Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause

Thursday, September 24, 2026
4:30 PM 7:00 PM

8THIRTYFOUR Learning Hub 1365 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49505 United States (map)

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Perimenopause is finally becoming part of the conversation — and it is a conversation we believe is long overdue.

Urban You is proud to serve as the Wellness Sponsor of Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause, presented by 8THIRTYFOUR and the Small Business Association of Michigan Women’s Business Council.

The event will bring women, business owners, leaders, and professionals together for an honest discussion about how perimenopause and menopause affect not only personal health, but also careers, leadership, workplaces, and the businesses women are responsible for every day.

At Urban You, this topic is deeply connected to the work we do.

Changes in hormones can show up in ways that are easy to dismiss or normalize — including changes in energy, sleep, focus, mood, recovery, body composition, and simply not feeling quite like yourself.

Creating more space to talk openly about these experiences, ask better questions, and improve access to education and support is an important part of changing how women experience this stage of life.

Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause will explore what women need to know about perimenopause and menopause, what these changes can mean in the workplace, and how businesses and communities can better support women through midlife.

We’re excited to be part of a conversation that makes the uncomfortable a little easier to talk about.