Rhona catches up with long-time friend Sarita Stefani, co-founder of Amelis, a platform that makes egg freezing and fertility treatments more accessible and affordable for women. 

They delve into Sarita's remarkable journey as a female entrepreneur, highlighting her resilience and determination, especially during the challenging fundraising process while pregnant. 

The conversation also explores the societal impact of Amelis, shedding light on the increasing popularity yet lingering stigma around egg freezing, the high costs involved, and how Amelis is championing women's health by providing transparency and education. 

Enjoy!

In This Episode

[00:01:40] - Backstory

[00:04:10] - Working in finance

[00:08:25] - Gender pay gap

[00:14:15] - Female representation

[00:16:55] - Founding Amelis

[00:22:00] - Fertility—personal and social perspectives

[00:30:30] - The male fertility factor

[00:32:55] - Egg freezing and age

[00:36:20] - Personal experience

[00:37:55] - Affordability and accessibility

[00:44:05] - Fundraising and entrepreneurial journey

[00:57:05] - Plans and ambitions

[01:00:20] - Competition and popularity

[01:03:55] - The increasing popularity of egg freezing in recent years

[01:07:15] - Global Dental Collective

[01:09:00] - Dentistry and mental health

[01:11:30] - Finding Amelis online

About Sarita Stefani

Women’s Health Ultimate Role Model winner 2024, Sarita Stefani, is the CEO and founder of Amilis, which supports women through the egg-freezing process. She is also an angel investor in life sciences, healthcare and medtech.