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Los AngelesNAHSE EditionA national series on perimenopause & menopause

Power in the PauseLos Angeles.

A free night of unfiltered talk on perimenopause and menopause — expert answers, real stories, and special guests.
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Date
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Venue
The Top of the Hubat the Wilshire Hub
Admission
Free · RSVP required
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01 — What to expect

This is not a typical health talk.

Come early for food and music. Stay for straight answers on treatments, mental health, nutrition, and fitness — from experts who look like us and women who've been there.

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Mixer & food
Doors at 6. Eat, mingle, meet your people.
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Special Guests
Women making a difference in this space.
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Expert answers
Symptoms, treatments, and how to speak up at the doctor’s office.
iv.
The Sister Circle
Stories, laughter, and wisdom. You are not alone in this.
02 — Speakers

Voices you can trust.

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Codie Elaine Oliver

Co-Founder & CCO, Black Love, Inc.
Media executive and producer behind Black Love, the five-time NAACP Image Award–nominated docuseries.
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Codie is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Black Love, Inc., whose docuseries became the most-watched unscripted premiere in OWN history. She is also a partner at Confluential Content and advises on storytelling, audience growth, and culture-driven media.

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Dr. Jessica Shepherd

OB/GYN · CMO, Hers · Author, Generation M
Board-certified OB/GYN helping women cut through the noise on midlife health — with zero fluff.
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Dr. Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, is Chief Medical Officer of Hers and author of the chart-topping Generation M. A regular on Good Morning America, she’s featured on The Today Show, CNN, Vogue, and more.

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Denise Pines

Documentary Filmmaker & Women's Health Advocate; Founder of WisePause Wellness; CEO at Tea Botanics
A Peabody Award–winning filmmaker, health advocate, and entrepreneur at the forefront of midlife women’s wellness.
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Denise Pines is a Peabody Award–winning filmmaker, health advocate, and entrepreneur at the forefront of midlife women’s wellness. She’s the founder of WisePause Wellness a pro-aging education and workplace platform and the Menopause Recognition Awards, co-founder of Tea Botanics and the inspiration of the award-winning Hot Flash Tea found in Target stores, and leader of the FemAging Project, driving healthtech innovation for women 40+. In her roles as president of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California and Board executive of the Federation of State Medical Boards, she shapes healthcare policy. She’s produced 14 documentaries that spark cultural change. Her most recent film, “The M Factor: Before the Pause,” brought men into the menopause conversation. As a sought-after speaker, she has led groundbreaking first-of-their-kind conversations on global stages including the Aspen Ideas Festival, the World Economic Forum, SXSW, and CES.

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Dr. LaWanda Hill

Licensed Psychologist
LA psychologist on burnout, identity shifts, and thriving as “the first, the few, or the only.”
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Dr. Hill specializes in trauma-informed therapy and executive wellness coaching for high-achieving Black women, helping them break inherited cycles and redefine wellness on their own terms.

03 — The program

What we’ll get into.

  1. Doors, Mixer & Music
    Food, drinks, music. Come early.
  2. Real Talk: Melanin & Menopause
    Hot flashes, mood, weight — what to expect and how to advocate for yourself.
  3. Feed Your Body, Fuel Your Life
    Practical tips on eating well and staying active.
  4. Keeping Your Mind & Spirit Strong
    Managing stress and protecting your joy.
  5. The Sister Circle + Q&A
    Bring your questions. Nothing is off limits.
04 — Register04 — Stay in the loop

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07 — Getting there

The Top of the Hub at the Wilshire Hub

700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90017

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06 — Recap

We had real talk in New Jersey.

Conversations with experts and real women on health, midlife, and thriving.
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