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Holistic Health Strategies for Moms | Dietary Supplements, Vaccines, Natural Remedies, Healthy Recipes57 - What Your Pediatrician Isn't Telling You About Vaccine SchedulesHi Mama!
Have you ever walked into a well-visit with your child and felt like there was a script being followed — but no room for your questions? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something most pediatricians don’t talk about: the vaccine schedule.
We’re diving into five eye-opening truths that rarely get mentioned in the doctor’s office. You’ll learn where the schedule comes from, why you have so many well-visits in the first place, and what most pediatricians simply aren’t taught in med school.
Don’t worry — I k...2025-05-2018 min
Social GeekSocial Geek New Year's Special 2025Happy New Year, Geeks! Welcome to Season 16 of the Social Geek podcast.
It’s our New Year’s Special with an all-star guest list of prominent Franchising professionals sharing trends they are seeing for 2025 along with their plans, goals, and resolutions for the new year.
Pour yourself a hot coffee, Mimosa, or Bloody Mary and join in the conversations with Matt Haller, Brandi Kloostra, Kirk Allen, Rebecca Wright, Jerry Akers, Megan Center, Partner at Quarles & Brady, Heather McLeod; Amanda Dempsey, Kelli Schroeder, Kristen Pechacek, Scott Greenberg, Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, and Danielle Wright joining host Jack...2025-01-011h 21
Lead a Horse to WaterRiding without a bridleIn this episode I was again joined by the fabulous Heather McManamy of Equus Integratus.
Our focus was on bridleless riding but the skills we discuss go so much deeper than riding.
Heather shares some great resources on her website https://equusintegratus.com/ on Facebook and Instagram
Articles and videos can be found here
https://equusintegratus.com/resources/videosarticles/2024-06-141h 02
We Are Chaffee PodcastJennifer Dempsey, on the value of social circus, Belfast during ‘The Troubles,’ creating resilience through humor and being the world’s worst waitressIn this episode of We Are Chaffee’s Looking Upstream podcast, Adam Williams talks with Jennifer Dempsey, founder of the Salida (Colo.) Circus and former director of the Belfast Community Circus in Northern Ireland.
They talk about what a social circus is and the good it serves in a community. They talk about what it was like for Jenn to live in Belfast for 12 years, using the circus as a tool for bringing people together during “The Troubles.”
Jenn tells about how, as a two-time college dropout who was, in her words, “the world’s worst wait...2024-03-2654 min
Dying to HealEpisode 2: Emotional Healing Through a Gospel LensIn this episode Myra zooms in on emotional healing, giving listeners a working definition from a Biblical standpoint and sharing specific ways the Lord has worked in this area of her life.
Some recommended resources are:
Untangling Emotions, J. Alasdair Groves, Winston T. Smith
Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds, Jen Wilkin
Unashamed: Healing Our Brokenness and Finding Freedom from Shame, Heather Davis Nelson
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dyingtoheal/support2024-02-0830 min
Take 1 with Bill CameronTake 1 with Bill Cameron (12-10-2023) - Guest Interviewer John Dempsey with Chicago Author Dennis FoleyThis week, welcome back John Dempsey who this week interviews author Dennis Foley, a guy who writes books about Chicago. His new book "Feloniously Yours: A Memoir" is out now. It is the fifth book written by Foley, who grew up on the south side of Chicago. Hear about his life growing up on the south side and how he almost died getting stabbed when he was 15 and his many other near-death experiences. Foley also shares how he became a felon. Bill Cameron is back with the round-table as he's joined by Heather Cherone, Greg Hinz and...2023-12-0842 min
Lead a Horse to WaterIn conversation with Heather K McManamyIn this episode I had a fabulous chat with Heather. We had aimed to look at what draws people to more 'glamorous' 'from different world' trainers but it turned into a wonderful introspective (well certainly for me, I hope Heather enjoyed it too).
We ask how to be credible.
What are our insecurities
How to collaborate and build connections.
If you are a trainer, a coach, a consultant, a business woman, a horse lover...this one is for you.
Heather helps horses and people learn to be comfortable with healthcare procedures using positive reinforcement
training. She also help horses and...2023-11-301h 06
No Other Craic?Ep. 67: Heather ShimmerDodge accents are a big topic on this week's ep, as well as coma induced rom-coms and the sexist people alive. We've got animal bar outrage, are talking cosy collabs, questionable 00s make up nostalgia, and pronunciation fails. TV GuideAll the Light We Cannot See (Netflix, 28% on RT)Parasite (Netflix, 99% on RT)The Voice USASpotlight (Netflix, 97% on RT)Sex Education Final Season - 4 (Netflix, 94% on RT)While You Were Sleeping (Disney Plus 81% on RT) The Other Zoey (Amazon, 83% on...2023-11-1237 min
Just Between CoachesIntroverted & Confident (Heather Dempsey)Heather Dempsey is a trauma-informed therapeutic business coach specializing in emotional health mindset and the psychology of business.In this episode we discuss:What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person?How can being introverted, empathic or highly sensitive be an asset to entrepreneurship?Feeling comfortable even if others are uncomfortable.Reframing beliefs about sensitivity characteristics.Helping clients who are introverted or highly sensitive.Taking small steps to avoid overwhelm or jumping into something too quickly.Building courage and confidence.“I have experienced when it felt like a cu...2022-12-1435 min
Relationship AlchemyEmotional Health with Heather DempseyThere’s so much judgment and shame instilled in being a highly-sensitive person. What most people don’t realize is that this is a superpower. Therapeutic business coach, Heather Dempsey, breaks down what it means to be a highly-sensitive person (HSP), how to optimize this ability in your career and business, effective communication with non-sensitive people, and ways to self-regulate. Tune in to this episode: Emotional Health with Heather Dempsey Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ You’re an HSP if you do this. Do noises outside seem more disruptive...2022-11-1529 min
Simple MarketingInvisible limitations -- What's holding you back? with Heather Dempsey📢 Heather Dempsey is a business coach specializing in emotional health, mindset, and the psychology of business. She helps introverts, Highly Sensitive People, or those who struggle with anxiety show up powerfully (AND comfortably) in their business by creating radical emotional and mindset transformations. Heather is also a foodie, cat-lover, personal development, and self-care enthusiast. To get access to Heather’s Gift, Live Without Limitations Masterclass, visit https://course.heatheradempsey.com/offers/66f66404-7b1f-4810-b88a-f9ec7e90b2952022-10-191h 03Simple MarketingInvisible limitations -- What's holding you back? with Heather Dempsey📢 Heather Dempsey is a business coach specializing in emotional health, mindset, and the psychology of business. She helps introverts, Highly Sensitive People, or those who struggle with anxiety show up powerfully (AND comfortably) in their business by creating radical emotional and mindset transformations. Heather is also a foodie, cat-lover, personal development, and self-care enthusiast. To get access to Heather’s Gift, Live Without Limitations Masterclass, visit https://course.heatheradempsey.com/offers/66f66404-7b1f-4810-b88a-f9ec7e90b2952022-10-191h 03
Neurodiversity Superpowers of Autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, and other unique brainsHeather Dempsey: Highly Sensitive Empathic Super CoachA business coach specializing in emotional health, mindset, and the psychology of business, Heather helps introverts, empaths, HSP, or those who struggle with anxiety show up powerfully and comfortably in their business by creating radical emotional and mindset transformations. Heather is also a foodie, cat-lover, personal development, and self-care enthusiast.https://www.heatherdempsey.com2022-10-1437 min
Book Profit Secrets with Ray Brehm#070: Breaking Through Roadblocks as an Author in Business with Heather DempseyHeather Dempsey is a business coach who specializes in emotional health, mindset, and the psychology of business. She focuses on helping introverts, highly sensitive people (HSP), and those struggling with anxiety show up powerfully and comfortably in their businesses by creating radical mindset transformations. Heather and I discuss the roadblocks authors often face after publishing our first books, dealing with imposter syndrome, and not knowing what to do next. She helps her clients carve out a path to public speaking, live coaching, and workshops based on their book, which also uncovers valuable market research.You can create...2022-10-0627 min
Called to Lead - Network Marketing | Scale Without Social Media | Christian Leadership | Social Selling Strategy29 | How to Leverage Text Marketing - Ask the Expert: DIRECT Your Connections to Text, Part 2 with Jake Dempsey from Project BroadcastHeather and Jake Dempsey, the co-founder and CEO of Project Broadcast, continue the conversation surrounding utilizing text marketing for business growth. Project Broadcast's focus on loving and serving their customers has been attributed to their rapid success. Join them as Jake shares his personal recommendations on how to leverage text marketing and other tech to grow your business without social media.
