Podcast appearances and mentions of lauren wang

Lauren Wang, founder of The Flex Company, is transforming the menstrual product industry with bold innovations and a tendency to break taboos. Driven by her own health needs and a staggering lack of progress in menstrual care, she spent years developing Flex Co's unique menstrual disc and menstrual cups. She shares challenges, including scaling an unknown product via traditional retail outlets, and the leap to embrace authentic marketing as a means to build community. It's often taken relentless focus on her mission for Lauren to overcome the obstacles and biases on her path to 30,000 stores, and growing.Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeRead a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everyone!! It's been a while, but for some quick context, Lauren was looking for a new cohost. Although Yusra has been such a great and dedicated cohost, she is currently in a personal situation that prevents her from coming on in the future episodes (you might still find her helping with script editing though haha). Her presence will forever be missed https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

In this episode, we switch things up by bringing Manning Wu onto the podcast as a guest! Manning is a rising junior who had an addiction to video games for over 11 years, but eventually overcame his addiction by making some lifestyle changes (which will be covered in the episode!) while he figured out how to overcome other addictions. He talks about his experience, the mindset changes and strategies he used, and how getting over his gaming addiction changed his life.If you're interested in receiving guidance/advice for breaking any addictions that you may be struggling with, feel free to email Manning via manning.wu.digitalcylinder@gmail.comCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Do you often multitask? Has multitasking been effective for you? Yusra and Lauren chat about the common occurrence of teenagers *including themselves* multitasking (such as through media multitasking which will be introduced in the episode) and if multitasking is even possible. They also suggest what to do for people who do multitask!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/mv4GCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Do you want to become the best version of yourself this summer? We have probably heard of physical glow ups before, but in this episode, Yusra and Lauren give tips on having a mental glow up! Even for the tips that may seem obvious  - the hosts have found some interesting reasons as to why these are essential. They also talk about how some of these tips relate to a physical glow up...Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/nf4GCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

*This was recorded on 2 separate days, which is why the audio may sound slightly different for one part.*Our first solo episode (actually recorded a few months ago)!! Many of us may enjoy consuming content about true crime, although why exactly do true crime obsessions exist? In this episode, Lauren talks about her experience with listening to true crime as someone who enjoys it, why people enjoy listening to it so much, and the possible negative impacts of consuming true crime.Check out Nicole Rafiee's video that discussed true crime and the Jeffrey Dahmer movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpVPCyoEt1s&t=1082s - also used for research purposes in the episode!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/0_0GCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

With finals coming up, Yusra and Lauren discuss both general study tips and tips for memorizing that are backed by psychology! There are many tips in this episode (chewing gum, listening to music, concept maps, & more), so make sure to listen!!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/uP0GCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Lucky Girl Syndrome is a recent term on TikTok that refers to how the belief in "being lucky" can attract good things into your life. But does this term have some truth to it? Yusra and Lauren discuss the answer to this question & the actual effect of believing you're "lucky", what it means to have an internal vs. external locus of control (mindset!), & which locus is better for your mindset.Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/-PwGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

!! We used a different mic for this episode because of technical issues, which is why the audio quality may sound different.In this episode, Yusra and Lauren talk about a term you may have seen in comment sections on the Internet: "cognitive dissonance." They discuss the meaning behind this word, examples of us experiencing this more than we think, & ways to deal with cognitive dissonance.Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/zfwGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Hey everyone! Although it's been more than a month since Valentine's Day (which is why you may catch some Valentine's Day references in this episode...), Yusra and Lauren are releasing an earlier recorded episode that discusses the chemicals involved in love, the benefits (and problems) of love, and ways to deal with your feelings of love. They'll then talk about love bombing, a tactic of showing lavish amounts of love that can be manipulative. Hopefully, this episode is coming around prom time https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

CEO & Founder of The Flex Company, creating healthier period products for people and our planet.More about Lauren:Website: flexfits.comInstagram: @laurenschultewangMore about the host, Livi Redden, at:Would love it if you left a podcast review: click hereORDER MY BOOK!  liviredden.com/bookInstagram: @liviredden

