menobabe* (noun)
1. a woman who owns her perimenopause and menopause and retains her identity, confidence and power.
​
2. a woman who by seeking and sharing her menopause knowledge, helps others through listening, friendship, vulnerability and laughter.
​
* definitions by me
Vanessa Scott - Menopause Champion & Consultant.
Further to my career with Vogue Italia and Vogue TV in London, I made a midlife professional pivot as the menopause impacted my life and trained as a Menopause Champion. For six years, I have been working with passion and purpose for a large variety of menopause brands, organisations and their customers, gaining a truly unique and invaluable insight into this thriving, forever market.
(Worth $600bn by 2030, Forbes Oct 2020).
My most recent consultancy role, involved helping to strengthen brand perception and awareness within the menopause space, as well as working on their customer research, retention and support.
​
An award-winning British boutique vegan collagen and menopause brand, Pause. Here, I strengthened brand perception and awareness within the menopause space, whilst working on customer research, retention and support.
Hired to consult by BBC Dragon, Touker Suleyman, I helped with awareness and sales of their Healthista Menopause Video Pack, post launch.
Working as a client care and retention consultant for this luxury supplements brand, I quickly identified the importance of their menopausal customer base and found my ability to empathise and support had a profound impact on the business. As per my findings and advice, they eventually reformulated, relaunched and focused on this key demographic.
The Menopause Partner for brands and home of the MTick, the world's first menopause-friendly shopping symbol. As Strategic Partnerships Manager, I supported their Co-Founder and growing collective of 100+ partners, brands and retailers in their unique vision to make menopause more visible.
Here I introduced game-changing retention processes for the first time to this multi award-winning subscription business, whilst supporting their many menopausal customers. My strategies and techniques were then learnt and implemented by their in-house customer service team. Post my consultancy, as strongly suggested, the brand soon became more menopause/40+ focused.
.png){kind=logo}
I was delighted to inspire the first ever 'Menopause Beauty Kit' on behalf of my client Arella, launched on World Menopause Day, Oct 18th 2025. Latest In Beauty is a highly successful brand marketing platform for the cosmetics and beauty industry, embraced by 5m UK customers.
If you wish to discuss a role or consultancy please contact me here.
Supporting you, your brand and your customers.
"I am so thankful to Vanessa for her time, energy and care that she brought to my brand, Arella. Her genuine interest, expertise and thoughtful involvement added real value to the brand and I am so grateful for everything she brought to us".
Laura Capewell, Founder, Arella.
"I was as so thrilled to hear Vanessa had joined the GenM team. Having previously worked together during her consultancy for a BBC Dragon's menopause project, I knew her career at Vogue plus her authentic menopause experience, knowledge and passion would mean we were in the best possible hands. Simply a joy to work with, and I would recommend her to anyone in the menopause space."
Anna Ellis, Head of Brand, Made of More.
"Vanessa was instrumental in pioneering our customer focused approach to retaining customers at Absolute Collagen. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of engaging with women, particularly those experiencing menopausal symptoms. Her ability to connect and offer support has helped our customers to feel heard and seen. She's so enthusiastic and passionate about supporting women going through the menopause and has been a pleasure to work with."
Emma Vipond, Head of Retention, Absolute Collagen.
“You have lifted my spirits so much, thank you. I feel there is light in sight, not just a big dark cloud and I’m hoping I can stay feeling like this. I can honestly say our chat has made me feel so much better. I’m in a dark place at the moment and you have made me feel like I’m not alone and that means a lot.”
Bernadette, Absolute Collagen Customer.
I have worked in luxury lifestyle for over 30 years. Further to my time with Vogue Italia and Vogue TV here in London, I became one of the first in my sector to present and produce video content for some of the world's leading brands (including Swarovski, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Harvey Nichols, Avon, John Lewis and Temperley). As the menopause hit, I side-stepped into working in wellness, as I navigated the mental and physical impact of this hormonal journey. Working as a consultant for luxury supplements brand Lumity and then the award-winning Absolute Collagen, I focused on client care and retention. During this time, I found myself organically helping and guiding customers through their own menopausal issues, thereby not only helping to retain them but creating an invaluable, unique service and connection for all. I so enjoyed and believed in this aspect of my work, that I went on to train as a certified Menopause Champion with the Menopause Experts Group. Here I furthered my own knowledge and experience by completing their accredited online training program. I firmly believe that one of the most important parts of the perimenopause/menopause journey is simply having someone to talk to and moreover, someone who listens. Not a doctor but in essence a menopause 'buddy' who can connect and guide with empathy, humour, authenticity and knowledge. This can provide a vital service for individuals, customers and employees alike and work well alongside a medical clinician. As a menopausal woman, who over the last six years, has worked purposefully with a large variety of menopause brands and their customers, I have attained a truly unique and invaluable insight into this thriving, forever market worth $600 billion by 2030. (Forbes Oct 2020).
