Emily Shears, founder of the Female Athlete Network, is a registered pharmacist with extensive qualifications in exercise sport science and education. With over 20 years of experience, she's driven to promote health and wellbeing, holding board certifications with the Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine, as well as being a member of the Fellowship of ANZCAP (Generalist, Education). Emily is also the AFLW Player Development and Performance Health Manager at the Geelong Football Club, focusing on empowering female athletes with evidence-based information, particularly in menstrual health and advocating for open conversations to eliminate shame. She believes everyone, regardless of their pursuits, deserves to feel great and perform well.