato.com to hear archived episodes, connect with us on social media you can also fill out our contact form to submit comments and questions. Thank you! We are also pumped to be teaming up with Audible! Go to audibletrial.com/entreneato and sign up to get your FREE Audiobook and a 30 Day FREE Trial! No hassles and no gimmicks!  If you would like to support the show you can send a one time gift or become a monthly supporter by visiting our Patreon Page.

Claire is the founder of Aunt Flow. In this episodes she shows us how she was able to get free publicity for her company in major national publications and negotiate with manufacturers. She's also going to be starring in the new TLC show called Girl Starter, premiering tomorrow! Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity

Claire is the founder of Aunt Flow. In this episodes she shows us how she was able to get free publicity for her company in major national publications and negotiate with manufacturers. She’s also going to be starring in the new TLC show called Girl Starter, premiering tomorrow!Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity

Making radical shifts in any space comes with it's fair share of pushback, but this lady is pushing back against the hate and breaking down barriers. And it's beautiful. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Claire Coder of Aunt Flow, which is a buy one, give one subscription box for tampons, and talking about the recent shift they made from using the term "feminine hygiene product" to "menstrual product". Claire shares about her heart for creating an inclusive product and supporting the trans community. She also shares about the hate and pushback she's received from making this shift. We talk about doing things as a business that people don't agree with and how you push past that to truly create change. Great change always begins with a courageous person, courageously facing pushback. I'm so proud of the courageous person Claire is and the brave work she's doing.

We’re talking about staying true to ourselves with the lovely and freaking amazing Claire Coder. Claire is the Founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. We’re talking tampons people. Why? Claire embodies staying true to your truest self...at age nineteen! Claire dropped out of college after only a semester and was ALL on her own. Shitty job and all. Oh yes, she’s been there too. But now, she’s CEO. She’s got a dreamy life. She’s freaking awesome. But entrepreneurship isn’t all roses and tampons. In fact, most of the time, it’s anything but dreamy.