Elle Potential

Meet Nadia Ladak and Simone Godbout. They are two of the (4) Co-Founders of Marlow, a menstrual health brand that has created the first-ever lubricated tampon.

The conversation gets real as we break-free from the hush-hush societal standard and talk openly about how their brand is paving a new way for menstrual health.

Their founding team of four saw a need to redesign the tampon, after 90 years of the same “old” (unevolved) design… 90 years!!!

In the episode, both Simone and Nadia get vulnerable and talk about Marlow and their journey into entrepreneurship.  Their story is inspiring, as they are paving a new way in the Women’s Health Industry!

Marlow Co-Founders: Simone Godbout, Kiara Botha, Nadia Ladak and Harit Sohal

Bio:

Nadia Ladak (she/her) is passionate about contributing to the start-up ecosystem and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. She is the founder and COO of Marlow, a menstrual health brand that has created the first-ever lubricated tampon delivered through a direct-to-consumer subscription model. Beyond the product, the team is taking a community-driven approach to reduce the stigma around menstrual health through education and conversations. The brand has been featured in a variety of publications including Global News, Betakit, Canadian Living, The Kit, FemTech Insider, Vancouver Sun, and more. Nadia led the team's fundraising strategy and raised a $500,000 pre-seed round and obtained $90,000 in non-dilutive grants. She is also the Ontario representative on the Startup Canada Women Advocacy Network where she participates in government roundtables to advocate for female founders. Prior to Marlow, Nadia worked at KPMG in management consulting and at TELUS Digital in digital strategy. She graduated from the Ivey Business School as an Ivey Scholar (top 10% of her class) and was recently recognized as one of Canada's Top 30 under 30 leaders by Bay Street Bull. Nadia is committed to giving back to her community through her role as a fundraising catalyst at Holland Bloorview Children's Hospital and as a mentor for the Junior Achievement Company Program where she provides weekly coaching to high school students as they operate their own small businesses. Outside of work, you can find Nadia playing her guitar, reading, and spending time outdoors biking and camping.

Simone Godbout is the Co-Founder and CEO of Marlow, a Toronto-based startup that is breaking down stigma around menstrual and sexual wellness through innovative products and reliable information. She has a background in community building, previously working as a Marketing Communications Specialist for the Glebe Business Improvement Association, where she worked with more than 300 small businesses to champion the region as a choice destination to international tourism boards. Simone has an Honours Degree in Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University. Simone has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 30 under 30 leaders by Bay St Bull. Outside of Marlow, she loves to surf, travel, and spend time moving outdoors. 

Connect:
Social Handles: 
Instagram: @nadia_ladak, @simonegodbout, @marlow
TikTok: @WeareMarlow
Website: www.wearemarlow.com

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