Female Founders Redefining the Wellness Industry
This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the visionary women behind some of the most exciting supplements, skincare products and wellness solutions. To celebrate their achievements, we asked these inspiring female wellness entrepreneurs to share what it truly means to be a female founder in today’s wellness industry.
Here’s what they had to say:
Dr. Nicola Conlon, Founder of Nuchido
"Science and research into women’s wellness are beginning to catch up with our lived experience, but there is still meaningful progress to be made. As a female founder and scientist, I see it as my responsibility to ensure that conversations around women’s health, longevity and biological ageing are grounded in evidence, empowering women with knowledge that helps them feel informed, confident and in control of their long-term health."
Leila Martyn, Founder of MyOva
"I think about the 19-year-old version of me, handed a PCOS diagnosis with nothing attached to it. No plan. No education. No support. If MyOva had existed then, my journey would have looked very different. For me, being a female founder in the wellness space means building the thing you once needed most, so no other woman has to navigate it alone."
Aoife Matthews, Jennifer O'Connell and Louise O'Riordan, Founders of Sisterly
"As female founders, building SISTERLY means leading with lived experience to provide authentic, science-backed support for women’s health. We recognise the significant roles and responsibilities women carry, so we are dedicated to making their lives easier and healthier through our all-in-one daily sachet (The Elevator) designed for optimal female health. This mission is significant because we are moving beyond just supplements to create a brand that truly empowers women through every stage of their wellness journey."
Lune Martens, Founder of Monday Muse
"After years of struggling with acne, eczema and perioral dermatitis, I became deeply passionate about creating skincare that genuinely supports skin health rather than chasing trends. As a female founder in wellness, it’s important to me to build with integrity - developing original formulas from scratch rather than white-labeling, and educating our community so they feel empowered in their choices. For me, it’s about creating something honest, intentional and truly helpful."
Katie Prince, Founder of Ancient + Brave
"Founding a mission driven wellness BCorp has challenged me to trust my instincts and build our brand with care and clarity. At Ancient + Brave, science drives our innovation and integrity shapes our choices and we place women’s wellbeing at the heart of every decision. Our pure, potent and efficacious formulations are inspired by mother nature and guided by modern science, supporting whole-body health with intention. Our desire to create a positive impact extends beyond our products, we’re proud to fund research that helps to close the female health data gap and gives back to the community we’re a part of."