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But first …
See what Vogue has to say about our F#ck Middle Age: A Day in The Midst 2024 Conference venue
According to Vogue, The Robey Hotel — the home to our first-ever in-person conference — is “one of the coolest hotels in Chicago.” Perfect, we thought, to gather the GALs!
So, if you’re in the Chi on Saturday, October 19, grab your ride-or-die for our exclusive Bestie Bundle and save $50 (the regular ticket price is $125 each)! (Remember: Dudes are welcome and could learn a lot here, too!)
NOW! Look at this lineup!
Panel 1: What the f#ck is perimenopause?
Amy Cuevas Schroeder
Our first panel will be hosted by The Midst’s very own CEO and Founder, Amy Cuevas Schroeder, who’s dedicated to helping you get answers to your most pressing peri/menopause questions with the help of Dr. Lauren Streicher MD and Rachel Hughes of Alloy.


Lauren Streicher, MD


Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society, and the founding Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause.
Rachel Hughes


Rachel Hughes is Head of Community at menopause health platform, Alloy Women’s Health, and leads support groups, webinars, and more for Alloy members.
Panel 2: What do I want in my career now — and how do I get there?
Cindu Thomas-George


Cindu Thomas-George is the founder of Shakti Training, co-founder of Chicago Women’s Leadership Accelerator, an award-winning professor, recognized public speaker, and creator of professional development experiences that promote inclusion, equity, intercultural intelligence, and antiracism.
Lele Mason


Lele Mason is one funny lady and a veteran at Chicago’s renowned The Second City. Lele works with corporations in organizational development, and is an NBC Bob Curry fellow, teacher, coach, and facilitator, offering a new — and humorous — perspective to this thing we call life.
Ashlee Piper


Ashlee Piper is a sustainability expert, TV personality, author, and globally recognized speaker whose work has been featured on 310+ television segments, including The TODAY Show, Good Morning America, LIVE with Kelly & Mark, CNN, and in VOGUE, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Marie Claire, The Atlantic, and Newsweek. Piper’s 2018 book, Give A Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. (Running Press) has been hailed as a “sustainability Bible” by celebrities and reviewers.
Rachel Rhee
Our second panel will be hosted by Rachel Rhee, The Midst’s Head of Marketing.
Panel 3: How do I navigate beauty, Botox, nutrition, and fitness at 35+?
Aga Rhodes


Aga Rhodes is a Chicago-based professional makeup artist and global educator of various beauty brands. Her work can be seen in countless publications, New York Fashion Week runways, TV segments, and esteemed events around the world.
Dr. Jessica Shepherd


Dr. Jessica Shepherd is a board-certified gynecologist, specializing in menopausal health. She’s the founder of Modern Meno Health and holistic practice Sanctum Med + Wellness in Dallas. The anticipated release of her book Generation M will create even more buzz in the world of peri/menopause.
Brittony Croasdell


Brittony Croasdell is a renowned Full Practice Authority Nurse Practitioner (FPA), published author, and co-owner of Fulcrum Aesthetics. Internationally recognized for her expertise in the field of Aesthetic Medicine, Brittony holds board certifications with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Board (CANS), and The International Plastic Surgical Nursing Board (INPS).
Lauria Locsmondy


Our third panel will be hosted by Lauria Locsmondy, The Midst’s Head of Content. She’s going to dig deep for you GALs on all things beauty, wellness, fitness, and nutrition — with no holds barred.
After the panels, come together (and pass your biz card!) for mock/cocktails in the glamorous Cabana Room
Get your tickets before we sell out!
Saturday, October 19
The Robey Chicago + Virtual access
1-4 pm CT: Panel discussions in The Hall of The Robey
In-person attendees will enjoy table seating, appetizers, drinks, and a The Midst tote bag packed with swag from these sponsors:
more surprises to be announced
Virtual attendees will have access to all three panels, along with the opportunity to ask questions and connect with other online guests.
4-6 pm, CT: Chicago attendees are invited to attend our happy hour in the glam Cabana Room of The Robey
Thank you for supporting The Midst.
X, Lauria, Head of Content
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