From Personal Struggle to Purpose: A Menopause Journey

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Evelyn de Vries, the passionate founder behind the platform Menopausal Thoughts. Evelyn shares her personal journey into entrepreneurship, which began with her own confusing and challenging experience with menopause. After feeling overwhelmed by symptoms like brain fog, mood swings, and hormonal imbalances, she started an Instagram page as a hobby to connect with other women. What began as a personal outlet quickly blossomed into a supportive community, revealing a widespread need for relatable, holistic education and support during this life stage, ultimately inspiring her to build a coaching business.Evelyn discusses her mission to empower women by demystifying menopause and highlighting the critical, yet often overlooked, connection between gut health and hormonal balance. She is currently developing a comprehensive coaching program focused on nutrition, natural supplements, and lifestyle changes as an alternative or complement to traditional HRT. Looking ahead, Evelyn's vision for Evelyn de Vries Wellness is to create a global sisterhood where women feel seen and supported, with the goal of transitioning from her full-time job in social services to dedicate herself entirely to this empowering venture within the next year.