We’re excited to present The (M) Factor 2, a film exploring perimenopause symptoms, solutions, and real women’s stories. The conversation about women's health just got louder. We're thrilled to present The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause, a groundbreaking film that pulls back the curtain on perimenopause—the symptoms no one warned you about, the solutions that actually work, and the real women navigating it all. Your Hosts for the Evening : Linda Biggs: Co-founder and CEO of joni and the makeher newsletter Stephanie Curran: Acupuncturist, Founder of Elements of Health Centre , and Mindfulness Instructor Join us for an unforgettable evening in the Denford Hall at Glenlyon Norfolk School (781 Richmond Ave), where deep conversation meets powerful storytelling. From the producers of the trailblazing documentary The (M) Factor comes the next chapter: a film that doesn't just talk about perimenopause—it goes inside it. Blending cutting-edge expert insights with raw, real women's experiences, The (M) Factor 2 reveals how perimenopause impacts your heart, bones, brain, and sexual health—and the solutions helping women not just survive, but thrive. Event MC We're excited to have Stacy Ross, Senior Anchor and Producer with CHEK News join us as our MC and moderator for the night: Stacy Ross is a proud employee-owner at CHEK Media Group in Victoria and anchors CHEK News at 5 . The life-long Metchosin resident, UVIC, and Camosun College grad also produces a weekly segment called Inspiring Island Women that tells the stories of remarkable women on Vancouver Island. She's thrilled to be helping to tell this story tonight. Panelist include: Dr. Kelsey Mills (OBGYN ) Dr. Kristin Schnurr (ND) Meggan Oliver (pelvic floor PT) Dr.Marjon Blouw (sexual medicine MD) **Please note that any photography or recordings of the documentary is strictly prohibited and against licensing. Sponsors & Ticket Sales Donation All ticket revenue will be donated to the Pacific Perinatal Foundation.