Alvina Appleton’s Inspiring Mission with Flow Happy Featured on The Health Lottery’s  Podcast

With a remarkable £130 million contributed to health and wellness initiatives throughout communities in Great Britain, The Health Lottery has long recognised the transformative power of paying it forward. Now, through the ‘Paying it Forward Podcast,’ audiences are invited to listen to snack-sized episodes featuring tales of kindness, resilience, and generosity.

The latest episode of The Health Lottery’s Paying It Forward podcast shines a spotlight on Alvina Appleton, the founder of the social enterprise Flow Happy. In a candid conversation with podcast host Danni Menzies, Alvina shares her journey of tackling period poverty and promoting period dignity in London and beyond.

Fuelled by Alvina’s passion for making a difference, Flow Happy focusses on providing free period products in public spaces to ensure accessibility and combat period poverty.

Alvina’s commitment to helping those in need stems from her own lived experiences. Having faced financial hardships during her university years and early motherhood, Alvina understands the challenges of accessing basic necessities. This personal journey inspired her to create a solution that would make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

“I’ve always wanted to make a difference,” Alvina explains. “I’ve had lived experiences of not being able to afford the basic necessities, and I felt like I wanted to make a difference.”

Through Flow Happy, Alvina aims to normalise conversations around periods, remove the stigma associated with menstruation, and ensure that no one is caught off guard without access to period products. With initiatives spanning across 13 boroughs in London and serving over 25,000 women and menstruating individuals, Flow Happy provides a crucial service for those in need.

Listeners of the podcast will be inspired by Alvina’s dedication and the positive impact of Flow Happy in communities across London. Her message resonates deeply with the podcast’s theme of paying it forward, emphasising the power of small gestures and acts of kindness in creating meaningful change.

In her conversation with host Danni Menzies, Alvina reflects on the importance of paying it forward and encourages listeners to find ways, big or small, to make a positive difference in their communities.

“There’s always something that you can do,” Alvina shares. “Whether it’s a smile, checking if someone’s okay, or giving your time, there’s something that we all can do.”

The episode featuring Alvina Appleton is available on The Health Lottery’s Paying It Forward podcast on all podcast platforms from 7am Thursday 29^th August. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear first-hand from a passionate changemaker and learn how you too can make a difference in the lives of others.