S2E8: On empowering our well-being through voice - Kintsugi

This is easily one of my favourite episodes as I know first-hand the importance of mental health and finding support. I'm glad that we’re having more open discussions about it as we all know what a crazy year 2020 has been so far.

Niki Torres

24 Nov 2020 — 1 min read

About this episode

Grace Chang and Rima Seiilova-Olson are the women behind Kintsugi. I think of it as daily journaling by way of recording an audio note. Kintsugi's technology uses voice biomarkers to measure and predict well-being. In short, it’s talk therapy software for mental health, powered by our voice.

Kintsugi is the result of when a software engineer (Grace) and a machine learning scientist (Rima) come together to solve a problem. The idea came about when they both realised that they had the same challenges in accessing quality mental health services through their healthcare provider.

What you'll learn

How mental health is connected to body health and why you can’t just focus on one or the other
Why voice-based technology and voice mediums (like podcasts and audiobooks) are so much more accessible to women
Why the current popular media limits how women’s stories are showing up
The origin of the word kintsugi (spoiler alert: it’s Japanese)
Why opening up about our own mental health is the first step to removing the stigma around it

Connect with Kintsugi

Download the Kintsugi app (iOS only, Android to follow)
Kintsugi’s Website
Kintsugi on Instagram
Kintsugi on Twitter
Kintsugi on Facebook

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