$150,000.
That香蕉视频直播檚 how much Kelowna native JB Owen received for her eco-friendly female hygiene product Lotus Liners, from the investors on CBC香蕉视频直播檚 Dragon香蕉视频直播檚 Den.
Now all Owen has to worry about is the best way to spend it.
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These reusable menstrual pads last three to five years, and could save women thousands of dollars.
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Owen filmed the Dragon香蕉视频直播檚 Den episode in May, and was sworn to secrecy on results of her meeting with the Dragons until the episode had premiered.
She says it was super fun to watch it all unfold with family and friends.
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Going forward with the $150,000, a 35 per cent equity from Calgary dragon Manjit Minhas, Owen knows there is so many more people that Lotus Liner can help.
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Lotus liners have no chemicals or harmful toxins and come in three sizes for a woman香蕉视频直播檚 entire cycle.
Each in a stylish designer print to coordinate with your mood or outfit.
They easily snap around your underwear, and then snap closed to be discrete.
They wash beautifully without staining so you don香蕉视频直播檛 have to use harsh detergents or bleach.
They save buyers money each month, because each liner will last three to five years if cared for properl and reduce unwanted refuse in landfills.
More information on Owen and Lotus Liner can be found on their . on lotusliners.com.
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