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The Citizen’s Guide to Menopause Advocacy Thank you for joining us for a powerful conversation with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf as she shared insights from her Citizen’s Guide to Menopause Advocacy. We learned how together we can push for policy change, improve healthcare access, and how to reshape the narrative around menopause. Speaker: • Jennifer Weiss-Wolf • Dr. Jessica Shepherd Moderator: Galina Espinoza In Conversation with Adriene Mishler In a world that constantly demands more, how do we protect our well-being without losing our passion? Adriene Mishler got real about navigating burnout, the power of rest, and what it truly takes to sustain a balanced, fulfilling life while building a beloved brand. Thank you for joining us for an inspiring and honest discussion on self-care, resilience, and creating a wellness practice that lasts. Speaker: • Adriene Mishler Moderator: Galina Espinoza Redefining Metabolic Health: The GLP-1 Conversation A comprehensive exploration of GLP-1 medications and their revolutionary impact on metabolic health. Beyond weight loss, these drugs are reshaping our understanding of metabolic wellness. We dove into the intricate connections between metabolism, body composition, and overall health as we unpacked the latest research findings and explored the broader implications for public health. Speakers: • Dr. Jen Ashton Moderator: Galina Espinoza How Reproductive and Maternal Health Benefits Give Your Employees and Company an Edge As lawmakers and public officials escalate restrictions on reproductive and maternal health care access, many companies ask what they can do during this critical moment for our country. This session unpacked important actions companies can take internally behind-the-scenes or externally, to benefit the health of both their employees and companies. Speakers: • Flory Wilson • Dawn Laguens Moderator: Sunita Thakkar Mahtani Living Healthy in a Chemical World We explored the impact of everyday environmental toxins on our overall health and learned actionable steps to reduce expose for a safer, healthier lifestyle. Speaker: • Dr. Aly Cohen Prioritizing Women’s Health: The Fight for Patient-Centered Care Too often, women's health concerns are overlooked, dismissed, or met with incomplete information—forcing patients to advocate for the care they deserve. In this compelling conversation, patient advocate Paige and renowned surgeon Dr. Potter shared their personal and professional experiences, from confronting medical gaslighting to championing meaningful change. Thank you for joining us as we explored how patient-centered care can become the standard and the power of grassroots efforts in reshaping the healthcare landscape. Speakers: • Dr. Elisabeth Potter • Paige More Moderator: Trish Michelle Voices of Resilience: Women Leaders in the Rare Disease Community Today, approximately 10,000 rare diseases collectively affect as many as 400 million people around the world, and women leaders have long been at the forefront of bringing awareness to these diseases and driving change. This panel explored the resilience, determination, and the ingenuity required to address the unique challenges in rare disease advocacy and research. Panelists shared their experiences in breaking barriers, leading patient-centered initiatives, and building collaborations that move the needle toward treatments and cures. Speakers: • Susan Dando • Christina Miyake • Tania Simoncelli • Tara Zier Moderator: Katie Couric The Next Frontier of the Menopause Movement Menopause is finally having its moment, but there’s still much to be done to bridge the gap in awareness, treatment, & support. From addressing the lack of workplace support systems & education to improving access to treatment & care, we explored what's next for the menopause movement as we continue to incite meaningful change. Speakers: • Dr. Jennifer Ashton • Dr. Sharon Malone • Andrea Palmer • Shannon Watts • Hanneke Willenborg Moderator: Galina Espinoza Stronger Than Ever: Emma Lovewell on Motherhood, Movement & Embracing Change Thank you for joining us for a candid conversation as Emma shared how she’s navigating major life transitions, redefining her approach to wellness, and embracing the transformative power of the “fourth trimester.” From the biggest surprises of pregnancy to the small changes making a big impact, we dove into the evolving landscape of fitness, nutrition, and self-care. Speaker: Emma Lovewell Moderator: Cristina Veloci

DAY 1 Friday, March 7th