Delayed gratification = something that all teenagers should know about. It's incredibly useful for self control. And it can be used to change your life.Yusra and Lauren talk about the famous Marshmallow Experiment that represented this self-control theory,  a study that replicated the Marshmallow Experiment with a twist, & the benefits of delaying gratification. They'll share tips at the end for how to use delayed gratification to better your life!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/mfwGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

In an age where many of us are obsessed with listening to music, Yusra and Lauren share their personal music taste while talking about how our mood affects what music we listen to, generalizations of which people tend to like certain types of music (including country), & why adults don't tend to share our music taste!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/gvwGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Happy (late) new year!! As we leave 2022 behind us and enter 2023, many of us may try to leave our regrets behind us. In this episode, Yusra and Lauren share their own regrets relating to talent shows, middle school crushes, and more! They also discuss what can cause us to regret so much, if "No Regrets" is a useful saying, and tips to deal with regret.Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/7vsGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Although many (specifically sleep-deprived) high schoolers may start falling into a variety of habits, one of them often includes spacing out. To honor the title of this episode, Yusra and Lauren discuss specific causes of spacing out, along with how junior year has led to their own moments of spacing out and any potential benefits of this habit. At the end, they give some tips on reducing how often you space out!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/u_sGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight!   “Remix: Lauren Wang, Jake Hinga, and Lauren Popish”WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Lauren Wanghttps://twitter.com/lmschultehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschulte/Guest,Jake Hingahttps://www.instagram.com/hingaflipshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-hinga-8919a3155/Guest,Lauren Popishhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-popish/https://www.instagram.com/thewavepodcasting/Listen to the original episodes below:Lauren Wang, https://podcast.wearelatech.com/episodes/lauren-wang-of-flex-companyJake Hinga, https://podcast.wearelatech.com/episodes/jake-hinga-trampwall-and-circus-acrobatLauren Popish, https://podcast.wearelatech.com/episodes/lauren-popish-of-the-wave-podcasting-and-swellFor a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:Flex, https://flexfits.comJunk Tramp, https://www.instagram.com/junktramp/Creator Now, https://creatornow.clubThe Wave Podcasting, https://thewavepodcasting.comSwell, https://www.swellpodcasting.comCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Lauren Wang, Jake Hinga, and Lauren Popish

Is fidgeting ever a good thing?? Cohosts Yusra and Lauren address this question while sharing some personal stories of fidgeting, different types of fidgeting, and why we keep doing this habit. Listen to the end of the episode for some tips on how to reduce fidgeting!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/g_sGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Many of us have had interesting experiences with dreaming, ranging from lucid dreams to nightmares. But can some of these dreams be useful? And what are the reasons we dream? Yusra and Lauren chat this week about old theories of dreaming, the possible purpose of nightmares, and other benefits of dreams, along with the importance of sleep. They also describe some of the strange (and embarrassing) dreams they've had!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/ofoGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Don't miss out on the next #womenintech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://womenintechshow.com. Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/“Remix: Diana Morgan, Amanda Light, and Lauren Wang”     #womenintech Show is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support the Women in Tech podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/womenintechTo be featured on the podcast go to http://womenintechshow.com/featureHost, Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Diana Morgan https://twitter.com/grassrootscmgrhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaqianmorgan/Guest, Amanda Light https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalight/Guest,Lauren Wanghttps://twitter.com/lmschultehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschulte/Listen to the original episodes below:Diana Morgan, https://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/diana-morgan-of-copyaiAmanda Light, https://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/amanda-light-of-nimblraiLauren Wang, https://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/lauren-wang-of-flex-companyBe featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/In LA? Here's some awesome resources for you to become immersed in the LA Tech scene -For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comGet Podcast Listeners, http://getpodcastlisteners.com/Resources Mentioned:Copy.ai, https://www.copy.aiNimblr.ai, https://www.nimblr.aiFlex, https://flexfits.comCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Diana Morgan, Amanda Light, and Lauren Wang

