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Back to Episodes#045 – MS, Menopause, and Making Movements with Founder and CEO of Purpl, Georgina Colman
Description
Georgina is the founder of Purpl, a UK platform helping people with disabilities and long-term health conditions save money and access meaningful support. Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and ADHD, she understands first-hand the financial and everyday challenges her community faces. She launched Purpl to make life more affordable and less isolating by combining hundreds of brand offers, with community support and the Purpl Grant Fund. Georgina focuses on driving real impact beyond discounts by working with brands to create meaningful change.
KEY TAKE AWAYS:
00:00 - Journey to Diagnosis: Georgina's Story
02:04 - Connecting ADHD, MS, and Hormones
05:02 - Managing Symptoms: A Holistic Approach
08:01 - The Birth of Purpl: Supporting the Disabled Community
10:29 - Building a Community: Resources and Support
13:10 - Future Plans: Expanding Purpl's Impact
16:16 - Finding Joy: Personal Life and Hobbies
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Website: https://www.purpldiscounts.com/
Instagram: @purpldiscounts
Socials @purpldiscounts across Facebook, TikTok and YouTube
ABOUT THE HOST:
Anel’s passion to help others, is evident from her professional life, having worked extensively within Recruitment, Human Resources, and the Third Sector.
This passion is predominately the inspiration for her podcast.
Blindsided by the perimenopause, when it took hold with a vengeance at the start of Lockdown, Anél is fiercely passionate about raising more awareness of the perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, and will tackle many taboo subjects head on, as she is a strong believer in ‘knowledge is power’.
CONTACT ME:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7252979209604673536/
E-mail: info@madwiththemenopause.com