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Midlife | Menopause | Moving into your power
The 2025 WOMEN’S HEALTH CONVERSATIONS is a two-day event designed to educate, empower, and connect the smart and savvy women who profoundly influence the health of everyone they touch.
Friday, November 14th
The Pause’ Life VIP Opening Party
hosted by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Private reception lagoon side and Disney hospitality and fireworks
SOLD OUT
Saturday, November 15th
Dr. Vonda Wright’s
Women’s Health Conversations
Join hundreds of other women for a day of learning from our amazing world-renowned panel of experts in women’s health and expo center featuring wellness products and services.
New in 2025 - Pre-Summit Events (separate ticket required per event)
“Leaders Who Lunch” sponsored by SproutRX
featuring CEO & Founder Cindy Eckert
This private luncheon and learning experience is designed for executive leaders and is held prior to WHC VIP event November 14th onsite at the Coronado from 10:30 AM–1:00 PM.
This TED Talk-style keynote focuses on empowering executive women in health and workplace policy.
Midlife and Menopause Literacy for Health Professionals
Designed for physicians and clinicians seeking advanced training in midlife women’s health.
Offers 4 CME credits through a 4-hour deep clinical dive into menopause science, assessment, and prescription
Orlando, FL
Disney Coronado Springs Resort
1001 W Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Schedule of Events
WHC 2025 PRE-SUMMIT EVENTS: (separately ticketed)
Friday November 14th- 10:30-1pm
The WHC Leaders Who Lunch -powered by Sprout Pharmaceuticals
Leaders who Lunch is a high-level networking event for C-level and executive women to foster existing and create new relationships while learning from local and national leaders how to build personal and corporate midlife health. Guests of Leaders who Lunch sit in the driver’s seat of influence and change. Understanding how the business and HR policies they set effect and shield women in their prime working years is critical for business leadership.
Timing-
- 10:30- Registration, networking, seated by 11am
- 11am- Welcome & Introduction to the day & Sprout Video
- 11:20- Introduction of Cindy
- 11:25-11:40- Cindy Eckert talk
- 11:45-12:05- Shannon Klingman MD talk
- 12:10-12:35- Panel (Olesea Azevedo- SVP Advent, Lynn Banazak, Shannon Klingman, MD, Suzanne Gilberg Lenz, MD- Moderate)
- 12:35-12:50- Q&A
Friday November 14th- 1:30-5:30pm
WHC CME Course powered by LUME and Shannon Klingman, MD
4 hour CME event for clinicians of all kinds to learn and introductory approach to midlife women, perimenopause and menopause taught by leading menopause faculty: Heather Hirsch, MD, Corinne Menn, DO, Kelly Casperson, MD, Vonda Wright, MD
Timing-
- 1:30- Doors open, seating, introduction
- 1:45-3:15- Menopause Science & Hormones 101(Heather Hirsch, MD)
- 3:15-3:45- GenitoUrinary Syndrome of Menopause (Kelly Casperson, MD)
- 3:45-4:15- Menopause, Hormones & Breast CA (Corrine Menn, DO)
- 4:15-4:35- Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (Vonda Wright, MD)
- 4:35-5:05- Q & A (all faculty)
The WHC 2025 Summit November 14-15
Friday November 14th-
The Pause Life VIP Experience at WHC hosted by Mary Claire Haver MD
- 5:00 VIP registration opens
- 5:30 - 6:00 Fireside Q & A with Dr. Vonda Wright & Dr. Mary Claire Haver
- 6:00 - 7:00 Pause Life Photo Opportunity
- 7:00 - 7:15 walk to bus pick up in hotel
- 7:30-8:00 bus ride
- 8:15 -9:00 mix and mingle dessert and beverage time
- 9:00 - 9:30 fireworks display
- 9:45- 10:15 bus ride back to hotel & VIP bags
Saturday November 15th-
- REGISTRATION OPENS 8AM IN EXPO SPACE.
- 8-9- REGISTRATION / BREAKFAST / VENDOR EXPERIENCE
- WHC SUMMIT IN MAIN BALLROOM.
- 9am- Open Welcome & Sponsor Thank you
- 9:10-9:20- Unbreakable: A woman’s guide to aging with power. How to navigate your Menolescence- Vonda Wright MD
- 9:25-10:00-(WTF) What’s the future? Peri & Menopause 101 (what is it, what can we do, hormone controversy, whole woman care (Mary Clair Haver MD, Corinne Menn DO, Kelly Casperson MD, Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz MD, Vonda Wright MD)
- 10:05-10:25- The Brain Code- Louisa Nicola PhD
- 10:30-11:00- Movement break & Snacks in EXPO hall
- 11-11:20- Heart, Hormones & Menopause- Jayne Morgan, MD
- 11:25-11:45- Metabolic Syndrome of Menopause- Mary Claire Haver
- 11:50-12:10- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause/sex- Kelly Casperson
- 12:15-12:35-Bones with Screen my Bones- Vonda Wright MD & Gary Rohdes
- 12:35-1:35- Lunch in EXPO
- 1:40-2:00-Welcome back with Marcella Hill & Vonda Wright MD
- 2:00- 2:20-Injury prevention. Stephanie Estima, DC
- 2:25-2:45- Integrative approach with menopause- Suzanne Gilberg Lenz MD
- 2:50-3:10- The Midlife Microbiome (20) Karen Corbin PhD
- 3:15-3:35- Midlife weight & GLP-1(20) Rosio Salas-Walen MD
- 3:40-4:10- Movement Break sponsored by Alloy & EXPO
- 4:15-4:45- Corinne Menn DO & Shannon Klingman MD
- 4:50- 5:10- Alloy session
- 5:10-5:35- At the end of the day….KMarie King MD & Vonda Wright MD
- 5:35-7PM NETWORKING EVENT IN EXPO
WOMENS HEALTH CONVERSATIONS IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND...