**CONTENT WARNING: If you are sensitive to the topics of suic*des and mass sh*otings, are under the age of 13, or currently struggle with mental health, please listen to this episode with an adult or check out one of our other episodes. Your mental health matters, and below is a page from the American Psychological Association that includes resources for support .**Mental health resources: https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlinesThe TV show 13 Reasons Why, portraying a teenage girl who takes her own life and the tape recordings she left behind, has been surrounded with controversy since its release in 2017. This September (National Suicide Prevention Month), Yusra and Lauren discuss the impact that this show may have on teens through the research they found and their own opinions about it. They also talk about if trigger warnings are effective.Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/9PkG Credits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Lauren Wang sought to change the women's health industry's status quo by creating sustainable, innovative, and supportive period products. Lauren founded Flex Co in 2016 as a new product for women everywhere and as a way to open up the conversation surrounding periods and menstrual health. She focuses her efforts on mentoring younger female entrepreneurs and giving back to start-ups. ⁠⁠Tune in to learn about Lauren's personal journey that inspired her to start Flex Co, why mentorship and being a role model is so important to her, and her advice to female entrepreneurs wanting to launch their businesses.⁠

!!FOR AUDIO-SENSITIVE LISTENERS, PLEASE LOWER THE VOLUME AT THE 15:35 MARK!! The audio quality, starting from 15:35, changes due to technical issues.In this episode, Yusra and Lauren talk about the common teenage experience of peer pressure: why teenagers are especially vulnerable to it (besides the typical reason of hormones), how social media contributes to peer pressure, and the concept of herd mentality. They also share their experiences with wanting to "fit in"!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/rPgGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Don't miss out on the next #womenintech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://womenintechshow.com. Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/“Remix: Diana Morgan, Meagan Loyst, and Lauren Wang”#womenintech Show is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support the Women in Tech podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/womenintechTo be featured on the podcast go to http://womenintechshow.com/featureHost, Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Diana Morgan https://twitter.com/grassrootscmgrhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaqianmorgan/Guest,Meagan Loysthttps://twitter.com/meaganloysthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/meaganloyst/Guest, Lauren Wanghttps://twitter.com/lmschultehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschulte/Listen to the original episodes below:Diana Morgan, https://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/diana-morgan-of-copyaiMeagan Loyst, https://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/meagan-loyst-of-lerer-hippeauLauren Wang, https://podcast.womenintechshow.com/episodes/lauren-wang-of-flex-companyBe featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/In LA? Here's some awesome resources for you to become immersed in the LA Tech scene -For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comGet Podcast Listeners, http://getpodcastlisteners.com/Resources Mentioned:Copy.ai, https://www.copy.aiLerer Hippeau, https://www.lererhippeau.comGen Z VCs, https://www.genzvcs.comThe Twenty Minute VC, https://www.thetwentyminutevc.comFlex, https://flexfits.comPeople Mentioned:Harry Stebbings, https://twitter.com/HarryStebbingsCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Diana Morgan, Meagan Loyst, and Lauren Wang

The Flex Co. is the top-selling sustainable period care brand known for creating a more comfortable period for everyone. Our product portfolio, including Flex Disc™, Flex Cup™, Flex Reusable Disc™, Softdisc®, and Softcup®, is sold in over 25,000 retailers in the United States. Based in Venice, California, The Flex Co. is FDA-registered and is the sole designer of its products which are manufactured in the United States and Canada.https://flexfits.com

