Ready. Set. Meno LIVE

Opening Keynote. Menopause at work: The case for acting now

12:00 - 12:15

We’ll kick things off by setting the tone for our flagship event - why we’re here, why acting early on menopause matters, and what’s at stake for employers right now. This short introduction will frame the day’s agenda, spotlight the urgent business case for proactive menopause support, and get you ready for the expert insights, practical strategies, and real stories to come.

Speaker: Mridula Pore, Co-Founder and CEO, Peppy

Karen Arthur: My menopause story and the lessons for workplaces

12:15 - 12:35

Broadcaster, activist, and host of Menopause Whilst Black, Karen Arthur shares her powerful personal story and the barriers she faced along the way. Drawing on her lived experience and her work championing diverse voices, Karen will highlight why inclusive, early support is critical to retaining talent and creating cultures where everyone can thrive.

Speaker: Karen Arthur

Getting managers ready for the Employment Rights Bill

12:35- 12:50

With the Employment Rights Bill set to make workplace menopause support a legal requirement, this live coaching session equips leaders with practical frameworks and language to turn supportive intent into confident, compliant action. By acting early, employers can prevent costly fallout, build a culture of whole-workplace care, and protect both their people and their business.

Speaker: Deborah Garlick, CEO and Founder, Henpicked

The power of lifestyle medicine and wraparound care

12:50 - 13:10

Our clinical specialists in menopause, nutrition, mental health, and lifestyle medicine will show how wraparound care can transform workplace support. Through real-life scenarios, they’ll share practical insights and give you five immediate, actionable steps to improve support for your people - boosting wellbeing, retention, and business outcomes.

Speakers:

Laura Carter-Penman, Director of Clinical Services, Peppy
Janet Wingfield, Lead Menopause Practitioner, Peppy
Martin Gibson, Senior Fitness Practitioner, Peppy
Daniel Quinones, Senior Nutrition & Weight Management Practitioner, Peppy

Building an effective menopause ERG

13:10 - 13:30

Learn from British Airways’ Menopause Employee Resource Group (ERG) lead on how they created lasting change, influenced culture, and proved the ROI of investing in proactive menopause support.

Speaker: Juleykha Stoneman, Airline Customer Service Agent and ERG Lead, British Airways

Karen Arthur

Karen Arthur is the founder and host of the ground-shifting podcast Menopause Whilst Black, which champions Black primarily British based menopausal stories. Karen is a broadcaster, menopause diversity campaigner and artist and draws on her previous life as a teacher, fashion designer and model when founding the Wear Your Happy© movement which champions choosing conscious clothing for better mental wellbeing.

Karen has been featured in Vogue, The Guardian, Times Radio and BBC London Radio as well as BBC Breakfast and Channel 4’s ‘Sex, Myths and the Menopause’ with Davina McCall. Karen has represented in Parliament twice and is now part of The Health Collective with RCOG committed to equity in women’s health care as well as the world’s first National Menopause Education and Support Programme with UCL. Karen's work and her inspiring story is referenced in several books. Her work on menopause is cited in the British Medical Journal.

Mridula Pore

Co-Founder and CEO, Peppy

Mridula is co-founder and CEO of Peppy. She is passionate about making healthcare more affordable and accessible. Mridula started professional life as an engineer, studying first at Cambridge, and then completing her PhD and MBA at MIT. She was previously an engagement manager in the healthcare practice at McKinsey and a business unit head at Sandoz.

Deborah Garlick

CEO and Founder, Henpicked

Deborah has led the charge in raising menopause awareness and support. Since 2016, her team has worked with employers across the public and private sectors, both in the UK and globally. She spearheaded The Menopause Friendly Accreditation, advises the BSI, supports the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and leads the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards. A recognised advocate, she has trained thousands of organisations, appeared in the media, and authored Menopause: The Change for the Better.

Juleykha Stoneman

Airline Customer Service Agent and ERG Lead, British Airways

Juleykha Stoneman is an Airline Customer Service Agent at British Airways and a founding member of BA Menofriends. She is proud to have played a key role in raising awareness and fostering open conversations about all aspects of menopause, particularly within the dynamic and constantly evolving airline industry.

Laura Carter-Penman

Director of Clinical Services, Peppy

Laura Carter-Penman is Director of Clinical Services at Peppy, overseeing all practitioners to ensure the highest quality care. Laura qualified as a nurse at the University of East Anglia in 1996 and has since built a diverse and accomplished career across both NHS and private healthcare settings. With a lifelong passion for women's health, Laura believes in empowering women to navigate life transitions, such as menopause, with confidence and support.

Janet Wingfield

Lead Menopause Practitioner, Peppy

Janet is a dedicated and experienced nurse, especially in her focus on supporting women through the menopausal transition. With over 40 years of clinical experience, including two decades in primary care, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as lead Menopause Practitioner at Peppy.

Martin Gibson

Senior Fitness Practitioner, Peppy

Martin has over 17 years of experience in the fitness industry working with individuals and groups. He's had the pleasure of working with all ages and abilities from beginners to professional athletes. Martin specialises in movement and performance enhancement, helping people to move more efficiently, enhance their performance and improve their lives.

Daniel Quinones

Senior Nutrition &
Weight Management Practitioner, Peppy

Daniel Quinones is a BANT registered nutritional therapist, holds a MSc in personalised nutrition, is an expert reviewer for the Nutrition Evidence Database and published researcher. Daniel specialises in nutrition for weight loss, men's health, sports performance and insulin resistance.

Danielle Auerbach

SVP Growth, Peppy (Host)

Danielle is a commercial leader dedicated to transforming women’s health. At Peppy, she applies her expertise in growth and innovation to help employers drive meaningful change in how specialised healthcare is delivered to their people. Deeply committed to improving access to care, Danielle and her team partner with some of the world’s leading organisations to make healthcare more inclusive, accessible, and easier to navigate.

Watch the message from Peppy’s CEO, Mridula Pore

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