Her Next Chapter

March 16–18 | 6:00 PM | 327 Congress

Her Next Chapter is a three-day Vibrant Wellness x SXSW health experience convening pioneering female physicians and health innovators who are reshaping how health is measured, understood, and optimized across the lifespan. The series explores how data, biology, and lifestyle are redefining modern approaches to well-being.

Through intimate fireside conversations moderated by Laurenn Cutshaw, attendees will engage with Kayla Barnes-Lentz, Dr. Molly Maloof, and Dr. Poonam Desai as they examine the science and strategy behind fitness, fertility, nutrition, biomarkers, and longevity-offering a more precise and personalized model of care.

What to Expect

• Fireside conversations with leading physicians and health innovators
• Evidence-based insights into fitness, fertility, nutrition, and longevity
• Practical application of diagnostics, biomarkers, and personal health data
• Audience-led Q&A, curated networking, food, drinks, and music

Day 1: Fitness Across Hormonal Life Stages

Featuring Kayla Barnes-Lentz
A focused exploration of longevity-driven training across hormonal life stages. Topics include cycle-aware training, sex-based physiological differences, and the role of mobility, balance, and strength in long-term health. The session also addresses key performance and longevity biomarkers-VO₂ max, grip strength, lean body mass, and bone density-and how to train and track them effectively.

Surprise Guest: Following Kayla’s fireside chat, NYT and WSJ bestselling author Izabella Wentz will host an exclusive early book signing for her new release, IBS: Finding and Healing the Root Cause, ahead of its March 17 launch. Don’t miss this special early-release moment.

Day 2: Fertility, Biology, and Longevity

Featuring Dr. Molly Maloof
An examination of fertility as both a biological signal and a broader framework for understanding health, behavior, and longevity. This conversation explores the intersection of reproductive health, purpose, relationships, and social bonds, including the grandmother paradox and their implications for healthspan and lifespan.

Day 3: Food, Toxins, and Longevity

Featuring Dr. Poonam Desai
A practical, clinically grounded discussion on the highest-impact nutrition and lifestyle decisions that influence long-term health. Topics include priority food strategies, hidden toxin exposures, and sustainable interventions across decades-from early life through later adulthood—to reduce risk and improve resilience.

Each day concludes with an audience-led Q&A and time to connect with peers through thoughtfully curated food, drinks, music, and networking. While centered on women’s biology, the insights extend beyond women alone-informing partners, families, and anyone invested in building healthier futures through more precise, individualized care.

RSVP does not guarantee entry.