Podcast appearances and mentions of kristy chong

Have you ever had a brilliant idea that you thought could change the world? But inevitably due to life and circumstance, it stayed just that - an idea? Enter lady startup Kristy Chong, who turned her game-changing concept into a multi-million dollar reality. She's the founder of Modibodi, the company that has been redefining the way we think about period products since 2013. This week, Kristy sits down with Elfy to share her story, from launching the business to selling it for millions and using her success to empower other female-founded, purpose-led businesses. This is a story about paying it forward and the powerful ways entrepreneurship can not only disrupt the industry but become a catalyst for social change. This episode of Lady Startup Stories is made in partnership with Airbnb. THE END BITS  Have your say! By completing our survey, and to say thank you for your time, you'll go in the running to win a $50 gift voucher. CREDIT  Host: Elfy Scott Guests: Kristy Chong Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Production: Madeline Joannou Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey poddy fam! Today I got to sit down and chat with Kristy Chong, founder of Modibodi. She saw the need to an alternative to disposable and uncomfortable solutions for periods and incontinence, so set out to create an entirely new solution and revolutionised the category by launching leak-proof underwear.Since then, that one pair has since grown into a whole new category of sustainable, reusable absorbent apparel.Modibodi sales grew from 500K in 2016 to $58M in sales by end 2021 and in 2022, Kristy sold Modibodi to a Swedish company for... wait for it... $140 million dollars! And since then, has shifted her focus to investing in women-led businesses and philanthropy. Kristy is an amazing woman, on an incredible mission. Alright, let's get into it!@modibodi @thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristy Chong revolutionised personal care products for women all over the world by creating an underwear range that absorbs leaks. The company she founded in 2013, ModiBodi, sold for $140 million last year and now Chong is turning from entrepreneur to investor. But there's a caveat. The companies she's backing must be founded by women. This podcast is sponsored by Charter Hall, to learn more visit www.charterhall.com.au/investments/new-to-investing/getting-started-in-commercial-property-investment Background reading: How an Aussie entrepreneur turned leak-proof undies into $140m in cash Three's a party for Quadrant's new Growth FundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co host Mariam Mohammed joins the podcast for a discussion on money, career, latest wins for women and so much more. We talk some of the latest research highlighting significant financial gaps for women, including the $1 billion a week gender pay gap as well as the cost of motherhood in Australia -- which is significantly higher than the cost of fatherhood. Plus, the awesome entrepreneurial success story that is Modibodi, founded by Kristy Chong to fill a massive need in the apparel market, just sold for $140 million. Key links this week: Victoria to restrict non-disclosure agreements that silence sexual harassment victimsKristy Chong's $140 million sale of Modibodi highlights value of addressing the ‘unmentionable'Australia's gender pay gap is nearing $1 billion per week: ReportThe cost of being a mother is significantly higher than being a father in AustraliaListen: The Leadership Lessons podcast – Be the fix the community needs feat. Mariam MohammedCheck out MoneyGirlAbout this week's co host: Mariam MohammedMariam is a Pakistani-Australian woman. She is a speaker, facilitator, entrepreneur and coach. Mariam co-founded MoneyGirl – a social enterprise delivering financial literacy to young women. Now, she speaks at events and organisations about the importance of intersectionality (Diversity and Inclusion) in organisational strategy, strength-based community building and stakeholder engagement. She has been recognised by the Financial Review as one of Australia's 100 Women of Influence, and by the State as a 2020 NSW Young Woman of the Year Finalist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kristy Chong is the CEO and creator of Modibodi. She's a woman on a mission, entrepreneur and a social advocate for women's health issues and rights. After the birth of her second child, her personal experience with bladder leaks made her determined to start her own brand of sustainable underwear. She set out to design and develop leak-proof undies – the ‘Modibodi' collection: a reusable, sustainable range of tops, singlets and sweat-proof undies, created to liberate us all from endless amounts of landfill. In this episode, Kristy shares her business journey and life learnings for us all! Get 20% off any order from Privvy Fashion now! Just quote SISTA at the checkout.  + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode + Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista Podcast + www.thesistacode.com + melissa@thesistacode.com + Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station + @modibodi + @kristychong   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no secret that at AllBright, we love to talk to, learn from, and be inspired by female entrepreneurs.   Todays' guest is the Veuve Clicquot Australian Bold Woman award 2021 winner, ModiBodi founder Kristy Chong, who generated three million dollars in sales within the first three years of launching her period and leak proof underwear, without outside investment. In doing so, she changed the way women think about topics such as periods and incontinence. She has also put a spotlight on why thinking sustainably about these topics isn't an option, it's essential. The average woman will use 12,000 to 16,000 tampons and sanitary pads in her lifetime. And why period poverty isn't a problem we can ignore (ModiBodi has donated 25,000 pairs of underwear to women in times of crisis and women in need).  In the beginning her products were seen as “taboo” by many large retailers. But Kristy got them talking. She soon raised capital, has sold more than four million pairs of underwear globally, seen a 929 per cent revenue growth in the past two years and won numerous awards including most recently, the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman award.    Impressed? So are we. Let's meet this bold woman.   Go to veuveclicquot.com / modibodi.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A decade into Modibodi's impressive journey, founder and CEO Kristy Chong joins us to talk about where her big idea came from, how she's harnessed the intersection between technology and sustainability, and the mountainous challenge of launching a new product when your category is as taboo as periods and incontinence. We talk about competition and why Kristy's not afraid of it, the critical role of trust for brands and consumers, how it felt to have one of the most-complained about advertisements in the country, and much more.

