Let's Talk Women

?? We’re inviting select partners to join a critical conversation on maternal health. On April 24th, Let’s Talk Maternal Health will convene 150+ leaders across healthcare, venture capital, and policy to advance health equity and solutions. ? Why it matters: The U.S. maternal health system is failing women—especially women of color. Black women face nearly 3X the risk of maternal death compared to white women. We need bold ideas, action, and investment to drive change. ?? Sponsorship opportunities include: ?? Thought Leadership: Engage with top healthcare professionals, corporate decision-makers, wellness advocates, and women’s health innovators. ?? Exclusive Networking: Connect with experts, media, and potential partners advancing maternal health equity. ?? Brand Visibility: Highlight your commitment to maternal health innovation in front of a national audience. ?? Featured speakers: ? Dr. Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH Hardeman – Health equity researcher, TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2024 ? Dr. Diana Ramos – California Surgeon General, maternal health equity advocate ? Ann E Holder – CEO, Marani, innovating maternal healthcare tech Moderated by Chanda Smith Baker, nationally recognized leader in philanthropy, business, and social impact. This is more than a conversation—it’s a platform for real change. ?? April 24th ?? Minneapolis Club ?? Doors open at 8:00 AM ??? Panel: 8:30 - 10:00 AM ?? Networking until 11:00 AM Seats are limited. ?? https://lnkd.in/gXZDc9D8 #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #WomensHealth #LetsTalkWomen #VentureCapital #SocialImpact #HealthcareInnovation

?? General Ticketing for Let’s Talk Maternal Health opens early next week! If you’d like to reserve a seat or table now, reach out—we’ll hold your spot! This event will undoubtedly sell out, and you won’t want to miss it. Join the conversation on maternal health equity with leading voices driving change and innovation. You’ll walk away with actionable insights from a powerhouse panel, including: ? Dr. Rachel Hardeman – Health equity researcher, TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2024 ? Dr. Diana Ramos – California Surgeon General and maternal health equity advocate ? Ann Holder – CEO of Marani, innovating maternal healthcare tech ?? Moderator: Chanda Smith Baker – Nationally recognized leader in philanthropy, business, and social impact ?? April 24th ?? Minneapolis Club ? Doors open at 8 AM | Panel 8:30-10 AM | Networking until 11 AM This is more than a conversation—it’s a movement for maternal health equity. Secure your place now! ?? #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #WomensHealth #LetsTalkWomen #MinneapolisEvents #HealthcareInnovation #MaternalHealthMatters

Mental health challenges during pregnancy, such as depression and anxiety, can have profound impacts on both maternal and fetal health. Yet, treatment options are often limited by concerns about medication safety and effectiveness. Pharmacogenomics—the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs—offers an innovative approach to personalizing mental health care during pregnancy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gacbhtai #LetsTalkMaternalHealth Miley Nguyen, PharmD, RPh Husna Rahim, PharmD, RPh Zachary S. Brooks, PhD, EMBA Bullpen #MentalHealth #Care #Pregnancy #Pharmacogenomics

