Smarter Health Conversations This International Women’s Day

With International Women’s Day approaching, there’s an opportunity to move the conversation beyond the usual empowerment narrative and into something more grounded. The reality quietly reshaping women’s lives right now is health. Midlife health, hormones, sleep, brain function, heart health and longevity are influencing how women show up at work, at home and in leadership, yet the media conversation often stays surface level.

This is where Niki Bezzant brings something different. With more than 20 years researching and writing about health and nutrition, she has built a reputation for translating complex science into clear, balanced advice that women can actually apply. Her work is thoughtful, evidence-based and steady, without drama or fear.

Niki is a bestselling author and one of New Zealand’s most credible voices in the women's health space, as speaker, journalist and author focusing on health, wellbeing, menopause and science. She’s also appeared in Robyn Malcolm’s documentary You, Me & Anxiety, contributing to wider conversations about mental wellbeing and how we navigate modern life.

The themes Niki explores feel particularly relevant right now. Why midlife health is becoming one of the most significant equality conversations of our time. What the science really says about menopause and performance at work. The often-overlooked connections between brain health, heart health and long-term resilience for women.

There’s also the bigger picture. Moving beyond diet culture toward sustainable wellbeing, and protecting long-term health in high-pressure careers where burnout is normalised. These aren’t fringe topics. They’re shaping leadership, productivity and confidence across industries.

For media features, panel discussions, keynote sessions or International Women’s Day events, Niki offers depth without overstatement. She’s comfortable across platforms, whether it’s a long-form interview, a live audience, or a sharp broadcast segment, and she brings credibility that audiences trust.

At Collaborate, we’re focused on connecting meaningful voices with the rooms and platforms where they can genuinely shift the conversation. Niki Bezzant is exactly that kind of voice. If you’re planning an International Women’s Day event, looking for media features, panel discussions, or keynote sessions, with a perspective that is intelligent, timely and grounded in science, we’d love to connect you.