A follow-on year of exciting opportunities.. wonderful collaboration, platform and instore experiences.

A few of our top moments below and learn more about our journey in 2023.

The year so far...

Joyfully - it's been a flying start and we're not yet done.

We're thrilled with anticipation of what the coming months hold in store for us.

Discover our 2024 moments.

A fabulous end to end the week of our first birthday anniversary with a wonderful award to our Founder Marva Williams - receiving The Mount Moriah Foundation Business Woman of the Year award in recognition of work done in the field of Menopause Awareness particularly among the BAME and marginalised communities.

Shhh... are extremely moved to see this contribution recognised.

Our deepest congratulations to our tireless founder Marva - how proud we are of you for this well-deserved win!

Thank You to all the team at MOUNT MORIAH FOUNDATION for this honour and for the vital work done in supporting those marginalised in the menopause transition.

Ushering in the spirit of Christmas, Shhh... had the honour of being invited to help raise funds for charitable good with a presence at the Phoenix Fun Events Christmas Dinner.

Part of their premier charity fundraisers at the stunning Royal Horse Guards Hotel, we were thrilled to support this tradition with our botanical goodness.

Thank you team PHOENIX FUN EVENTS it was a genuine pleasure!

It was an exciting return for us to the wonderful Bluewater instore experience courtesy of the Great Brand Exchange.

Flying off the shelves in addition to our product favourites were our giftboxes for the stockings!

We were ever so excited to head back to Boots and do so in one of our home towns and a local destination at the Oracle Shopping centre.

Needless to say not only was it an exceptional opportunity to serve the local clientele but it was also a genuine pleasure to see and receive the support of many familiar faces.

A week on from Boots at the Oracle Reading, the instore excitement continued and we were really fortunate to be in the vibrant atmosphere of Blue Water shopping centre.

Just on the cusp of the Christmas Shopping countdown the general air of anticipation was contagious and so many customers came looking for supportive solutions for themselves and their loved ones... it seemed to be a combination of preparing for the seasonal demands ahead as well as looking for thoughtful gifts of care ...

We were certainly happy to help.

A personal invitation to Marva, Shhh... Founder to this private fundraising event hosted by an outstanding charity that does it's incredible work very quietly and solidly behind the scenes.

It was an honour to support with the donation of soothing Shhh Bestseller blends such as the pain-relieving Relieve and Ease Magnesium Mist and tension-easing Sleep Sound and Seaweed Detox Magnesium Bath Salts.

Celebrating Black History Month with a powerful contribution to the discussion and awareness concerning routes to Black Business success with Marva sharing her Shhh... business founder story and addressing challenges surrounding literacy and education.

Organised in conjunction with the Black Cultural Network the afternoon session was an inspiring exchange of pivotal experience and support.

An excellent experience for the Shhh team in the vibrant atmosphere of Westfield, Shepherds Bush.

Once again we learned so much through interacting with so many of you. With every persons needs being unique, being able to address concerns face to face is an invaluable opportunity for us.

By far our most popular products during this session were our: RELIEVE & EASE MAGENSIUM MIST and SLEEP SOUND products and many loved the enjoyable flavour of our 5-HTP gummies and were looking forward to experience the benefits of natural hormone support.

Hot Flushes, Anxiety, Menstrual cycle irregularities.... we covered everything and more!

Taking place courtesy of the wonderful team at John Lewis, Shhh had the opportunity to hold a workshop talk in the staff canteen to bring menopause awareness into a work atmosphere.

Exchanges such as these truly come alive when you have open and receptive engagement and this was certainly the case here.

With input from our sister collective talking through healthy lifestyle for menopause wellness and Marva sharing the benefits of holistic Shhh products it was a fulfiling day of education and sharing.

SUPPORTING WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE

One of the things we love the most about doing our meno chats is the vibrant atmospheres we are invited to dip into enabling us to get those vitally-needed conversations started and providing wellness and solution-oriented information...

We were invited to talk at the creative spaces of Abbey Wharf. An electric environment of mixed businesses, professionals and age groups in the heart of Reading.

Engaging with audiences such as these truly furthers our cause of making menopause a topic to become comfortable with - for all those who are years away from it to those going through or graduating from it and - truly not least for the male co-worker being enriched with a tangible level of awareness...

Another great meno-chat with heartfelt thanks to the superb Abbey Wharf Team.

