🌸 MENOPOLOOZA SPEAKER INTAKE FORM
Thank you for saying YES to being part of Menopolooza — a joyful, bold, and inclusive celebration of menopause and perimenopause. Please complete the following form to help us promote your session, support your needs, and make the experience amazing for everyone.
🧾 BASIC INFO
Full Name:
Name You’d Like Displayed (on website, signage, etc):
Pronouns:
☐ She/Her
☐ He/Him
☐ They/Them
☐ Other: _______________
Email Address:
Phone Number (optional):
Website / Social Handles (if you'd like us to tag or share):
🧠 SESSION INFO
Session Title:
Session Format:
☐ Panel
☐ Solo Talk
☐ Workshop
☐ Movement / Embodied Practice
☐ Other: _______________________
One-sentence description of your session (for schedule):
Short Bio (100–150 words):
Do you have a preferred headshot or image you'd like us to use?
☐ Yes (we’ll follow up for it!)
☐ No, happy for you to choose something from my site
🎤 AV + ACCESS NEEDS
Do you need any of the following?
☐ Projector / Screen
☐ Slide Clicker
☐ Microphone
☐ Sound (for music or video)
☐ Table / Chair
☐ Yoga mats or props
☐ Other: _______________________
Do you have any accessibility needs we should be aware of?
🫶 COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
Menopolooza is built on respect, inclusion, and courageous connection. As a speaker, you agree to:
Uphold these values in your session
Avoid discriminatory or harmful language
Let us know if you need support to create a safer space
☐ I agree.
💌 Anything else you’d like us to know?
Speaker Forms
📧 Speaker Outreach Email Template
Subject: Invitation to Speak at MENOPOLOOZA – A Bold New Menopause Experience
Hi [Speaker's Name],
I hope this finds you well! I'm reaching out to invite you to speak at MENOPOLOOZA, a bold, inclusive, and joyfully rebellious two-day event focused on menopause, perimenopause, and everything in between.
Taking place on [insert dates + location], Menopolooza brings together experts, creatives, and everyday legends for real talk, practical tools, and collective empowerment. Think of it as part celebration, part reclamation, and part revolution.
We’d love to invite you to join a panel called “[insert panel title]” on [insert day/time]. We think your voice and perspective would be an incredible fit for the conversation.
Here’s what we’re offering:
Honorarium: $[insert amount]
Travel / Accommodation: [Covered / Optional / Not applicable]
Full access to both days of the event
A fun and fabulous speaker gift bag
Opportunities to connect, promote your work, and be part of a powerful, growing community
Let me know if you're interested or if you'd like to hop on a quick call to chat further. We’d be thrilled to have you as part of this first-of-its-kind experience.
Warmly,
Bryn Meadows
Event Organizer, Menopolooza
[Contact Info / Website / Socials]
Menopolooza Speaker Agreement
This agreement is made between Menopolooza (the Event) and [Speaker Name] (the Speaker) on this date: [insert date].
1. Engagement
The Speaker agrees to participate in the following session:
Title: [Panel/Workshop Name]
Date/Time: [Insert]
Format: [Panel / Talk / Workshop / Performance]
2. Compensation
The Speaker will receive:
An honorarium of $[insert amount]
[Details about travel/accommodation reimbursement, if applicable]
Complimentary event registration
Meals and refreshments on the day(s) of participation
Optional: Space to promote or sell relevant products or services
3. Promotional Materials
The Speaker agrees to provide:
A short bio and headshot by [insert deadline]
Optional participation in promotional efforts (e.g., social media or media mentions)
4. Recording & Media
Sessions may be recorded for educational or promotional purposes. The Speaker consents to their image, voice, and presentation being used by Menopolooza in recordings, promotional materials, or recaps, unless otherwise negotiated in writing.
5. Intellectual Property
The Speaker retains the rights to their original content, slides, and materials. Menopolooza will not distribute or reproduce these materials without express permission, aside from recording the session as agreed in section 4.
