Katy Whalen, co-founder of Joi & Blokes, shares how personal health struggles led to building a comprehensive hormone optimization and longevity platform. From navigating complex telehealth regulations and legal challenges to the decision to bootstrap rather than raise venture capital, Katy unpacks the reality of working with your spouse, the importance of patient advocacy, and why "grit" is the most essential trait for entrepreneurial survival.

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