Episode Highlights:
・Jake shares how Project Broadcast was built without leveraging social media
・How Project Broadcast's focus on serving people of all business sizes to succeed helped them grow at an exponen...2022-08-1932 min
Called to Lead - Network Marketing | Scale Without Social Media | Christian Leadership | Social Selling Strategy28 | Ask the Expert: Direct Your Connections to Text, Part 1 with Jake Dempsey from Project Broadcast: Why Text Marketing is the Best Alternative to Social Media ConversationsIn this episode, Heather interviews Project Broadcast Co-Founder and CEO Jake Dempsey. Jake shares the story behind the companies inception and it's remarkable growth. Part of the growth was due to the immense need for the service and the void it filled, but most of the growth was due to word of mouth and how well Project Broadcast serves it's clients. Heather and Jake dive in deep on how when you utilize social media platforms you don't own your followers and you don't own the conversations. Leveraging text marketing for business improves your conversion rates over traditional email marketing. People w...2022-08-1228 min
Wealth Juice | Real Estate, Personal Finance, InvestingLive Free with JD: Financial Freedom through Short Term Rentals by Age 28 featuring Jonathan “JD” DempseyThis week we had the pleasure of interviewing Philadelphia based entrepreneur Jonathan “JD” Dempsey (@livefreewithjd). JD is a real estate investor, agent, and business owner that specializes in short term rentals.This 28 year old millionaire reached financial freedom before age 30 by building a portfolio of over 20 short term rental units. He spends most of his free time traveling the world and has been to over 15 different cities in the last 15 weeks.In the last 18 months, JD has also created a short term rental property management business that manages a portfolio of over 200 units across multiple citi...2022-07-201h 01
Chaos N' CookiesSmart Marketing with Brian DempseyAs a business owner, marketing yourself and your services is essential to your growth. My good friend Brian Dempsey, the owner of Bright Tribe Smart Marketing, sat down with me to chat about the importance of marketing. We talked about his Instagram journey and how he is helping businesses grow through smart marketing strategies. About the Guest:Brian Dempsey is a 26 year digital marketing veteran who built his first website in 1995 when the Internet was only 3 years old. Since then, he has had the privilege of working with hundreds of clients around the world to...2022-06-2838 minBook Profit Secrets with Ray Brehm#049: Cultivating a Healthy Mindset for Authors with Heather DempseyBusiness coach Heather Dempsey specializes in emotional health, mindset, and the psychology of business. She helps introverts, highly sensitive individuals, and those who struggle with anxiety show up powerfully and comfortably in their work. Many first-time authors get stuck with where to go next after publishing. Heather assists authors with market research in their niches so they can create businesses and become successful public speakers. Writing your book is often just the first step in the journey.Humans are community creatures that benefit from learning from others and approaching your work with a service mindset makes all the d...2022-05-0526 min
Passion Business PodcastPassion Business Podcast – Episode 48 | Heather Dempsey: The Psychology of Business: Aligning Mindset, Heartset & Soulset
“It is interesting how you don't necessarily know why you're doing a certain thing but it's leading you on a path.”
Get in touch with Heather
Website: www.heatheradempsey.com
Email: info@hs-hp.com
Phone: 9412759890
Time zone: America/New_York
Meet Heather DempseyAn Emotional Health Coach + Mentor for Life and Business.
Heather is a cat-loving, foodie, personal development, self-care enthusiast, an entrepreneur of award-winning businesses for over 23 years who has helped hundreds of anxious and overwhelmed individuals and service-based entrepreneurs create radical emotional and mindset trans...2022-04-0831 min
Passion Business PodcastPassion Business Podcast – Episode 48 | Heather Dempsey: The Psychology of Business: Aligning Mindset, Heartset & Soulset
“It is interesting how you don't necessarily know why you're doing a certain thing but it's leading you on a path.”
Get in touch with Heather
Website: www.heatheradempsey.com
Email: info@hs-hp.com
Phone: 9412759890
Time zone: America/New_York
Meet Heather DempseyAn Emotional Health Coach + Mentor for Life and Business.
Heather is a cat-loving, foodie, personal development, self-care enthusiast, an entrepreneur of award-winning businesses for over 23 years who has helped hundreds of anxious and overwhelmed individuals and service-based entrepreneurs create radical emotional and mindset transformations so that they...2022-04-0831 min
Tendrils of GriefSad, Lonely, Grieving, and Still Having a Good Life with Heather DempseySusan welcomes Heather Dempsey to today’s episode. She is an emotional health coach and Mentor for life and business. Heather is a cat-loving foodie, personal development coach and self-care enthusiast who has helped hundreds of anxious and overwhelmed individuals and service-based entrepreneurs create radical emotional and mindset transformations so that they thrive. She supports her clients — from feeling hopeless, unhappy, and stressed, as if life would never going to be any different from what it has been — to actually feeling optimistic, like anything is possible, energized, and confident they are capable of having everything they desire as they've never...2022-01-0340 min
Girls On FilmEp 95: Girls On Film meet Mothers of the Revolution: women who changed the world at Greenham CommonAnna talks to two of the women who changed the world with their anti-nuclear protests at the Greenham Common Peace Camp in the 1980s. Chris Drake and Rebecca Johnson both camped at Greenham Common for years at a time, and now their stories are being told in Briar March’s new documentary, Mothers of the Revolution. First, Anna discusses this release with two top critics, Corrina Antrobus and Angela Errigo. They discuss how much they knew of Greenham before watching the film, the galvanising spirit of the documentary, and how movements started at our kitchen tables may be the answer to...2021-10-2747 minGirls On FilmEp 94: Sarah Solemani on sexism, sisterhood and sex workers’ rights + an LFF overviewSarah Solemani joins Girls On Film to talk to us about Ridley Road, which she wrote. She shares with us how she becomes inspired by projects, and her hope that Ridley Road will "help Britain to see itself". We hear Sarah’s insightful analysis about the need for increased sex workers’ rights, and how her activism has influenced her creative work. Sarah also talks about the psychology of being on set, where the need to be uninhibited can leave one vulnerable. She explains how glad she is to have the structures and support systems in place that have derived from #MeTo...2021-10-1945 min
Girls On FilmEp 93: Bond Battles with Lashana Lynch, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh and Peter BradshawNo Time to Die star Lashana Lynch returns to Girls on Film and lets us in on the state secrets surrounding the first female 007. She shares what her character, Nomi, means to both the Bond franchise and James Bond himself, as well as how sisterhood might have been the key ingredient needed to push the needle forward for the franchise...
Lashana’s upcoming projects include ear for eye – out later this month – written and directed by debbie tucker green and produced by No Time to Die producer, Barbara Broccoli. We hear about Lynch’s part as Miss Honey in the upcoming...2021-10-0554 minGirls On FilmEp 92: Karen Gillan on Gunpowder Milkshake & Liesl Tommy on RespectRespect director Liesl Tommy and Gunpowder Milkshake star Karen Gillan hit the Girls On Film airwaves this week -- two more fabulous women making female-focused films.
