What if a tampon could diagnose infections—not just absorb them? In this fiery episode of HIT Like A Girl, guest host Demi Radeva sits down with Valentina Milanova, founder and CEO of Daye, live from HLTH Europe. Valentina’s mission? To smash the gender care gap with biotech breakthroughs—starting with diagnostic tampons that could rewrite women’s healthcare.

From CBD-infused tampons to cutting-edge diagnostics, Valentina shares her relentless pursuit of innovation—and why Europe could become the epicenter of the women’s health revolution. But progress isn’t just about technology. It’s about listening to women, challenging outdated systems, and proving that investing in femtech isn’t charity—it’s economic genius.

🔥 Why You Should Listen:

The shocking gap in women’s health R&D—and how Daye’s diagnostic tampons could change the game.

From CBD to biotech: Valentina’s pivot from period pain relief to precision diagnostics—and what customer feedback taught her.

"HLTH Europe was a wake-up call": Why Europe is primed to lead the women’s health revolution (and what’s holding it back).

The trillion-dollar case for women’s health: How closing the gender care gap could boost economies—and humanity.

Valentina doesn’t just diagnose problems—she builds solutions. Tune in to learn how her work could help women and AFAB individuals reclaim their health—and their potential.

📌 Episode Timeline:

00:00 | Welcome to a Healthcare Game-Changer

00:44 | Valentina’s Journey: From Frustration to Founder

02:02 | The Tampon of the Future? Inside Day’s Biotech Leap

03:52 | How Women’s Feedback Shapes Real Innovation

05:01 | Health Europe’s Biggest Lessons (And Missed Opportunities)

06:59 | The Fight for Funding—And Why Femtech Isn’t a “Niche”

08:33 | The Future: Where Daye—And Women’s Health—Go Next

💡 Listen now—and discover how one company is turning tampons into tech—and inequality into action.

Stay Connected:

👉 Follow Valentina Milanova on LinkedIn

👉 Learn more about Daye

🎧 This episode was recorded live at #HLTHEurope2025—the world’s most important event on health innovation.

What if women could track their hormones as easily as blood sugar? In this electrifying episode of HIT Like A Girl, guest host Demi Radeva sits down with Anna Luisa Schaffgotsch, founder & CEO of Impli, to discuss a game-changing innovation: real-time, continuous hormone monitoring.

From IVF and menopause to PCOS and beyond, Anna Luisa’s work is bridging the gap between data and precision care—finally giving women the insights they deserve. But this isn’t just about technology. It’s about disrupting a system that has long ignored women’s health, challenging biases in funding, and building sustainable solutions that put patients first.

🔥 Key Takeaways You Won’t Want to Miss:

Why hormone monitoring is the next frontier in women’s health—and how Impli’s device could change everything.

The shocking gaps in women’s healthcare data—and how better tracking can combat inequality.

The uphill battle for funding in femtech—and what it takes to build a scalable, mission-driven business.

How precision data could revolutionize fertility, menopause care, and chronic conditions—saving time, money, and suffering.

Anna Luisa doesn’t just share her vision—she issues a call to action for investors, healthcare leaders, and advocates to demand better for women’s health.

📌 Episode Timestamps:

00:00 | Meet Anna Luisa: The Woman Behind the Innovation

01:06 | From Frustration to Disruption: Why She Built Impli

02:19 | The Stark Reality of Women’s Health Tech (And How to Fix It)

06:15 | Data, Precision Care, and the Future of Hormone Health

09:22 | The Social Fight Hidden in Women’s Healthcare

10:58 | How You Can Be Part of the Change

Stay Connected:

👉 Follow Anna Luisa Schaffgotsch on LinkedIn

👉 Learn more about Impli

🎧 This episode was recorded live at #HLTHEurope2025—the world’s most important event on health innovation.

Despite decades of progress, women’s health remains narrowly defined by reproduction, research still overlooks gender disparities, and harmful norms continue shaping health outcomes worldwide. So how do we build a future where global health truly serves everyone?

In this powerful episode of HIT Like A Girl, guest host Demi Radeva sits down with Anna Coates, the Senior Gender Technical Lead at the World Health Organization (WHO), to unpack the unfinished battle for gender equity in health. With 18 years in the UN system and deep roots in Latin America, Anna reveals:

The blind spots in women’s health: Why global frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) still fail to address women’s health beyond pregnancy and maternal care.

The data gap: How biased research undermines progress—and WHO’s push for better science and representation.

The power of norms: How stereotypes harm both women’s access to care and men’s health outcomes.

Real-world solutions: Key partnerships and policies creating more equitable health systems—from grassroots advocacy to institutional reform.

Anna also shares hard-won advice for young women in global health, urging them to claim their expertise and challenge the status quo.

Whether you’re in public health, an advocate for equality, or simply curious about the forces shaping health worldwide, this conversation is a rallying cry—and a roadmap.

Listen now to learn how we can turn commitments into real change.