6. Inclusion & Safety Policies
Menopolooza is committed to creating a brave, inclusive, and respectful space for all participants. The Speaker agrees to:
Uphold values of equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression
Avoid language or content that could be discriminatory, harmful, or exclusionary
Report any safety or accessibility concerns to the organizing team
The Event reserves the right to remove or decline participation if a speaker engages in conduct that violates these principles.
7. Cancellation & Contingencies
If the Speaker is unable to attend, they agree to notify the organizers as soon as possible. If the Event must cancel, all reasonable efforts will be made to reschedule or issue agreed-upon compensation.
8. Signatures
Speaker Name: ___________________________
Signature: __________________________________
Date: ___________
Event Organizer (Menopolooza): ____________________
Signature: __________________________________
Date: ___________
**Menopolooza: Event Proposal**
**Proposed Dates:** September 20–21, 2025
**Location:** Greater Victoria, BC (TBD)
**Organizer:** Bryn Meadows
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### **Vision & Purpose**
Menopolooza is a bold, inclusive, and joyfully irreverent two-day event celebrating menopause, perimenopause, and midlife power. With a mix of expert-led sessions, real talk, movement, art, and collective empowerment, this event aims to:
- Bust myths and reduce stigma around menopause & perimenopause
- Provide evidence-based education alongside lived experience
- Offer tools for mental, physical, and emotional wellness
- Build community and connection among attendees
- Inspire cultural and systemic change around midlife health
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### **Theme & Tone**
The tone is empowering, witchy, hilarious, authentic, and inclusive. Expect photorealistic flowers, fierce feminist vibes, and a lot of laughter. Think TED Talk meets Full Moon Circle meets Dance Party.
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### **Audience**
- Women and gender-diverse folks aged 35+
- Perimenopausal and menopausal individuals
- Health practitioners, therapists, HR professionals, allies
Estimated attendance: 100–200
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### **Sample Schedule**
**DAY ONE: The Hot Flash Awakens**
- Opening Circle & Intention Setting
- **Keynote: Dr. Tracy Rodgers** — "The Truth About Menopause (And Why You’ve Been Lied To)"
- Myth-Busting Panel: WTF is Happening to My Body?
- Workshop: Confidence, Rewired (Self-Esteem)
- Movement: Fitness for Real Bodies
- Evening Ritual: Burn the Bullsh*t Fire Bowl Ceremony
**DAY TWO: The Reclamation**
- Gentle Morning Yoga
- Global Perspectives: Menopause Around the World
- Advocacy Workshop: Talking to Your Doctor Without Losing It
- Breakouts: Sex & Intimacy / Workplace Menopause / Mental Health
- Community Art Project
- Final Panel: Now What?
- Collective Closing Ceremony
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### **Speakers & Experiences (Confirmed & In Progress)**
- Dr. Tracy Rodgers (Keynote)
- Fitness Consultant (Name TBD)
- Yoga Instructor (TBD)
- Self-Esteem Workshop Facilitator (TBD)
- Storytellers, Artists, Wellness Experts, Advocates
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### **Swag & Visuals**
On-brand swag includes:
- Stickers with slogans like “Hot Flashes & Hexes,” “Still Hot. Just in Flashes,” and “Perimenopause: The Prequel Nobody Asked For.”
- Background visuals with vibrant florals, stars, and moons
- Menopolooza-branded tote bags, affirmations, tea, and local artisan items
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### **Ticketing & Pricing (Tentative)**
- Early Bird: $175
- General Admission: $250
- Supporter Ticket: $375
- Pay-What-You-Can: By application
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### **Budget & Sponsorship (In Progress)**
Swag bag per-person budget: $20–40
Honorarium for speakers: $250–750 depending on profile
Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations will be pursued from:
- Local businesses
- Health and wellness brands
- Feminist-aligned organizations
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### **Planning Timeline**
- March: Secure venue, define roles, outreach begins
- April: Confirm keynote, website launch, call for vendors
- May: Marketing push, speaker confirmations
- June: Contracts finalized, promo intensifies
- July: Art, signage, merch ordered
- August: Speaker packages, final counts, swag assembly
- September: Event production, team activation, delivery!