Liesl Tommy, director of new Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, joins us to talk about the making of the finger-snapping musical flick. She shares the process of putting the queen of soul on screen, and reveals how the movie’s singing star Jennifer Hudson really does belt out those vocals live. Plus, we hear how she paid her personal respects to Aretha with a heart-warming cameo -- keep your eyes peeled…
Next up, Anna chats to K...2021-09-2134 min
Girls On FilmEp 91: Daisy Haggard, Chinenye Ezeudu & Alice Seabright live at London Podcast FestIn a live episode recorded at the London Podcast Festival, we chat to some of the women behind two big titles on the small screen: Back To Life and Sex Education.
First up, creator and star of Back To Life Daisy Haggard chats to Anna about her darkly comic BBC drama, as the show’s second series hits our screens. From teenage fashion and tamagotchis to social attitudes to female criminals, they discuss the stories behind the series. Plus, she shares her directorial daydreams of helming a feminist Jaws...
Next, Chinenye Ezeudu joins us to talk about her role in th...2021-09-1453 minGirls On FilmEp 90: Girlfriends, CODA + Portrait of a Lady on Fire feat. Claudia Weill, Noémie Merlant & moreFrom a 70s feminist classic to a musical drama about the Deaf community, this episode is a summer medley of female-focused film chats that were too good to miss.
First up, Girlfriends director Claudia Weill chats to Anna about making the 1978 hidden gem, how feminism has changed since the salad days of the second-wave, and busting Jewish screen stereotypes of the era.
Next, we hear from two stars of arthouse smash hit and Girls On Film favourite Portrait Of A Lady On Fire -- both of whom have just screened directorial debuts at Cannes. Noémie Merlant tells us about h...2021-09-0749 min
Girls On FilmEp 89: Live At Latitude 2021 with Kerry Fox & Elliana JayFrom intimacy scenes to industry tips, our fun feminist film chat went down a treat at Latitude Festival’s The Listening Post in July 2021. We were ecstatic to be back on stage for the first time since March 2020!
First, Kerry chats to Anna about her directorial debut Topping Out and the short film’s unique depiction of male vulnerability. She further discusses the challenges of filming on scaffolding, explains the importance of the focus puller, and recalls working with director Jane Campion. They have an interesting discussion about the negatively gendered use of the word “difficult”. From Intimacy (2001) to Rare Beasts...2021-08-2433 minGirls On FilmEp 88: Gender in cult horror with Censor director Prano Bailey-Bond & star Niamh AlgarHorror experts and Censor filmmakers talk gender, guts and gore - and the things we might not want to remember…
First up, critics Clarisse Loughrey and Leila Latif get to the guts of the exciting new British horror film Censor, celebrating its role in the female horror renaissance. They debate the movie’s meta-messages and share their own experiences of the video nasties era - or, in Clarisse’s case, the stateside ‘Satanic Panic’.
Next, Censor director Prano Bailey-Bond and star Niamh Algar join Anna to discuss the retro chiller, set amidst the moral panic of the 1980s video nasties craze. Nia...2021-08-1744 minGirls On FilmEp 87: I'm Your Man with star Maren Eggert & critic Terri WhiteDan Stevens plays a lovebot in the new female-directed film I'm Your Man... and there's a LOT to discuss! First up, critic and author Terri White joins Anna to talk about the unconventional German rom-com. It stars Maren Eggert as a woman who trials a robot (played by Stevens) designed specifically to please her. Terri and Anna debate the genre of this hybrid movie and discuss its central gender flip. They further unpick the complex character of Alma and celebrate Maren’s memorable performance of her.
Next, Anna speaks to the terrific Maren Eggert herself. From working with writer-director Maria Sc...2021-08-1041 minGirls On FilmEp 86: The Film Industry Post-Pandemic PanelIn this bonus episode, we’re bringing you a podcast edition of our ‘Film Industry Post-Pandemic’ panel, created in partnership with the BFI for their Woman With A Movie Camera summit, powered by Jaguar. We assembled a panel of expert women from five corners of the film industry to talk about the future of their fields following the impact of Covid-19.
Anna is first joined by Allison Gardner, CEO of Glasgow Film, Claire Vaughan, lead programmer at Cardiff’s multi-artform venue Chapter, and filmmaker, writer and disability advocate Kyla Harris. They share what the pandemic has revealed about the workings of their...2021-08-0346 min
Girls On FilmEp 85: Sundance 2021 Celebration with Phyllida Lloyd, Mia Bays, Be Manzini and Rintu ThomasAnna is first joined by Mia Bays and Be Manzini for a celebration of Sundance Film Festival: London. Mia gives a rundown of the female-directed films playing at the festival, from documentary The Most Beautiful Boy In The World to musical drama CODA. Be talks about responding to films through poetry and delivers a reading of her Sundance-inspired poem.
Next up, Anna talks to director and producer Rintu Thomas about Writing with Fire. This feminist documentary follows the movements of India’s only newspaper run by Dalit women. Rintu recalls the thrills and fears of shadowing these daring female journalists. Sh...2021-07-2937 minGirls On FilmEp 84: Black Widow Exclusive & Cannes Preview with Cate Shortland and Wendy MitchellFrom Clio Barnard’s hopeful love story Ali & Ava to Eva Husson’s star-studded WWI drama Mothering Sunday, Anna and Wendy look ahead to the most promising female-directed films premiering at Cannes 2021. Their curiosity shifts to Paul Verhoeven’s upcoming lesbian nun movie Benedetta. And finally, it wouldn’t be Cannes without the Palm Dog Award!
Next Anna is joined by the director of Black Widow, Cate Shortland. The second female-focused Marvel movie sees Scarlett Johansson reprise her role as the titular superhero who is reunited with her Russian family and espionage past. Anna and Cate discuss sisterhood, Florence Pugh’s pivotal...2021-07-0638 min
Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey PsychotherapistHeather McDonald: Relationship DynamicsIn this episode of Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist, Alec and Matthew welcome writer/panelist from Chelsea Lately and host of her own top-rated podcast Juicy Scoop, comedian Heather McDonald. Alec, Matt, and Heather talk about the struggles of keeping long-term relationships healthy. The three also explore how our society often shames people for NOT being in long-term relationships and Matt shares his personal thoughts and feelings about that stigma. The three have an uncensored conversation about topics like, How do you fight well? How do you get your needs met? What do you do when...2021-06-2947 minGirls On FilmEp 83: First Cow & the work of Kelly Reichardt with Mia Bays, Orla Smith & Chrystel OloukoïReeling from a screening of First Cow at Picturehouse Central, Mia and Anna join Orla Smith on Zoom for a chat about all things Kelly Reichardt. Her latest film follows the story of a Jewish chef and a Chinese businessman who set out to make their fortune in 1820s Oregon. The critics discuss the film’s tender representation of masculinity, its exploration of American mythologies, and its unique attention to menial tasks. Orla, the executive editor of Seventh Row, gives a background to Kelly’s work, and Mia, the director of Birds Eye View, advises on where to start with her...2021-06-1734 minGirls On FilmEp 82: Feminist fathers on screen with Sanjeev Bhaskar and Ashanti OmkarWhat makes a father a feminist? We explore a range of movie dads in this episode to celebrate Father’s Day in the UK. Stay tuned for some great movie recommendations, including docs, dramas, and everything in between!
First up, Anna Smith is joined by Ashanti Omkar from BBC Asian Network and the Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival. From Bollywood fathers to debatable blockbuster dads, Anna and Ashanti consider the types of dads we see on screen. Can the supportive dad unhelpfully play into the nagging wife trope? And can we really call Liam Neeson’s character in Taken a fe...2021-06-1556 min
Girls On FilmEp 81: Sheffield DocFest 2021 with Simran Hans, Cíntia Gil & Anam AbbasFancy watching a fantastic documentary? This episode is full of recommendations, as we celebrate the world-renowned British documentary festival, Sheffield DocFest.
