Purposeful Periods: Molly Hayward of Cora
Nearly 25 million women live below the poverty line in the U.S., but menstrual products are not covered by food stamps. Additionally, 38 states tax tampons and other feminine hygiene products as non-essentials.
In this episode, we speak with Molly Hayward, a founder on the frontlines of destigmatizing menstrual care. Molly is the founder and Chief Brand Officer of Cora, a company that sells organic feminine hygiene products, including tampons, pads, and more. Cora also provides menstrual products to women in underserved communities in the U.S. and abroad. Molly is also the founder of Blood & Milk, a community covering a wide range of women’s health issues.
"Often, women and girls are left to fend for themselves and come up with alternative solutions to a basic level of care," says Molly. "I wanted to create a brand that reflected period care in a positive light. Looking ahead, we're asking: what's the next pain point that exists in the experience of life in a female body that we can address?" For more on the podcast, see the Beyond Capital Podcast website.