26-04-22 :: INVITATION - HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

SEMINAR - MIDLIFE ENGAGEMENT NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Extended by Caroline Ansell MP, Marva Williams was invited to represent Shhh... at a seminar exploring the field of engagement for those in mature years and included panelists from the NHS, the field of human resources as well as from the private sector.

Opportunities such as these to highlight the factors that can impact efficacy and wellbeing in the career field, particularly for women in the menopausal years, are invaluable building blocks for raising awareness and understanding - exploring issues in the workplace that often don't receive enough consideration.

A very welcome signal for the right direction!

It was an honour for our founder Marva Williams to be able to share her expertise and knowledge in this field and for Shhh... to have vital platforms such as these to help shape discourse and inform solutions for tangible support.

6-05-22 :: MENO CHAT - WITH GUEST EXPERT - DR. CARYS SONNENBERG

Our first MenoChat with our guest expert Dr Carys was so well received - we were able to answer many great questions thanks to our excellent group interaction.

We launched our Facebook private group at the end of April to such a warm response. Many of the questions we received from you reflect the views and general concerns so many of us have when going through the different transitions in the menopause years and our regular MENOCHATs will continue to invite the dialogue, provide information and provide a space to share.

Dr. Sonnenberg is a Hampshire-based GP, specialising in Menopauseand thanks to her generous time and expertise we were able to learn so much more than one normally would in the 10 minutes that are available with a doctor's appointment.
We covered further topics - in an hour of great information, advice and tips on:

🙌 3 stages of menopause

🙌 How to make the most of your 10 min GP visit

🙌 HRT who can and can’t use it

🙌 Bladder leakage and ways to ease it

🙌 How to ease sore dry skin around the vagina

17-05-22 :: CLUBHOUSE CHAT - WITH YOU GOOD CLUB

IN SUPPORT OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

A lot of shame and misconception still surround issues concerning mental health and much like the experiences of many women going through menopause, symptoms and concerns can feel difficult to talk about - thereby increasing feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety which can further compound symptoms.

We were absolutely delighted to receive the invitation to speak on this vital topic in support of Mental Health Awareness this month.
We'll be guesting for three weeks EVERY TUESDAY courtesy of the lovely team at You Good Club to highlight and explore the many ways in which changes to our mental wellbeing can be affected or triggered by the menopause.

The You Good? Club has been created by mental health advocates Tanya Simmons Reid and Rhonda Sampson - conceived as a space for women and men to have transparent conversations around topics of mental health and mental illness.

Tanya Simmons Reid is president & CEO of Skyrocket Communications, Inc. and visionary of the SoundMinds Mental Health Awareness and Solutions Conference. She is a certified Adult Mental Health First Aider (USA).

Rhonda Sampson is a fashion stylist, designer, creator & GODs intercessor - empowering women to feel confident at any size & life transition. She is a certified Adult Mental Health First Aider (USA).

Listen in or stay tuned for further information.

CHAMPION OF WOMENMENO CHAT - ABBEY...HOUSES OF PARLIAMENTMENO CHAT LAUNCHCLUBHOUSE CHAT

INSPIRED ACHIEVEMENT - SILVER AWARD

A truly fantastic mid-point milestone for June.

How proud are we of our favourite Kent-based beautician Karen Beeforth already an award winner in recent years and now adding two further sensational feathers to her gorgeous cap for 2022 - Bronze Award Nail Technician and the Silver Inspired Achievement Award for our cuticle oil!

This particular award win means so much to us as it is not determined by nominations as with the awards in the other categories but is an award selected by the judges - a panel comprising business expertise and industry experience in their own right - for outstanding service or overcoming obstacles.

We're chuffed that our wholesome nail formula designed with Karen to cater for conscientious ladies on the go that want to ensure their hands and nails are botanically and ethically cared for regardless of challenging wear and tear - has really struck a chord not only with discerning beauty clientele but within the industry at this level.

Our first MenoChat with our guest expert Dr Carys was so well received - we were able to answer many great questions thanks to our excellent group interaction.

We launched our Facebook private group at the end of April to such a warm response. Many of the questions we received from you reflect the views and general concerns so many of us have when going through the different transitions in the menopause years and our regular MENOCHATs will continue to invite the dialogue, provide information and provide a space to share.

