#WomensHealth, #FemTech, #LatinAmerica

In this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Maria Eugenia, innovation leader and cofounder of Gina Health in Uruguay, to talk about access, education, and why empowering teens with safe, private reproductive health information matters. We talk about digital health in Latin America, youth-focused care, trust in healthcare systems, and why technology only works when it is rooted in real context.

We also explore the gap in gynecological access, the urgency of sexual and reproductive health education, community and collaboration across the region, and building tools that respect privacy and culture while still being practical and scalable.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome
00:21 Meet Maria
01:24 Her journey into tech and impact
02:37 Why the pandemic sharpened her focus on social change
04:20 Innovation and health in Uruguay
06:15 What slows innovation in women’s health
07:36 The importance of trust and real user feedback
09:06 How founders should think about AI in health
11:22 FemTech momentum in Latin America
13:02 The biggest gap: access and education for girls and teens
14:49 Teen reproductive health and community stigma
17:09 Social media, misinformation, and vulnerable teens
18:42 Teaching innovation as a mindset
20:26 Collaboration and regional community building
23:29 A message to women founders
24:16 Advice to her 15-year-old self
25:43 What’s next for Gina Health
27:38 Final thoughts and where to find Maria

In this conversation, we cover

• The importance of culturally grounded reproductive care
• Why early education shapes women’s health outcomes
• Trust and privacy as pillars of digital health
• Innovation led by community insight, not hype
• Teen health access and reproductive education gaps
• Building technology that fits real-world realities

People and links
Maria on LinkedIn
Gina Health
Gigi on LinkedIn

Show Notes
Episode notes and extra resources:
https://www.asele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep29-gina-health-latin-america

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