Today's guest is such an inspiration, changing the lives of women around the world. In 2013, Kristy Chong started Modibodi after she experienced bladder leakage after the birth of her second child and her business trajectory from there is incredible. Our regular contributor Evie Farrell is back to talk about cruising – is it right for your family? And with the world in the depths of a pandemic, Mel asks how we should talk to our children about death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Wednesday Let's Talk, Period. fam, welcome to a brand new ep of Let's Talk, Period. Today's episode is with the incredible Elizabeth Payne. Libby is a  21-year-old Youth Activist with Plan International Australia, who has worked in the period advocacy space for over 4 years. During this time, she has written a number of articles for The Guardian and the Women's Agenda on the importance of access to free period products, and the impact that the pandemic has had on exacerbating period poverty, on top of being interviewed by the SMH, SBS, and Triple J. This year she was part of Modibodi's Menstrual Health Day ‘End Period Poverty' activation, where she spoke on a panel alongside Modibodi's founder Kristy Chong, and founder of Share the Dignity Rochelle Courtenay, on the importance of sustainable period products in the international development space.In this chat we talk on;Libby's experiences learning about periods, puberty and sexual health whilst at schoolHow a high school project led libby to become involved within the period advocacy space and now be a youth activist with Plan International AustraliaThe accessibility issues we're facing when it comes to period products in 2021How COVID-19 has exacerbated period poverty and the flow on effects it has had, and how reusable products can helpHow we can change the narrative and normalise conversations around periods What impact Libby has created so far and what's coming up next for herIf you loved hearing from Libby you can find her on Instagram at @libaaaby.  If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Also if you haven't already, join the Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community on facebook! It's the place to bring together the  beautiful people who listen to the pod, who want  to talk on health and wellbeing, as well as all things LTP. You can join here.Also if you feel so inclined, I'd really appreciate if you could leave a rating and a review if you're listening on Apple! Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Kristy Chong is the CEO and founder of Modibodi®, a revolutionary high-tech leak-proof underwear brand. She's got you covered. Together we discuss marathon running, incontinence and failing underwear. Already sounds like a fabulous chat, doesn't it? This is the story of a brilliant idea that turned into a passion and a stunning entrepreneurial journey that opened up the dialogue around periods. This is a wonderful story about passion and purpose colliding.

Hellooooo gorgeous ones, and welcome back for another ep of Let's Talk, Period. Today's episode is with Kristy Chong, the founder and CEO of Modibodi®. Modibodi® is a revolutionary high-tech leak-proof underwear brand that empowers bodies of all ages, shapes and sizes to live a better life. Kristy is a mum on a mission, fash-tech entrepreneur and social advocate for women's, men's and non-binary health issues and rights. Beyond selling leak-proof apparel that empowers people's lives, Kristy is committed to empowering all bodies, no matter their socio-economic status, championing a more sustainable world, helping to end period poverty, and normalising conversations around all bodies and leaks. Kristy and Modibodi® live and breathe these core pillars and actively support causes and organisations that champion these values.In this chat we talk on:Kristy's experiences around periods growing upHow she identified a gap in the market that was period underwear, and why no one was touching it.What made her make the jump from PR guru to ash-tech entrepreneur.How Modibodi® has evolved since launching in 2013What sets Modibodi® apart from other period underwear brands.The Give a Pair Program and what impact this has been able to createPlus so much moreIf you loved our chat with Kristy, and want more Modibodi® you can find them on Instagram @modibodi and you can shop their incredible range at www.modibodi.com. If you want to keep updated with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodauYour host for this episode is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Life-changing innovators and true entrepreneurs are rare in my experience. Today's guest is an exception. Meet Kristy Chong, the CEO, and Founder of Modibodi and Modibodi RED, a revolutionary women's high-tech apparel brand that empowers women of all ages, shapes, and sizes to live a better life. There is even a men's underwear line now too. With a career background in PR and corporate social responsibility, today Kristy is a mum of four on a mission, fash-tech entrepreneur, and social advocate for women's health issues and rights. In 2019, Modibodi was announced as both the Telstra Australian Medium and Making Waves Award winner and Telstra People's Choice Award Winner. Fashtech is a world that is fascinating and part of our society, so I am keen to chat with Kristy on this very topic. In this show, you will hear: How did a corporate PR career prepare you for ModiBodi? The term FashTech is not one everyone has perhaps come across or understands. What is it really about and what problem does it solve? How did you expand ModiBodi and where is the business at today? How has your role in ModiBodi changed since you had external investors and how will it change in the next few years? Take away: What is your final insight into The Politics of Fashtech? To connect with Kristy: LinkedIn Website

