PRESENTED BY MENOPALZ
THE M FACTOR 2, presented by MenoPalz, is opening corporate access. Reserve seats for your team.
✦ Thursday, October 14-15, 2026 | ✦ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT | ✦ National Automobile Museum, Reno
Two Days of Education, Connection & Conversation
THE EXPERIENCE
More Than a Film
Join MenoPalz for an exclusive evening featuring THE M FACTOR 2, nationally recognized experts, meaningful conversation, and community connection.
This is more than a documentary screening. It is a premium educational experience designed to inspire action, connect the community, and elevate the conversation around menopause in healthcare, the workplace, and everyday life.
TWO DAYS. ONE IMPORTANT CONVERSATION.
WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 14
EDUCATION + VIP EXPERIENCE
Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel
4:00–5:00 PM - Education Hour (SHRM PDC eligible)
5:30–7:30 PM - VIP Reception
THURSDAY • OCTOBER 15
THE M FACTOR 2 MAIN EVENT
National Automobile Museum
4:00–8:00 PM - MFactor 2 screening, Expert panel disscussion, Boomerbreoads presentation, Vendor tables, VIP seating, food and drinks.
Featured Speakers
Hear from industry experts leading the conversation on women's health, workplace wellness, and community impact.
Dr. Amy Day, ND, MSCP
Dr. Amy Day is a women's health and hormone expert who has been advancing natural women's healthcare since becoming one of California's first licensed naturopathic doctors in 2004. Featured in The M Factor 2: Before the Pause, she is the founder of The Women's Vitality Center and creator of The VITAL Method, a holistic approach that combines lifestyle medicine, functional testing, bioidentical hormones, and personalized care to help women thrive through every stage of midlife and beyond.
Jo LaMarca Mathisen
Jo LaMarca Mathisen is a mom, wife, and three-time Emmy winning producer and journalist whose 25-year broadcast career at NBC’s Today led her to the work she was meant to do. Named to Variety's Power of Women issue in 2021, Jo has put her talents to use producing The M Factor film series, dedicating her time to transforming how women talk about, prepare for, and live through menopause .. because the Power of Women is what it takes to make change.
Charles Mattocks
Charles Mattocks is an award-winning producer, director, television host, and health advocate whose work has brought important health conversations to audiences around the world. The nephew of legendary musician Bob Marley, Charles has dedicated his talents to creating projects that explore diabetes, cancer, menopause, and chronic health conditions, using storytelling to inspire awareness and action. Through his work with What’s Next in Health, he continues helping people better understand, navigate, and take charge of their health journeys.
Michael S. Cohen
Michael S. Cohen is an employment law partner at Duane Morris who advises and trains organizations on workplace culture, leadership, employee well-being, and compliance. A nationally recognized employment authority and host of the Like a Boss Podcast, Michael brings practical insight into creating more empathetic, inclusive, and effective workplaces while helping leaders navigate today’s evolving workforce.
Kiersten Gregory
Kiersten Gregory is a board-certified Physician Assistant, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and founder of Revival Medicine in Reno, Nevada. With 26 years of clinical experience, she now focuses on helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health with informed, individualized care. Her work combines evidence-based menopause care with a focus on hormone health, metabolic wellness, cardiovascular health, nutrition, and healthy aging.
Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, MSCP
Sophia Yen, MD, MPH is a board-certified physician, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), and CEO and Co-Founder of Pandia Health in Sunnyvale, California. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she now focuses on helping women navigate reproductive health, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond with accessible, patient-centered telehealth and pharmacy care. Her work combines evidence-based hormonal care with a focus on clinical medicine, public health, health education, healthcare innovation, and career-sustaining wellness.
Your Premium Event Includes
Exclusive Screening
Expert Presentations
Live Panel Discussion
Audience Q&A
Partner Showcase
Curated Networking
Upscale Hors d'oeuvres
Exclusive Resource Guide
Healthcare Connections
HR Leaders
Employers
Policymakers & Advocates
Leslie Norris Townsend And Jann Karam
Laughter Meets Midlife
Because conversations about midlife and menopause deserve information, connection AND a little laughter, MenoPalz is thrilled to welcome Boomer Broads comedians Leslie Norris Townsend and Jann Karam for a special comedy bonus during our October 15 evening.
