Confessions of a Conscious CEO
Selina Ho
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The Truth About Early Menopause, IVF & Fundraising as a Female Founder with Dr. Stasa Stankovic
In this impactful interview, I sit down with Dr. Stasa Stankovic, the co-founder & CEO of OvartiX. She's a powerhouse that's leveraging her PhD from Cambridge to pioneer therapeutic solutions to transform women’s reproductive health We dive into the real statistics and science behind fertility, IVF, and early menopause — including why ovaries are the fastest-aging organ, how 90% of your eggs may be gone by age 30, and why IVF has only a 25% success rate per cycle. We also discuss the challenges of fundraising as a female founder in women’s health, and how Stasa is building a supportive ecosystem for women through her community, Wealth. Whether you're navigating your own fertility journey or want to better understand the science behind reproductive health, this is a must-listen. We cover: Why ovaries age faster than any other organWhat egg quantity & quality really meansThe limitations of IVF and egg freezingHow stress, sleep, and lifestyle affect your fertilityHormone testing (FSH, LH, AMH) and what to ask forWhat most investors get wrong about women’s healthHow to build community and raise capital as a female founder RESOURCES MENTIONED → GTM Essentials Course: https://selinaho.com/gtm-essentials START YOUR BUSINESS → Start a business with the free Build a Sustaining Business program: https://selinaho.com/basb → Define your version of success and build a blueprint to achieve it inside the free Your Success Roadmap: https://selinaho.com/roadmap SCALE YOUR BUSINESS → Free GTM Essentials Course: https://selinaho.com/gtm-essentials → Secure Your Winning GTM Strategy: https://selinaho.com/consulting LET’S CONNECT → Newsletter: https://ceo-confessions.beehiiv.com → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinaho → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selinajho → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selinajho_ CONNECT WITH STASA → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stasa-stankovic-93723a137 → WEALTH: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealth-women-in-health TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro to Women's Health Issues 02:02 Stasa's Journey into Healthcare 03:34 From Serbia to Cambridge 06:01 Understanding Genomic Medicine 07:06 The Impact of Genetic Mutations 08:41 Reproductive Aging and Women's Health 09:42 The Reality of Menopause and Infertility 12:56 Preventative Measures for Women's Health 14:33 The Role of Hormone Testing 18:12 Myths and Realities of IVF & Egg Freezing 20:37 The Reality of IVF 20:52 The Emotional and Physical Toll of Fertility Treatments 21:08 Improving Fertility Solutions 21:35 The Importance of Awareness in Fertility 21:43 Empowering Women Through Information 22:59 The Role of Male Partners in the Fertility Journey 24:44 The Power of Advocacy and Support 25:19 Perimenopause and Menopause 27:46 The Impact of Lifestyle on Menopause Timing 28:47 Transgenerational Effects of Diet and Lifestyle 30:16 Balancing Stress and Wellness 31:14 The Challenges of Fundraising for Women's Health 34:03 Building Wealth: Empowering Female Leaders 36:52 A Promising Future for Women's Health
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