Gut Check: Gut Health and The Rise of Colon Cancer in Young Adults "Microbiome" is a buzzword these days--but many people don't know what it means. As we re-assess the lasting impact diet may have on our health, researchers are examining the role of gut health as possible causes for the dramatic uptick in colorectal cancer in young people. Katie Couric, founder of Katie Couric Media and Stand Up To Cancer, hosted an expert-led panel that explored the latest. She was joined by Dr. Nancy You, a surgeon and director of the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Program at MD Anderson, Dr. Susan Bullman–an Associate Professor of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, to discuss the impact of diet on the gut microbiome. Speakers: • Julie Smolyansky • Dr. Nancy You • Dr. Susan Bullman, PhD Moderator: Katie Couric Informed & Empowered: Harnessing the Power of Health Self-Advocacy Waiting years for an accurate health diagnosis seems impossible in this era of medicine yet, for many women, it’s still a reality. From countless doctor visits to combatting dismissal, finding the care you need and deserve can feel like an uphill battle. We learned actionable steps to help navigate the maze of today’s medical systems, better advocate for yourself, and cultivate the right support system to feel informed and empowered on your health journey. Speakers: • Nisreen Shamaddine, PharmD, MS, MBA • Cecilia D., PsyD • Nitika Chopra Moderator: Beth Battaglino In Conversation with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau What does it mean to live life with an open, vulnerable heart? Former First Lady of Canada and mental health advocate, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, shared learnings and insights from her new book, Closer Together, about cultivating resilience, improving the ability to regulate our nervous systems, and how you can turn pain into purpose. Speaker: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Moderator: Gina Pell The Heart of Healthcare: Recognizing the Essential Role of Caregivers Although their hard work often goes unrecognized, caregivers are the backbone of our healthcare system, providing support to loved ones and patients alike. From exploring strategies to strengthen systematic & personal support systems to sharing actionable insights to help caregivers care for themselves, thank you for joining us as we celebrated and shed light onto their incredible impact. Speakers: • Susan Dorfman • Dr. Pooja Lakshmin • Paige More Moderator: Cristina Velocci Intimate Wellness is Heating Up Thank you for joining Kathryn Pratt, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Innovation at plusOne, and Dr. Somi Javaid, a member of the plusOne Wellness Collective and midlife wellness expert, for a brief spotlight chat at the SheMedia Co-Lab. In this brief discussion, they dove into the latest in intimate health and wellness - and plusOne's latest initiatives, activations, and new offerings. We heard how wellness is evolving in response to consumer needs and the exciting future that awaits. Thank you for stopping by plusOne’s flower cart to get your O’s! Speakers: • Dr. Somi Javaid • Kathryn Pratt Real Talk about Sex An open conversation about the connection between sex, the power of pleasure and your overall health. Dr. Emily Morse chatted with JJ Ramberg about what we get wrong about sex and what we should be doing instead. Your best sex life has started. Speaker: Emily Morse Moderator: JJ Ramberg Stacy London Styling Workshop Thank you for joining renowned stylist and fashion expert Stacy London for an exclusive styling workshop designed to help you embrace your personal style with confidence and ease. Stacy guided you through practical styling techniques, body-positive fashion strategies, and timeless tips for curating a wardrobe that truly reflects you. She also had brand new styling pieces that just hit her exclusive QVC collection for Spring. Learning to Love Midlife; Why Your Best Years Are Ahead of You Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a calling. Join Chip Conley, Founder & Executive Chairmen of MEA & former CEO of Airbnb, as he redefines what it means to thrive in midlife and reframes this chapter of life as a time of expansion, purpose, and possibility. Whether you’re navigating career shifts, seeking deeper connections, or simply wondering what’s next, we learned how to embrace your next chapter with confidence. Speaker: Chip Conley Menopause & Digital Healthcare: Change Is Here (And That's Good!) Dr. Sharon Malone and Dr. Taylor Hahn shared how technology has revolutionized access to healthcare and how telehealth platforms like Alloy function