She-EO 24.0
Women evolve through seasons—each one sacred, each one powerful.
Menopause is not an ending, but a transition—a shift into wisdom, grounding, and new becoming. And yet, for too long, it has been wrapped in silence, shame, or confusion.
So too is weight and wellness—deeply personal and often misunderstood. As hormones shift and bodies change, many women struggle silently with obesity, self-image, and health challenges. But your body deserves care, not criticism.
At our Sisters Circle on May 31st, we’re holding space for open, honest conversations about menopause and obesity—the physical, emotional, and cultural layers we carry. Together, we’ll break the silence, share truths, and explore healing paths with clarity and compassion.
This is a space to learn. To unlearn. To feel seen.
Because no woman should walk this journey alone.
This is sisterhood in its truest form.
HOST
She is a social impact entrepreneur, a published author, and an educator. She is the founder and president of The She-EO – a global platform for women of African descent to have important conversations that matter. In addition to being the founder and coordinating trustee of United for Kids Foundation, Tope created and hosted the Impact Africa radio show, which inspired Africans and Africans in the diaspora to participate consciously and actively in African development from 2013 to 2015. Impact Africa earned Tope an invitation to a meeting with Senior White House officials during the planning stage of the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit in 2014.
Tope frequently speaks to global audiences with a mission to inspire. She delivered a powerful address at Hillary Clinton’s final presidential campaign rally in Michigan in November 2016, the keynote speech at Grand Rapids City High School’s commencement ceremony in June 2017, and one of the two keynote speeches at the Future Harvest Conference in January 2021. Prior to becoming a full-time social impact entrepreneur, Tope worked for 2 of the “Big Accounting” Firms, a Fortune 100 energy company, and notable nonprofit organizations in Washington D.C. She also taught agricultural business courses at the University of Maryland, College Park until May 2022.
She is an alumnus of the University of Lagos in Nigeria, Emory University, Salzburg Global Seminar in Austria, and the University of Oxford. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, and a United States of America Certified Public Accountant.
Tope is dedicated to serving her community. She served as the Treasurer of Future Harvest from 2020 to 2022, as the interim chairperson of the Women’s National Democratic Club’s Foreign Policy and National Security Task Force in 2021, and as a member of the Montgomery County Maryland County Executive’s Economic Recovery Advisory Group in 2020.
Tope is married to Niyi Balogun, who she co-owns Dodo Farms, a Certified Naturally Grown produce farm in Montgomery County (Maryland) with.
GUESTS
Omolade Ogun, MD, FAAFP, is a board-certified Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician with over 20 years of experience specializing in preventive care, lifestyle medicine, and women’s health. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Dr. Ogun’s passion for healing began early as a member of the Nigerian Junior Red Cross Society in elementary school. She earned her medical degree from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria, and completed her residency training at the USC Family Medicine Program at California Hospital in Los Angeles.
Currently practicing at Cedars-Sinai Medical Group in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Ogun provides compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and recently completed The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine: Treating Obesity at Harvard Medical School. Additionally, Dr. Ogun serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles.
Her clinical expertise spans chronic disease management, obesity medicine, and women's health. Dr. Ogun is particularly passionate about empowering women to make informed health choices and adopt healthier lifestyles through evidence-based strategies. Known for her collaborative and culturally sensitive approach to patient care, Dr. Ogun brings a global perspective to her practice. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, meditating, swimming, and spending time with her family.
Omolara Funmilayo is a certified Nutrition and Health Coach specializing in women's wellness. With a background in holistic health and years of coaching experience, she empowers women to take control of their well-being through practical nutrition strategies, lifestyle adjustments, and mindset support. Her compassionate, evidence-informed approach helps women navigate hormonal changes with confidence, clarity, and vitality.
