For our first ever feedswap, I'm excited to bring you episode 63 of "Narratives of Purpose" - a podcast hosted by a new friend of mine, Claire Murigande, that features global changemakers discussing social impact topics that include, youth empowerment, global health equity, and sustainable food systems. This one is on eradicating period poverty featuring Ira Guha!
Check out Narratives of Purpose wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Episode timestamps
00:26 - Episode introduction
02:32 - Asan's mission and Ira's motivations to create the start-up
06:39 - Asan cup's one-for-one donation and cost-saving model
07:58 - Designing and developing the Asan cup
12:12 - Asan's impact in rural India and beyond
14:28 - Breaking the taboos around periods
17:46 - Asan's partnerships and behavioural change framework
24:45 - Ira's entrepreneurial journey
26:36 - The evolving market for reusable period products
31:34 - How to connect with Ira and learn more about Asan00:26 - Episode introduction
02:32 - Asan's mission and Ira's motivations to create the start-up
06:39 - Asan cup's one-for-one donation and cost-saving model
07:58 - Designing and developing the Asan cup
12:12 - Asan's impact in rural India and beyond
14:28 - Breaking the taboos around periods
17:46 - Asan's partnerships and behavioural change framework
24:45 - Ira's entrepreneurial journey
26:36 - The evolving market for reusable period products
31:34 - How to connect with Ira and learn more about Asan
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