For too long, the most consequential transition in a woman's life happened in a whisper. Angela MacGregor decided it was time for a microphone.
A seasoned entrepreneur, Angela began her career producing major trade shows and conferences. She then spent more than twenty years in real estate, guiding condominium developments from concept to completion. Along the way, she led charitable events that raised significant funds for children's causes. Hers is a résumé built on making ambitious things happen at scale.
Her most important work began with a realization: women have been left in the dark about their own health for far too long. Angela refused to accept the silence, the misinformation, and the stigma. So she built the room she wished had existed for her. The National Menopause Show is a first-of-its-kind platform that brings leading medical experts, evidence-based education, and trusted brands together under one roof.
Her mission is clear. She wants to give women access to the science, the support, and the solutions they deserve, and to change how society understands women in midlife and beyond.
Angela does not wait for permission. She builds. That makes her, unmistakably, a mod+women Queen.
The National Menopause Show | Healthy Aging, Backed by Science
October 17 & 18, 2026 | The International Centre
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Before you started building the National Menopause Show, what did you think you understood about menopause, and what has this journey completely rewritten for you?
Before building the National Menopause Show, I honestly knew very little about menopause. I saw it as an inevitable decline, almost an “end” to a familiar version of myself.
What I’ve learned is completely different. Menopause is not an ending, but a transition that deserves support, understanding, and evidence-based care. With the right tools, it can be a stage of empowerment, strength, and possibility.
What has surprised you most about the gap in women's knowledge around menopause?
What has really stopped me in my tracks is how many women haven’t had access to basic menopause information.
It’s not an individual gap; it’s systemic. Women’s health, especially menopause, has been under-researched and under-discussed for far too long. So many symptoms are real and treatable, yet women have been left to normalize or suffer through them in silence.
So many women arrive at menopause feeling blindsided by their own bodies. What do you think is behind that, and what does that tell us about how we talk about women's health?
One of the most common things I hear from women is surprise at how many symptoms are linked to menopause: weight gain, insomnia, brain fog, low libido, even joint pain, etc.
Many women blame themselves, not realizing these are common and very real parts of this transition.
Has anything you've discovered through creating the show changed how you take care of yourself, your health, your routines, how you show up for your own body?
This journey has changed how I care for myself. I’m far more intentional about my health, how I move, eat, and maintain my routines.
I’ve learned that I can’t show up for others unless I take care of myself first. Prioritizing my well-being helps me be the best version of myself in every stage of life.
Intimacy and sexual wellness are topics women our age are still told to be quiet about. What have you learned about how menopause affects this part of our lives, and what do you wish more women knew?
Women shouldn’t feel ashamed to talk about sex and intimacy. It’s a natural part of life.
Menopause affects the whole body, so changes in desire are normal and nothing to judge. There’s no shame in starting the conversation and keeping it going. This part of life doesn’t disappear; it evolves.
You launched this at 57 after a long career in a completely different industry. What has this chapter taught you about reinvention and what's possible for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond?
It’s taught me it’s never too late; if anything, this is where things get exciting. Reinvention in your 40s, 50s, and beyond is an opportunity, not a risk.
What stands out most is how much women want connection. We’re stronger when we support and lift each other up. There’s real power in women rising together.
The show went from a first-year concept to a two-day national event with major sponsors and U.S. expansion almost overnight. What does that explosive response tell you about where women are right now?
Women are actively seeking credible, science-backed information in a space that often feels confusing and contradictory online. They want more than just content; they’re looking for connection, shared experiences, and a trusted place to ask questions and learn. The rapid growth of The National Menopause Show reflects a real need for tangible, expert-led education that helps women confidently start or deepen their health journey.
What's the most powerful moment you've witnessed at the show a conversation, a reaction, something a woman said to you that stopped you in your tracks?
One of the most powerful moments has been seeing women come up to me, often emotional, thanking me for creating a space where they finally feel seen, heard, and understood. Many share that they’re learning things about their symptoms for the first time, getting answers they’ve been searching for, sometimes for years. Those moments, when someone is moved to tears because they finally feel supported, are truly unforgettable.
Has this experience changed how you see the way women over 40 are treated, not just in healthcare, but in how the world values us?
One of the most powerful moments has been seeing women come up to me, often emotional, thanking me for creating a space where they finally feel seen, heard, and understood. Many share that they’re learning about their symptoms for the first time and getting answers they’ve been searching for, sometimes for years. Those moments, when someone is moved to tears because they finally feel supported, are truly unforgettable.
If you could sit down with every woman reading this who's just starting to feel the shift in her body and doesn't know what's happening, what would you tell her?
I’d tell her: your health isn’t a “nice to have”; it’s the whole foundation. Get informed, talk to your healthcare provider, and ask all the questions (yes, even the ones that feel awkward). And find your tribe because Googling symptoms at 2 a.m. is not a support system. You’re not alone; you’re not losing it… You’re evolving. And you are absolutely worth it.
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