Post by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

The Estée Lauder Companies’ Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) convened colleagues from around the world on March 16 for its annual Women’s History Month event—an energizing fireside chat that became a clear call to action. Led by WLN Founder Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Chief Brand Officer, the conversation with Elizabeth Comen, MD —Arnhold Associate Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative at NYU Langone Health, and author of All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today—explored the historical gaps in women’s healthcare and the opportunity to shape a more informed future. From self-advocacy and life-stage health to the role of AI, one message resonated throughout: understanding women’s health requires a more complete, whole-body perspective—and the confidence to speak up. “We are more than the sum of our parts—women’s health is about understanding the full picture,” shared Dr. Comen. Jane reinforced the importance of showing ourselves the same care we give to others: “The oxygen mask comes down, and you put it on yourself first. We’re not always so good at that — but we need to be.” When women are informed, supported, and empowered, they’re better equipped to advocate for themselves—and for each other.