Influencers

Exercise physiologist and author of ROAR and Next Level. Dr. Stacy Sims is revolutionising women’s sports science with her mantra that women are not small men. Her work on training through menopause has transformed how active women approach fitness.

Award-winning health journalist and founder of Hotflash Inc — the most rigorous, non-commercial menopause journalism publication online. Ann Marie covers the science without wellness industry spin, making her a trusted voice for women who want the truth.

Research professor, author of Daring Greatly, The Gifts of Imperfection, and Dare to Lead. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, shame, and courage has transformed how millions of women relate to themselves — especially in midlife when the pressure to perform perfection often peaks.

Registered dietitian and host of the Food Psych podcast. Christy Harrison is the leading voice in the anti-diet movement, helping women make peace with food and their bodies — essential work for menopausal women who face intensified diet culture pressure.

Functional nutritionist and author of WomanCode and In the FLO. Alisa Vitti created the FLO Living protocol for hormonal balance through cycle syncing — her work on perimenopause hormone management has helped millions of women navigate the transition.

Fitness entrepreneur and creator of PiYo and TurboFire. Chalene Johnson has been open about her own perimenopause journey — which fundamentally changed her approach to exercise and nutrition — making her an honest, relatable voice for active women in the transition.

Activist, author, and founder of The Body is Not an Apology movement. Sonya Renee Taylor’s work on radical self-love and body liberation is essential for women unlearning the shame about their aging, changing bodies.

Founder and editor-in-chief of the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism, South Africa’s leading independent health news organisation. Mia Malan began her career at the SABC in 1995 as lead health correspondent during the height of the AIDS epidemic, and later worked in newsrooms in Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Washington DC. She launched Bhekisisa in 2013 and led it to independence as a nonprofit media startup in 2019. A Knight International Journalism Fellow and Oxford Reuters Institute Fellow, she has won more than 30 awards for her radio, print, and television work.