First up, Anna talks with Festival Director Cíntia Gil about how this year’s Sheffield DocFest has come together. Cíntia selects a few of her favourite female-focused docs, that include everything from polyamorous weddings to weight lifting! Anna and Cíntia reflect on the surge of feminist reformative histories and new wave of female-directed docs. Is there a gendered gaze?
Next up, critic Simran Hans tells Anna why Sheffield DocFest is a special place for her. Together, they r...2021-06-0742 min
Girls On FilmEp 80: Joanna Scanlan talks about her starring role in After Love - and her Insta series, Sex LivesFeminism, faith and ferries to France… actor Joanna Scanlan tells Anna all about her new leading role in the film After Love. Written and directed by Aleem Khan, this tense, personal drama follows Mary (Joanna) as she uncovers her late husband’s secret. When questioned on the feminist angle of the film, Joanna makes an interesting point about our double standards on male and female bodies when it comes to a particular scene. Anna and Joanna also discuss the complex clash between the central female characters, what it was like preparing for the role, and their favourite scenes. Listen to the...2021-06-0325 minGirls On FilmEp 79: Disney, diversity & evolution of the princess + reviews of Cruella & A Quiet Place Part IIAnna takes a deep dive into Disney’s recent projects, exploring how far they’ve come in terms of female representation and diversity.
Critic Larushka Ivan-Zadeh feels right at home discussing all things Disney and Pixar. She tracks the evolution of Disney princesses and celebrates the multiple complex female characters of Raya and the Last Dragon. From warriors to wretches, the discussion turns to Cruella. Anna and Larushka share their thoughts on the new villainous origin story, the female rivalry at the centre of the film, and the brilliant performances from Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, and a cast of canines! Laru...2021-06-0142 minGirls On FilmEp 78: Billie Piper talks Rare BeastsMental health, gender disparities, beastly characters, and musicals. Billie Piper joins Anna Smith to talk about her bold writer-director debut Rare Beasts. The film sees single mother Mandy (played by Billie) pursue a relationship with an openly misogynistic man (Leo Bill). From insecurities to inspirations, Billie shares the process of building this bleakly comic story. She also raves about working with friend-of-the-pod Kerry Fox, and reflects on her first experience of directing men.
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Next, Anna is joined by GP and women’s health expert Dr Nighat A...2021-05-1144 min
Driven Young63. Sexual Assault Survivor Shares Her Advice To The Younger Generation (TW)MASTER LINK: https://lu.ma/byrondempseyWelcome back to the Driven Young Podcast and today we are discussing a very serious topic.In this episode, I am joined by Maddie Heather, a sexual assault survivor, and host of the Reclaim me podcast. In this episode, Maddie and I discuss all things around sexual crimes relating it to young people in an easy-to-understand way.This is a topic I am passionate about covering, so much so I actually have an entirely new podcast dedicated to sexual assault education with Brent Sanders. He was also...2021-05-091h 03Girls On FilmEp 76: Sisters With Transistors special - Suzanne Ciani, Lisa Rovner, Gazelle Twin & Shiva FesharekiDiscover the unsung female pioneers of electronic music in our Sisters With Transistors special. This one’s a real treat for your ears!
First up, Anna is joined by collaborators on the doc: writer-director Lisa Rovner and pioneer Suzanne Ciani. Lisa explains the process of finding archive footage and constructing the ‘herstory’. From Buchla concerts to making music for the movies, Suzanne recalls her experience of being a female composer in the 70s and 80s. She remembers being one of the first women to solo score a Hollywood movie, The Incredible Shrinking Woman, in 1981. Keep listening for Suzanne’s discovery of a fem...2021-05-0456 minGirls On FilmEp 75: Aubrey Plaza, Gillian Wallace Horvat + awards chat with critic Rhianna DhillonWe bring you a dark comedy double bill with the women behind new releases Black Bear and I Blame Society.
First, Anna welcomes seasoned guest, film & tv critic Rhianna Dhillon, to catch up on the awards season. They share their thoughts about this year’s EE British Academy Film Awards winners, from Promising Young Woman to Nomadland, and place their bets for the Oscars. Are more diverse filmmakers and actors being recognised this year?
Next up, actress and producer Aubrey Plaza joins Anna to talk about her role as Allison in Black Bear. This artistic comedy-drama centres an actress on a...2021-04-2055 minGirls On FilmEp 74: Babyteeth with Shannon Murphy + My Octopus Teacher with Pippa EhrlichIn this episode, we chat to two awards-nominated filmmakers about their very different female-focused films.
Anna’s first guest is Shannon Murphy, director of Girls On Film favourite, Babyteeth. This darkly comedic drama finds seriously ill teenager Milla (Eliza Scanlan) falling in love with drug dealer Moses (Toby Wallace). Shannon describes her initial reaction to the script, delves into the complex relationship between mother Anna (Essie Davis) and daughter Milla, and unpicks THAT dinner scene. She also celebrates her female Heads of Department, including production designer Sherree Phillips, costumer designer Amelia Gebler, and hair and makeup designer Angela Conte. Don’t mi...2021-04-0538 minGirls On FilmEp 73: Wolfwalkers special with voice actors Honor Kneafsey & Eva Whittaker + producer Nora TwomeyAaaaWoooo! Anna goes running with the wolves in this episode as she talks to some of the team behind magical animation Wolfwalkers, which has been nominated for Animated Film at the EEBAFTA Film Awards 2021.
In 1650s Ireland, an unlikely friendship forms between apprentice hunter Robyn (Honor) and free-spirited girl Mebh (Eva), who comes from a mysterious tribe rumoured to transform into wolves by night.
Anna first delves behind the scenes with producer Nora Twomey. Nora recounts her route into filmmaking and the genesis of Cartoon Saloon, the animation studio she co-founded. They discuss the power and responsibility of family animation...2021-04-0231 minGirls On FilmEp 72: Promising Young Woman + a discussion about harassment, safety & intersectional feminismIn this episode, we mark the release of revenge thriller Promising Young Woman by discussing the important debates on sexual harassment taking place in the UK.
CW: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault.
Anna is first joined by film critic and broadcaster Leila Latif to delve into Promising Young Woman and talk about some of the relevant issues it raises. She discusses her brilliant article on ‘Nice Guys’ in the movies and recommends a thought-provoking documentary to accompany your viewing of Promising Young Woman. Anna and Leila think about past depictions of sexual assault on screen and how our unde...2021-03-3050 minGirls On FilmEp 71: The Dig special with Moira Buffini, Monica Dolan & Gabrielle TanaAnna goes searching for buried treasure with two fascinating creators of The Dig (Moira Buffini and Gabrielle Tana) and brilliant actress Monica Dolan. They unearth the true lives of the film’s female characters, behind-the-scenes stories, and more.
First up, Anna and screenwriter Moira discuss why The Dig has been such a popular lockdown watch. Moira delves into the process of adapting the book and how she brought to life the characters of Edith (Carey Mulligan) and Peggy (Lily James). On the subject of picking projects with interesting women, Moira also reflects on creating the popular TV series Harlots and he...2021-03-2642 minGirls On FilmEp 70: EE Rising Star Award Nominees Bukky Bakray (Rocks) + Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud)Anna talks to two British rising stars about their career prospects and what it feels like to be up for a BAFTA Film Award.
CW: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault.
First up, Saint Maud star Morfydd Clark tells Anna about working with writer-director Rose Glass on her horror hit. Expressing sympathy for her character Maud, she explains the importance of educating young women with ADHD and autism on consent. Morfydd also recalls her first film job on The Falling and celebrates the safe and artistic environment that writer-director Carol Morley created for girls on set. Keep listening for...2021-03-2333 minGirls On FilmEp 69: International Women’s Day Industry Special with Modern Films, Raising Films & moreHear from a host of women who have been working behind the scenes this past year to bring you amazing female-led films… and behold the launch of our 365 days of feminist film recommendations!
