Today we’re marching for change with Dr. Victoria Maizes a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend and mentor to all women and the Founding Executive Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and a Professor of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Arizona.  She is internationally recognized as a thought leader and innovator in integrative medicine and together with her team at the Center, she created and implemented educational programs that have trained thousands of health professionals and impacted the care of millions of people. 

She is the editor of the Oxford University textbook Integrative Women’s Health and the author of Be Fruitful: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Fertility and Giving Birth to a Healthy Child. Her newest book: Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body’s Rapid Recovery Reflex comes out on January 13, 2026. She co-hosts the popular podcast Body of Wonder with Dr Andrew Weil and was named one of the world’s 25 intelligent optimists by ODE magazine. 

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Today, we’re marching for change with Dr. Malvina Eydelman—a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate, and global authority in medical product innovation. With over 30 years at the U.S. FDA, she has driven development, regulation, and safety oversight across ophthalmology, neurology, neurosurgery, ENT, anesthesia, respiratory, and dental sectors.

Dr. Eydelman is a catalyst for breakthrough medical innovation, pioneering regulatory pathways that enabled first-in-class technologies, including AI diagnostics, bioelectronic implants, premium IOLs, and MIGS. She is a standards and policy architect, having led the creation of more than 50 national and international standards, major regulatory frameworks, and over 30 public FDA medical device committee meetings.

An innovation ecosystem builder, she has spearheaded global forums advancing medical product innovation and novel endpoints that are transforming clinical trials. As a proven crisis leader, she drove the rapid deployment of critical medical devices during COVID-19 and was honored by the U.S. President for her leadership and impact.

A vision health expert, Dr. Eydelman is a board-certified ophthalmologist with numerous accolades, including Top 100 Ophthalmologist, 100 Women in Ophthalmology, Presidential and Congressional commendations, and awards from the American Glaucoma Society. She mentors at Stanford Ophthalmic Innovation, serves on high-impact editorial and steering committees, and is a U.S. patent holder with over 100 publications and 300 lectures worldwide.

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Today, we’re Marching for Change with Fatima Hassan, a daughter, sister, aunt, women’s advocate, and a human rights lawyer and social justice activist. She is the founder of the Health Justice Initiative (HJI). Among others, she is the recipient of the 2022 Calgary Peace Prize and is a 2023 Echoing Green Fellow.

She has dedicated her professional life to defending and promoting human rights in South Africa, especially in the health field. She holds a BA and LL.B from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and an LL.M from Duke University. She clerked at the Constitutional Court of South Africa; served as Ministerial Advisor in two portfolios; and headed the Open Society Foundations in SA for 6 years. She has previously served on several NGO and other Boards, and currently serves on the Advisory Group for Resolve to Save Lives and the University of Washington’s Department of Global Health Partner Advisory Board. She is an Honorary Research Associate at the UCT School of Public Health & Family Medicine.

Fatima Hassan is the recipient of the 2025 Sister of the Year award for Women’s Rights.

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Today we’re getting under the hood with Wendy Battles a daughter, sister, women’s advocate and the spirited host of Reinvention Rebels, a podcast celebrating bold women 50 to 90 who are redefining what it means to age with purpose and power.

Through vibrant conversations, she shares the stories of unapologetic women who’ve reinvented themselves in inspiring ways—challenging outdated beliefs and proving it's never too late to pursue your dreams.

A Reinvention Rebel herself, Wendy has worn many hats—management consultant, voice actor, health coach—and now, at 60, she’s living her most empowered chapter yet. When she’s not amplifying midlife voices, she leads cybersecurity awareness at Yale University, helping people stay safe in the digital world.

Wendy believes reinvention starts from within—and she’s here to help you find your spark and go for it.

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Today we’re getting under the hood with Jen Brown a daughter, sister, wife, and the founder of Jenopause Midlife, a women’s health education and advocacy platform dedicated to bringing honesty, support, and empowerment to the midlife experience. Known for her candor, warmth, and ability to make anyone feel instantly comfortable, she brings a refreshing authenticity to conversations many women have been taught to keep quiet.

After more than two decades in high-performance ad sales roles, Jen felt a pull to explore how she could use her skills and experience to make a difference in the world. At the same time, she began experiencing confusing physical and emotional changes that were dismissed by multiple doctors. She later learned that she was in perimenopause, and the timing collided with a challenging chapter at work. An ADHD diagnosis later in life provided even deeper clarity, revealing she had been navigating symptoms without language, support, or understanding for years.

These experiences opened her eyes to how many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed, left to struggle in silence, and forced to figure out midlife on their own. Determined to change that, Jen earned a menopause coaching certification, not to take clients, but to deepen her knowledge so she could better educate, validate, and advocate for women who deserve answers. Through Jenopause Midlife, she teaches women how to find high-quality care, champions open conversation, and speaks openly about the realities of midlife health.

Jen also serves on the Board of Directors of the NYC YMCA and is active in fundraising and community volunteer work. She lives between New York City and the Jersey Shore with her husband.

