This International Women’s Day 2025, Michelle sits down with Dr. Amy Divaraniya, the brains behind Oova, to unravel her entrepreneurial journey and discuss the future of women's health.

Amy’s story begins in Princeton, New Jersey, and unfolds into a narrative of innovation, determination, and resilience as she overcomes traditional expectations to create a cutting-edge fertility company.

In this episode of PEERS, Amy talks candidly about her unexpected foray into business, the challenges and triumphs of launching Oova, and how following your gut and unapologetically asking questions is the only way forward.

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Check out Oova: https://www.oova.life/

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For most kids, punishment comes in the form of time-outs, groundings, and extra chores. But for this week’s special guest, acting out meant being forced to read profit and loss statements. A childhood deeply intertwined with the unwavering entrepreneurial endeavors of his father left Sam Mahmood with a simple ethos — success is not just measured in wealth, but in the positive impact one can bring to the world.

In this special bonus episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Sam Mahmood, Co-Founder of S&P Ventures and The Peers Project’s investor, to talk about dealing with pressure from your parents, what to do when you’re not seeing results, and the meaning behind his famous phrase “Better Health for Better Wealth”.

About Sam:

Sam Mahmood is the Co-Founder, Partner and Chief Business Development Officer at S&P Ventures, an investment firm that provides funding and support to startups and early-stage companies. Sam also founded Surgical Republic LLC, a Medical Device company focused on Neurosurgery, Spine, & Cardiothoracic specialities and runs a weekly newsletter dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses.

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• Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-mahmood-06620484/
• Sign up to Sam's weekly newsletter: https://better-health-for-better-wealth.ck.page/afcbccb9cb
• Check out S&P Ventures: https://www.spventures.io
• Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG
• Follow your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/
• Learn more about The Peers Project Investment & U.S. launch: https://mumbrella.com.au/podcast-agency-the-peers-project-set-to-launch-in-us-market-this-year-816159

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When it comes to picking a career, our choice can often be traced back to the influence of family. It was the gentle encouragement of her parents to pursue what fulfilled her internally that helped this week’s guest find her calling. It’s that calling — to give back and make a difference — that has Bani Singh on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach mental health care.

In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Bani Singh, Co-Founder of Now&Me to talk about saying goodbye to external validation, finding the right time to take your side hustle full-time, and how to get comfy with the wild ride that is entrepreneurship.

About Bani:

Bani Singh is the Co-Founder of Now&Me, an India-based social media platform that helps people seeking mental health support. Now&Me provides a safe space for people from all walks of life to accept their feelings and talk about issues such as relationship problems, trauma and career anxiety, through its anonymous chat option. In June 2021, Now&Me raised $1 million in seed funding led by Saama Capital and Whiteboard Capital.

In 2023, Bani was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Consumer Technology list.

Discover More:

• Check out Now&Me: https://nowandme.com/
• Connect with Bani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/banisinghvasir/
• Follow Now&Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowandme/
• Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG
• Connect with your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/
• Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/

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