Not too long ago, it was taboo to openly discuss menopause. So many women were reluctant to share their experiences and symptoms related to a life transition that affects half the world’s population. Hard to believe, right? Fortunately, major change is in the air, as more and more women are coming out of the shadows and exchanging important information related to menopause. My guest on this episode is Sheilisa McNeal, creator of a new product designed to alleviate one of the most prevalent symptoms of menopause, the ubiquitous hot flash. Sheilisa is also helping to spread awareness about menopause and encouraging women to embrace it as one of the most powerful times in their life.
Among the topics Sheilisa and I discuss:
- How we can do better supporting one another through menopause and identifying our symptoms
- Why ageist attitudes in the workplace is a missed opportunity for our society
- How Sheilisa is trying to help corporations support their employees as they traverse menopause
- Ways you can talk to your partner, your boss and other people in your life about what you’re going through
- How to jumpstart change within your own workplace or organization
- How this generation of women is setting the foundation so the next generation won’t suffer in silence
- Why you should honor your body during this important life stage
- How Sheilisa got the idea for her product, a piece of jewelry that uses hydro technology to alleviate hot flashes
If you’re ready for some real girl talk about meno, this episode is for you.
About Our Guest
Sheilisa McNeal is the founder and CEO of Fria Cooling Jewelry and the Fria Consulting Group (FCG). She leads her team in the development of tech-enabled fashion jewelry offering women a “cool” new option for managing the discomfort of hot flashes. She also designs and delivers workshops and seminars geared toward educating and inspiring women to embrace their menopause journey with positive expectancy.
Prior to this endeavor, Sheila’s career included more than 30 years in the fields of public relations, corporate communications, professional writing and collegiate level teaching. In addition to her leadership role at Fria, she is also an adjunct lecturer at New York University’s School of Professional Studies. Check out her website here.
About More Beautiful
Founded by journalist Maryann LoRusso, the More Beautiful Project is a podcast, online magazine and community for women navigating midlife. Join Maryann and her guests on the More Beautiful Podcast as they strive for a life that’s more joyful, more fulfilling and more beautiful than ever before. Because this is not your mama’s midlife.
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Additional Show Notes
A special gift for More Beautiful Podcast listeners: Get an extra 10 percent off all products at Sheilisa’s company, Fria Cooling Jewelry, by visiting Myfria.com and applying the promo code “Morebeautiful10.” Offer available while supplies last between May 3 and May 17, 2024.
Please note that this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical advice.
