{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Serious Lady Business ","title":"From Dismissed to Determined: How Maria Haugen Is Changing the Way Women Track and Advocate for Their Health","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bb4d96d9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2383,"description":"In this episode of Serious Lady Business, host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Maria Haugen, founder of FoXX Health, a health tech app designed to empower women in managing their health. Maria shares her personal health journey that led to the creation of FoXX Health, highlighting the systemic issues women face in healthcare, including the dismissal of their symptoms. The conversation explores the development of the app, its features, and how it aims to improve communication between women and healthcare providers. Maria discusses the challenges of securing funding, the importance of community support, and her vision for the future of women's health. The episode emphasizes the need for women to trust their instincts and be proactive in their health journeys, while also encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to validate their ideas beyond their immediate circles.\nAbout Our Guest\nMaria Haugen, CEO and Founder\nConnect with Maria on LinkedIn\nFoXX Health website\nFoXX Health LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok\nKey Takeaways\nFoXX Health was created to empower women in their health journeys.\n93% of women experience dismissal of their symptoms in healthcare.\nMaria's personal health crisis inspired the development of FoXX Health.\nThe app aims to improve communication between women and healthcare providers.\nUser feedback is crucial for any app's development and success.\nBuilding a supportive community is essential for startups.\nFunding challenges are common for mission-driven companies.\nPositivity and resilience are key in entrepreneurship.\nThe future of health tech is collaborative and inclusive.\nWomen need to trust their instincts and advocate for their health.\n\nFoXX Health, women's health, health tech, health app, healthcare disparities, self-advocacy, health tracking, women's empowerment, health journey, health data","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1m0mNmkKRhS7SIoS31QwDs_gINf63nNYc07JvwxGA6s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjdi/OWU4NzIwZjVmZmY4/MWY0Zjk0N2U3MWM5/NTdhMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}