Menopause at Work
Supporting Women in Peri and Post Menopause in the workplace

Join us for a candid conversation on building workplaces that work for women in midlife. 

Every day, roughly 6,000 American women enter menopause, defined as one year without a menstrual cycle. However, reports show that most of these women don’t feel supported through this transition at work. It’s estimated that 75% of women will experience peri and post menopause symptoms that may impact their work life. These symptoms can start as early as 35 years old and last well past 50, including hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog. 

This panel dives into the unique challenges and opportunities menopause presents for small businesses and sole proprietors. We’ll explore how hormonal changes affect productivity, communication, and wellbeing, why flexible scheduling and open dialogue can improve retention and morale, and what practices can be implemented whether you’re the employer, the employee, a sole proprietor, or part of a team. 

Enjoy tea and snacks blended specifically to support midlife women's health at Botanically Curious.  Enter the raffle to win a basket of  goodies curated by Botanically Curious and sponsored by Portland Downtown. 

About Our Speakers

Allison Gray MS,NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner with almost 2 decades of experience in medicine. She began her career as a labor and delivery nurse. After 10 years assisting women with some of the most important moments of their lives, she graduated from the University of Southern Maine, as a nurse practitioner who has focused on functional medicine and hormone health ever since. She has dedicated her decades long career to helping others become empowered through their wellness journeys and addressing root cause symptom identification to gain comprehensive long-term health. 

Allison Poole, PT, MPT, WHC is the owner of Koru Physical Therapy and Wellness, a pelvic health physical therapy and coaching practice specializing in midlife wellness. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Allison supports women through the transitions of perimenopause and menopause, combining evidence-based care with compassionate, whole-person coaching.

Laurie Jones Mitchell, RDN is AVP of Global Wellbeing & Health at Unum. Laurie has over 20 years of experience spearheading employer population health programs. At Unum, Laurie and her colleagues oversee the holistic well-being of Unum's 10,000 employees including development of targeted programs, policies, and environmental initiatives that promote health both within and beyond the workplace. Before joining Unum, Laurie held similar roles at MaineHealth, Public Service Enterprise Group, and Mount Sinai Beth Israel. She also had a private nutrition practice in NYC, focusing on weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction.

NOTE: THIS EVENT IS 90 MINS

This event will be in person and live on Zoom. Arrive at 8:45am for in person. The video recording will be available on our YouTube page a couple weeks after the event.  

Zoom Information (online starts at 9am) 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4056479247?pwd=cXhZM0NzYzJIOVgvTmdlZnhwaTVuQT09&omn=87992856405

Meeting ID: 405 647 9247
Passcode: buylocal

Thank you to our IndieBiz Edu Series sponsor Maine Community Bank

Food and Beverage Sponsor Portland Downtown

Host Botanically Curious.