**CONTENT WARNING: If you are sensitive to the topics of suic*des and mass sh*otings, are under the age of 13, or currently struggle with mental health, please listen to this episode with an adult or check out one of our other episodes. Your mental health matters, and below is a page from the American Psychological Association that includes resources for support .**Mental health resources: https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlinesIn a time when support for mental health is very much needed, Yusra and Lauren have chosen to discuss a more serious topic on the podcast that focuses on the surprising effect of mentioning and reacting to suic*des in the media.  They also talk about how this effect relates to mass sh*otings, recommendations by the World Health Organization for reporting on suic*des and mass sh*otings, and how social media can contribute to the effect. Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/5vcGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Yusra and Lauren are excited to be back! This week, they talk about childhood memories they remembered incorrectly (i.e. Curious George having or not having a tail), other common false memories from childhood, and the reasons why we remember these memories incorrectly ft. the Mandela effect. Thank you all so much for the support from downloading and listening to Why Did I Do That? episodes!Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/v_cGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypMFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Lauren Wang launched The Flex Co. in 2016 with the dream of transforming the lives of people with periods. Today, Flex is the top-selling sustainable period care brand in the country, sold in over 25,000 retail locations and online. Flex is the only company in the world to offer both disposable and reusable menstrual discs, in addition to menstrual cups—providing users with the most comfortable period week of their lives.Lauren joined the Startup Renegades podcast to share how listening to her gut—and knowing when to listen to other people—was crucial for scaling her brand.Check out this episode to hear more about:How making a checklist of the things you DON'T know is a strategic growth strategyWhy some of the best business decisions are unconventional choicesHow to grow your business by being a good listener and by being totally obsessed with your customerRENEGADE for 10% offConnect with your host on Instagram at @shauna.armitage and listen to more Startup Renegade stories at www.startuprenegades.com

Jess Gaedeke, CRO of GutCheck, former Leader at Nielsen and Designalytics fan speaks with Lauren Wang, the founder and CEO of The Flex Company, a company who aims to help people with periods.  After Lauren spent 15 years suffering from infections from menstrual products, she decided to change the status quo, not just for herself, but for menstruators everywhere. She set out to create period products that were more innovative, sustainable, and made for the 21st century. Lauren's Bio  Lauren frequently speaks on women's health and entrepreneurship, and has been featured in TechCrunch, The New Yorker, Wired, The Washington Post, and NP. Lauren is a member of YPO and a graduate of Y Combinator. She gives back to her startup roots by mentoring entrepreneurs through both organizations, as well as with the Norrsken Foundation. Prior to founding The Flex Co., Lauren spent over a decade marketing leading consumer brands for companies including Coca-Cola, Upwork, and IMB, as well as advocating for issues she's passionate about. She was the first in her family to graduate college, working full-time to earn her business degree from Georgia State University.  Lauren embodies gutsiness. Today, she'll talk about why her path to entrepreneurship, the obstacles success comes with, expanding from direct-toc-consumer to mainstream retail, and how she convinced people who don't menstruate to get behind her product. Kick back and enjoy another episode of the Gutsiest Brands podcast! To learn more about what it means to be gutsy, check out the Gutsiest Brands webpage.   Check out Lauren's recommended song, and songs picked by our previous guests, by visiting the Spotify – Gutsiest Brands Podcast Playlist. Be sure to like, follow and share! 

We're diving into a new topic on the podcast: menstrual health. Lauren Wang, Founder and CEO of The Flex Company, discusses how her company innovates in health care and makes periods a more normal and empathetic topic in everyday life. Plus, she shares her expert advice for female entrepreneurs pitching to a room full of men.  

