Dianne Ryder: Turning Pain into Purpose with MalaBliss + The Daisy Collective

[FERTILITY] [GRIEF]

Trigger Warning: this episode contains content about stillbirth. It may not be suitable for all listeners and listener discretion is strongly advised.

#11: In this heartfelt bonus episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang sits down with Dianne Ryder, founder of Mala Bliss and The Daisy Collective. Dianne shares her poignant and transformative journey through the heartbreak of stillbirth and miscarriage, detailing how she turned her grief into a mission to support families facing fertility challenges. Partnering with Fertility Matters Canada, she not only donates a portion of her proceeds but also creates a safe space and community for other women to grieve together. Listen to Dianne's inspiring story of resilience, the importance of genuine support, and her commitment to collective healing by transforming trauma into purpose.

Chapters

• 0:00 Trigger Warning and Introduction
• 0:54 Meet Dianne Ryder: Entrepreneur and Advocate
• 2:13 Dianne's Pregnancy Journey: From Joy to Heartbreak
• 3:40 Navigating High-Risk Pregnancy
• 7:12 The Devastating Loss
• 11:45 The Aftermath: Coping and Healing
• 20:14 The Long Wait for Autopsy Results
• 25:11 Trying Again: Miscarriage and Diagnosis
• 26:13 Turning Pain into Purpose
• 26:51 The Power of Sharing and Support
• 32:36 The Gaps in Our Hospital Systems
• 33:14 Coping with Loss and Moving Forward
• 37:41 Advice for Supporting Grieving Mothers