First up, co-founder of Raising Films, Hope Dickson Leach, updates us on a recent study undertaken by the initiative. She reveals the negative impact that working from home has had on parent and carer filmmakers during lockdown, and suggests what can be done to improve working conditions in the future.
Anna is then joined by three women from the thriving feminist production and distribution company Modern Films: Fo...2021-03-0839 min
Twelve Minute Talks with Lorena TomasiniEliminate Your Limiting Beliefs That Can Impact Your BusinessAre you dialing for dollars and still not seeing the results? Have your calendar booked? These are situations that happen often in the business world where the numbers of the activities needed for success are there but not the actual results the solution might be more analyzing your sales pitch.
Heather Dempsey, specializes in helping business discover and eliminate those limiting beliefs that often get in the way of greater success.
3 Key Takeaways:
✍ Write down what you’re thinking about
🔎 How to discover your limiting beliefs
❌ Eliminate the limiting beliefs o...2021-03-0712 minGirls On FilmEp 68: Punk doc Poly Styrene + lesbian romance Sweetheart from the Glasgow Film FestivalOur feminist picks of this year’s Glasgow Film Festival. Anna delves into personal punk rock doc Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché and witty coming-of-age Sweetheart with cast and crew.
First, Celeste Bell reveals what it was like to make a film about her mother, the punk icon and X-Ray Spex frontwoman, Poly Styrene. Weaving archive footage with Celeste’s narration, the documentary unpicks Styrene’s eccentric and multi-layered life, and explores the effect fame had on life at home. Celeste shares the challenges of piecing together such a personal film and how the process changed her relationship with her lat...2021-03-0446 minGirls On FilmEp 67: Judas and the Black Messiah with star Dominique Fishback and activist Mother AkuaWe are honoured to bring you an extra special episode with legendary activist Mother Akua (formerly known as Deborah Johnson), and the actress who plays her in Judas and the Black Messiah, Dominique Fishback.
Directed by Shaka King, this film recounts the true events that unfolded when an FBI informant infiltrated the Illinois Black Panther Party to keep tabs on their leader, Chairman Fred Hampton, played by Daniel Kaluuya. Central to this story is the love between Fred and fellow revolutionary Deborah Johnson.
Mother Akua and Dominique Fishback come together in this emotional, inspiring and fascinating discussion to reveal what...2021-02-2831 minGirls On FilmEp 66: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom with star Taylour Paige & casting director Avy KaufmanWe travel back to 1920s Chicago in this episode that celebrates the Netflix Original film, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Starring Viola Davis as Ma, this musical drama tunes into one particular recording session of the famed blues singer. Anna chats to star Taylour Paige, casting director Avy Kaufman and critic Akua Gyamfi.
Anna first chats to critic Akua about Viola’s exceptional portrayal of the musical icon. They explore the character’s image, sexuality, fame and unapologetic truth. Finding Ma Rainey relevant to the present day, Akua imagines her as a 21st century influencer, and reflects on Black women in the...2021-02-2645 minGirls On FilmEp 65: Vanessa Kirby talks Pieces of a Woman + critic Jessica KiangIn this episode, we take a deep dive into the Netflix Original film Pieces of a Woman. This drama stars Vanessa Kirby as Martha, a woman who tragically loses her child after a home birth.
Vanessa talks to Anna about how she prepared for the role. She details the research she undertook to learn about pregnancy, giving birth, and the processes of grief. She also describes having a pyjama party with Ellen Burstyn! Looking back at Vanessa’s career, they discuss what she looks for in a character, citing Margaret from The Crown as a particularly interesting part. On approaching bl...2021-02-2346 minGirls On FilmEp 64: Rosamund Pike and Stacy Martin - Complex Female Characters Double BillAnna Smith has two open, feminist discussions with two great actresses.
First up, Rosamund Pike talks about her latest movie, the fast-paced thriller I Care A Lot. She has received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Marla Grayson, a ruthless businesswoman who exploits the care home system. Rosamund sings the praises of Dianne Wiest and reveals her pride in the film’s LGBTQ+ representation. On sex scenes, she reveals a ‘graphic’ scene that didn’t make the cut, and discusses the introduction of intimacy coordinators on set.
Next, Anna chats with Stacy Martin about her recent roles in sci-fi f...2021-02-1943 minGirls On FilmEp 63: Is Wonder Woman 1984 a Feminist Movie? Helen O’Hara, Holly Tarquini & Anna Smith discussJoining Anna for a lively Wonder Woman 1984 debate are Empire critic Helen O’Hara and F-Rating’s Holly Tarquini.
They first discuss Helen’s new book Women vs. Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Hollywood, which is available from February 18th 2021. Helen shares some surprising facts on women’s roles in silent cinema and celebrates the increasing number of opportunities for women in film today.
Perhaps representative of this positive change is the rebooted Wonder Woman franchise, helmed by Patty Jenkins. The newest instalment is Wonder Woman 1984, it's a fluorescent sequel that sees Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) face two new...2021-02-0936 minGirls On FilmEp 62: Anti-fascist activism with Germany’s Oscar-entry, And Tomorrow the Entire WorldWith awards season approaching, we delve into Germany’s Oscar-entry And Tomorrow the Entire World. This urgent political drama follows new Antifa member Luisa (Mala Emde) as she finds her feet in Germany’s anti-fascist organisation.
Anna’s first guest is the writer-director Julia von Heinz. Having based the film on personal experience, Julia talks about the terrifying moments she faced as a young Antifa member and how she tried to replicate that fear and frenzy onscreen. She further delves into the cinematography choices she made with DOP Daniela Knapp and recalls the casting process for her female protagonist. Anna and Ju...2021-01-2650 minGirls On FilmEp 61: Custody battles and karaoke: Sweden’s Oscar-entry Charter + reviews with Hanna FlintJoin us as we explore Sweden’s Oscar-contender Charter. This moving drama follows Alice as she abducts her two children for a trip to the Canary Islands whilst awaiting the outcome of a custody verdict.
Anna talks to writer-director Amanda Kernell and leading actor Ane Dahl Torp about the film’s themes of divorce, motherhood, and kidnapping. Amanda and Ane also consider the dynamics of working with children and teenagers on set, and recall their first impressions of each other.
Anna then takes a deep dive into the film with critic Hanna Flint. They praise the complex mother-daughter relationship presented on s...2021-01-2241 min
Hallway ChatsHallway Chats Episode - Heather Steele
Introducing Heather Steele
Heather is the founder and CEO of Blue Steel Solutions. Heather started her marketing agency 10 and a half years ago because she was tired of seeing great people fail just because they couldn’t clearly communicate their value.
Show Notes
Websites | bluesteelesolutions.com, problemsolvermethod.com
LinkedIn | HeatherSteele
Preferred Pronouns | She/Her
Episode Transcript
Tara: This is Hallway Chats, where we meet people who use WordPress.
Liam: We ask questions and our guests share th...2021-01-1431 minGirls On FilmEp 60: Actor Tuppence Middleton + Saint Maud director Rose Glass talk female mental health on screenIn the latest isolation pod, Anna chats to two creatives who are championing complex female characters in film, including intimate insights into women’s mental health.