as a specialist in your pocket. Presented by Alloy Women’s Health. Speakers: • Dr. Taylor Hahn • Dr. Sharon Malone Living Billboards: Athletes as Brands in the New Era Athletes have become influential figures not only in sports but also as brands in their own rights, particularly through social media. This panel discussed the transformation of athletes into marketable entities, the dynamics of athlete-brand partnerships, the impact of social media on athlete endorsements, and ethical considerations surrounding personal branding and sponsorship deals. An interesting topic on the evolving landscape where athletes navigate between personal authenticity and commercial appeal in the digital age. Speakers: • Jess King • Toni Box Moderator: Samantha Skey The Future of Skincare: Innovation, Science & Inclusivity The beauty and skincare industries are undergoing a revolution, driven by cutting-edge science, personalized technology and a growing demand for inclusivity. We explored the latest innovations shaping the way we care for our skin and discover how brands and creators are redefining beauty and wellness for melanin-rich skin. Speakers: • Hannah Bronfman • Dr. Dornechia Carter • Tiffany Yizar Moderator: Nitika Chopra You in Bloom…Discover Your Style Thank you for joining Stacy London, Tamsen Fadal, and Mally Roncal, QVC’s Quintessential 50 ambassadors, for an uplifting discussion on fashion, beauty, and wellness—empowering you to look and feel your best at every stage of life. Speakers: • Tamsen Fadal • Stacy London • Mally Roncal Moderator: Galina Espinoza Purpose, Power & Birth Equity Elaine Welteroth has redefined success—shaping culture through media, storytelling, and activism. In this conversation, Welteroth shared how her career evolution has deepened her sense of purpose, why birth equity demands urgent action, and how brands, media, and individuals can drive real change. From career reinvention to using storytelling as a force for impact, she broke down what it takes to build a legacy that matters. Speaker: Elaine Welteroth Moderator: Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell Rewriting the Rules: Aging, Health & Power with Sophia Bush and Stacy London Aging isn’t a problem to solve—it’s something to own. Thank you for joining Stacy London & Sophia Bush as they tackled the real issues that impact women as they navigate midlife, aging, and personal empowerment. We unpacked the mental and emotional shifts of midlife and explored why advocating for women’s health isn’t just personal- its’s movement for societal change. Speakers: Sophia Bush Moderator: Stacy London

DAY 2 Saturday, March 8th

Funding the Future: Investing in Female Founders Women-led businesses drive innovation, economic growth, and community impact. Yet, female founders continue to face significant barriers when it comes to securing investment. Thank you for joining us as we celebrated the founders driving innovation in health & wellness as we shared strategies to create a more inclusive investment landscape. Investing in women isn’t just about equity- it’s about opportunity. Speakers: • Nia Batts • Crystal Brown • Irene Liu • Shizu Okusa Moderator: Sophia Bush Finding Connection in a Deeply Disconnected World In an era of digital saturation and social fragmentation, loneliness is on the rise. How can we foster genuine connection, maintain meaningful relationships & lead with empathy? From cultivating authentic relationships to building supportive networks, we learned the science and strategies to create more fulfilling personal and professional bonds. Speakers: • Cate Luzio • Dr. Laurie Santos • Michael Tennant Moderator: Ann Shoket The Promise of New Technology & Tools to Reach Patients and Improve Healthcare As healthcare continues to evolve, the role of technology in transforming diagnosis and care has never been more important. This panel explored how advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies are reshaping healthcare, from improving diagnosis accuracy to enhancing patient care. Our experts discussed the potential of AI and other cutting-edge tools in various fields, such as oncology, personalized medicine, neurosurgery, and patient experience. This discussion promised to illuminate the diverse ways in which new technology is not only advancing medical practices but also making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered. Thank you for joining us for an insightful conversation about the future of healthcare and its potential to improve lives worldwide. Speakers: • Kara Egar • Susan Reinow • Charley Taylor Moderator: JJ Ramberg Spotlight Talk with Lidia Fonseca