Starting in her late teens, Chelsea Leyland built a global DJ career, collaborating with some of the world's biggest fashion brands. However, it was her personal health struggles that led to her work now in advocacy and as the cofounder of Looni, a menstrual health and wellness company.
Chelsea was diagnosed with epilepsy in childhood and, after suffering with painful periods for years, she was also diagnosed with endometriosis in her 20s. Today, she sits down with Sali to share her incredible journey, from searching for treatments and becoming a vocal advocate for plant-based medicine, to finding the right cofounder and understanding the essential role community plays in the healing journey.
0:53 - Introduction
2:56 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment
3:58 - Growing Up In London vs. N.Y.C.
13:06 - Epilepsy Diagnosis
16:02 - DJing Career
18:55 - Epilepsy Stigma
21:30 - Endometriosis & Medical Cannabis
24:40 - Women Left Behind in Medical Research
30:25 - "Sisters Interrupted" Documentary
34:14 - Is Chelsea Still DJing?
34:48 - Founding Looni
44:18 - Choosing a Cofounder
52:40 - Prescribing Community
55:48 - Advice for Advocacy
56:57 - Would You Rather?
On Sali: Argent Belted Double Breasted Blazer and Prince Trouser
On Chelsea: Argent Lenox Blazer and Pleated Taper Trouser
Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson
Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit
Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz
Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema
Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio
