{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"RetailCraft - digital retail, ecommerce and brands - Retail Podcast","title":"RetailCraft 52: \"Can we change an industry?\" - in conversation with Alec Mills, co-founder of DAME","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bb371a33\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2648,"description":"In this episode, Ian Jindal speaks with Alec Mills, co-founder of Dame, about the journey of creating sustainable and toxin-free period products. They discuss the challenges faced in the industry, the importance of changing the conversation around menstruation, whether men have a role in women's health discussions. Alec shares insights on product innovation, market positioning, and the impact of collaborations with larger brands. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of Dame and the ongoing mission to improve menstrual health and sustainability.\nTakeaways\nDame was launched in 2019 to address the issues with traditional period products.\nThe company focuses on creating sustainable and toxin-free products.\nChanging the conversation around menstruation is crucial for societal progress.\nProduct design must prioritize both functionality and sustainability.\nReusable products can save money in the long run.\nPeriod poverty is a significant issue that needs addressing.\nCollaboration with larger brands can amplify impact and reach.\nInnovations like self-sanitizing menstrual cups can change user habits.\nThe mission to improve menstrual health continues as long as subpar products exist.\nSound Bites\n\"We make sustainable and toxin-free period products.\"\"Traditional period products are full of toxins.\"\"Can we change an industry?\"\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Period Products02:57 The Journey of Dame: From Idea to Impact05:49 Challenges and Insights in the Period Product Industry09:11 The Role of Men in Women's Health Conversations11:59 Innovations in Period Products: Design and Functionality14:51 Market Positioning and Addressing Period Poverty17:48 Collaborations with Big Brands and Their Impact21:08 Future Directions for Dame and the Industry24:00 Conclusion and Reflections on Progress\n \n--  Run time: 45 minutes\nINFORMATION:\n[ 🖥️ ]\nDame - https://wearedame.co/ \n \n[ 👨‍👧 ]\nAlec Mills: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-ph-mills/ \nIan Jindal:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VtMeM9x57oIyPtseCP2dq_HPum19jYWt97L3UTRpo8A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYmFh/YmZlNTFiNTlhYjc2/ZDQ0MDYxNzIyNjlm/NjA0Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}