Perimenopause is a reality for millions of people, yet it’s still a taboo topic in many workplaces. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Jojo to talk about her personal experience - from the moment she knew, to how it impacts her job, and the ways she manages her symptoms.

We’ll dive into why this conversation matters, how menopause is becoming more prevalent in the workforce, and why it’s time for employers to step up. Plus, we’re highlighting the Menopause Workplace Pledge, a movement pushing for better workplace support (link in the show notes).

We cover:

• How she knew she had perimenopause
• Her feelings about having perimenopause
• How it shows up for her at work
• How she manages symptoms

About Jojo:

Jojo is Marketing Manager at Sitebulb. She has 15 years' experience in content and SEO, with 10 of those agency-side. Jojo works closely with the SEO community, collaborating on webinars, articles, and training content that helps to upskill SEOs.

Where to find Jojo:

Jojo Furnival on LinkedIn

Jojo's Website

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Resources used for episode

• Being 100% Authentically (and Unapologetically) You - The SEO Mindset
• How to be Authentically Confident
• Emina Demiri-Watson | Head of Digital Marketing | Vixen Digital
• Emina Demiri LinkedIn
• Women in Tech SEO | Global Community
• NHS Perimenopause Stats
• Menopause Workplace Pledge

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