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Lia Diagnostics was co-founded by Bethany Edwards and Anna Simpson, who met while completing the University of Pennsylvania's Integrated Product Design Program. Both with undergraduate degrees in artistic subjects, the two have created a Fast Company's 2018 World Changing Ideas Award winner - the Lia pregnancy test. The Lia is a disposable, biodegradable and completely discreet pregnancy test. It's FDA approved, over 99% accurate and set to change the world of early pregnancy diagnostics. Keep Reading Bethany and Anna join me to discuss their journey, from concept to conception, and how thinking outside the box inspired the creativity and innovation that ultimately led to the development of the world's first flushable pregnancy test. They share their joint belief system, their love of learning and how they influenced an industry that has remained unchanged for decades. They also explain the trials of working in manufacturing and the challenges they faced when approaching investors and funding circles. "It's not about perfection in the beginning." - Bethany Edwards. Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: The issues with current pregnancy tests. How their childhoods influenced their entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity. Their own experience in the fields of science and math as lacking in female representation. What the Lia test is and why it's different. The circumstances that brought Bethany and Anna together. The experience of committing to the process. Thinking about who's in the room and why your product matters to How the diagnostic industry, and other industries, are changing and innovating. Key challenges in their journey. How to become a more persuasive speaker. What they look for in employees as they level up. What's next for Lia. Their life lessons and key pieces of advice. Bethany & Anna's Advice for Fierce Feminine Leaders: Surround yourself with people who can teach and support you. You never know where inspiration might come from. Learn from everything. Curiosity is a powerful driver. Lead with questions. Personal connections make a difference. Show up! Do not stop learning and keep leveling up. Fierce Leadership Quotes: "Benefit from being from being different and know that there is a benefit in being different from the status quo." - Bethany Edwards "Being an entrepreneur is truly a lifestyle." - Bethany Edwards "If you don't know what to do next, just do something!" - Anna Simpson Connect with Lia: Lia Official Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter [email protected] Five Reasons You Didn't Get Promoted In Your Job Are you tired of being passed up year after year on landing the promotions of your dream? 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