Wednesday • October 14
Education + Welcome Reception
Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa
- 4:00–5:00 PM | Menopause at Work: From Awareness to Action | 1 SHRM PDC
- 5:30–7:30 PM | Welcome Reception
Presented by MenoPalz
THE M FACTOR 2
MenoPalz is bringing The M Factor 2: Before the Pause – Perimenopause, a documentary about perimenopause that explores its impact on relationships and bone, brain and heart health, to Reno for Nevada’s first screening. Reserve seats for your team.
Two Days of Education, Connection & Conversation
The Experience
More Than a Film
Join MenoPalz for Nevada’s first screening of 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.
- What the documentary covers
- Perimenopause and its impact on relationships, bone health, brain health and heart health.
- What MenoPalz adds
- A two-day women’s health and workplace education experience for women, healthcare professionals, HR leaders and employers, including the HR, workplace-support, workforce-retention and economic conversation.
Two Days. One Important Conversation.
Thursday • October 15
The M Factor 2 Main Event
National Automobile Museum
- 4:00–8:00 PM | The M Factor 2 Main Event
Seating begins at 4:45 PM. Film introduction at 4:55 PM. Screening begins at 5:00 PM, followed by the Boomer Broads and a live expert panel and audience Q&A moderated by Morgan Massie.
Meet the Panel
Hear from the panelists leading the conversation on women's health, workplace wellness, and community impact.
Dr. Amy Day, ND, MSCP
Panelist
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
Panelist
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
Panelist
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
Panelist
Partner, Duane Morris | SHRM Conference Speaker & National Employment-Law Authority
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, PA-C, MSCP
Panelist
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
Panelist
Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, MSCP, is CEO and Co-Founder of Pandia Health, an expert, evidence-based asynchronous women’s hormonal telehealth and pharmacy service providing care from birth control through perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Board-certified in Adolescent Medicine and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Dr. Yen is a graduate of MIT and UCSF School of Medicine and earned her MPH in Maternal and Child Health from UC Berkeley. She is passionate about making women’s lives easier and expanding education and access across every stage of hormonal health.
Panel Moderator
Leading the Conversation
Morgan Massie
Co-Founder, Chief Learning Officer & HR Strategist, MenoPalz
Morgan is a leadership and organizational development strategist, executive coach, and learning expert with more than 25 years of experience in HR, leadership development, instructional design, organizational change, and workplace learning. She is a PhD candidate in Business Management with a specialization in Leadership and holds a master’s degree in Instructional Technology and Instructional Systems Design. She is also a two-time TEDx speaker and an ICF-credentialed executive coach.
What’s Included
What’s Included With Every October 15 Ticket
- First Nevada screening of THE M FACTOR 2: Before the Pause – Perimenopause
- Boomer Broads comedy performance
- Multidisciplinary expert panel
- Audience Q&A
- Partner showcase
- Curated networking
- Upscale hors d’oeuvres and beverages
Who It Is For
Who Should Attend
- HR and People leaders
- Executives, employers and business owners
- Healthcare professionals
- Benefits and learning leaders
- Policymakers, advocates and community leaders
- Women and allies interested in perimenopause, menopause and midlife health
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 Nevada’s first 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 Seat
Thursday, October 15 admission. Separate from the $49 Wednesday ticket.
General Admission
$79
An evening of education, connection, and inspiration.
- Event admission & screening
- Multidisciplinary expert panel
- Live panel discussion
- Networking & Showcase
- Upscale hors d'oeuvres
- Participant Workbook and Individualized Action Plan
VIP Experience
$149
One reserved seat at a shared VIP round table for the October 15 event.
- Everything in GA plus:
- Reserved premium seating
- VIP Check-In & Gift Bag
- Complimentary beverage
- Priority event experience
Does not include the separate October 14 workshop and Welcome Reception.
Reserve VIP SeatCorporate VIP Table
$995For 8 Guests
One private VIP table for eight guests.
- Reserved VIP table
- VIP amenities for 8 guests
- Company recognition
- Premium networking experience
Catered food at our October 14 Welcome Reception and October 15 event will feature gluten-free menus.
Wednesday, October 14
Menopause at Work: From Awareness to Action
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.
- Workshop Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 4:00–5:00 PM | Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa | Earn 1 SHRM PDC
- Welcome Reception Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa
- Led by Morgan Massie; Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, MSCP; and Nevada Health Link
Wednesday Ticket
$49
Includes both Wednesday experiences
- Menopause at Work workshop, 4:00–5:00 PM
- Earn 1 SHRM PDC
- Welcome Reception, 5:30–7:30 PM
- Meet and greet with panelists and MenoPalz
- Light hors d'oeuvres and complimentary beverages
Separate from Thursday admission. Limited tickets available.
Get Your Wednesday Ticket
Wednesday, October 14 • Optional Experience
Keep the Conversation Going
A Local Welcome Walk to 10 TORR
Hosted by 10 TORR Distilling & Brewing. Created and guided by Cheree Boteler, founder of Reno Food & Drink. An official M Factor 2 experience presented by MenoPalz.
After the Welcome Reception, the group sets off from the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa at around 7:30 PM. You are welcome to walk over with Cheree or meet everyone at 10 TORR.
There is no ticket and no admission fee. Guests buy their own food and drink at the bar and food truck. Space is limited to around 75, so a complimentary RSVP helps us plan.
Official Event Hotel
Stay Where the Experience Begins
Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa
Approved rate: $309 per room, per night
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.
Be Part of the Impact Behind The M Factor 2
Join Our Volunteer Impact Team
Help us move this important conversation forward!
The M Factor 2 Impact Team is the group of volunteers helping us bring this meaningful two-day experience to life. We are looking for enthusiastic people to help us prepare for the event and support our guests, speakers, sponsors and community on October 14 and 15.
Whether you love welcoming people, working behind the scenes, creating social media content or jumping in wherever you are needed most, there is a place for you on our team.
Come be part of something meaningful, inspiring and fun!
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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.