As Western women with research and unmatched resources at our disposal, why are we left to scratch our heads more often than not about our health as women? Why does birth control and menstruation still seem so taboo to talk about openly, even though these cycles literally dictate the Earth's existence? We, as Western women, are here to honor the women that co-exist with us on this planet and that have come before: Indigenous women who have answers in the plants/plant medicine interactions with our health.

If not now, when?

If not you, who?

If not here, where?

Venus, when painted by Boticelli, was believed to be the ideal of Womanhood and Femininity - innocent and meant to be covered up, untouched and pure. While we can claim this side, we also want to include the other facets of US that make way for the Kali, the Joan of Arc, the Grace Jones that is not altogether pretty, innocent or doe-eyed and sweet. We are meant, at the very least, to be exposed and understood, to be learned from and analyzed , even. Research, instead of ignorance, is encouraged here.

What this event also aims to achieve is a safe space to speak candidly and share anecdotes. Why hasn't the research been as inclusive of women or studied womens health? You may receive more answers than you think to this question... regardless, expect a tribal sangha of sovereign strength in reclaiming wisdom in our health.

*This event is virtual and will be hosted on ZOOM*

THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU IF:

You're looking for answers/information/discussions on...

Menstruation

Fertility

Post-partum depression (PPD)

Perinatal stages

Prenatal stages

Pregnancy

Motherhood

Menopause

Breastfeeding

Full spectrum womanhood!

Schedule:

Opening & Welcome (Hosted by Mia Cara Cosco & Bea Chan)

Talk 1: The Role of Women In Psychedelic Business with Olivia Mannix

Talk 2: Psychedelics & Pregnancy in Motherhood with Dr. Cresencia Felty

Talk 3: Menopause & SSRIs vs. Psilocybin with Julie Freeman

Break / Networking

Panel: Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion for Women in Psychedelic Research with Tesla La Touche, Emeline Maillet and Kate Kincaid (Moderated by Bea Chan)

Panel Q&A

Closing & Thanks

OUR SPEAKERS/PANELISTS INCLUDE:

OLIVIA MANNIX, Founder & CEO, Felicity Pharma

Olivia is an entrepreneur and cannabis & psychedelics business pioneer. Olivia is the intuitive leader of marketing and the business revolution. She founded one of the first ancillary cannabis companies, Cannabrand in 2013. Being the pioneer behind the movement to destigmatize cannabis and psychedelics, she recognized these opportunities long before they were widely accepted. She also founded several other companies including a tech SaS platform and sales application. She recently founded the first female psychedelics biotech company for women’s health: Felicity Pharma and is one of the only women-CEOs in this space. Olivia has been recognized by Forbes, PRWeek's Top 50 Innovators, Adweek's Young Influentials and is a contributor to Adweek and Rolling Stone.

DR. CRESENCIA FELTY, Naturopath

Dr. Felty is a holistic doctor, mind-body healer, spiritual teacher, and certified psychedelic guide. She has over 13 years of postsecondary education with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and additional training in nutrition, functional medicine, somatic counseling, shamanism, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, psychoneuroimmunology, reiki healing, gastroenterology, psychedelic medicine, trauma, and sound healing. She educates and empowers clients, of all ages, to feel and function well by getting in touch with the unique roots of their concerns or symptoms. She serves Chicago and beyond from her office Balance Health and Wellness with a focus in mental health, gut health, and women’s health.

JULIE FREEMAN, Lifestyle & Wellness Coach

Julie has a BS in clinical nutrition, MA in Human Development and Counseling and post-grad work in mind-body medicine, functional medicine and energy work. She has published two cookbooks, Feel Great Look Great ... Balanced Eating for a Balanced Life and Sweets n' Treats, both available on Amazon. She is certified in yoga. Contributions include local and national television appearances, newspaper and magazine articles to spread awareness of balanced and healthy eating. Past and present work involves supporting the blending of traditional and non-traditional approaches to mind-body health care. Major institutions have adopted this model of interdisciplinary team collaboration based on her tireless and passionate efforts - Lawrence Memorial Hospital, New England Memorial Hospital, Joslin Diabetes Center, Visions Healthcare.

TESLA LA TOUCHE, CEO of Zymonetics

As CEO of Zymonetics, Tesla leads a dynamic team of clinical researchers and educators inspired to reinvent healthcare and explore our right to self-determination. Zymonetics is defining Environmental Social Governance (ESG) policy in healthcare and re-imagining value-based care with a preventative healthcare lens through a vast network of clinics and personalized patient experiences with best-in-class technology. Tesla is clinically published, with 20 years of experience in executive roles working with billion-dollar healthcare firms such as J&J, Women’s Health, Nestle, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics, and Roche Pharmaceuticals. She served as CIO of Canada’s first health condo and biohacking assisted-living center for elders and started her consulting firm with a vision for accelerating healthcare disruption and the adoption of personalized medicine (PM) as a new social contract for health. Tesla has served on boards and advisory committees but is most inspired by youth mentorship. Tesla served as an Imagination Catalyst mentor at OCAD University, mentored Canada’s Undergraduate “Big Data Challenge” STEM Fellowship, and the Ontario School for Social Entrepreneurs. As an evidence-based technology leader, Tesla’s focus is justice, equity, access, and value-based outcomes. Recent projects include Soaring with Roche and global stakeholders to identify Canada’s top health challenges and Canada Health 2030 focused on personalized healthcare and a new social contract for health.

DR. EMELINE MAILLET, CSO of Eastra Health

Dr. Maillet, PhD, is a seasoned pharmacologist and neuroscientist, with a particular interest in psychoactive substances. She has 20+ years’ experience in research and development including 10 years in academia, and 10+ years in the biopharmaceutical industry. Relevant to the psychedelic space, she was the Senior Scientist of DemeRx, a company dedicated to the development of ibogaine and noribogaine. Spanning from 2017 to 2021, she was the Scientific Director of Eleusis for a portfolio of psychedelic substances and drug development projects for psychiatric and neurological diseases, and ophthalmological diseases. Currently, she is the chief scientific officer of Eastra Health, a start up company dedicated to the development of non-impairing psychedelic drug products in the space of Women Health.

KATE KINCAID, Therapist

Kate is a queer, mother, and licensed therapist in Tucson, AZ. She runs a group practice specializing in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, people in ethically non-monogamous relationships, psychedelic integration therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Kate’s practice is grounded in queer and feminist theories and she works from an antioppression lens.

YOUR CO-HOST/EMCEE:

MIA CARA COSCO, Creative Director of Psychedelic Salons

I'm Mia Cara Cosco! I am a Writer, Sound Healer and Space Holder. I became the Creative Director of the first-ever Psychedelic Salon in 2019, raising $10K and eventually launched a 6-figure business to fund psychedelic research and philosophy. My mission is to use my 5-10 years of psychedelic medicine advocacy to heal creative entrepreneurs by writing.

YOUR CO-HOST/MODERATOR:

BEA CHAN, Co-Founder of Sisters In Psychedelics

I'm Bea Chan! I'm a proud BIPOC female, Psychedelic Advocate & Community Builder. Through deep dives into sacred plant medicines, I was guided to help the psychedelic industry expand through creating educational, advocatory and entrepreneurial initiatives. Starting with AKITA 'A Kick In the Ass' Agency - an all-female firm that specializes in helping female psychedelic coaches grow their business - to hosting The Liberated Leader Podcast - a place where conversations with movers and shakers in the entheogenic world are held - to co-organizing Sisters In Psychedelics.

^ As we are both from Vancouver, we acknowledge that we are situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.