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Today we’re getting under the hood with Brandy Thompson a mother, daughter, sister and the CEO and Founder of benefitbay®, a Kansas City–based platform transforming employer healthcare through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). A former HR and finance executive turned entrepreneur, Brandy leads with the belief that benefits are more than a line item, they are a lever for empowerment, equity, and financial wellness. As a mother of six and lifelong advocate for women in business, she brings deep empathy and real-world insight to how modern workplaces can support families, caregivers, and employees across all income levels. Under her leadership, benefitbay® has become a national leader in ICHRA technology, partnering with major carriers and brokers to deliver flexible, transparent, and human-centered healthcare solutions.

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Today we’re getting under the hood with Senator Lori Urso a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and a Democrat representing District 8 (Pawtucket) in the Rhode Island Senate. She was elected in November 2024.

Lori also serves as a Secretary, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services and is a Member of the Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture and on the Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies.

Sen. Urso brings a record of leadership and accomplishment in local government and the nonprofit sector. Since 2014, she has served as president and CEO of the Old Slater Mill Association, helping to preserve a valued national landmark, and operates the Slater Industrial Archives, a repository for Pawtucket history.

Since 2015, she has served on the RI Historical Records Advisory Board and has co-chaired Pawtucket International Women's Day. She served nine years on the board of the Pawtucket Foundation, and currently serves on the Pawtucket Riverfront Commission.

Previously, Sen. Urso worked in river and watershed conversation in Rhode Island, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 1.

Sen. Urso holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University. She was a 2013 Rhode Island Foundation Leadership Fellow, and she served as a member of the Westerly Town Council from 2000 to 2002.

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Today we’re getting under the hood with Michelle Rankine a franchisee owner for Right at Home a caregiving agency. Boasting over two decades of diverse experience spanning education, sports, and healthcare. Renowned for her unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and dependable support, Michelle continuously strives for excellence in both her professional and personal endeavors.

Her academic journey is marked by remarkable achievements, culminating in a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Denver, complemented by a master’s degree in Sports Management & Pedagogy Administration, and a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from Purdue University. Driven by a profound passion for entrepreneurship, Michelle embarked on a transformative path, propelled by a desire to make a meaningful impact within her community. Faced with life-altering circumstances following a tragic accident involving her brother, who was diagnosed as paraplegic, Michelle transitioned her entrepreneurial aspirations into action. This pivotal moment led her to acquire a franchise with Right at Home, where she has since flourished, currently overseeing three franchises. 

Additionally, Michelle expanded her entrepreneurial portfolio by acquiring a Fastest Labs franchise in 2022.Michelle's journey brought her to McKinney, Texas, where she found her calling with Right at Home. Drawing from her rich educational background and extensive experience in higher education and sports, Michelle harbored a long-standing dream of owning her own business and making a positive impact on others' lives. Having served as a caregiver for various family members over the years, Michelle intimately understands the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that families face when caring for their loved ones. 

Guided by a philosophy rooted in compassion and integrity, Michelle remains dedicated to consistently advocating for her client’s well-being, ensuring that she always does right by them.

For Michelle, entrepreneurship transcends mere business endeavors; it embodies the spirit of trailblazing, breaking barriers, and leaving enduring legacies. Through her steadfast commitment to fostering economic empowerment within her community, Michelle endeavors to catalyze financial prosperity and pave the way for future generations to thrive.

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Today we are getting under the hood with Dominique Debroux: Producer, Entrepreneur, Nutritional Chef. Dominique has 25+ years of experience in fashion culminating in directing US divisions of European companies. Along the way she produced a full-length narrative film accepted to Cannes Film Festival, and the documentary 40 Weeks, coordinating the raise of the budget through sponsorship. Now in her post-menopausal years, she is focusing her life-long passion for food therapy and nutrition and her film production in supporting women to live their fourth phase of life to its fullest. 

Foods: altrofoodusa.com, annamariasfoods.com. 

Education: youtube.com/@foodlady-dominiquedebroux4426

Watch WISE WOMEN – HUMANITY’S UNTOLD ORIGINS here: https://wisewomenmovie.com/ 

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Today we’re getting under the hood with Muji Bekomson a daughter, sister, women’s advocate and a founder, a thinker, and a woman on a mission to make women’s health feel like it was designed for humans, not tech manuals or fine print. As a medical laboratory scientist, Muji has spent time in hospital labs and life observing a frustrating truth; women’s healthcare was built to be cold, complicated, and dismissive. She didn’t just notice it, she decided to rewrite it.

Her mission is deeply personal. Muji knows what it feels like to be dismissed by a doctor, to have concerns brushed off, and to walk out of a clinic feeling unseen and unheard. That experience stayed with her and became a driving force behind FEMME, shaping her approach to designing health support that actually listens, validates, and stands by women in real moments.

As the founder of the FEMME Health Companion, Muji is creating a system that’s modular, frictionless, and unapologetically human. From daily support for PMS and burnout to helping women navigate hormones without judgment or overwhelm, FEMME is designed to stand by women in the messy, real, everyday moments. Her work isn’t about gimmicks or buzzwords but about clarity, solidarity, and the quiet power of saying, “We get you.”

Muji’s work has earned her recognition as a Top 50 Voice in African Tech and a SheLeadsAfrica 50 Under 30 Rising Motherland Mogul, but she measures success in lived moments; the women who feel less alone, more seen, and finally supported.

She’s building a movement that proves health innovation can be personal, accessible, and rooted in humanity. Her work reflects a blend of scientific rigor, lived experience, and a refusal to accept the status quo, because she knows that health support isn’t a luxury, it’s a daily lifeline.

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