International Women’s Day 2025
I was honored to be invited to the Forbes Women’s Conference last year, and to be back again in 2025 was extremely special. Meeting so many women and listening to their stories and how they are changing the world is so inspiring and empowering.
For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.
The theme for Women’s Day in 2025 was “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”
As we celebrate female empowerment and how far women have come, we are also witnessing the rollback of many DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives in the US.
But here’s the thing—when we stop prioritizing women’s and other marginalized voices, we risk losing sight of issues that still need attention. Continuing to focus on women’s issues helps those people and areas that need it, and this also strengthens society as a whole.
Pam Durant (left) at the Abu Dhabi Forbes Women’s Conference, 2025
Exposing Gender Gaps
At the conference, we covered the investment gap in women-led companies, women’s financial education, the gender investment gap, women’s sport and — of course — women’s health.
For far too long, all of these have been overlooked, under-researched, and misunderstood. And since I work in the healthcare space, I can’t help but shine the light on this topic.
Without our health, we can’t be leaders, investors, mothers, athletes — we can’t do any of it.
It feels like we are only just beginning to get traction from the previous generations who worked so hard to pave the way. But there is still more to be done.
The State Of Women’s Health in 2025
- Most medical research has been based on men. Women weren’t even required to be included in clinical trials done in the US until Congress passed a law for this in 1993!
- Women’s symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed. It takes women, on average, longer to be diagnosed with conditions like heart disease, ADHD, and autoimmune conditions (even though women make up 78% of all people with autoimmune conditions).
- Hormones, metabolism, and health needs change dramatically throughout a woman’s life, yet much of the medical advice we receive is still based on studies that were done on men as well as a one-size-fits-all approach.
We’ve barely scratched the surface of menopause because it only began to be widely discussed in the last year or so. And much of that had to do with companies realizing it is an untapped market.
But if that’s what it takes, I’ll take it.
These are just a few reasons why we must keep prioritizing women’s health – even when others don’t want to.
Women’s Health Advocacy is a Necessity
The focus on female wellness isn’t just a passing trend; it’s a necessity.
It fuels my passion to continue to help women understand their bodies, their health, and their unique needs. Whether through health coaching, resources, sharing my experiences, supporting caregivers, or building this community – I will not look away.
We can’t afford to let women’s health be ignored, even when the conversation fades.
Because when women have the right information and support, everything changes.
Women Pay It Forward
As Mika Brzezinski, Forbes 30/50 Summit Chair, reminded us, women don’t just take what they’ve learned and keep it to themselves – they pay it forward, creating an exponential ripple effect of empowerment and support.
And to quote the incredible Shania Twain, whom I had the privilege of meeting at last year’s Forbes 30/50 conference:
“The spirit of a woman is like water, and you cannot stop the flow of water.”
Let’s go, girls!
Supporting Women Starts With Self-Care
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice or unsure where to start, I’m here to help. Why not put yourself first for a change?
You can start with my free Well-Being 360 Quiz to get a baseline of your health and lifestyle, or book a free health plan call to get personalized guidance.
