Meet Lisa Boate, a passionate advocate, educator, and founder of Liberated Menopause. After spending two decades as a teacher and professional development leader, Lisa recognized a glaring gap in how society understands and supports women during menopause. Her personal experiences, combined with her love for coaching and education, led her to create Liberated Menopause—an initiative that empowers women to make informed health decisions and navigate this life stage with confidence. At Humans of Fuzia, where we amplify stories that drive impact, we are proud to feature Lisa’s inspiring journey to help our 5.2 million-strong global community of changemakers, coaches, and women entrepreneurs. We believe in He for She, She for She, and Lisa’s work truly embodies that spirit.
Lisa, what inspired the creation of Liberated Menopause?
It was really a combination of several things. I was an educator for 20 years, and in the last decade, I worked as a central resource teacher providing professional development for other educators. That’s where I realized how much I loved coaching, supporting others, and helping them transform their practices. But working inside institutions that resist change took a toll on me—my hair was falling out, I was having panic attacks, and crying in my car to and from work.
At the same time, my children were about to graduate, and I started coaching women in the “empty nest” stage, helping them explore the big questions—“Who am I? What do I want?” Those conversations naturally led to discussions about what’s happening in our bodies. When I took a menopause coaching course, I was overwhelmed by how much we don’t know about our health, and how that lack of knowledge affects women’s long-term well-being.
The tipping point came when I learned that one in ten women leave the workforce at the peak of their careers due to unsupported menopause and perimenopause symptoms. I saw myself in that statistic. So Liberated Menopause was born—because women deserve to make fully informed choices and advocate for their health.
Before founding Liberated Menopause, you were a transformational coach. Can you tell us about that transition?
Absolutely. I’ve always loved supporting women one-on-one, but my true passion lies in facilitation and professional development. Founding Liberated Menopause allowed me to combine those passions—I get to work with organizations to create supportive policies, deliver workshops, and empower women with knowledge to advocate for their health.
I also launched Doctor Ready, a service where I help women understand their symptoms, give them the language to advocate for themselves, and ensure they feel seen and supported. Now I get to do the work I love in multiple ways, all while addressing an urgent need.
What has been your biggest challenge as a founder?
The biggest hurdle is the societal gap in understanding menopause. When I say I’m a menopause consultant, people either look relieved—grateful that someone’s doing this work—or they look completely confused. There’s rarely an in-between.
It’s easy to forget how little awareness still exists. Convincing organizations to invest in supporting women during this life stage is a constant challenge. But the need is huge, and I’m determined to change the conversation.
Do you have any short-term personal or professional goals for 2025?
Professionally, my goal is to expand my reach within teaching organizations. Between January and June this year, I worked with the Ontario Provincial Teaching Federation and eight teaching locals. I plan to increase that number to 20 by next January because the response has been overwhelming—my last session sold out in under three hours!
Personally, I’m working on allowing myself to relax into this journey. Creating a business from scratch consumes your whole heart, mind, and soul. Now that there’s momentum, I want to give some time back to myself and appreciate how far I’ve come.
After so much change in your life, how do you define happiness today?
2024 was intense. Both my kids started university, we moved cities, sold our properties, and my dad passed away. It was a year of constant stress responses.
Now, happiness is found in simplicity—a perfect day looks like breakfast with my kids, volunteering in the community, lunch with my husband, family time, swimming, and evening walks with loved ones. It’s about being present without external pressures. Simple, beautiful moments—that’s happiness.
Finally, any advice for women coaches or entrepreneurs starting their journey?
There’s so much noise out there telling you what you should do. Shut it out. Focus on what brings you joy and pour your energy into that. If you love it, it won’t feel like work, even when it’s hard. And trust me, building something meaningful takes time. Those overnight success stories are rare—don’t let them shake your confidence. Stick with what you love, and it will come together.
“Shut out the noise, follow what brings you joy, and stick with it—success takes time, but it’s worth it.”
Connect with Lisa Boate:
You can connect with Lisa on LinkedIn and explore more about Liberated Menopause at liberatedmenopause.ca.
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