Smart, sassy and laugh-out-loud funny, the Boomer Broads bring decades of national comedy experience and a wonderfully relatable take on life, family, aging and midlife. And yes, they’ve promised us some midlife material especially perfect for this crowd!.
This special appearance is included as part of the evening, adding laughter and connection to a night centered on the Nevada screening of The M Factor 2: Before the Pause – Perimenopause, expert conversation and changing the way we talk about women’s health.
For HR & Business Leaders
Awareness Is the First Step. Action Is What Changes Workplaces.
The M Factor 2 gives HR and business leaders a shared understanding of what employees may be navigating and why it matters at work.
"Employers don’t need to become healthcare providers, but leaders do need to know how to respond."
This experience creates a starting point for stronger manager training, workforce education, policies, and organizational support.
Your investment helps move your organization from awareness to action, with the goal of protecting performance and retaining valuable midlife talent.
TICKET OPTIONS
Secure Your Place
Early Bird GA
$59
An evening of education, connection, and inspiration. Ends Sept 15th, 2026
- Event admission & screening
- Expert presentations
- Live panel discussion
- Networking & Showcase
- Upscale hors d'oeuvres
- Resource Guide
General Admission
$79
An evening of education, connection, and inspiration.
- Everything included with Early Bird General Admission
FEATURED
VIP Experience
$149
The complete event experience with premium seating and exclusive benefits.
- Everything in GA plus:
- Reserved premium seating
- VIP Check-In & Gift Bag
- Complimentary beverage
- Priority event experience
Corporate VIP Table
$995
FOR 8 GUESTS
A turnkey experience for organizations investing in employee education.
- Reserved VIP table
- VIP amenities for 8 guests
- Company recognition
- Premium networking experience
Catered food at our October 14 VIP experience and October 15 event will feature gluten-free menus.
SHRM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT
A Practical, One-Hour Learning Experience - $29
Today's organizations are increasingly recognizing that menopause can affect employee experience, productivity, engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
This interactive session brings together medical expertise, local health resources, and practical HR strategy to help leaders move beyond awareness and toward meaningful action.
This isn't just a conversation about menopause. It's about what leaders can actually do.
VIP TICKET HOLDERS ONLY
Exclusive Reception
Join us the evening before the main event for a private networking reception at the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel. This is an exclusive opportunity to connect intimately with our featured speakers, healthcare professionals, and organizational leaders in an elegant, relaxed setting.
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel
Exclusive Reception Add-On
$75
SHRM presentation at 4:30pm-5:30pm
Exclusive meet and greet with panels and MenoPalz
Private networking reception
Meet featured speakers
Light hors d'oeuvres
Complimentary beverages
Exclusive pre-event experience
Limited tickets available.
Official Event Hotel
Stay Where the Experience Begins
Come to learn. Stay to explore. Experience Reno Tahoe.
We’re creating a special section on our event landing page for out-of-town guests, featuring hotel information, dining, entertainment, attractions, visitor discounts, and ideas to help attendees extend their stay.
A great starting point is the official Visit Reno Tahoe website
Why It Matters
Changing the Conversation
For too long, menopause has been misunderstood or ignored.
THE M FACTOR 2 Presented by MenoPalz brings together healthcare, workplace leadership, and community to change the conversation through evidence-based education, meaningful dialogue, and actionable solutions.
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Become a Sponsor Today!
Become a sponsor of THE M FACTOR 2 Presented by MenoPalz and align your organization with a movement advancing women's health, workplace education, and community impact. Sponsorship provides meaningful brand visibility while connecting you with healthcare professionals, business leaders, employers, and community advocates committed to improving menopause awareness and support. Together, we can educate, inspire, and create lasting change for women in every stage of midlife.
Join the Menopalz Movement
Equip your leaders to better understand a workforce issue impacting retention, performance, and experienced talent.
Turn awareness into action and build a workplace where midlife employees can stay, contribute, and thrive.
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THE M FACTOR 2™ screening is presented under official licensing. All rights to the film and its associated trademarks are reserved by their respective owners
*This is for entertainment purpose and not a medical advice*.