Women’s Wellness Now
Baird’s Women’s Health & Wellness Showcase
Changing the Conversation on Women's Wellbeing
Women’s health & wellness is increasingly top-of-mind for consumers and entrepreneurs alike. A reprioritization of consumer values, particularly a more holistic approach to health, fueled the exponential growth of the wellness market in recent years. Meanwhile, Covid-19 drove a new level of health awareness and also created significant health implications for women, which continue to unfold in real-time.
Baird’s 2022 Women's Health & Wellness Showcase spotlights several trailblazing companies that are tackling the unique issues women face related to health, wellness and all-around wellbeing. See our top takeaways from the showcase, which featured 20+ women’s health & wellness brands.
Featured Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Fertility, Haircare, Intimate Skincare, Menopause, OB/GYN, Period Care, Postpartum/Maternity, Sexual Wellness, Skincare, Telehealth, Vitamins & Supplements
Hear from Our Participating Companies
![Absolute Collagen](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-absolutecollagen-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Frances Russell, CEO of Absolute Collagen, and Darcy Laceby, Co-Founder & CBO, talk about developing award-winning collagen supplements.
![Advantia Health](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-advantiahealth-480x240.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Vincent Bradley, CEO of Advantia, discusses how creative, tech-driven approaches to care are transforming healthcare for women.
![Aura text on peach background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-aura-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Avalon Lukacs, Founder & CEO of Aura Inner Beauty, talks about developing supplements that not only combine science with nature, but speak to a modern consumer.
![Better Not Younger text on peach colored background.](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-betternotyounger-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Sonsoles Gonzalez, Founder & CEO of Better Not Younger, talks about changing the way women care for aging skin and hair.
![Black Girl Sunscreen and logo on peach background.](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-blackgirlsunscreen-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Shontay Lundy, Founder & CEO of Black Girl Sunscreen, shares how she built a company devoted to sun care products for women of color.
![docent.](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-docent-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Alison Lee, CMO of Docent, discusses the need for premium, personalized skincare products for today’s women.
![Equilibria logo text on peach background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-equilibria-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Coco Meers, Co-Founder & CEO of Equilibria, discusses a unique approach to personalizing CBD routines for women.
![Gallinee text on peach background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-gallinee-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Marie Drago, Founder & CEO of Gallinée, talks about developing products to support the link between the microbiome and skin health.
![gennev text and logo on peach background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-gennev-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Jill Angelo, Founder & CEO of Gennev, discusses the need for enhanced care options for women navigating menopause.
![gussi Haircare](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-gussi-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Alison Romash, Brand President of Gussi Hair, discusses consumers’ needs and trends in hair treatments.
![Juna](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-juna-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Jewel Zimmer, Co-Founder & CEO, and Taylor Lamb, Co-Founder & CMO, discuss trends in stress management products.
![Knix text on peach background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-knix-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Joanna Griffiths, Founder & CEO of Knix, shares about developing intimates that meet women’s real-life needs and challenging “niche” perceptions.
![lady suite logo on a tan background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-ladysuite-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Therese Clark, Founder & CEO of Lady Suite, talks about developing a brand and quality skincare products that support all stages of womanhood.
![Lovehoney Group text on peach background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-lovehoney-group-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Johanna Rief, Lovehoney Group’s Global Director of PR & Head of Sexual Empowerment, talks about the growth of the sexual wellness industry.
![](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-megababe-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Katie Sturino, Founder & CEO of Megababe, talks about building a brand dedicated to helping women address “taboo” beauty and wellness challenges.
![mommy's Bliss logo on a tan background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-mommysbliss-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Yasmin Kaderali, CEO of Mommy’s Bliss, talks about broadening the postnatal care discussion to better support mothers’ wellness.
![nyssa logo with a tan background.](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-nyssa-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Eden Laurin, Co-Founder & CEO of Nyssa, shares why it’s essential to change the conversation around postpartum and period care.
![Ovation Fertility](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-ovation-480x240.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Paul Kappelman, CEO of Ovation Fertility, talks about increasing innovation in the fertility space to support women and families.
![Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine Logo Card](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/954200-microsite-participant-card-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Allyson Shrikhande, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, talks about helping women navigate care for pelvic pain and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
![Radiance Holdings text and logo on peach background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-radiance-holdings-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Christina Russell, CEO of Radiance Holdings, discusses growth and mindsets in beauty care.
![rae logo on a tan background.](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-rae-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Angie Tebbe, Co-Founder & CEO of Rae Wellness, discusses building a brand that offersve holistic solutions that meet women’s top wellness needs.
![Rael text on peach background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-rael-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Yanghee Paik, Co-Founder & CEO of Rael, talks about developing organic, natural feminine care products for women seeking an alternative to traditional options.
![TOMBOYX text on peach background](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-tomboyx-480x240-final.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Fran Dunaway, Co-Founder & President of TomboyX, talks about creating clothing and a brand that resonate with women, no matter where they fall on the gender and size spectrum.
![Womaness logo with a tan background.](/siteassets/gib/images/healthcare/759350-microsite-participant-card-womaness-480x240.jpg?width=960&height=480&mode=crop)
Sally Mueller, Co-Founder & CEO of Womaness, discusses shifting attitudes around menopause.
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