How Angelique Warner Navigated Patents, Prototypes & Built a Maternal Health Brand

Written By Keri Henderson

What does it really take to turn an idea into a patented product?

In this episode, inventor and entrepreneur Angelique Warner, founder of GoGoVie, shares the journey of being the first Black woman to create a patented baby carrier designed to support breastfeeding, postpartum mobility, maternal health, and parent-child bonding.

Angelique opens up about the realities of the patent process, the mistakes she made filing her own application, navigating expensive attorneys, investor negotiations, and what she learned about protecting intellectual property while building a business.

We also discuss how GoGoVie is partnering with hospitals and maternal health organizations to improve postpartum support for moms.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • What the patent process is really like for inventors

  • Why protecting your intellectual property (IP) matters

  • Founder lessons on investors, partnerships, and knowing your value

  • How postpartum support tools can improve breastfeeding, mobility, bonding, and maternal health

  • The strategy behind landing hospital partnerships and B2B opportunities

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