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The Elektra Taboo
Smashers

“Menopause is having a moment”

After too long in the shadows, menopause is finally coming into the limelight. We’re excited to shine a spotlight on the taboo-smashing movers & shakers who are changing the game for women everywhere.

Today, we celebrate those whose contributions most embody one of Elektra’s most important values, ”Challenge the status quo.” From all of us at Elektra and the thousands in our community, thank you for being an inspiration. Here’s to smashing the menopause taboo, together.

Explore our nominees

Gwyneth Paltrow, Gabrielle Union, Salma Hayek

The Actresses Gwyneth Paltrow, Gabrielle Union, Salma Hayek

Founder, Goop; Actress; Actress
Nina Lorez Collins, Margit Detweiler, Gina Pell, Amy Parker

The Community Builders Nina Lorez Collins, Margit Detweiler, Gina Pell, Amy Parker

Founder, The Woolfer (now Revel); Founder, TueNight; Founders, The WHAT
Paulina Porizkova

The Model-Turned-Activist Paulina Porizkova

Model, Actress, & Author
Dr. Lila Nachtigall

The Doctor Dr. Lila Nachtigall

Professor of OB/GYN, NYU School of Medicine
Stacy London

The Style Maven Stacy London

Founder & CEO, State Of
Amanda Thebe

The Fitness Guru Amanda Thebe

Fitness Expert, Author
Drs. Santoro, Joffe, Derby & SWAN researchers

The Researchers Drs. Santoro, Joffe, Derby & SWAN researchers

Michelle Obama

The Visionary Michelle Obama

Former First Lady, USA
Darcey Steinke, Ada Calhoun

The Authors Darcey Steinke, Ada Calhoun

Author, Flash Count Diary; Author, Why We Can't Sleep
Omisade Burney-Scott

The Activist Omisade Burney-Scott

Founder, Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause
Sonsoles Gonzalez, Elizabeth Gazda, Heidi Brown

The Entrepreneurs Sonsoles Gonzalez, Elizabeth Gazda, Heidi Brown

Founder, Better Not Younger; CEO, Embr Labs; CEO, Brilliance by Brown
Shirley Serban

The Songwriter Shirley Serban

Singer, Menopause Rhapsody
Oprah Winfrey

The Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey

Producer, Author, Philanthropist
Bronwen Parker-Rhodes

The Filmmaker Bronwen Parker-Rhodes

Film Director, The New York Times
Colette Courtion, Polly Rodriguez

The Sexual Wellness Warriors Colette Courtion, Polly Rodriguez

CEO & Founder, Joylux; CEO & Founder, Unbound
Dr. Jen Gunter

The Truth Teller Dr. Jen Gunter

OB/GYN, Author, The Menopause Manifesto
Rhitu Chatterjee

The Journalist Rhitu Chatterjee

Health Correspondent, NPR
Pamela Hutchinson

The Executive Pamela Hutchinson

Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Bloomberg
Margaret Cho

The Comedian Margaret Cho

Stand-up comedian, actress, & singer-songwriter
Dr. Cindy Duke, Beth Battaglino, RN

The Advocates Dr. Cindy Duke, Beth Battaglino, RN

Reproductive Endocrinologist & Founder, Nevada Fertility Institute; CEO, Healthy Women