This conference is specifically designed to Educate, Empower and Entertain smart savvy women who profoundly influence the health of everyone they touch. By transforming health, women transform our culture and economy.
Nationally recognized speakers
Learn from some of the most sought after leader in the women's health space.
Vibrant community of likeminded women
Spend the day with women who are in pursuit of the best of life.
1000 smart savvy women
Enjoy a full day of education, entertainment, and empowerment surrounding the whole health of a midlife woman.
As the Chief Health Officers of both home and work, women make more than 80% of all the health care decisions for everyone they touch.
If we want to change the health of this country, we need to start with the women.
WHC is a transformational day of conversations with thoughtful, educational, entertaining sessions lead by experts from around the country. Women learn together and laugh together all with the goal of equipping you to fortify your body, build a better brain and prioritize your bliss.
MEET YOUR HOST
DR. VONDA WRIGHT
Dr Vonda Wright is a practicing double-boarded Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon, Author, Speaker, Researcher and Innovator whose work stands in the intersection of Longevity | Women’s Health | Performance. The founder of the Women's Health Conversations Summit and Hot for Your Health podcast, her passion for educating people to take control of their health and pivoting the narrative around longevity from “anti-aging” to “aging with power” is the passion that drives her. Widely recognized for her thought leadership, Dr. Wright is a frequent media and conference expert. Her innovative science-based approach continues to change the lives of millions in midlife.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM WOMEN’S HEALTH CONVERSATIONS 2024
WHC 2025 is officially SOLD OUT!
We can’t wait to see you in Orlando for an unforgettable weekend of connection, education, and empowerment. If you’ve already registered, your spot is confirmed. Review the full event itinerary above to start planning your experience.
View Event AgendaSpeakers
Mary Claire Haver, MD
Board-certified OB/GYN, menopause & culinary medicine specialist, author of The New Menopause and founder of The Pause Life.
Kelly Casperson, MD
Board-certified urologist, sex & pelvic health advocate, podcast host (You Are Not Broken), and TEDx speaker.
Corinne Menn, DO
Board-certified OB/GYN, Menopause Society-Certified Practitioner, 23‑year breast cancer survivor, focused on telehealth survivorship care.
Suzanne Gilberg Lenz, MD
OB/GYN diplomat, integrative medicine advocate, author of Menopause Bootcamp, and national women’s health expert.
Stephanie Estima, DC
Chiropractor specializing in female physiology, metabolism, and neuroscience; host of BETTER! podcast and creator of the Estima Diet.
Kristen Holmes, PhD
VP of Performance Science at WHOOP; psycho‑physiologist researching sleep, recovery, circadian rhythms, and elite performance.
Louisa Nicola, PhD
Neurophysiologist & performance coach; founder of Neuro Athletics, PhD in exercise‑brain research, and host of The Neuro Experience.
Cindy Eckert, MBA
Entrepreneurial leader in women’s health; founder/CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals (Addyi) & The Pink Ceiling; EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025.
Jayne Morgan MD
Dr. Jayne Morgan is a Cardiologist and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart, specializing in women’s health and cardiovascular research.
Karen D. Corbin, PhD, RD
Embrace your inner queen- midlife, microbes and metabolism
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen
Endocrinologist | Obesity & Hormone Specialist
Triple board-certified | NYC
Author of WEIGHTLESS (Coming Dec 2025)
Dr. Heather Hirsch, MD, MS, MSCP
Perimenopause & Menopause Expert and Educator | Founder & CEO, The Collaborative | Founder, The Heather Hirsch Academy | Author of Unlock Your Menopause Type and forthcoming The Perimenopause Survival Guide (debuting Oct. 14)
Shannon Klingman MD
OB/GYN
Inventor and Founder of Lume
KMarie King MD, MS, MBA
Chairwoman- Department of Surgery
University of Albany
Lynn M. Banaszak
President & CEO | Growth-Focused Leader in Innovation & Entrepreneurial Investment
Dr. Marcella Hill
Founder & CEO, Wake Her Up | Author & Speaker
It is life changing. This day has inspired me to look to the future with hope!
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Learning from these experts in womens health in person and to be able to talk to them was amazing.
____ HW
The energy in the room was almost palpable!
We laughed, we learned and we connected with other women all looking forward to their best years.
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Presenting Sponsor
Cornerstone Sponsors
Women’s health conversations need to start early, and Junior Achievement of Central Florida (JACF) is at the forefront of empowering young women to own their futures—including their health. Through our partnership with the Women’s Health Conversations Summit, a portion of the proceeds will support JACF’s mission to equip the next generation with the knowledge, confidence, and resilience to thrive in a global world.
President and CEO, Junior Achievement
Karen Revels
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