In this episode of Blush and Bloom, Gigi Kenneth speaks with Sandra Machoń, a data scientist with a background in psychology and neuroscience and co-founder of Femtech po Polsku, about building a career at the intersection of data, feminism, and women's health.

Sandra shares how she moved from academia into data science and found her way into femtech, and why closing the gender data gap matters so much for the future of women's health. She and Gigi discuss the wave of femtech innovation coming out of Poland, from AI-supported screening to menstrual and menopause care, and what it takes to build a community around women's health tech.

They also explore how data and privacy intersect with women's health, why regulation like GDPR matters, and the responsibility that comes with handling sensitive health data. Sandra explains some of the quieter forces shaping women's health, including how the environment and everyday exposures affect the body, and why so much of women's health remains under-researched.

The conversation turns to data science itself, how the field is shifting in the age of AI, what still matters beyond the hype, and Sandra's advice for anyone trying to break in. Later in the episode, Sandra reflects on feminism and what shaped her worldview, the future of work, and a book that stayed with her: The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter.

This episode is for anyone interested in femtech, women's health, data science, feminism, and building a meaningful career at the intersection of technology and care.

Connect with Sandra Machoń
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-machon/
Website: https://www.sandramachon.com/
Femtech po Polsku: https://www.femtechpo.pl/

Connect with Asele
Website: https://asele.tech
App: https://asele.health
Android app: Download Asele on Google Play
Instagram: https://instagram.com/asele.tech
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/asele

Connect with Gigi Kenneth
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gigikenneth

Question for listeners:
What do you think it will take to close the gender data gap in women's health?

This episode is for general informational purposes and does not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice.