Hema Prakash is a rebel with a cause. She built her career in male-dominated boardrooms. Now she’s disrupting another broken system: women’s healthcare. In this powerful episode, Hema shares how her rebellious streak, global upbringing, and experience in tech and private equity converged to ignite Ponti Health—a ground-breaking, one-stop clinic for women’s health care that refuses to medicalise menopause or diminish a woman’s agency.
Hema challenges the idea that menopause is a “condition” to be treated. For her, it’s a transition—normal, natural, and deserving of slow, respectful, evidence-based care. She opens up about her own journey through perimenopause, what’s missing in the Australian health system, and why women must stop putting themselves last.
KEY TOPICS:
· Menopause isn’t a disease—and Héma’s on a mission to change how it's treated
· Research in women's health is underfunded and needs support.·
· What it means to lead with humility, excellence, and empathy in business and health
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WHO IS HEMA PRAKASH?
Hema Prakash is a dynamic entrepreneur and the co-founder of Ponti Health, Australia’s first integrated clinic dedicated to women’s health. With over 25 years of experience across technology, private equity, and business innovation, she brings a sharp, systems-thinking lens to healthcare. Driven by personal experience and a passion for equity, Hema is redefining menopause care—championing time, respect, and agency for women at every stage of life.
FIND HEMA AT:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-prakash-503260/
Explore Pont Health www.pontihealth.com.au
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CREDITS:
Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au
Filming: Chocolate Studios - www.chocolatestudios.com.au
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