Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My work was inspired by a conversation with my daughter, a physician who asked if I would help pay to freeze her eggs as she began a demanding residency. Women are delaying pregnancy but want to know how to protect their fertility in the meantime. After 35 years as an OBGYN caring for resilient women facing reproductive challenges, I realized how little fertility education people receive. My mission is to close that gap during a global fertility crisis.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by the impact knowledge can have on people’s lives. After 35 years as an OBGYN, I see how fertility affects careers, families, and future generations. When people understand their bodies earlier, they can make informed choices about their health and their future. Empowering individuals with that knowledge keeps me inspired every day.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to expand science-based fertility education inspired by my book Optimize Your Fertility Naturally. Through digital resources, short videos, and public speaking, I would translate complex fertility science into clear, practical guidance so people can make informed decisions about their reproductive health earlier in life, during a time of global fertility decline.