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The Power of Purpose: Redefining Women’s Health Through Innovation

Written by Beyond Barriers | Oct 28, 2025 10:45:00 PM

The most powerful innovations often begin with a personal struggle, a moment when the system fails you, and you decide to build something better.

In this episode, Dr. Amy Divaraniya, Founder & CEO of Oova, shares how she transformed her own challenges into a platform redefining women’s health. With a Ph.D. in genetics and genomics and years in data science, she built Oova to give women the data they need to make confident, informed choices about their health.

Her journey from scientist to CEO is a story of courage, innovation, and purpose proving that leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but about building what’s missing.

Tune in to learn how purpose drives innovation, why belief is a founder’s best strategy, and what it takes to change systems from the inside out.

Key Takeaways:

  • Purpose as a Compass – Staying anchored through uncertainty and change
  • Innovation Through Insight – How lived experience can drive new solutions
  • Leading with Courage – The power of conviction in mission-driven work
  • Empowering Women – Transforming healthcare through access and advocacy