PRIME TIME

A CONVERSATION ON MIDLIFE, MENOPAUSE, AND THE MAGIC OF FRIENDSHIP.

- Sujata and Lisa

In a heartfelt reflection, Lisa Ray- Author, Actor, Cancer Activist, and Sujata Assomull- Journalist, and Author, look back on a transformative period in their lives. They recall how turning 50 marked a significant shift as it sparked honest and meaningful conversations between the two friends.

Sujata shares that the inspiration for Prime Time came from Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar speech, which celebrated midlife as a woman’s true “prime.” Together, their journey stands as a powerful testament to the importance of friendship, self- expression, and embracing age with confidence and grace. Here is a glimpse...

Sujata: I think what's really helped is that we have been on this journey together. Friendship is so important—especially for South Asian women, where our mothers rarely talk about age, menopause, or the changes that come with them. It’s just not part of the culture.