Women Are Socialized to Pick a Lane—But What If We Didn’t? From an early age, women are subtly socialized to fit into categories—to choose an identity and stay in that lane. Corporate executive or small business owner? Research doctor or frontline doctor? Stay-at-home mom or working mom? These labels make networking easier and help us find our "people." But they also limit our power—dividing us when we should be uniting. Instead of amplifying each other, we get caught in comparisons: Who works harder? Who has it tougher? Who’s "doing it right"? This International Women’s Day, let’s challenge those invisible boundaries and build bigger tables instead of smaller groups. That’s what Ready. Set. Pivot. is all about—guiding bold, unapologetic women to their next best thing, no matter what “club” they’ve been placed in before. Yesterday's RSP Experience: International Women’s Day at YMCA of the North (rspexperience.com/iwd) created a space where women across industries, life stages, and backgrounds can come together—not to compete, but to collaborate. We talked about #Caregiving. A role that usually falls to women, at every stage and in every role. Lindsay Jurist-Rosner used her caregiving role to extend a ladder with her brilliant Wellthy.Krista O'Malley led the conversation It was fun to share the stage with RockPaperStar ? Cathy Paper, M.A. and the unapologetic Calandra Revering. Alex Merritt taught us #SLAG. The CareParlour brought together Alicia Johnston Dr. Amelia Reigstad, PhD Krista O'Malley Heidi Dohrmann Ann Hartlaub Michelle Kolling Katie Jacobson Shannon Stauff, MBC Rachel Schromen, Esq. Tara Scott Cathy Rose, MBA Catherine Duncan, MA, BCC ALL Amazing women leading the way to support and help those caring for others. Thanks Kristen Setterberg-Swanson for bringing them together Sara Messerli, MA, SHRM-CP and of course Wendy S. Wiesman for her leadership. #LeadVoices Jeni Cleveland, MBA Kelly Spiess Julie Chicoine Andrea Gharritt, MPH, RDN, BCC Brittany Heyboer #Advisors Monica Engel Susan B. Davis, DNP, MSN, RN, EMT-P Julie Koepsell Lori Ryan Krista O'Malley #Host Jennifer Menk (Bresnahan) Producer Linda Walen ?? Here are some of the “lanes” we’ve been socialized into—let’s break out of them together: Corporate Executive vs. Small Business Owner Research Doc vs. Frontline Doc Stay-at-Home Mom vs. Working Mom Tech Pro vs. Non-Tech Pro Women in Healthcare vs. Women in Finance Corporate Lawyer vs. Public Interest Lawyer Academics vs. Business Established vs Entrepeneur Women of Color vs. White Women First-Generation Professional vs. Legacy Professional Young Professional vs. Mid-Career vs. Retired Single Woman vs. Married Woman vs. Divorced Woman Feminist Activist vs. Traditionalist ?? When have you stepped outside your "lane" and found unexpected connections? Drop a comment below—let’s start breaking barriers together. #IWD2025 #ReadySetPivot #RSPExperience #BreakTheLabels #WomenSupportingWomen Let's Talk Women

Catherine Duncan, MA, BCC brought her wisdom to Let's Talk Women and now she is joining us at IWD with Ready. Set. Pivot. #FivePractices how to live fully, feel deeply and come into your heart and soul. Join us on Friday and meet Catherine! Receive a copy of her book! Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gYCiJhEE

So grateful for the opportunity to be in community with Bond&Devick Wealth Partners supporting our veterans and having some fun. It is going to take all of us working together. BINGO! Katie Hjelmstad Severt, MBA

So excited to join Ready. Set. Pivot. for the Care Parlour where you can meet all kinds of great organizations and people. Register here. Bring a friend and take care of yourself for a change! Katie Hjelmstad Severt, MBA https://lnkd.in/gYCiJhEE

For over two years the Minneapolis Club has been a fantastic host for Let's Talk Women! The beauty of the space, combined with the incredible support from Kayle Paul-Bussewitz and her events team help make our morning panel events truly special. A big thank you to Sarah Longacre and Meghan Foley for helping spread the word - both inside and outside the Club - about our gatherings, book clubs and circles. We are excited to welcome Joseph "JJ" Wagner as he steps into leadership at the Club! Looking forward to continuing our great partnership as we step into Season 3 of Let's Talk Women! Thanks Twin Cities Business for the coverage. https://lnkd.in/gHhgutYH

We are so proud to partner with Women's Foundation of Minnesota. More to come on this event April 30!

Please join us YMCA of the North Gaviidae on March 7 for Ready. Set. Pivot. Day The BEST day designed to take care of the caregiver in each and every one of us. Jennifer Menk Wendy S. Wiesman Kurt Kemppainen Kristen Setterberg-Swanson https://lnkd.in/gYCiJhEE #AccelerateAction Let's Talk Women #Caregiving #IWD