Denise Pines

Denise Pines is a Peabody Award–winning filmmaker, health advocate, and entrepreneur at the forefront of midlife women’s wellness. She’s the founder of WisePause Wellness a pro-aging education and workplace platform and the Menopause Recognition Awards, co-founder of Tea Botanics and the inspiration of the award-winning Hot Flash Tea found in Target stores, and leader of the FemAging Project, driving healthtech innovation for women 40+. In her roles as president of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California and Board executive of the Federation of State Medical Boards, she shapes healthcare policy. She’s produced 14 documentaries that spark cultural change. Her most recent film, “The M Factor: Before the Pause,” brought men into the menopause conversation. As a sought-after speaker, she has led groundbreaking first-of-their-kind conversations on global stages including the Aspen Ideas Festival, the World Economic Forum, SXSW, and CES.