The common threads weaving through my life are women’s health, education, advocacy, writing, design, technology, and culture.
I’m a strategist, founder, author and former full spectrum doula—obsessed with creating frameworks, products, and content that help women and non-binary people exist with more ease.
Right now, I’m building LOOM—a sexual and reproductive health information app, and consulting for some of the world’s most innovative companies building high-impact products for women.
I love early-stage companies that are either helmed by women or solving for the unique challenges we face. So far, I’ve had the privilege to invest in Bobbie, Goop, Ritual, Fly By Jing, Slow Leather, Natalist, and Babylist.
BOOKS
Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Motherhood
WRITING
New York Times: “Protect Your Birth: A Guide For Black Mothers”
Vogue: "Finding Well-Being and Black Joy When the World is on Fire"
PODCASTING
The goop Podcast: Co-host (2021-2023)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
New York Times
Create & Cultivate
GRANTS
The CARE (Centering Anti-Racist Education) Pregnancy Tool
Funding Organization: Stanford University
Role: Co-Investigator with Dr. Erica Cahill
AWARDS
Awarding Organization: Maternity Care Coalition
Date Received: 2021
PRESS
The New York Times T Magazine: “The Wellness Entrepreneur Erica Chidi Shares Her Beauty Regimen”
CULTURED: “Learn About the App Gwyneth Paltrow, Hailey Bieber, and Tessa Thompson Are Turning to for Body Literacy”
Interview Magazine: “Erica Chidi Is Bringing Sex Education Straight to Your iPhone”
Bustle: "Erica Chidi Wants To Solve The Sex Education Crisis"
Huffington Post: Erica Chidi Is Helping Black Women Understand Their Bodies In A Broken Health Care System
Stanford University: Reversing Life-threatening Racism In Maternal Care
Refinery29: "How Erica Chidi Is Changing The Conversation Around Women’s Health"
Kinfolk: "The Interview: Erica Chidi"
The Kitchn: "Erica Chidi: The Way We Eat"
Cup Of Jo: “Ten Things I Always Tell Pregnant Women”
Fast Company: "This Doula Raised $3 Million for Reproductive Education"
Into The Gloss: "The Beauty Routine of Erica Chidi Cohen, LOOM CEO"