00:21 Anna Coates' Career Journey

01:19 Progress and Gaps in Women's Health Equity

04:15 Impact of Gender Norms on Health

06:32 Importance of Gender Representation in Research

09:12 WHO's Role in Gender-Equitable Health Systems

17:56 Advice for Young Women in Global Health

Stay Connected:

👉 Follow Anna Coates on LinkedIn

👉 Learn more about WHO

🎧 This episode was recorded live at #HLTHEurope2025—the world’s most important event on health innovation.

What happens when medicine’s most fearless leaders gather to dismantle systemic barriers? 

Guest host Dana Trampas brings you frontline access from the Women in Medicine Summit, sitting down with Dr. Shikha Jain—triple board-certified oncologist, founder of the Women in Medicine Summit, and a thunderous voice for change.

This isn’t just another healthcare conference. It’s a battle plan for equity, where pioneers like Dr. Jain and speakers including Hillary Phelps tackle medicine’s toughest crises:

Why gender disparities still hemorrhage talent from healthcare—and how to suture the wound.

The legislative earthquakes shaking patient care (and how doctors must grab the megaphone).

Social media’s double-edged scalpel: How physicians can combat misinformation without burning out.

The shocking absence of doctors in politics—and why every prescription pad should come with a campaign plan.

New this year: Explosive sessions on negotiation mastery, clinical women’s health breakthroughs, and resilience tactics for an industry on the brink.

🎧 Episode Highlights

00:00 | Dana Trampas Takes the Mic: Why This Summit Changes Everything

01:42 | Behind the Scenes: The Game-Changing Additions to This Year’s Event

04:42 | Dr. Jain’s Firestarter Take: “Gender Equity Isn’t Nice—It’s Nonnegotiable”

06:59 | Public Health in the Post-Truth Era: How Doctors Can Outshout Misinformation

10:09 | From Clinic to Twitter: Why Physicians Must Claim Their Space Online

12:58 | “We Need 100 More Doctors in Congress”—The Policy Prescription Medicine Needs

17:09 | Lightning Round: Dr. Jain’s Unfiltered Takes on Burnout, Leadership & More

20:08 | Your Invitation to the Revolution (Sept 18-20)

💡 Why Listen?

You’ll get summit-level insights without a $2,000 ticket.

Actionable tools to combat disparities in your own institution.

A rallying cry for every healthcare pro tired of “just coping” with broken systems.

🗓️ Join the movement at the Women in Medicine Summit (Sept 18-20)—where the most urgent conversations in healthcare begin.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.womeninmedicinesummit.org/

🔗 Follow Dr. Shikha Jain

🔗 Subscribe for more no-filter healthcare truth-telling

#WomenInMedicine #HealthcareEquity #MedTwitter #PhysicianLeadership #HealthcarePolicy

As care delivery expands beyond traditional hospital settings, critical questions emerge:

In this episode of HITea with Grace, Grace Vinton sits down with Laura Rogers, Senior Director of Healthcare Strategy at SHI International, to explore how the "Care Anywhere" model is reshaping healthcare.

They discuss:

🔹 The Driving Forces – Why home-based care is gaining momentum

🔹 Tech & Infrastructure – The IT backbone needed to support remote care

🔹 Key Challenges – From cybersecurity risks to reimbursement barriers

🔹 The Gender Impact – How this shift affects women, who often balance their own health with caregiving duties

What innovations are making "Care Anywhere" possible? What hurdles remain? Tune in for insights that could redefine the future of care delivery!

💡 Brought to you by the HIT Like a Girl Podcast and HITea with Grace – amplifying women’s voices in health IT.

In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, host Demi Radeva sits down with Kristen Valdes, founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health, to explore how interoperability and innovation are reshaping the future of healthcare.

Kristen shares her journey from working with Medicare and Medicaid Services to developing one of the first private Medicare Advantage plans. The conversation dives into:

💡 Kristen’s vision for the future of healthcare is one where technology empowers consumers, simplifies complexity, and bridges gaps in care.

Key Moments:

⏱️ 01:19 | Policy Shifts and Industry Changes

⏱️ 02:52 | Interoperability Challenges and Solutions

⏱️ 05:28 | Consumer Expectations in Healthcare

⏱️ 07:32 | The Future of Digital Health and Partnerships

⏱️ 09:51 | Enabling and Educating Providers

⏱️ 11:36 | Innovations and Partnerships Driving Change

⏱️ 15:00 | Bold Predictions for the Future of Digital Health

🎧 Tune in to hear Kristen’s inspiring insights on how interoperability and innovation are transforming healthcare—and what it means for patients, providers, and policymakers alike.

Why Listen?

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about healthcare innovation, interoperability, and the future of consumer-driven care. Kristen’s expertise and vision offer a roadmap for creating a more connected, accessible, and equitable healthcare system.

In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, hosts Demi Radeva and Kim Perry, Chief Growth Officer of emtelligent, dive into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare.

