Innovation Springs Interview 10: Lauren Little

• Lodgeit Vaginal Health: https://lodgeit.co/ 
• Lodgeit Pitch: https://youtu.be/yf8vFpj0bM8?si=jeZMkkaGIu11NTq- 
• EPIIC Torch Grants with Spark the Springs: https://homepage.uccs.edu/spark-the-springs 

📺 Viewers can access the full transcript or captions on the YouTube video for a deeper dive into the conversation.

https://youtu.be/pFCz6pp0Cpk

🎧 Breaking Health Stigmas Through Entrepreneurship

What does it take to build a startup around a topic that many people are still uncomfortable talking about?

In this episode of Innovation Springs, host Hayley Blackburn sits down with Lauren Little, founder and CEO of Logit, to discuss entrepreneurship, startup life, and the mission to make vaginal health education more accessible and less stigmatized.

Lauren shares her journey from studying pre-veterinary medicine to discovering entrepreneurship through a college course that completely changed her career path. What began as a personal health experience—and conversations with friends who had similar questions—grew into a company dedicated to providing practical products while encouraging more open conversations about women's health.

The conversation explores the realities of bootstrapping a startup: balancing multiple jobs, learning to pitch investors, building a brand, navigating product development, and overcoming self-doubt. Lauren also reflects on the importance of mentorship, entrepreneurship programs like the Startup to $1M Bootcamp, and winning the EPIC Torch Grant, which helped move her business toward launch.

Throughout the episode, Lauren offers an honest look at what it means to build something meaningful, emphasizing that entrepreneurship isn't about having all the answers—it's about being willing to ask for help, accept feedback, and keep moving forward even when things feel uncertain.

Whether you're launching your first business, exploring entrepreneurship, or passionate about health innovation, this episode is an encouraging reminder that some of the most impactful ideas come from solving real problems people experience every day.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How entrepreneurship can grow from personal experiences and unmet needs
• Why breaking health stigmas requires education as much as innovation
• What it's like to bootstrap a startup while balancing multiple jobs
• How startup accelerators, mentors, and pitch competitions support founders
• Why resilience, networking, and asking for help are critical entrepreneurial skills

🔑 Key Quotes

“Innovation is having a different perspective creatively on any challenge that exists societally.”

“People can't talk about their bodies in a way where they feel comfortable enough to do so—and that's the problem.”

“You can do hard things.”

“Do it scared.”

“Your idea is really cool, and people deserve to hear it.”

“Take what resonates and leave the rest.”

🎯 Why Students & Faculty Should Listen

This episode answers questions like “How do you turn a personal experience into a startup?” and “What does it really take to build a business from scratch?”—making it especially valuable for students interested in entrepreneurship, health innovation, product development, and startup leadership.

Lauren's story also highlights the importance of mentorship, feedback, and perseverance. Whether you're preparing for your first pitch competition, launching a venture, or simply learning to believe in your own ideas, this episode offers practical advice and an authentic look at the entrepreneurial journey.