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SHE Media Co-Lab 2025: A Platform for Change in Women's Health

The SHE Media Co-Lab is set to make a significant return at South by Southwest® (SXSW) 2025, taking place from March 7-9 in downtown Austin, Texas. This year's event promises to be an inspiring gathering featuring prominent women advocates, renowned medical professionals, and influential thought leaders.

The Co-Lab aims to emphasize key issues affecting women's health, with star-studded participants including Chelsea Handler, Naomi Watts, Katie Couric, and Dr. Jessica Shepherd, among others. Attendees can expect engaging discussions focusing on a range of topics, such as mental health, menopause visibility, longevity, GLP-1 treatments, and the intersection of health and technology, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern healthcare.

Samantha Skey, CEO of SHE Media, expressed excitement about the return of the Co-Lab, stating, "The SHE Media Co-Lab connects the leading voices in women’s health, empowering them to drive essential conversations and enhance advocacy. Since our inception in 2023, we’ve witnessed a growing commitment to women’s health issues, and we are eager to continue fostering this momentum."

Engaging Programming and Expert Insights

Starting on Friday, March 7, and continuing throughout the weekend, attendees will enjoy a full agenda filled with panel discussions, fireside chats, and interactive activities designed to foster empowerment and knowledge sharing. Doors will open at 10:00 AM on Friday and at 9:30 AM on both Saturday and Sunday.

Highlighted programming includes:

• - Menopause: Digital Healthcare Change Is Here: A discussion featuring Dr. Sharon Malone and Dr. Taylor Hahn on how technology is reshaping healthcare access recently facilitated through platforms like Alloy Women’s Health.
• - Gut Check: The Rise of Colon Cancer in Young Adults: A panel moderated by Katie Couric with leading experts discussing dietary impacts and preventive strategies for gut health issues.
• - Intimate Wellness is Heating Up: Focused insights into the latest health advancements in sexual wellness led by experts from plusOne and other notable organizations.
• - Voices of Resilience: A powerful session on the leadership roles women play within the rare disease community, moderated by journalist Katie Couric.

Exclusive Experiences and Offerings

Apart from sessions, unique experiences await attendees, including specialty coffee chats hosted by Alloy Women’s Health, herbal tincture sampling by Japanese wellness brand Apothékary, and delicious probiotic offerings from Lifeway Foods. These experiences aim to foster a vibrant community atmosphere where knowledge and enjoyment intertwine.

A Commitment to Empowerment

Beyond the panels and activities, the SHE Media Co-Lab endeavors to spur dialogue around self-advocacy in health. Numerous sessions will equip attendees with the strategies and insights necessary for navigating the complex healthcare landscape and advocating for their health needs. The discussions planned signal a significant step forward in ensuring women feel informed and empowered about their health.

SHE Media, which reaches over 74 million monthly visitors, stands at the intersection of media and social change. With offerings like Flow Space, an innovative platform centered on women’s health, the organization has committed itself to advancing conversations that have historically remained shrouded in silence.

Join us this March to be part of crucial conversations that will shape the future landscape of women’s health! Updates and the complete agenda can be tracked through the SHE Media website. Follow them on social media under the hashtag #WholeLifeHealth to engage with the community leading this critical movement.