In this week's episode, we're joined by Lauren Wang, the Founder & CEO of The Flex Co., a top-selling sustainable period care brand known for creating a more comfortable period for everyoneAfter suffering from chronic yeast infections for 15 years related to tampon use, it dawned on Lauren that it was time to change the status-quo--not just for herself, but for menstruators everywhere. She set out to create period products that were more innovative, sustainable, and made for the 21st century. Launched in 2016, The Flex Co. has now become the leading brand in sustainable period care, holding a whopping 43% share of the market, and more than doubling its revenue annually throughout the pandemic. While the products offered are clearly in-demand, most of The Flex Co's success can be attributed to Lauren's marketing expertise and her genuine desire to understand her client's needs. Tune in today as we discuss why it took five years for Lauren to commit to launching The Flex Co., and why she didn't want to be her own company's CEO starting out. We dive into how her upbringing helped her build the resilience and financial savvy to make a success of her company, and how she moved into an industry she knew very little about after a career in marketing. Lauren gives some great advice to fellow female founders, including why listening to customers is more important than listening to investors, why it's key to understand the areas that you are most passionate about, how to think about growth & marketing, and so much more!In this episode, we'll talk to Lauren about:* Welcome to Lauren Wang, CEO, and Founder at The Flex Company. [00:49]* Lauren's upbringing, and how it affected the way she thinks about finances. [03:29]* Why the jump from a stable marketing job to being an entrepreneur was not something Lauren expected to make! [05:19]* How Lauren's personal health journey inspired her to found The Flex Co., and how she grew into the role of CEO. [06:58]* Where the idea for the Flex Disc came from, and the design aspects Lauren had to consider when developing her products. [10:31]* The catalyst that motivated Lauren to move into product design [17:11]* Why Lauren finally gave up her full-time job to work on The Flex Co. and the process of fundraising. [20:58]* How the focus on customers gave Lauren the confidence to pursue her idea, and why it's core to The Flex Co's success. [23:21]* The role Amplify and Y Combinator had on the birth of The Flex Co., and Lauren's advice on where to find resources. [26:56]* Going viral: how Lauren's marketing expertise gained her 10 000 pre-orders before launch! [30:25]* The challenges Lauren faced, and how she maintains her resilience. [32:53]* Why women don't back themselves as entrepreneurs, and how Lauren overcame this. [35:11]* How being honest with yourself about what you're passionate about will help you succeed. [38:13]* The common mistakes Lauren sees female entrepreneurs make. [39:53]* Some of the early indicators that hinted at the success The Flex Co. was heading for. [43:49]* Balancing the investors and values alignment. [46:31]* How Lauren educated her potential customers about a novel product: humor! [48:09]* What's next for Flex: the release of plant-based, and reusable discs, and something totally new. [49:35]Follow Lauren:* Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenschultewang/* Flex Website: https://flexfits.com/* Flex Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flex/Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Walt Disney Company is one of the largest media conglomerates to exist today. Covering mediums from animated movies, theme parks, cruise ships, vacation clubs and beyond, the corporation is known for creating magical experiences for their guests and viewers through the content they create. Though Disneyland, one of the company's many properties, is known for being the “Happiest Place on Earth,” the company is not free from socio-political controversy. Podcast Editor Abby Little talks with President of Club 55 Sam Borthwick — a junior theater performance major, Disneyland cast member Clare Thompson — a sophomore communication studies major, Club 55 executive assistant Lauren Wang — a sophomore communication studies major — and avid Disney fan Jack Cohenour — a sophomore creative producing major — to discuss this difficult dichotomy for Disney supporters. Other content from The Panther to check out on these topics: The Panther Pod | Episode 54 | Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Florida Disneyland introduces new, controversial Genie+ service Employees in the dark on Disneyland reopening Club 55 hosts discussion on diversity in Disney productions Opinion | Disneyland: the most commercialized place on Earth Created by ABBY LITTLE, Podcast Editor

Procrastination. Something that we've all struggled with at one point in our lives. But what if there was a way we could get to the bottom of it? In this episode, Yusra and Lauren discuss the different reasons why people procrastinate and unique ways to combat procrastination. They also discuss how they've compared themselves to others in the past, and how comparison relates to procrastination.Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/gPYG Credits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypMFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

INTERVIEW: Today I'm excited to welcome Lauren Wang to the podcast. Lauren is the founder of The Flex Co. an innovative period care company on a mission to transform the lives of people with periods. Flex was founded from Lauren's own experience with chronic yeast infections as she was seeking a period solution for ultimate comfort. Her mission is to change the status quo around our periods: where vagina isn't a bad word, where we are no longer experiencing physical discomfort, where trans and non-binary menstruators are part of the conversation, and where nobody is turned away from essential period care due to their finances.On the show today we cover: Growing up religiously Being queer and coming out Chronic yeast infections Quitting tampons + cotton Vaginal Ph Menstrual discs + cups !!!Toxic shock Period Freedom Process of making Flex Keep up with Bedside:@thebedsidethebedside.co         Connect with Lauren Wang:@laurenschultewang@flex flexfits.comThe Uterati Community Use Flex Discount Code: BEDSIDE And if you have a moment, rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

The use of personality tests in today's society has become more and more popular. As big personality test lovers, Yusra and Lauren specifically discuss the famous MBTI test. They'll reveal their MBTI types, why people are so interested in taking these types of tests, & if the MBTI test can be trusted.Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/gfYGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypMFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

