Changing the Sex Tech Game with Dr. Stacy Chin

When The Gates Foundation put out a call for someone to revolutionize the condom, today’s guest, Dr. Stacy Chin was there to take on the challenge and co-created HydroGlyde Coatings. Stacy joins host Nikki Innocent to discuss her experience as a woman in STEM stepping into the startup/business world, working in a taboo industry developing a new medical device (the self lubricating condom), getting funding as a founder at the intersection of historically excluded identity groups — all while reclaiming her relationship to taking risks, navigating imposter syndrome and building resilience in the face of failure. If you have an idea that you are looking to bring into the world, Stacy’s story is a must-listen. This episode is an invitation to bring more curiosity and exploration into your life to follow your intuition and bear witness to the amazing discoveries that will come. If you have an idea that you’ve always felt called to bring to reality, we want to hear about it — nikkiinnocent.com/jointheconversation

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Have you felt different or wondered if something is wrong with you because you don’t fit nicely into one box? Have you felt “other”? Join host Nikki Innocent, a holistic career coach and leadership expert, on Checkbox Other, a podcast that celebrates the power of being different. Nikki invites leaders, experts, and everyday people to share their stories, and she also provides her expertise on topics such as identity, authenticity, vulnerability, and career advice with empathy, humor, and heart. If you are seeking validation or inspiration in your unique life experiences then you have found your community. You will gain new perspectives, insights, and resources coming out of each episode. New episodes every Tuesday. Visit nikkiinnocent.com/podcast for show notes. Subscribe, share, and rate!