Anna first chats to Tuppence Middleton, the star of mystery-thriller Disappearance at Clifton Hill. Inspired by the personal experiences of writer-director Albert Shin, the film follows Abby, a young woman haunted by childhood memories of witnessing a possible kidnapping. Tuppence talks about playing a flawed female protagonist and delves into the intricacies of Abby’s mind. She further explains how she found a convincing bond with her onscreen sister and takes a look back at h...2021-01-1240 minGirls On FilmEp 59: Bombshell and other #MeToo moviesThis episode is a deep dive into the film Bombshell, a dramatic representation of the Fox News sexual harassment scandal that unfolded in the media in 2016. Anna welcomes film critics Udita Jhunjhunwala and Pamela Hutchinson to revisit the movie and the true story it tells. They celebrate the lead performances from Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie, as well as delve into some particularly poignant scenes. The critics compile a short watchlist of films with similar themes, including The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, On The Record, The Assistant, and 9 to 5. These prompt lively discussions that leap from stand-up comedy to...2020-12-2933 minGirls On FilmEp 58: Review of 2020 with Birds' Eye View - how was the year for female filmmakers?We team up with Birds’ Eye View to bring you a female-focused film review of 2020. Despite the knockback the film industry as a whole has faced this year, a record number of films by women were released in cinemas and on digital. Host Anna Smith welcomes Mia Bays, Delphine Lievens and Allison Gardner onto this very special episode to discuss the highlights. Delphine, the Senior Box Office Analyst for Gower Street, delves into the intersections of the stats. Allison, the CEO at Glasgow Film, looks at how cinemas have been coping. And Mia unpacks the work Birds’ Eye View has done...2020-12-1843 minGirls On FilmEp 57: Musicals and Festivities – Pitch Perfect and moreIn this lively episode, Anna is first joined by freelance journalist and her regular karaoke companion, Kat Brown. A massive fan of Pitch Perfect, Kat enthusiastically delves into the comedic and authentic female friendships presented on screen. Looking at how the film has aged, they explore both where Pitch Perfect hits the right notes and where it may need a little tuning. Kat mentions some other musical movies she’s been watching, spanning classic and cult favourites.
Next, Anna talks to some real-life Barden Bellas. Jade Harvey and Gina Dunn are two members of Cardiff University’s DeciBelles, an award-winning all...2020-12-1543 minGirls On FilmEp 56: Strippers on screen – Hustlers and moreThis episode enters the world of stripping, with a focus on the film Hustlers. Anna’s first guest is Grace Barber-Plentie, a freelance film programmer and writer who recently curated a Barbican film event on Reframing the Fat Body. Grace draws our attention to a particular film in her programme that normalises fat pole dancers: Dangerous Curves. This segues into a celebration of Lizzo’s appearance in Hustlers and more generally the brilliant performances of the ensemble cast. Grace and Anna revere the female friendships presented on screen, particularly between the characters played by Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. Such stro...2020-12-0141 minGirls On FilmEp 55: Behind the scenes of Luxor with director Zeina Durra and cinematographer Zelmira GainzaLuxor stars Andrea Riseborough as a British aid worker navigating the Egyptian city as she meets her ex-boyfriend and struggles from recent traumas. Writer-director Zeina Durra (The Imperialists Are Still Alive!) and our first ever cinematographer guest Zelmira Gainza chat to Anna about their film. The friends talk Anna through their careers so far, from their Fame-like experiences at NYU, to the challenges they’ve faced as women in executive roles on film sets. Turning to Luxor, Zeina reveals what it was like to work with actor Andrea Riseborough, and Zelmira gives a fascinating insight into her role as DOP.
De...2020-11-2447 minGirls On FilmEp 54: Phantoms and Feminism with Truth Seekers stars Susan Wokoma and Emma D'ArcyThis episode dives into Truth Seekers, the new paranormal Prime Video series and latest collaborative effort of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Anna Smith talks to its two female stars: Susan Wokoma (Helen) and Emma D’Arcy (Astrid).
First, Susan (Chewing Gum, Year of the Rabbit) tells Anna how she prepared for the role of Helen and enthusiastically recalls what it was like to work with comic icons Simon and Nick. She further talks about discussing representation on set and celebrates the process of ageing in women. Stay tuned as Susan shares her very own spectral sighting…
Next up, Emma (Hann...2020-11-1040 min
Riveting Rosies30 | Emotional Wellness Coach: Heather DempseyIn this episode I am joined by the Emotional Wellness Coach; Heather Dempsey! (https://www.heatheradempsey.com/) Heather helps stressed-out, super-striving individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression (due to the impact of past traumas), reduce how often they are triggered, increase their understanding of what they want and how they feel so they can be more comfortable, in-control and fulfilled. She helps her clients release perfectionism, reduce their inner critic, gain clarity and focus so they can feel safer, become more aware of their reactions/responses so they feel more stable, become more connected to people and themselves...2020-11-0900 minGirls On FilmEp 53: Women in horror with Veena Sud and Mireille Enos + critic Kayleigh DonaldsonAnna invites writer-director Veena Sud (The Killing, Seven Seconds) and actor Mireille Enos to discuss The Lie, part of Amazon Prime Video’s Welcome To The Blumhouse series. Shot in the snowy suburbs of Toronto, this unsettling crime-drama shows a young girl’s terrible secret unravel in horrifying ways. Beware of minor spoilers.
Veena talks to Anna about what drew her to adapting The Lie, and why it was important to address social issues such as the sexualisation of women and racial profiling. She further speaks to the importance of diversity in positions of power in filmmaking and criticism. Veena also...2020-10-2748 minGirls On FilmEp 52: Saoirse-Monica Jackson talks Derry Girls + advice for young filmmakersSaoirse-Monica Jackson joins host Anna Smith, along with talented young filmmakers Ruby Phelan and Neeraja Raj.
From matriarchs to mishaps, Saoirse delves into the making of Derry Girls. This coming-of-age comedy series follows teenager Erin Quinn (Saoirse) and her friends as they navigate religion and rivalries in 90s Ireland. She also praises Cinemagic as a platform for young people and delivers a hopeful message to young filmmakers and actors.
Next, Anna chats to Ruby and Neeraja about their short films screening at Cinemagic. Ruby tells us what inspired her to make mixed-medium short The Mermaid & The Artist and advises young...2020-10-2144 min
The Create Your Life PodcastHow Affirmations Can Change Your Life with Heather DempseyWhat are Affirmations? Do they work? How do they work? How can you use affirmations when you don't believe them to be true? Heather Dempsey is an Energy Therapist & a Life Coach. She breaks down affirmations and their way of working in this episode to make it easily accessible and available to those who're struggling to use them. She's also offering a free Breakthrough call to all listeners who want deep dive into this world with her. You can book your call with Heather here: https://www.heatheradempsey.com/2020-10-1719 minGirls On FilmEp 51: Black History Month Special - Queen & Slim + Farming, If Beale Street Could Talk and TimeCritic and founder of The British Blacklist Akua Gyamfi and BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Victoria Thomas join Anna for a lively episode celebrating Black voices in film. Focusing on the powerful Queen & Slim, they praise the diversity of Black experiences presented on screen and discuss THAT sex scene. They further commend Melina Matsoukas’ skillful direction, consider Shiona Turini’s iconic costume choices, and explore the complexity of the character Queen, as played by Jodie Turner-Smith and penned by Lena Waithe. This inspires a dive into politics, class, the importance of Black-owned film companies, and the awards season.
Pressing on, Akua shares her intima...2020-10-0839 minGirls On FilmEp 50: Sasha Lane and Ashleigh LaThrop talk Utopia + The Handmaid's Tale & moreCelebrating our 50th episode, actors Sasha Lane and Ashleigh LaThrop join the party to talk about their roles in Gillian Flynn’s Utopia, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. An intense adaptation of Dennis Kelly’s British television series, the show follows a team of comic book fans as they try to prevent a viral pandemic. Sasha delves into the twisted psychology of her character, the infamous Jessica Hyde, and hints at the new layers that Gillian has brought to the story. Stay tuned for Sasha’s tips on how to urinate standing up.
Next, Ashleigh LaThrop speaks to Anna about...2020-09-2928 minGirls On FilmEp 49: Miss Juneteenth with writer/director Channing Godfrey PeoplesWriter and director Channing Godfrey Peoples joins Anna for an eye-opening discussion about her new film, Miss Juneteenth. In UK cinemas from 25th September 2020, this movie is a warm and intimate portrait of former pageant winner Turquoise Jones (Nicole Beharie), as she prepares her daughter, Kai (Alexis Chikaeze), for the annual Miss Juneteenth pageant and navigates her life within the close-knit Black community of Fort Worth, Texas.
