Producer, PCOS advocate and Media Personality, Stephanie Coker Aderinokun hosted top celebrities, lifestyle influencers and health professionals to an exciting watch party for her recently produced documentary,  “Where The Heck Is My Period?” on the 14th of March, 2024 at Tiffany Ambers Garden, Lagos.

Producer, PCOS advocate and Media Personality, Stephanie Coker Aderinokun hosted top celebrities, lifestyle influencers and health professionals to an exciting watch party for her recently produced documentary,  “Where The Heck Is My Period?” on the 14th of March, 2024 at Tiffany Ambers Garden, Lagos. 

The multitalented TV host, on-air personality and actress now wears the producers hat with her debut film, “Where The Heck Is My Period?”  catalyzing change and empowerment. With a passion for advocacy, Stephanie has embarked on a journey to shed light on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), through the inspiring documentary which is an initiative of her nonprofit organization, The Future Is Her. 

The documentary which tells the stories of the realities of 11 African women from diverse backgrounds including Stephanie Coker Aderinokun living with PCOS, an often misunderstood health condition was released on Amazon Prime on Friday, 15th March, 2024 as the first licensed documentary by Amazon Prime in Nigeria

Stephanie Coker Aderinokun organized the watch party by collaborating with notable health and wellness brands such as Aya Care, Neubelle Med & Wellness Centre, Aquafina and entertainment company, Filmhouse to raise awareness and spotlight on the challenges faced by those affected by PCOS, while offering hope and inspiration to countless individuals worldwide. 

The host was the elegant and captivating, Mojibade Sosanya who is also an advocate for women empowerment and gender equality. With fun and laughter, she engaged the audience to educate them on the purpose of the event and the importance of the impactful work Stephanie Coker Aderinokun has done with the documentary, telling the stories of women and raising awareness on a crucial issue that’s daily affecting the lives of millions of women worldwide. Mojibade encouraged the guests to watch the full documentary on Amazon Prime 

After guests watched the documentary, “Where The Heck Is My Period?” Stephanie Coker Aderinokun expressed her passion and commitment to advocating for women especially women living with PCOS. She also expressed her appreciation of her team’s passion and relentless dedication to helping her achieve her goal of empowering women and encouraged the guests to support her nonprofit organization, The Future Is Her by encouraging men, women and children in their sphere of influence to get educated and involved in supporting women living with PCOS emotionally, financially and physically. 

The event continued with an engaging panel session with  Dr Abosede Lewu, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Women’s Right Advocate; Dr Nini lyizoba, Medical Doctor, Health/Wellness Expert, fertility Coach and Ruth Diyan Emodi, on  diverse reproductive health issues women face such as PCOS, menstrual irregularities, endometriosis contraceptives, infertility amongst other crucial health concerns women have. The discussion shed light on the holistic approach to maintaining general reproductive wellness for women. 

As guests indulged in a plethora of delicacies, and trivia questions on skincare, Faith Yogi engaged them in a calming meditation session which by further enhancing the importance of wellness, a healthy mind and body. 

To close off the event Stephanie Coker Aderinokun delivered a heartfelt closing remark, expressing gratitude to all attendees for their participation and support of “Where The Heck Is My Period?” A documentary dedicated to all women who are striving to succeed and live healthy lives whilst dealing with the challenges that come with living with PCOS and other health issues women face. With a renewed sense of hope and commitment to supporting women, guests embraced the opportunity to network and make meaningful connections.

Through the personal stories that were shared by guests, It’s evident that “Where The Heck Is My Period?” Documentary is one that has not only left a mark on all that attended but will keep impacting the lives of women in generations to come worldwide. 

Driven by her own experiences, Stephanie Coker Aderinokun is committed to raising awareness about PCOS and dismantling stigmas around this often-misunderstood condition. Her dedication to shedding light on the physical, emotional, and societal aspects of PCOS not only in her documentary but also in her broader advocacy efforts.

To watch this extraordinary film that tells the stories of women told by a dynamic woman, check out Amazon Prime 

 

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“Where The Heck Is My Period?” is a powerful and poignant exploration of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), produced by Stephanie Coker Aderinokun, a multi talented visionary woman determined to make a difference. As a seasoned TV host and acclaimed actress, Stephanie Coker Aderinokun has captivated audiences with her talent and charisma for years. Now, she is leveraging her platform to raise awareness about PCOS and advocate for women’s health through her nonprofit organization, The Future Is Her. An organization she has dedicated to the education and early diagnosis of people living with PCOS. 

Driven by a mission to increase awareness, empower women, and amplify the voices of those affected, Stephanie Coker Aderinokun alongside other African women from different socioeconomic backgrounds bravely open up about their own experiences with PCOS, offering a raw and honest portrayal of the struggles they have faced. Their vulnerability and courage serve as a beacon of hope for women everywhere, inspiring them to seek support and take control of their health.

Through intimate interviews and personal narratives, the heartwarming masterpiece directed by Michael ‘Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde explores the challenges, triumphs, and resilience of these women as they navigate the complexities of the condition. It also aims to educate its audience on the life altering experiences such as menstrual irregularities, depression, anxiety, obesity, irregular hair growth, unexpected physical changes and even infertility are some of the challenges women living with PCOS have to face. 

The producer, Stephanie Coker Aderinokun said “I’ve always been passionate about women’s health especially women living with PCOS but I wanted them to feel seen, loved, understood and supported. Taking the big step of being vulnerable enough to share my story publicly was a big step I was willing to take. Although nerve wracking. I’m glad I did it. 

This documentary is very dear to my heart and I decided to pour myself into this, not just by telling my story but also being a major part of the filmmaking process. Filming and producing this documentary was very emotional for me. Everytime I heard the stories of the women, I always felt a wave of emotions. While it was hard listening to their struggles, I’m happy I could find women who are willing to be vulnerable, be their authentic selves and support each other by telling our stories. 

I hope everyone that watches this documentary feels our heart in this. We put in so much. I hope every woman living with PCOS watches this and feels loved, seen and heard.” about the process of filming and producing the documentary. 

Through compelling narratives and expert insights from medical professionals featured in the documentary, “Where The Heck Is My Period?”, a production of SCA Studios educates viewers of all backgrounds about this common yet misunderstood health concern, dismantling stigmas and fostering empathy.

Distributed by FilmOne Entertainment and Premiered at AFRIFF 2022, “Where the Heck Is My Period?” is a powerful and timely exploration of PCOS that aims to educate, inspire, and ignite conversations about women’s health. The documentary is set to reach an even broader audience as it is available for viewing on Friday, 15th of March, 2024 on Amazon Prime as the first licensed documentary in Nigeria. 

‘Ladun Awobukun, General Manager, The FilmOne Ltd said “Where The Heck Is My Period?” is a poignant reminder of some the challenges we face as women. It unravels the realities of what women are having to deal with daily. We at FilmHouse are excited to be a part of. We love when our stories are told in the most authentic way. It’s an honor to partner with Stephanie Coker Aderinokun. She has been courageous enough to not just tell her story but also tell the stories of women living with such a common but misunderstood health condition. It’s an incredible thing to do and we’re committed to supporting her every step of the way!” about being able to partner on the documentary.