Speaker: Lidia Fonseca Whole Plant Medicine For centuries, traditional medicine has harnessed the healing power of whole plants - yet modern healthcare often isolates compounds, missing out on their full potential. Dr. Andrew Weil, world-renowned integrative medicine pioneer and founder of the Beneficial Plant Research Association (BPRA), explored the science behind Whole Plant Medicine and its role in longevity, cognitive function, immune support, and overall well-being. Speaker: Andrew Weil. M.D. Moderator: Samantha Skey Women’s Health, Reimagined: The Intersection of Technology and Well-Being Discover how digital innovation is redefining women’s healthcare—making it more accessible, personalized, and empowering than ever. Thank you for joining us as we explored the game-changing role of technology in helping women take control of their health journeys. Speaker: Amanda Ducach Moderator: Amy Jo Martin Does every mother count? Maternal health in the post-Dobbs era Even before the Dobbs decision – which removed the federal constitutional right to abortion – was passed by the Supreme Court in 2022, more mothers were dying in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum in the United States than any other high-resource country, and things have only worsened. This featured a sneak peek of footage from a yet-to-be-released film about maternal health in the U.S., this panel examined the state of play for mothers, families, and providers; why maternal health is so precarious at present; and the solutions that exist. Speakers: • Christy Turlington Burns • Dr. Nikia Grayson • Dr. Kristin Lyerly Moderator: Galina Espinoza Why Not Now? Optimize Your Time, Health & Wealth They told us we could have it all. Well, that meant we needed to do it all. So we did. We knew there had to be a better way. There is, The Renegade Way. Now we're here to collect on it "all". (The real all.) Optimizing our emotional regulation and shifting our approach to time, health and wealth is at the root of it all. In this session, three Renegades shared how they've reinvented what their "all" looks like and how they're helping others do the same by leveraging time, health and wealth to transform lives. Speakers: • Dr. Brooke Weinstein • Dr. Kenna Ducey-Clark Moderator: Amy Jo Martin Hotter than Ever? The Truth About Sex in Midlife An unfiltered conversation on sex, pleasure, & relationships in midlife. From hormone changes to evolving desires, we got real about the biological and physiological changes that shake up intimacy—the highs, the hurdles, and the unexpected perks. Thank you for joining us as we explored how to own these changes, spark new confidence, and make sex in midlife hotter than ever. Speakers: • Tamsen Fadal • Dr. Rachel Pope • Naomi Watts Moderator: Galina Espinoza Media and “Masculine Energy” Over the past ten years, a host of concerning statistics have emerged illustrating the challenges young men in America are facing. With increased rates of anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicide amid sharp declines in work force participation, graduation rates and financial independence, it appears that men in the US are facing their own national health crisis. In this insightful discussion, Scott Galloway and Samantha Skey explored the complex definition of masculinity and the role that public figures, personal relationships, and the media play in shaping societal expectations of young men. They examined how increasingly polarizing narratives impact identity, ambition, and emotional well-being, and how we can facilitate greater access to health resources for young men seeking support. Speaker: Scott Galloway Moderator: Samantha Skey Bourbon Tales Thank you for joining Dr. Uchenna Ossai, a leading pelvic health physical therapist and sex educator, for a no-filter discussion on what everyone should know about sex, orgasms, and pelvic wellness. Speaker: Dr. Uchenna Ossai Unfiltered & Unapologetic with Chelsea Handler Bold, unapologetic, and always insightful, Chelsea Handler took the stage for a candid conversation on reinvention, self-discovery, and living life on your own terms. Reflecting on her latest book, I’ll Have What She’s Having, she dove into embracing change and challenging expectations. In conversation with Samantha Skey, CEO of SHE Media and longtime advocate for gender equity, Chelsea explored the role of cultural leaders in shaping the national dialogue and influencing conversations on identity, empowerment, and societal change. Speaker: Chelsea Handler Moderator: Samantha Skey

DAY 3 Sunday, March 9th

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