From Swedish Nanny to Sexual Wellness Entrepreneur: Empower Women at 50 | Female Entrepreneurship

About this episode

Tess shares her journey from a Swedish nanny to a successful entrepreneur in women's sexual wellness, discussing challenges and insights for women over 50.

In this captivating episode of Storytime with Ellie, we're joined by Tess, a remarkable entrepreneur who arrived in the USA from Sweden in 1993 and has built multiple successful businesses while breaking taboos around women's sexual wellness. Tess shares her fascinating journey from working as a nanny in Orlando to navigating careers in hospitality, property management, and eventually discovering her passion for women's sexual health and wellness. With 18 years of experience in the industry, she discusses how American attitudes toward female sexuality have evolved since she first began, and how "50 Shades of Grey" created a revolution in how women discuss desire. This conversation explores: How a chance encounter at the beach completely changed Tess's career trajectory The challenges of discussing sexual wellness in the South compared to other regions Why women over 50 need more education and support around menopause and sexuality Practical advice for couples looking to reignite intimacy Tess's new venture "Vibing with Tess" that combines sexual wellness with spiritual practices Her upcoming women's retreats focused on spiritual healing and feminine…

People in this episode

Host: Ellie DeSimone

Guest: Tess

Topics covered

• female entrepreneurship
• sexual wellness
• women's health
• personal transformation
• menopause education

Keywords

• sexual wellness
• female entrepreneurship
• menopause
• intimacy
• women's retreats
• spiritual healing
• 50 Shades of Grey

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 50 Shades of Grey

Places: USA, Orlando, the South, Sweden

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