Channing reveals the personal inspiration behind her story, explains the role that the arts can play in the Black Lives Matter movement, and hints at what she is working on next.
Next, Anna we...2020-09-2536 minGirls On FilmEp 48: Superhero Series Special - exploring the female characters in Stargirl and The BoysCritics and superhero fans Mae Abdulbaki and Allison Shoemaker join our host, Anna Smith, for enthused discussions on two Amazon Prime Video series: The Boys and Stargirl. Discovering that, ironically, The Boys has a lot to say about its female characters, the critics examine the diverse, kick-ass women of this darkly funny show and praise its Me-Too-era storyline. Moving onto the more family-friendly Stargirl, they applaud the uplifting, female-centric story that follows three teenage girls as they adopt superhero abilities to fight injustice. Stay tuned to find out how both shows have interesting relations to Back To The Future II...2020-09-1630 minGirls On FilmEp 47: Tenet special - a critical look at Christopher Nolan's female charactersCritics Wendy Ide and Kate Muir take a deep dive into Tenet and the treatment of its female characters. The first blockbuster release since lockdown delivers an exciting, action-packed time-twisting spectacle that calls for us to (safely!) return to the big screen, but does it have a problem with women? Along with host Anna Smith, the critics explore the characters played by Elizabeth Debicki, Clémence Poésy and Dimple Kapadia, and consider them alongside Nolan’s past on-screen constructions of women. Listen now to find out the sinister meaning behind “fridging” and why you should watch Tenet twice. Beware of some...2020-09-0331 minGirls On FilmEp 46: Eliza Scanlen talks Babyteeth & Little Women + Summerland & Make Up reviewedEliza Scanlen joins Anna for an exclusive interview about her new film Babyteeth, a bitterly funny and moving drama directed by Shannon Murphy. She also talks about working with Greta Gerwig on Little Women, and her hopes for women in the film industry.
Film critic Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reviews Babyteeth with Anna, along with two other female-directed films: Summerland and Make Up.
Finally, we talk about an intriguing new test for films: the Clit Test...
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Award-winning Young Adult author Tanya Byrne also shares her passion for LGBTQ+ stories and raises an interesting point about M/M love stories and mainstream success. She also has a top TED talk tip for those keen to bring authenticity to their...2020-08-2130 min
Girls On FilmEp 44: Legally Blonde Exclusive + Female Lawyers on FilmThe writers of Legally Blonde join us to spill the inside story on the beloved 2001 comedy starring Reese Witherspoon as perky law student Elle Woods. Kristen “Kiwi” Smith and Karen McCullah talk about adapting Amanda Brown’s novel for the big screen, describing the moment of inspiration for the iconic ‘bend and snap’ move and revealing which cast member was difficult to handle on set…
Meanwhile, Empire film critic Helen O’Hara talks about her own legal past and revisits Legally Blonde with host Anna Smith. The pair also discuss other films with female lawyers, from A Time To Kill to On The Basi...2020-08-1237 min
Life At Full Blast - Innovative and Aligned Strategies for Online CoachesYou Are Enough with Heather Dempsey'The truth is, we all have so much to give. No matter waht your inner critic is telling you, please be there for people because they need you.' ~ Heather Dempsey
In this episode, Heather and I deep dive into the impact that we can create when we are willing to show up, be of service, and love the world with all of our might. There will be times we fuck up, but we have permission to be human and learn from our mistakes. The level of impact we create is unknown to us, but it ripples out...2020-08-1022 minGirls On FilmEp 43: How To Build A Girl Special with Caitlin Moran and Coky GiedroycCaitlin Moran and Coky Giedroyc give exclusive interviews about their new film How To Build A Girl, a coming-of-age tale of rock n roll and reinvention amid the male-dominated music press of the 1990s.
The film is based on the Moran's girlhood in working-class Wolverhampton. Like her heroine Johanna (played by Booksmart star Beanie Feldstein), Moran began her journalistic career as a rock critic aged just 16. She is now a broadcaster, Times columnist, author and contemporary voice on feminism.
Director Coky Giedroyc - sister of Mel - joins us to celebrate sexuality and sanitary towels in cinema, and tells us...2020-07-2840 minGirls On FilmEp 42: Ruth Madeley & Rachel Griffiths talk Diversity In Ability, Ride Like A Girl, Muriel's WeddingRachel Griffiths (Muriel's Wedding, Six Feet Under) and Ruth Madeley (Years and Years) give exclusive interviews about their work in this special uncut version of our latest video show on the BFI YouTube.
Actor Ruth Madeley talks to Anna about Diversity In Ability and her latest film, Verisimilitude, in which she plays a wheelchair user training an able bodied actor for a role as a character with disabilities. She talks about the practice of casting able bodied actors and explains her views about the urgent need for change.
Rachel Griffiths shares the inside track on her directorial debut, Ride Like...2020-07-2342 minGirls On FilmEp 41: Chinonye Chukwu on her film Clemency + Nicole Newnham and Jim LeBrecht talk about Crip CampAn uplifting summer camp doc and a hard-hitting death row drama are explored in a special episode with Birds’ Eye View.
Our first guest is Chinonye Chukwu, writer director of Sundance Grand Jury Prizewinner Clemency. It follows the story of prison warden Bernadine Williams - played by Alfre Woodard - who is forced to confront the psychological impact of her profession as she prepares to execute yet another inmate, played by Aldis Hodge.
Next we hear from the directors of Crip Camp, a documentary about equal opportunities, activism and teenagers having fun. Co-directed by Nicole Newnham and Jim LeBrecht, it go...2020-07-1736 minGirls On FilmEp 40: A deep dive into Little Fires Everywhere starring Kerry Washington & Reese WitherspoonThis episode is a deep dive into the hit show Little Fires Everywhere. Based on the novel by Celeste Ng, it’s the gripping story of artist Mia (Kerry Washington), who upsets the suburban life of controlling mother Elena (Reese Witherspoon).
US journalist Valerie Complex and British broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon join Anna to explore the show’s themes including privilege, racism, microaggressions, adoption and abortion. Avoiding major spoilers, they share their favourite moments from the series and pay tribute to the late, great director Lynn Shelton. They also bond over their love of classic British sitcoms.
Little Fires Everywhere Season 1 is o...2020-07-1429 minGirls On FilmEp 39: Pride special with Bella Thorne + queer classics reviewed with Becca HarrisonIt’s Pride season! And we’re bringing you a packed Pride special. Actress and vocal LGBTQ+ advocate Bella Thorne joins Anna to talk pansexuality, love and support in the queer community, and the power of social media to make real social change. She also unpacks her starring role in Bonnie & Clyde-style crime thriller Infamous, as well as quirky college comedy The Duff.
Plus, guest critic and Dr of Film Becca Harrison drops in to review three brilliant queer films you can stream for a Pride celebration on your sofa: bittersweet political Brit-flick Pride, Todd Haynes’ Oscar-nominated lesbian love story Carol...2020-07-0132 minGirls On FilmEp 38: Actor Lola Petticrew on coming-out comedy Dating Amber + reviews with Carrie Lyell (DIVA mag)Young Irish actor Lola Petticrew (A Bump Along The Way) joins Anna to chat about her new comedy Dating Amber, directed by David Freyne. She plays Amber, a lesbian schoolgirl who pretends to date Eddie (Fionn O'Shea - Normal People) so the pair can pose as straight. As Eddie struggles with his sexual identity, he and Amber grow closer. Lola talks frankly about the film, her friendship with her co-star and her own journey to coming out as queer.
