2026 Women's Symposium
Join us for an inspiring half-day event designed for women ages 40 and beyond. Featured speaker Shonda Moralis, author of Breathe, Empower, Achieve, will share practical strategies for finding balance, resilience, and well-being in everyday life. Together, we’ll explore:
- Vitality — Understanding how our bodies change and how to maintain health and energy as we age.
- Resilience — Building the mindset and emotional strength to navigate life’s transitions with confidence.
- Living Well — Gaining insights into financial wellness, future planning, and making informed decisions for the years ahead. Whether you're navigating midlife, retirement, or simply looking for inspiration and practical tools, this symposium will empower you to thrive at every stage of life.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel
450 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
Valet Parking Included
Registration Fee — $25
Keynote Speaker
Shonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW
Shonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, is a psychotherapist, speaker, and executive performance strategist specializing in midlife women leaders. For more than 30 years, she has supported women through life’s evolving seasons and now brings science-based menopause education into the workplace. Through keynotes, workshops, and her six-month Reclaim Midlife@Work mentoring program, Shonda helps organizations retain and support experienced female leaders so they stay confident, capable, and effective through the menopause transition. She is the author of the award-winning Breathe, Mama, Breathe and Don’t Forget to Breathe, and her expertise has been featured in Forbes, Psychology Today, on CNBC, and more.
Topics Include:
- Knowledge Is Power: Women, Cancer & Early Detection ~ Linda Reidy, NP
- Heart Health Is Women's Health: Risks, Warning Signs & Prevention~ Jennifer Wan, MD
- Cognitive Health & Brain Fitness: Everyday Habits That Matter ~ Jill Hall, MD
- More than the Scale: What Every Woman Over 40 Should Know About Metabolism, Inflammation & Gut Health ~ Laura Levitt, MD
- Intimacy, Desire & Confidence Through Life's Transitions ~ Jill Hall, MD
- Beyond the Lifespan: The Science of Staying Strong, Sharp & Independent ~ Laura Levitt, MD
- Healing Consciousness: The Mind-Body Connection in Women’s Health ~ Noelle Windsor, DO
- Burnout: Setting Boundaries and Finding Support ~ Janice Aharon-Ezer, LMFT
- Financial Wellness & Retirement Readiness ~ Erica Connell
