The Canadian innovation that changed period care forever, with Diva Cup's Carinne Chambers-Saini

We’re re-airing this episode as it has been one of our favourites this past season. It features a true pioneer in the period care space: Carinne Chambers-Saini, Founder and CEO of DIVA, the company behind the Original DIVA Cup. What started over 20 years ago as a mother-daughter mission to bring a better, more sustainable alternative to pads and tampons has since grown into a global brand that has reshaped the menstrual care industry.

Back in 2002, Carinne and her mom Francine launched DIVA out of their basement in Kitchener, Ontario. Together, they took on an industry that wasn’t built with women’s bodies—or the planet—in mind. Their vision? Conscious, accessible, stigma-free period care for every body.

Since then, DIVA has become a household name, known not just for innovation but for pushing the conversation forward around menstrual equity, sustainability, and body confidence.

In this conversation, Carinne shares what it took to build a brand that challenged the status quo, how she continues to lead with purpose, and what’s next for a company that’s always been ahead of its time.

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