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We may be far into January, but it's never too late to make New Year's Resolutions! Join Yusra and Lauren as they discuss their experiences with New Year's Resolutions, why people set these goals at New Year's, & how to keep them, in the FIRST podcast episode of "Why Did I Do That?"Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/nvQGCredits:Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Rookia Alam, Caleb WangMusic: Everything I Want [Original Mix] by Imperss is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypMFill out our episode ideas form to give us ideas for future topics!! --> https://tinyurl.com/wdidtfdback

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight!   “Remix: Amanda Light, Lex Oiler, and Lauren Wang”WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Amanda Light https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalight/Guest,Lex Oiler https://twitter.com/hotgirlintechhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lex-oiler/Guest,Lauren Wanghttps://twitter.com/lmschultehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschulte/For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:Nimblr, https://www.nimblr.aiStartX, https://startx.comGo Get Them Tiger, https://gget.comUovo, https://uovo.laLeda Health, https://www.leda.coAmplify.LA, http://amplify.laPeachy Pay, https://www.peachypay.comFlex, https://flexfits.comThe Bungalow, https://thebungalow.comCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Amanda Light, Lex Oiler, and Lauren Wang

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight!   “Remix: Lex Oiler, Lauren Wang, and Tatiana Mulry”WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Lex Oiler https://twitter.com/hotgirlintechhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lex-oiler/Guest,Lauren Wanghttps://twitter.com/lmschultehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschulte/Guest,Tatiana Mulryhttps://twitter.com/taniamulryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianamulry/For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:Peachy Pay, https://www.peachypay.comAmplify.LA, http://amplify.laThe Bungalow, https://thebungalow.comFounders Boost, https://www.foundersboost.com/programs/laInstacart, https://www.instacart.comCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Lex Oiler, Lauren Wang, and Tatiana Mulry 

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight!   “Remix: Tricia Hoke, Tatiana Mulry, and Lauren Wang”WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Tricia Hokehttps://twitter.com/trexwilleatyouhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-hoke/Guest,Tatiana Mulryhttps://twitter.com/taniamulryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianamulry/Lauren Wanghttps://twitter.com/lmschultehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschulte/For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:Modern Brands, https://modernbrands.comSteamwork Ventures, https://steamwork.vcFlex, https://flexfits.comTechCrunch, https://techcrunch.comCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Tricia Hoke, Tatiana Mulry, and Lauren Wang

Don't miss out on the next #womenintech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://womenintechshow.com. Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/“Remix: Lex Oiler, Lauren Wang, and Tatiana Mulry”#womenintech Show is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support the Women in Tech podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/womenintechTo be featured on the podcast go to http://womenintechshow.com/featureHost, Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Lex Oiler https://twitter.com/hotgirlintechhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lex-oiler/Guest,Lauren Wanghttps://twitter.com/lmschultehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschulte/Guest,Tatiana Mulryhttps://twitter.com/taniamulryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianamulry/Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/In LA? Here's some awesome resources for you to become immersed in the LA Tech scene -For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comGet Podcast Listeners, http://getpodcastlisteners.com/Resources Mentioned:Peachy Pay, https://www.peachypay.comFlex, https://flexfits.comSteamwork Ventures, https://steamwork.vcFounders Boost, https://www.foundersboost.com/programs/laTech Stars, https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/los-angelesCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Lex Oiler, Lauren Wang, and Tatiana Mulry

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight!   “Lauren Wang of Flex Company”WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Lauren Wanghttps://twitter.com/lmschultehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschulte/Listener Spotlight, Abel Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/abelproductFor a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:Flex, https://flexfits.comTechCrunch, https://techcrunch.comHomestead, https://www.homestead.comUpwork, https://www.upwork.comY Combinator, https://www.ycombinator.comThe Hard Thing About Hard Things, https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205High Output Management, https://www.amazon.com/High-Output-Management-Andrew-Grove/dp/0679762884Kingbridge, https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/KGS/kingsbridgeNoom, https://web.noom.com/programs/health-weight/Amplify.LA, http://amplify.laThe Bungalow, https://thebungalow.comGeorges Burgers, http://georgesburgersla.comPeople Mentioned:Ken Follett, https://ken-follett.comPanpan Wang, https://www.linkedin.com/in/panpanwang/Credits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Lauren Wang

Don't miss out on the next #womenintech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://womenintechshow.com. Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/“Remix: Lauren Wang, Liza Goldberg, and Farah Aziz”#womenintech Show is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support the Women in Tech podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/womenintechTo be featured on the podcast go to http://womenintechshow.com/featureHost, Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Lauren Wanghttps://twitter.com/lmschultehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschulte/Guest,Liza Goldberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/liza-goldberg-5758a020b/Guest,Farah Azizhttps://twitter.com/farahaziz95https://www.linkedin.com/in/farah-abdel-aziz-552520ab/Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/In LA? Here's some awesome resources for you to become immersed in the LA Tech scene -For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comGet Podcast Listeners, http://getpodcastlisteners.com/Resources Mentioned:Flex, https://flexfits.comNASA, https://www.nasa.govStanford, https://www.stanford.eduEditr, https://www.editr.ioEditr, https://twitter.com/Editr_ioCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Lauren Wang, Liza Goldberg, and Farah Aziz

Don't miss out on the next #womenintech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://womenintechshow.com.Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/“Lauren Wang of Flex Company”#womenintech Show is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support the Women in Tech podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/womenintechTo be featured on the podcast go to http://womenintechshow.com/featureHost, Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Lauren Wanghttps://twitter.com/lmschultehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschulte/Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/Listener Spotlight,Mike Veldhuis https://www.linkedin.com/in/hwveldhuis/In LA? Here's some awesome resources for you to become immersed in the LA Tech scene -For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comGet Podcast Listeners, http://getpodcastlisteners.com/Resources Mentioned:Flex, https://flexfits.comTechCrunch, https://techcrunch.comHomestead, https://www.homestead.comUpwork, https://www.upwork.comY Combinator, https://www.ycombinator.comThe Hard Thing About Hard Things, https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205High Output Management, https://www.amazon.com/High-Output-Management-Andrew-Grove/dp/0679762884Kingbridge, https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/KGS/kingsbridgeNoom, https://web.noom.com/programs/health-weight/People Mentioned:Ken Follett, https://ken-follett.comPanpan Wang, https://www.linkedin.com/in/panpanwang/Credits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Lauren Wang

Hi guys! Today I am joined with the incredible, Lauren Wang who has not only disrupted the menstrual industry but transformed it. Lauren was a consumer with a problem, saw a gap in the market, and hit the ground running. We discuss periods, sex, how to become a CEO, struggles learned throughout the process, and business goals. I hope you guys enjoy the episode as much as I do.  IG: @toristerling_ YouTube: youtube.com/toridesimone Amazon Shop: amazon.com/shop/toridesimone Go to https://www.organifi.com and use code MANIFEST for 20% off any item in the store Let's get growing for a better you and visit https://ingarden.com for 20% off your order with code MANIFEST20 Create your own soundtrack by visiting https://buyraycon.com/manifest for 15% off Rock with pride and score 15% off your Blenders purchase at https://blenderseyewear.com and use code MANIFESTVIP Meet your health goals at https://manifest.myfitnesspal.com and use code MANIFEST to get one month of premium membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor has on CEO & Co-Founder of The Flex Company (@flex), to talk about the Period Revolution. Historically, men have been in the drivers seat of period products, but thanks to Flex that's no longer the case. They discuss the history of periods, why period products have been so bad in the past, and how Flex is changing the period care game for the better. If you're a woman and have a period, this is a must-listen. Visit www.FlexFits.com/TAYLOR and use code TAYLOR for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kits-or 10% off your first Flex Cup- PLUS free U.S. shipping Produced by Dear Media

Founder and CEO Lauren Schulte Wang launched The Flex Co. in 2016 with the dream of transforming the lives of people with periods. After suffering from chronic yeast infections for 15 years related to tampon use, it dawned on her that it was time to change the status quo — not just for herself, but for menstruators everywhere. She set out to create period products that were more innovative, sustainable, and made for the 21st century. Follow her on Twitter @lmschulte and Instagram @laurenschultewang.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.