Dawn Bates is a storyteller, activist, and publisher who has lived and worked in 47 countries, gaining firsthand experience of diverse political and cultural landscapes. Through her books, talks, and coaching, she brings authentic insights into human rights, multiculturalism, and social change, always told with a blend of honesty, resilience, and sharp wit.

As founder of Dawn Bates International, she supports authors in creating books that spark real impact, while also hosting a podcast and senior contributing executive writer to various publications. Currently pursuing a PhD in Social Justice and Literary Activism, Dawn continues to fuse lived experience with rigorous research, inviting audiences to reflect, connect, and take meaningful action.

Lauren Chiren is the founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage™ – the global authority on menopause certification, training, and enterprise workplace strategy. She’s educated over 350,000 people through free workshops, trained and certified 1,430+ professionals to become Menopause Coaches and Champions in 30 countries, and advised 400+ of the world’s top employers.

Her clients include Amazon, Mercedes F1, HSBC, Blackstone, Nike, and other global brands that don’t just want awareness, they want execution, enterprise integration, and measurable results. Lauren is a trusted voice in international policy, providing eviudence to the UK Parliament, US DE&I initiatives, and serving on the award-winning BSI committee behind the world’s first Standard for menstruation and menopause at work.

She was awarded the Freedom of the City of London for her global impact on women’s health and workplace wellbeing. Her journey began when, while leading in financial services, she feared she had early-onset dementia, only to discover it was premature menopause. That wake-up call became a global movement.

Now, she’s building the ecosystem for future generations, with a mission to certify 20,000 menopause practitioners worldwide. Lauren doesn’t just lead the conversation.

She built the infrastructure that powers it.

Immunology PhD | Expert on Self-healing | Healthy Gut | Visionary

With nearly 50 years of study, research, and practical experience in health, self-healing, and personal development, Dr Sanna has written 16 bestselling health books that together have sold over 1.1 million copies in ten countries. She inspires people worldwide to activate their innate healing power and live with vitality and freedom.

Ulrika “Ullis” Karlsson is a Menopause and Stress Management Expert, Spiritual Teacher, and Mentor for Women walking the sacred fires of change. Known as The Sage and Keeper of Wisdom, she guides women to alchemize the “shitstorm” of menopause into soulful alignment — where radiance, pleasure, and purpose are reclaimed.

Through her grounded yet deeply spiritual work, Ulrika helps women transmute exhaustion, rejection, and overwhelm into embodied wisdom and freedom. She is the founder of Bloom Beyond Menopause Summit and holistic programs, author of several transformational books, and a global voice for women’s awakening through midlife initiation.

Dawn Bates is a storyteller, activist, and publisher who has lived and worked in 47 countries, gaining firsthand experience of diverse political and cultural landscapes. Through her books, talks, and coaching, she brings authentic insights into human rights, multiculturalism, and social change, always told with a blend of honesty, resilience, and sharp wit.

As founder of Dawn Bates International, she supports authors in creating books that spark real impact, while also hosting a podcast and senior contributing executive writer to various publications. Currently pursuing a PhD in Social Justice and Literary Activism, Dawn continues to fuse lived experience with rigorous research, inviting audiences to reflect, connect, and take meaningful action.

Lauren Chiren is the founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage™ – the global authority on menopause certification, training, and enterprise workplace strategy. She’s educated over 350,000 people through free workshops, trained and certified 1,430+ professionals to become Menopause Coaches and Champions in 30 countries, and advised 400+ of the world’s top employers.

Her clients include Amazon, Mercedes F1, HSBC, Blackstone, Nike, and other global brands that don’t just want awareness, they want execution, enterprise integration, and measurable results. Lauren is a trusted voice in international policy, providing eviudence to the UK Parliament, US DE&I initiatives, and serving on the award-winning BSI committee behind the world’s first Standard for menstruation and menopause at work.

She was awarded the Freedom of the City of London for her global impact on women’s health and workplace wellbeing. Her journey began when, while leading in financial services, she feared she had early-onset dementia, only to discover it was premature menopause. That wake-up call became a global movement.

Now, she’s building the ecosystem for future generations, with a mission to certify 20,000 menopause practitioners worldwide. Lauren doesn’t just lead the conversation.

She built the infrastructure that powers it.

Immunology PhD | Expert on Self-healing | Healthy Gut | Visionary

With nearly 50 years of study, research, and practical experience in health, self-healing, and personal development, Dr Sanna has written 16 bestselling health books that together have sold over 1.1 million copies in ten countries. She inspires people worldwide to activate their innate healing power and live with vitality and freedom.

Ulrika “Ullis” Karlsson is a Menopause and Stress Management Expert, Spiritual Teacher, and Mentor for Women walking the sacred fires of change. Known as The Sage and Keeper of Wisdom, she guides women to alchemize the “shitstorm” of menopause into soulful alignment — where radiance, pleasure, and purpose are reclaimed.

Through her grounded yet deeply spiritual work, Ulrika helps women transmute exhaustion, rejection, and overwhelm into embodied wisdom and freedom. She is the founder of Bloom Beyond Menopause Summit and holistic programs, author of several transformational books, and a global voice for women’s awakening through midlife initiation.