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### **Licensing & Compliance (BC)**
Checklist includes:
- Business license (Oak Bay or Victoria)
- Liability insurance
- SOCAN music license (if applicable)
- Food permits (Island Health)
- Safety and accessibility plans
- Participant waivers for movement sessions
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### **Closing Statement**
Menopolooza is more than a conference — it’s a movement. It reclaims power, pleasure, and presence at midlife with creativity, courage, and community. With your support, this event will change lives, shift culture, and spark joy — hot flash and all.
Sponsorship
**Menopolooza Sponsorship Package**
**Event:** Menopolooza
**Dates:** September 20–21, 2025
**Location:** Oak Bay / Greater Victoria, BC
**Organizer:** Bryn Meadows
**Estimated Attendance:** 100–200
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### **About Menopolooza**
Menopolooza is a bold, joyful, inclusive two-day celebration of menopause, perimenopause, and midlife power. With expert speakers, empowering workshops, wellness experiences, art, storytelling, and some well-timed sass, we’re flipping the script on what it means to age — together.
This isn’t just an event. It’s a movement.
We’re building community, sharing knowledge, and celebrating the wisdom of the messy middle. And we want you to be part of it.
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### **Why Sponsor Menopolooza?**
- Reach a passionate and engaged audience aged 35–65+
- Align your brand with empowerment, wellness, equity, and joy
- Support inclusive health education and cultural change
- Get in front of health-conscious, values-driven consumers
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### **Sponsorship Tiers**
**🔥 Presenting Sponsor – $5,000+**
- Name/logo included in event title: *Menopolooza presented by [Your Brand]*
- Speaking opportunity during keynote or closing
- Premium logo placement (stage, website, program)
- Social media feature (Instagram, Facebook, email shoutouts)
- Vendor table + 4 comp tickets
- Product in swag bags
**🌟 Gold Sponsor – $2,500**
- Logo on main signage and website
- Social media promotion pre-event
- Vendor table + 2 comp tickets
- Product in swag bags
**🌺 Silver Sponsor – $1,000**
- Logo on website + event program
- 1 social media shoutout
- Product or insert in swag bags
**💜 Community Sponsor – $250–500**
- Name listed on website
- Option to include postcard or small product in swag bags
**🚀 In-Kind Sponsor**
We welcome donated products, services, space, or swag! You’ll be recognized based on the value of your contribution.
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### **Who Will Be There?**
- Midlife women and gender-diverse folks (ages 35–65+)
- Health and wellness professionals
- Advocates, therapists, artists, and educators
- Media, influencers, and community leaders
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### **Swag Bag Examples**
We love working with:
- Herbal teas, supplements, natural products
- Feminist books, journals, zines
- Skin care, bath items, handmade goods
- Wellness tools (crystals, eye pillows, tinctures)
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### **Let’s Talk**
Interested in supporting Menopolooza? Let’s make magic. We can also create custom partnerships that align with your brand values.
**Contact:**
Bryn Meadows
menopolooza@gmail.com
[Your website or link here]
Instagram: @menopolooza
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### **Sponsorship Deadline: July 15, 2025**
Help us amplify joy, justice, and hormonal hilarity. We’d love to have you with us.
✅ You Offer Sponsors:
Logo placement (website, banners, programs, swag)
Social media shoutouts
Verbal thanks on stage
Vendor tables or speaking time
Swag bag inserts
Co-branded content (e.g., “This panel sponsored by...”)
Access to attendees (if aligned with their customer base)
💰 They Offer You:
Cash (to help cover venue, honoraria, swag, etc.)
In-kind goods (e.g., tea, wellness products, print services)
Services (e.g., videography, photography, design)
Volunteers/staff
📦 Typical Sponsorship Tiers
Tier NameContributionBenefits ExamplePresenting Sponsor$5,000+Name in event title, biggest visibilityGold$2,500Logo on main stage signage, social promoSilver$1,000Swag bag presence, program logoCommunity Partner$250–$500Website listing, 1 IG story shoutoutIn-Kind SponsorProduct/serviceRecognition based on value donated