Kim shares her expertise on the evolution of clinical AI, particularly Natural Language Processing (NLP), and how it’s turning unstructured data into actionable insights. 

The conversation explores:

💡 Kim’s insights highlight the importance of closing the “last mile” in healthcare AI—where data meets real-world impact.

Key Moments:

⏱️ 01:03 | Current Trends and Challenges in Healthcare AI

⏱️ 02:34 | The Role of NLP in Clinical Documentation

⏱️ 03:46 | Overcoming Barriers to AI Adoption

⏱️ 07:34 | The Future of AI in Healthcare

⏱️ 10:19 | Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🎧 Tune in to discover how AI is revolutionizing healthcare—one insight at a time.

Why Listen?

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in AI, healthcare innovation, and the future of data-driven care. Kim’s expertise offers a roadmap for leveraging AI to improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient outcomes.

In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, host Demi Radeva sits down with Patty Hayward, a trailblazer in healthcare IT with over 25 years of experience.

Patty shares her fascinating journey from conservation biology to tackling some of the biggest challenges in healthcare IT, including automation, AI integration, and improving systems for both payers and providers. The conversation dives into:

💡 Patty’s insights are a powerful reminder that technology is not just about efficiency—it’s about enhancing human connection and care.

Key Moments:

⏱️ 00:14 | Patty Hayward’s Journey into Healthcare

⏱️ 01:28 | The Intersection of Science and Art in Healthcare

⏱️ 02:05 | Policy Shifts and the Role of AI in Healthcare

⏱️ 03:23 | Real-World Applications of AI in Healthcare

⏱️ 04:37 | Responsible AI Adoption: Managing Bias and Ensuring Security

⏱️ 06:48 | How Technology is Transforming Patient Interactions

⏱️ 10:39 | Women Leading the Charge in Healthcare Technology

⏱️ 13:07 | Patty’s Message to Policymakers: Empathy and Intentionality Matter

🎧 Tune in to hear Patty’s inspiring story and learn how we can shape a future where technology and humanity work hand in hand.

Why Listen?

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about AI, healthcare innovation, and the human side of technology. Patty’s expertise and perspective offer a roadmap for creating a healthcare system that’s not only smarter but also more compassionate.

In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, hosts Demi Radeva and Shriya Palekar sit down with a visionary healthcare expert to explore how reusable networked identities are transforming the patient experience.

Drawing parallels to their groundbreaking work in secure identity verification at airports, Shriya explains how this innovative approach can streamline healthcare processes, improve efficiency, and empower patients. The conversation dives into:

💡 This episode is a masterclass in how technology can bridge gaps between patients, providers, and policymakers—while putting control back in the hands of consumers.

Key Moments:

⏱️ 00:47 | Vision for a Networked Identity in Healthcare

⏱️ 01:17 | Policy Shifts and Their Impact on the Industry

⏱️ 03:46 | Balancing Provider and Patient Perspectives

⏱️ 04:38 | Identity Verification and Consent Management

⏱️ 05:22 | How the 21st Century Cures Act is Changing the Game

⏱️ 06:17 | Empowering Women in Healthcare Leadership

⏱️ 07:23 | A Message to Policymakers: Prioritize Expertise and Nuance

🎧 Tune in to discover how reusable networked identities are paving the way for a more connected, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare system.

Why Listen?

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in healthcare innovation, patient empowerment, and the intersection of technology and policy. The guest’s insights offer a roadmap for creating a healthcare system that works for everyone—patients, providers, and policymakers alike.

In this episode of HIT Like a Girl, guest host Demi Radeva sits down with Molly Schreiber, a passionate patient advocate who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 35 years and rheumatoid arthritis. Molly shares her incredible journey from being a patient to joining Savvy Cooperative, a patient-owned marketplace revolutionizing how healthcare companies access patient insights and data.

Together, Demi and Molly explore:

💡 Molly’s story is a powerful reminder that patients aren’t just beneficiaries of healthcare—they’re its most valuable partners.

Key Moments:

⏱️ 00:17 | Molly’s Personal Healthcare Journey

⏱️ 00:59 | Policy Shifts and Industry Changes

⏱️ 02:21 | Bridging the Gap Between Patient Needs and Industry Delivery

⏱️ 03:18 | How Savvy Cooperative is Empowering Patients

⏱️ 05:36 | Overcoming Challenges in Digital Health Accessibility

⏱️ 07:12 | Interoperability and Patient Control Over Data

⏱️ 08:21 | The Untapped Value of Patient Data

⏱️ 10:07 | Women’s Health Data and Privacy Concerns

⏱️ 11:17 | How to Improve Patient Collaboration in Healthcare

⏱️ 12:24 | Molly’s Message to Policymakers

🎧 Tune in to hear Molly’s inspiring story and learn how patient insights are shaping the future of healthcare.

Why Listen?

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about patient advocacy, healthcare innovation, and data-driven solutions. Molly’s insights are a call to action for policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to put patients at the center of healthcare.