In this episode we chat with Founder and CEO of ModiBodi, Kristy Chong. We discuss how the products work and the technology behind it and the benefits of sustainable period products. See more at www.shinefromwithin.com.au/the-youth-mentor-podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shinefromwithin/message

"How a Direct-To-Consumer Leak Proof Underwear Business Became The 8th Fastest Growing New Businesses in Australia" On Episode 29 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Kristy Chong, the Founder and CEO of Modibodi, a leak proof underwear and apparel company that grew revenue 115% last year. This made Modibodi, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, the number 8th FASTEST GROWING new business in Australia.

Kristy Chong is the founder of multimillion-dollar leak proof underwear and apparel brand, Modibodi. In this chat she discusses how she started the brand with only a $25k investment, why she recently took on external investment, how she feels about competitors copying her brand, and why financial literacy is so important for founders.   You’ll learn:   Which customer segments she targeted in the beginning and how this has evolved over time   The challenges associated with inventing a whole new category of product  How to build impact into your business model from the get-go  Why you should adopt a test and learn marketing approach  How to go about building a financial model for your business   To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @lady.brains, or sign up to our email newsletter at www.ladybrains.com.au (no spam, we promise!). 

Making it onto Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 List for 2019 shows just how rapidly Kristy Chong’s baby, Modibodi reusable leak-proof underwear, is growing: from a humble start-up 7 yrs ago to a global star. But what really drives this young entrepreneur is giving customers what they want & need: a solution to personal hygiene leaks and spills, and a solution to the billions of fem hygiene tampons and pads dumped in landfill globally each year. Modibodi’s turnover is now close to $50million a year.

New mum Kristy Chong wanted to solve an everyday, often embarrassing, problem for women, & men, without the massive amounts of disposable personal hygiene products eventually being dumped in landfill. With passion & perseverance she created revolutionary underwear that promises to soak up leaks, periods and perspiration, building Modibodi into an empire growing recently by up to 400% a year.

WE DIVE INTO the topic of weight loss surgery. WE GO DEEP with weight loss surgeon Dr John Jorgensen. He OPENS Up his views on obesity, weight loss surgery and PCOS.Is obesity a disease?Why is weight loss surgery effective? What does it involve? How does it work?How do you prepare for surgery?How to keep the weight off after surgery?Women are advised not to fall pregnant for 1 year after weight loss surgery.Supplements prescribed after weight loss surgery.Dr John Jorgensen's contact details:WebsiteFacebookInstagramHe holds free weight loss seminars, once a month. See his website.Recommended meal replacement by Dr Jorgensen FormuliteRecommended You Tube Channel: Dr Sten EkbergRecommended books:CSIRO Protein PlusLink to Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) trialConnect with the Fanny Mechanic:EmailDr Tash Facebook pageThe Fanny Mechanic Facebook groupInstagramWebsiteYou TubeAnswers to Kristy Chong's Quiz (listen to our Period Underwear episode) - Quiz taken from Sustainable Period Project:The average age that menstruation starts is 11- 15In 2017 there were 6.1 million females aged 15-54 are in AustraliaThe average menstruating person has 13 periods a yearA person loses an average of up to 100ml during their period“Roses are red” is not a way of saying you have your periodSupport the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE DIVE INTO the topic of period and urine proof underwear. WE GO DEEP with ModiBodi CEO and creator, Kristy Chong.Together we OPEN UP about our periods, incontinence of urine and why we love wearing Modibodi underwear.ModibodiBuy a pair use discount Code: DRNATASHA (not case sensitive)15% all products excluding bundles, gift cards & sale itemsOne use per customerCode must be applied at checkoutNo ExpiryConnect with the Fanny Mechanic:EmailDr Tash Facebook pageThe Fanny Mechanic Facebook groupInstagramWebsiteYou TubeSupport the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I can’t even begin to articulate how different my teenage years would have been if period undies had been invented. Luckily for the next generation, Aussie-owned brand Modibodi is smashing the stigma around all things menstruation. And let me tell you, these are no ordinary undies. Whilst Modibodi undies are designed specifically for periods and light bladder leaks, they are also helping the planet. In this episode I’m chatting to Kristy Chong, the creator of Modibodi period underwear. And today we get really honest about our own experiences relating to menstruation. Join Kristy and me for a heartfelt chat about reusable period undies that actually last the distance, exactly how they work, and Modibodi’s “Give A Pair” program. According to Kristy, 1 in 5 women have heavy periods – if that’s you, this episode could just be a gamechanger.   Key takeaways: Period undies work by absorbing liquid through the top layer straight through to the middle layer, with a waterproof layer that protects your clothing. If you use period underwear in conjunction with a menstrual cup (if needed), you can truly have a zero-waste period! A big part of Modibodi’s mission is to educate, break down taboos and open up conversations about periods so that menstruation is no longer shameful. Kristy recommends that teens have at least 7 pairs of period undies; one pair for day and one for night, washed on day three. For minimal fuss cleaning, Kristy is a fan of just throwing the underwear in the washing machine when it’s time to wash.   Links and resources: https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/brand/modibodi.html   Join my podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/411413173057787   Connect: https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/podcast https://www.facebook.com/nourishedlife/ https://www.instagram.com/nourishedlife/