Carrie Lyell, the editor of DIVA magazine, is our guest reviewer and discusses Dating Amber with Anna. The two critics also...2020-06-2435 minGirls On FilmEp 37: Isobel Waller-Bridge, Rachel Portman & Anne Nikitin with Scala RadioIsobel Waller-Bridge talks about living and working with her sister, Phoebe, in the second of our special episodes with Scala Radio. The composer talks about life in lockdown, Fleabag, Vita and Virginia and composing electronic scores for period film and TV.
She’s joined by Anne Nikitin, who scored the award-winning film American Animals. The two compare notes about their experiences in a male-dominated field, and their conflicting thoughts about being labelled ‘female composers’. They also explore the difference between Hollywood and Britain’s film industry.
Anna’s third guest is an Emmy and Academy Award winning composer who has been scori...2020-06-0941 minGirls On FilmEp 36: Monica Dolan, Desiree Akhavan, Mark Cousins & Nisha GanatraThis episode features extended, uncut interviews from the latest Girls On Film YouTube show with the British Film Institute.
Actor Monica Dolan chats about her leading role in Days of the Bagnold Summer, and about collaborating with writers and directors in films including Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa and The Falling.
She explores three of her favourite iconic female roles in cinema, and shares her views on the visibility of female directors.
Actor, writer and director Desiree Akhavan talks about the delicate balance of directing sex scenes in The Miseducation of Cameron Post and Appropriate Behaviour, and shares a message for ‘film nerds’ in i...2020-05-301h 04Girls On FilmEp 35: Film composers Anne Dudley and Nainita Desai join Girls On Film with Scala RadioHost Anna Smith is joined by trailblazing Oscar-winner Anne Dudley and BAFTA Breakthrough Brit Nainita Desai. They talk about their careers as film composers, in the first of two episodes partnered with Scala Radio.
Anne and Nainita discuss the details and challenges of this offscreen role, and share their stories of breaking into the film scoring industry. Addressing gender imbalance, we look to the positive changes taking place – and how to keep them going.
Anne remembers attending the Academy Awards for The Full Monty, while Nainita talks about scoring the award-winning documentary For Sama.
Adapting to lockdown life along with th...2020-05-1848 min
Girls On FilmEp 34: Greta Gerwig's Little Women + reviews of Ema, Michelle Obama's Becoming & Birds of PreyEmpire film critic Helen O'Hara and broadcaster Wendy Lloyd take a deep dive into Greta Gerwig's Little Women in this uplifting episode celebrating the joys of the award-winning classic.
Along with host Anna Smith, they take a look at the themes, the performances and the enduring feminist message, examining Gerwig's clever use of structure and time.
The critics also review the new thriller Ema, Michelle Obama doc Becoming, the Netflix film Carrie Pilby and the Margot Robbie starrer Birds of Prey, all available to watch now at home.
If you’d like to take part in the Little Women Book Cl...2020-05-0835 minGirls On FilmEp 33: Director Kitty Green on her film The Assistant, plus reviews with Simran HansInspired by real-life stories, The Assistant is a day in the life of a young woman(Julia Garner) who’s working for a powerful film producer. Writer-director Kitty Green joins host Anna Smith for an in-depth interview about power dynamics in the workplace, and making this film in the wake of the Weinstein scandal. Kitty also offers advice for filmmakers who are starting out.
Observer film critic Simran Hans returns to Girls On Film to give her views on The Assistant, and recommends two more films for home viewing: the foodie documentary Diana Kennedy - Nothing Fancy and a vintage ro...2020-05-0138 minGirls On FilmEp 32: Carol Morley on #FridayFilmClub, Florence Pugh & Little Women + reviews with Jane CrowtherDirector Carol Morley joins Anna Smith to talk about her #FridayFilmClub, the weekly watch party uniting film fans during lockdown. She shares heartwarming stories about the way it’s brought cinema lovers together, and explains how gender and diversity inform her film choices. She also gives an update on her upcoming films and tells how she discovered a young Florence Pugh while casting The Falling, revealing details of the schoolgirl’s incredible audition.
Three listeners who responded to our #LittleWomenBookClub invitation join Anna from their homes across the world. From the Netherlands, mother and daughter Lauri and Julia explain how the...2020-04-2744 minGirls On FilmEp 31: Hanna Flint and Caroline Flint on Little Women, Love Wedding Repeat & The Rise of SkywalkerFilm critic Hanna Flint is joined by her mother, former MP Caroline Flint, to discuss Little Women - the book and the film. The pair chat with host Anna Smith about their personal relationship with Louisa May Alcott’s novel and Greta Gerwig’s adaptation, and the story’s relevance to modern day feminism.
In our latest Isolation Pod, Hanna and Caroline also share their recommendations for home viewing. They reveal which films they have watched the most times, and review two new digital releases: Love Wedding Repeat and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Anna also interviews Hollie Fraser, the fo...2020-04-2049 min
Yes, Another Teen Movie22 - Can't Buy Me LoveThis week Jemma and Heather travel back in time to the '80's to crush on Patrick Dempsey in his first role. Expect bitchy cliques, big hair and suede outfits galore. Oh, and we solve a riddle that's plagued the podcast since Episode 8!2020-02-0447 min
Girls On FilmEp 26: Live from IFFR: Bombshell, Parasite, Oscars 2020 + Rocks director Sarah Gavron and guestsEp 26: Live from International Film Festival Rotterdam: Bombshell, Parasite, Oscars 2020 + Rocks director Sarah Gavron and guests
Director Sarah Gavron (Suffragette) joins Anna Smith on stage in Rotterdam for an inspiring conversation about female film collaborations and her gritty new teen movie, Rocks. Her associate director, Anu Henriques, reveals a new initiative supporting industry newcomers, and top Dutch film critics Dana Linssen and Lauren Murphy review three new releases with Anna.
First up is Bombshell, starring Charlize Theron, Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman. How does it represent the Time's Up cause, and would it have been different directed by a woman?
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The Moving On Method® PodcastCreating Confidence After Divorce with Heather MonahanShe was divorced when her son was an infant. She lost an entire career that she devoted a decade to. Yet regardless of all that, she has always found a way to come out on top - every single time.Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur and founder of Boss In Heels. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite. As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, Heather Monahan is a Glass Ceiling...2020-01-2430 min
A la folie, pas du toutChris Dempsey et Heather Krueger : Aimer c'est une rencontre qui change toute une vieIl lui a sauvé la vie, en lui offrant une partie de lui. Chris Dempsey n'avais jamais rencontré Heather Krueger quand il a décidé d'être son donneur pour une lourde opération chirurgicale. Il ne s'attendait pas à tomber amoureux d'elle en chemin. Pour eux, aimer c'est une rencontre, fortuite, qui change toute une vie.Une histoire de générosité, d'hôpital et d'espoir. Une histoire d'amour.2015, Chicago. Christopher Dempsey travaille comme agent administratif. A l'heure de la pause, comme chaque jour, il s'installe à une table pour gr...2019-12-1308 min
The Alex Speaks PodcastInterview with Courtney DempseyMs. Courtney gets up REALLY early every morning to give us the news, everyday! Luckily she spent some time talking to me! Listen to my fun interview with Courtney Dempsey from Good Day Sacramento and make sure you watch her on CW 31, Monday-Friday 5 am-10 am!
This episode is sponsored by Tiferet Coffee House and my Aunt Heather McMillan!
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Safe SpaceJustin Trudeau's Relationship Advice & The Patrick Dempsey of Canadian PoliticsWe're back after a one-week break, and boy is there a lot to catch up on. First, an update on the federal government's decision to buy a pipeline, and why it could blow up in Justin Trudeau's face. Then, a recap of the wild Ontario election campaign and our predictions of whose election-night party will be the most fun. Joining us this week are Hayden King, executive director of the Yellowhead Institute at Ryerson University, and Heather Barlow, a public and government relations consultant with the Daisy Group. Ishmael joins in remotely from the Big Apple. Follow...2018-06-0700 min