Aimee Debow and Menovate in the News

 

Changing the menopause conversation, one headline at a time.

Breaking down stigma about hormonal transitions

Aimee recently joined the Vital Talks panel, presented by the Women’s Health Collective of Canada, for The Health and Wealth Imperative: Investing in Women to Power the Economy on May 14. In this Healthing.ca feature, The Payoff of Supporting Women’s Health at Work, Aimee shares her perspective on why investing in women’s health is essential to creating healthier, more productive and equitable workplaces.

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House of Commons

Aimee Debow, Founder of Menovate, was invited to speak before the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women as part of its study on the labour force impacts of menopause and perimenopause, sharing her lived experience and expertise on menopause in the workplace. Aimee is also quoted in the committee’s official report—read the Standing Committee on the Status of Women report and see Aimee’s update beginning on page 13.

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The Globe & Mail: Article

When The Globe and Mail reached out with this story, Aimee did not hesitate to share hers. Because if one woman reads it and finally understands what is happening to her, it is worth every vulnerable moment.

It is time to rewrite the menopause narrative. The silence has gone on long enough, and women should not have to struggle alone through one of the most significant transitions of their lives.

Through corporate talks, e-learning programs, and leadership and HR training, Menovate works with organizations across North America to build more menopause-inclusive workplaces. Supporting employees through this transition isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s smart business.

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Kind Words From Clients

Aimee was knowledgeable, engaging, and shared a bit about her own journey. More importantly, she created space for an open conversation about a life stage that affects a significant portion of our workforce but is rarely acknowledged in professional settings. What struck me most was how many people, regardless of age or gender, walked away saying they learned something.

- Steph Madison SHRM-CP (She, Her, Hers) |VP, Employee Experience Director |First Merchant Bank

 

As a woman on the verge of 40, perimenopause has recently entered the realm of possibility as an explanation for so many symptoms I'm experiencing physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Aimee's talk at a recent WCT event really resonated with me and what I'm going through. I held back tears (in a good way) as she educated us on what is happening in our bodies, and the impact it has on every facet of our lives. I'm so grateful to meet someone who has taken the time to research and understand menopause, and is a real advocate for changing the way society perceives and treats women as they enter this phase. Thank you so much, Aimee! It was a very insightful and informative presentation. I really appreciated hearing your perspective on a topic that is definitely not discussed enough. Thank you so much!
- Sandra Starr, VP Strategic Projects, Corporatek

For me, this is a lot of information that I have had to gather for myself, but certainly would have been grateful to have had a session like this before I had started experiencing symptoms it may have taken me less time to figure out what was going on so that I could then get the right treatment with my doctor.

It's also very helpful to have these specific suggestions about what could be available at work if it did provide benefits or flexibility—sometimes, it's knowing what you can ask for.

- Anonymous Member from ISC event

An incredibly informative discussion, raising awareness at all levels. It's great to see organizations starting the necessary conversations and furthering investment in well-being.

- Droven Talamor, Talent Acquisition, Zurich

It was such a great talk and really resonated with me. I definitely held back tears a few times—in a good way!

- Melissa Bryanton, Loopio

As a former leader of a mid-sized company, I was frustrated by the lack of conversation about menopause and how it impacted employees. As a perimenopausal woman, I felt unsupported, even in leadership, and struggled to balance my symptoms with my career. Ultimately, I resigned, feeling like I wasn’t good enough. Working with Aimee has given me the knowledge and tools to advocate for others going through the same challenges. She’s taught me how to identify when someone needs support, even if they don't speak up. Menovate is a must for any company with more than one employee.

– E.M.M.

Having Aimee Debow speak with our team this week was such a great experience. Menopause is a conversation we’re only just beginning to discuss in the workplace, and her session opened the door to truly honest and meaningful discussions about a topic that so often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. 

Thank you, Aimee, for leaving us with a deeper understanding, answering questions that can often feel discouraging, and giving us better tools to advocate for ourselves and support others experiencing menopause. 

- Colette Parent, IDEA & Learning Coordinator, Kids Help Phone

Aimee was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning and delivery of our first session with Menovate. She was highly responsive, organized, and professional, making the process of working with her seamless.

Her presentation was well-structured, informative, and thoughtfully delivered, providing valuable insights on perimenopause and menopause in a way that was both accessible and relevant to our audience. She created a respectful and engaging environment that encouraged learning and open dialogue, and the session was very well received by our team.

We would not hesitate to work with Aimee again in the future and would recommend her to other organizations looking to support team awareness and education in this space.

-Debbie Liao, CHRL, Senior Manager, Regional Human Capital, MPN

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