Women are taught to be amenable and easy-going. To not make things difficult. This cultural message is one of the biggest vulnerabilities women bring into their relationships, their finances, and their health.
Emily draws on public health research, sexual health education, and her own story to illustrate how power, money, and intimacy are intertwined.
WHAT AUDIENCES TAKE AWAY
The documented connection between relationship power dynamics and women's sexual, mental, and physical health
Practical language for financial transparency in relationships
Evidence-based tools for rebuilding autonomy, confidence, and agency at any age
Why this is a public health issue
FORMAT
45 minutes + Q&A (adaptable to 30 minutes)
Available in-person and virtually
Workshop format available for half-day programs
IDEAL AUDIENCES
Women’s professional associations
Corporate wellness and HR departments
Financial planning firms serving women clients
Women’s health conferences and summits
Healthcare organizations and medical practices
Divorce attorneys and family law organizations
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Power, Money, and Intimacy: What Every Woman Needs to Know
ABOUT EMILY
Emily Fontaine is a public health researcher and sexual health educator graduate student at the University of Minnesota. Kinsey Institute certified.
Her work sits at the intersection of sexual health, financial power, and women's autonomy across the lifespan. She brings 20+ years of business development experience, along with academic training, lived experience, and a direct, research-grounded voice.
She has presented at the IIEX research conference and been recognized as a top ten finalist for social impact by the Longevity Centre UK.