Augustravaganza: Peri & Menopause: Hot Flashes & Real Talk

### Peri & Menopause: Hot Flashes & Real Talk

Mocha Girls, it’s time to talk about the change — not in whispers, but out loud and together.

Whether you’re deep in the hot flash trenches or just starting to wonder what’s going on with your body, this empowering session is for you. We’re bringing in not one, but TWO powerhouse doctors who understand our health, our questions, and our need to be heard.

👩🏾‍⚕️ Meet Our Expert Panelists:
Dr. Deborah M. Smith, MD, MPH
Senior Policy Medical Director at BlueCross BlueShield Association.
Board-certified OB/GYN, former faculty at Howard University College of Medicine, and longtime advocate for maternal health equity and community wellness. She brings decades of medical, public health, and policy experience to the conversation — and she’s not afraid to tell it like it is.
Dr. Sylvia Gates Carlisle, MD
Board-certified internist and healthcare quality expert.
Dr. Carlisle has served HIV-positive and high-risk elder populations in South Central LA and is passionate about eliminating healthcare disparities. She currently contributes to national healthcare quality standards and has spent her career advocating for the underserved.

💬 What to Expect:
✔️ Honest, empowering conversation about perimenopause and menopause
✔️ Real answers from medical professionals who get Black women’s health
✔️ A chance to ask your questions in a safe, supportive space
✔️ Laughs, connection, and a few “I thought it was just me!” moments

🗓️ Date: August 26, 2025
🕕 Time: 6pm PT / 9 pm ET
📍 Location: Zoom

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your community spirit.