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Kylie Verzosa has always been many things at once—actress, entrepreneur, beauty queen, mental health advocate—but her latest move may be her most personal yet. Stepping into the healthtech space as the new partner, investor, and Brand Director of the rising telehealth platform &you, Verzosa isn’t just lending her name to a cause, but helping build something from the ground up; something she wishes had existed when she needed it most.
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“Mental health is deeply personal to me,” she shares. “I’ve been vocal about my own struggles, and over the years, I’ve seen how many Filipinos suffer in silence.” That silence, she says, is often rooted in shame—something &you was designed to dismantle. “There’s no shame in going to the gym or taking vitamins—why should accessible healthcare be different?”
Communicating, Connecting, Comforting
Founded in early 2025 by entrepreneur Emil Eriksen, &you is a next-generation telehealth platform focused on delivering stigma-free care, specifically designed for Southeast Asia. From discreet therapy sessions and reproductive consultations to daily mental wellness tools, &you offers users judgment-free access to care that feels human, especially when the stakes are emotional. Core issues on the platform include burnout, anxiety, sexual wellness, hormonal health, and more—topics often left out of traditional care systems.
As Brand Director, Verzosa shapes how the platform communicates, connects, and comforts. “I want &you to feel like quiet strength,” she explains. “Like that friend who listens without trying to fix you. Our tone is warm, modern, empowering—never clinical or distant.” It’s a straightforward departure from the cold, impersonal interfaces many associate with telemedicine.
What sets &you apart is its local-first mindset and a personalized approach. “We’re hyper-local, deeply personal, and backed by science,” she says. “Most platforms are transactional—you book, you log off. But at &you, we’re building a journey.” That includes mood trackers, bite-sized check-ins, access to licensed professionals, and daily wellness support designed to adapt with the user. It aims to be holistic and credible. and built with care, not just code.
For first-time or hesitant users, that human-first design is key. “We built a diverse care team and designed for ease—no long forms, no awkward intros,” Verzosa says. “But beyond that, we’re always listening. Real-time feedback helps us adjust and adapt, so people feel taken care of—not processed.”
Spotlighting Safe Spaces Locally
Though the platform is poised for regional expansion, its roots remain proudly Filipino. “It’s everything,” Kylie emphasized. “I’m proud that &you was born in the Philippines because our challenges, stories, and strengths are unique. But I also believe our solutions can inspire the world.”
Being in the public eye has sharpened her understanding of vulnerability—how hard it can be to ask for help, especially when you feel you’re supposed to have it all together. Her work at &you is a way of rewriting that narrative. “I’ve seen firsthand how hard it is to get the right kind of help,” she said. “That’s why I’m proud to be part of building something that puts people first.”
Working closely with co-founder Eriksen and a team of internationally experienced healthcare and tech professionals, Verzosa describes the venture as meaningful and refreshingly grounded. “We balance each other out well,” she adds. “We’re building something designed to feel human, credible, and actually helpful—because that’s what we all deserve.”
For someone who has spent years in front of the camera, Kylie Verzosa’s latest venture is about making others feel seen.
Photos courtesy of &YOU
