presents…

fearless aging

a women’s retreat

what women have to say abut our events

  • Such a great group of accomplished women speaking to women!

  • I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to discuss these topics, especially with other women. It has motivated me in so many different ways.

  • My favorite part of the day was being in a room full of like-minded women

  • I enjoyed the speakers. They were filled with so much information that was so helpful. I enjoyed learning from each of them!

  • I liked everything! All agenda topics were valuable. I liked the access to experts and connecting with women at my table.

  • I enjoyed the open discussion and normalizing of menopause. The finance panel was helpful to think about.

  • I felt very comfortable speaking openly about the topic because we were all there to discuss it. It did not feel "taboo"

  • Loved that it wasn't focused on how we look. Thank you for keeping it focused on topics that matter.

A community of fearless women.

Our in-person events offer women the chance to learn more about menopause and to reflect on their next chapter with joy and hope. We share stories and engage in honest, open conversations about real issues facing us all. Our medical, financial, and wellness experts provide women with facts and actionable advice. And women leave armed with all the tools needed to embrace this next chapter of life with a renewed sense of optimism and energy.

Together, we are rewriting the narrative around aging, transforming midlife from dread into excitement. We are writing our 3rd Act and it’s going to be exciting and amazing!

Scroll on to learn all about the discussion topics and our distinguished presenters…

Meet our speakers

  • Maureen Tart, M.D., FACOG, MSCP

    Partner, OB/Gyne Associates of Lake Forest

    Co-Founder, wm retreats

  • Shayna Mancuso, D.O., FACOG

    OB/Gyn at The Clark Med

  • Kristi Tough DeSapri, M.D., FACOG

    Founder and Owner, Bone and Body Women’s Health

  • Kate Jackson, MA, MBA

    Founder, Girl Gonna

    Co-Founder, wm retreats

  • Jill Foos, NBC-HWC

    Founder, Jill Foos Wellness

  • Dianne Banta

    Yoga and Meditation Instructor

  • Heather O’Neill Fairbanks, CFP, ChFC

    Partner and Managing Director,

    Beacon Pointe Advisors

  • Jane Ott

    President, North South Capital

  • Tori O’Neill Shadaia

    Senior Associate Wealth Advisor,

    Beacon Pointe Advisors

  • Kate Holland

    Roundtable Moderator

    Suite Escape, Co-Founder

  • Morley Vahey

    Roundtable Moderator

What you can look forward to

Thank you to our sponsors


Book Club
Jan
19

Book Club

We are grateful to the Lake Forest Book Store for joining us at our inaugural retreat! Pick up a book or two on menopause, midlife, and building a life you love! Your learning, exploration, and reflection doesn’t have to end when the event ends. You can also join us on our LinkedIn Community page.

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WRAP UP & REFLECTION
Jan
19

WRAP UP & REFLECTION

As our retreat comes to an end, we thank our amazing speakers, facilitators, sponsors, and the venue team. And we thank you our community! We hope you continue the conversation with us at wmretreats.com

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FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLE: BUILDING YOUR WEALTH
Jan
19

FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLE: BUILDING YOUR WEALTH

Finding the confidence and motivation to start practicing financial wellness consistently isn’t easy, but in this session, we can begin to unlearn dysfunctional beliefs about women and money and start learning skills to manage and grow your wealth. You will leave with actionable steps to boost your wealth and your confidence.

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NEXT LEVEL MENOPAUSE
Jan
19

NEXT LEVEL MENOPAUSE

In this session, health coach Jill Foos will teach you how to build a better nutritional plate, emphasizing the importance of protein, how to reduce incoming environmental toxins (which act as hormone disruptors), what types of exercise are optimal during midlife, and how to optimize your sleep.

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FEELING ANXIOUS?
Jan
19

FEELING ANXIOUS?

Dianne will teach you how to use yoga to manage through this new phase of life and honor the amazing person you are becoming. The perfect opportunity for a mind & body reset.

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