Dr. Sonnenberg is a Hampshire-based GP, specialising in Menopauseand thanks to her generous time and expertise we were able to learn so much more than one normally would in the 10 minutes that are available with a doctor's appointment.
We covered further topics - in an hour of great information, advice and tips on:

🙌 3 stages of menopause

🙌 How to make the most of your 10 min GP visit

🙌 HRT who can and can’t use it

🙌 Bladder leakage and ways to ease it

🙌 How to ease sore dry skin around the vagina

IN SUPPORT OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

A lot of shame and misconception still surround issues concerning mental health and much like the experiences of many women going through menopause, symptoms and concerns can feel difficult to talk about - thereby increasing feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety which can further compound symptoms.

We were absolutely delighted to receive the invitation to speak on this vital topic in support of Mental Health Awareness this month.
We'll be guesting for three weeks EVERY TUESDAY courtesy of the lovely team at You Good Club to highlight and explore the many ways in which changes to our mental wellbeing can be affected or triggered by the menopause.

The You Good? Club has been created by mental health advocates Tanya Simmons Reid and Rhonda Sampson - conceived as a space for women and men to have transparent conversations around topics of mental health and mental illness.

Tanya Simmons Reid is president & CEO of Skyrocket Communications, Inc. and visionary of the SoundMinds Mental Health Awareness and Solutions Conference. She is a certified Adult Mental Health First Aider (USA).

Rhonda Sampson is a fashion stylist, designer, creator & GODs intercessor - empowering women to feel confident at any size & life transition. She is a certified Adult Mental Health First Aider (USA).

Listen in or stay tuned for further information.

IN SUPPORT OF MAGGIE'S CANCER CHARITY AND THE FELIX PROJECT

This inspirational annual Awards Ceremony celebrates extraordinary women who have pioneered with devotion and gift while creating platforms and opportunities to others, lifting and supporting womanhood and the next generation.

What an honour to be invited to contribute to and be present at this exceptional event organised by The Dovetail Agency.
Funds raised support the outstanding Maggie Centres providing incredible service and resources to cancer patients through various centres and online in the UK and the exemplary Felix Project food-rescue charity fighting hunger and poverty in the London capital.

We were simply thrilled to be able to donate a selection of our sought-after therapeutic wellness to help raise funds in aid of these worthwhile, life-supporting projects, providing our popular Sleep Sound gift box as one of the raffle prizes and sponsoring the goodie bags with our Sleep Sound sleep spray alongside a truly stunning array of other gorgeous lifestyle and beauty brands all lending inspired support.

LOVE WAS IN THE AIR!!

Our second pop-up with the wonderful John Lewis team - this time in the vibrant atmosphere of Brent Cross.

It was fab to see both romance as well as selfcare high on the agenda - and not just on Valentine's Day... giving perfect rise for us to promote our message of taking time out to care for others and for self.
Wellbeing is not just about pampering but about rebalancing and when we make the time to care for our health it has a cascade effect on a myriad of other areas in our lives.

This is the vital principle of what we do here at Shhh.... many menopause symptoms can be alleviated or improved with routine use of natural wellness products and practice, and one doesn't have to wait to feel stressed out to benefit from the relaxing effect of simple, trusted natural wonders such as bath salts or aromatherapy scents...

Many of you came to see us and show us your favourite products from our range and hearing your feedback is just a gift that keeps on giving.

Bursting with pride are we here at Shhh...MC HQ!

Our very own Marva received the Unsung Hero Award.The Women of Excellence Foundation - conceived by founder and organiser Janelle Clarke, herself tirelessly active in the local community supporting vulnerable groups and women, recognises women who provide notable service to others.

Marva received the award in recognition of her expertise in wellness and healing formulations particularly with the benefit that the newly launched Shhh... range can bring to those suffering a variety of symptoms as they go through the menopause.In Marva's words,' I’m surprised but delighted to be given this award, and I’m truly thankful to those who nominated me. It has made me even more determined to continue creating products for women to turn to.'

You shouldn't be at all surprised Marva.... you're our hero too!

WHAT A FAB START TO OUR SISTER APP JOURNEY!

It was such a pleasure to meet so many of you in person at the John Lewis instore launch of the Shhh.. Menopause Collective APP and what an exciting week it was for us.

With so much concern and anxiety affecting the majority of women regarding menopause, putting together and launching the APP has been a passion mission for the Collective and the wonderful feedback was rewarding.


Digestive issues, hot flushes, anxiety and skin changes ...

We covered a lot of topics and many of your key concerns in our individual customer exchanges and it is so encouraging to know that our Shhh... products will be able to continue to support so many more of you together with the APP to help you get back to your true self, getting hormones under control and helping to ease menopause symptoms.