From Mamamia, this is Lady Startup, the show that features kick-arse women who’ve decided to chuck in the 9-5 and become their own boss. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is the founder of fashion tech company ModiBodi, Kristy Chong. When Kristy had her second baby, she found herself dealing with a common problem new mums face- bladder leakage. Frustrated at the lack of underwear out there to help, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She eventually developed and designed a patented leak-proof fabric and has turned her idea for high tech undies into a range of period and sweat proof underwear products, which now includes swimmers, tops and singlets. But how do you break into the world of fashion technology and develop a product that not only helps women but also the planet by reducing landfill? Listen to find out. CREDITS: Guest: Kristy Chong Host/Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett, Founder of PodSchool Producer: Amelia Navascues JOIN THE LADY STARTUP COMMUNITY: Subscribe to our newsletter and find out more about the Lady Startup courses at our website… https://www.ladystartup.com.au/ Follow us on Instagram to see success stories from other female entrepreneurs or to get your business featured… https://www.instagram.com/ladystartups/ Meet like-minded women in our Facebook Group... https://www.facebook.com/ladystartups/ Find more episodes of this and other Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Love the show and want to tell us about it? Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

On today's show Heidi Alexandra interviews Kristy Chong, the CEO and creator of ModibodiaKristy is a mum on a mission, a fash-tech entrepreneur and a social advocate for women's health issues and rights.With over 13 years in senior PR roles for organisations including McDonald's Australia, sanofi-aventis and Edelman PR, Kristy's worked with some of the biggest brands in the business.Fast forward to 2011, when the concept of launching her own business ignited. After the birth of her second child, Kristy's experience with "unmentionable" bladder leaks made her determined to start her own brand. One that would change our mindsets and the planet! by changing underwear for the better.This ambition saw her design, develop and scientifically prove her patented Modifier Technologyâ„¢ leak-proof undies and transform this into the Modibodi collection: a reusable, sustainable range of tops, singlets, period and sweat-proof undies as well as swimwear, created to liberate us all from endless amounts of landfill.Kristy's vision is to build a brand that makes the world better by empowering every bodi to make real, positive change. Tune in to hear more of Kristy's story and here her answers to questions 5, 10, 15, 40 and 52 - actually we stump her with question 10 but you'll hear answers to the others. Find out more about Modibodi or order your garments at https://www.modibodi.com/

When we think of sustainability, underwear isn’t typically the first thing that comes to mind. But Modibodi founder Kristy Chong is certainly changing that! Kristy is on a mission to revolutionized feminine hygiene products and her brand Modibodi and their period and leak-proof underwear is certainly making waves in this area. In this chat Kristy and I talk about sustainable periods and how an embarrassing mishap while running the Seattle marathon led to her creating what will clearly become one of Australia’s iconic brands. Click HERE to visit Modibodi's website Click HERE to follow Modibodi on Facebook  

After having children some women decide their previous jobs aren't quite right. Either the hours aren't flexible enough, or the work isn't satisfying. Kristy Chong founded Modi Bodi - a period proof underwear company - after she had her second child. She shares her insights into what worked, and what didn't.