Yasmin Nouri

This week I'm joined by my co-founder of Beeya Wellness, Kaya Purohit, and we're sitting down with two women who completely changed how I thought about my own fertility journey: Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, the founders of WeNatal. These two are best friends who go all the way back to their Nike days, and years later, they each had a miscarriage one week apart. When the doctors said "it's just your age, there's nothing you can do," they refused to accept it.

Why growth should be measured by learning, not just revenue. [02:39] The downside of growing too fast without understanding why it worked. [04:00] Growing up with curiosity and the freedom to explore new interests. [04:07] Navigating identity after moving between China and the United States. [06:01] How a vegan Instagram account became an early entrepreneurial venture. [07:00] Separating personal identity from the business you build.

How fleeing Iran shaped her relationship with risk and financial independence. [03:24] Why financial security became a driving force from a young age. [04:20] Choosing entrepreneurship over the traditional corporate ladder. [05:20] Being one of the only Stanford MBA graduates to start a company in 1998. [06:21] The mentors and supporters who encouraged her to bet on herself. [07:36] Writing and publishing a book to stand out and fund her education.