On the Stage
The Connection Cure
Faith to Table Affinity Group · Christ First Church
The Connection Cure
Launch Ladies Virtual Lunch & Learn · August 14, 2026
Speaking to Corporate Teams
Keynotes · Workshops · Retreats · Corporate Wellness
Book Holly Shaffer, MS, CHES, for your next women's conference, retreat, corporate wellness program or professional event.
Holly Shaffer does not give lectures. She tells stories. She weaves in science, quotes Maya Angelou, and references a scene from Eat Pray Love — and suddenly every woman in the room thinks yes, that is exactly how I feel.
She finds people fascinating. Everyone has a story and Holly has a gift for drawing it out, making every woman in the room feel seen and understood. With a Master's degree in Health Education and decades of coaching experience, she brings both substance and soul to every stage.
People leave her talks not just informed but inspired — not just motivated but moved.
From intimate women's retreats to corporate wellness conferences, Holly customizes every presentation to your audience, your theme, and your goals — because cookie-cutter was never her style.
Who Holly Speaks For
Women in midlife are in every workplace, organization and community — and most have never been told what is really happening in their bodies. Holly brings honest, hopeful, research-backed conversation about women's wellness and menopause to:
Keynotes and breakout sessions that leave women seen, informed and ready to thrive in midlife.
Warm, story-driven talks for women's retreats, networking groups and wellness days that weave science and story.
Menopause in the workplace education for HR leaders, executives and employee resource groups.
Engaging, practical wellness talks for associations, networking groups and virtual lunch & learns.
Holly reveals the critical gut-hormone connection that transforms how women understand and experience menopause — and the practical steps they can take starting today to reclaim their energy, clarity, and joy. This talk works powerfully for women's events and corporate audiences alike.
Stepping Into Your Golden Era With Purpose and Fire
How to Live Long and Finish Strong
Breaking Free From Loneliness and Building the Friendships Your Soul is Craving
The Missing Piece That Changes Everything for Women in Menopause
Reclaiming Your Power and Purpose in Midlife
The Science of Lasting Vitality
Why Friendship is the Most Underrated Health Strategy of Our Time
Supporting Women Through Menopause So Your Business Doesn't Lose Its Best Leaders
Studies show 20–30% of working women have considered leaving their jobs due to menopause symptoms — often during the very years they're at the peak of their leadership and expertise. Holly helps HR leaders and executives understand what's really happening to their women employees, why it matters to the bottom line, and how the right support turns a moment of crisis into a season of growth — for her and for the business.
All presentations are customized for your audience, format, and event goals. Holly speaks to women's conferences, corporate wellness programs, retreats, and professional organizations.
For Event Planners
Holly speaks on women's wellness, menopause and midlife — including the gut-hormone connection, confidence and purpose in midlife, lasting vitality, loneliness and friendship, and supporting women through menopause in the workplace. See the full list of speaking topics above.
Women's conferences and retreats, corporate wellness programs, HR and leadership teams, employee resource groups, professional associations and community groups.
Yes. Holly speaks in person and virtually, including virtual lunch & learns and online events.
Always. Every presentation is tailored to your audience, event theme, format and goals — whether that's a keynote, a breakout session, a workshop or a retreat.
Studies show 20–30% of working women have considered leaving their jobs due to menopause symptoms — often at the peak of their leadership and expertise. Menopause education helps HR leaders and executives retain experienced women and support them through this season.
Email holly@firststeptowellness.com with your event name, date, location, audience size and topic of interest, or use the button below. You can also request Holly's media kit.
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