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Named as an “Architect of Change” by Maria Shriver, Sara Hirsh Bordo is a 15x award-winning filmmaker and Founder/CEO of Women Rising®, listed as "One of the Most Innovative, Interesting, and Purpose-Driven Women Led Startups to Watch” by Inc Magazine. Women Rising® began in 2013 with Sara directing and producing the first TEDxAustinWomen which became the year's most live and on-demand viewed TEDxWomen event around the world. Sara's film directorial debut, A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY premiered and won the 2015 Audience Award at SXSW and won awards at all eleven festivals played, received two WEBBY Awards, and secured global distribution via National Geographic, LifetimeTV, Amazon Prime, and iTunes. In 2017, Sara's second film, PROTECT HER, was a first-of-its-kind project, aimed at protecting girls on campus by activating the power of the schools' male athletes and was acquired by Amazon Prime. In 2018, Sara executive produced the animated short TIGHTLY WOUND, which played 25 film festivals worldwide, was acquired by Condé Nast and most recently executive produced the five-time award-winning documentary about deaf access to entertainment, SIGN THE SHOW, acquired by Apple+. She has directed and produced Prevention Magazine's Health and Wellness Summit, The Women's March of Texas, which became the largest gathering of women in Texas history, followed by the Official Women in Football Weekend at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, as well as executive produced March for Our Lives NYC, and directed The United State of Women Summit at the Shrine in Los Angeles, keynoted by Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Currently executive producer of SXSW Community Award-winning ConnectHer International Film Festival and consulting director for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-sponsored, ConnectHer Pitch Fest, Sara has written and directed national short films and award-winning campaigns for clients like TOYOTA, ESPN, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Marvel, Farmhouse Fresh Goods, and University of Texas at Austin's NIKE 360, as well as consulted on many Hollywood film marketing campaigns including Warner Bros.' Wonder Woman franchise and Sony/Marvel's blockbuster Madame Web. In 2024, Sara and Women Rising released the findings of “Autoimmunity and the ‘Good‘ Girls,” the first sociological survey exploring the intersection of empowerment and autoimmunity in American women. The research has been featured by Psychology Today, is being used as curriculum for graduate school, and Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, stated, “We are fortunate that Sara has taken this exploration on to inform us all on these gender dynamics of empowerment and health.” Her first book “Autoimmunity and the ‘Good‘ Girls: How the Power to Put Yourself First Can Keep You Well,” sold at auction in a worldwide deal to HarperOne/Harper Collins in August 2024 for release in 2026. Sara and her work have been featured in the books I Am That Girl and The Feminine Revolution, is a member of the Producer's Guild of America and a three-time Juror for Best Documentary. An invited delegate to TED Women, the United Nations Media Day, the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, and The Obama White House's Champions of Change Summit, Sara has been nominated twice for Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur, and is a member of the Global Wellness Institute Women in Leadership Committee. She has spoken about her creative work and activism at Apple, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, the Air Force Academy, Women in Film, The Associated Press, and SXSW. Sara and Women Rising's work have been featured in Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, Bustle, The Washington Post, Women.com, NPR, Fortune, Variety, Women and Hollywood, TCU Magazine, Tri Delta Magazine, Austin Woman Magazine, People, The New York Times, Women to Watch, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. She previously held positions in media and entertainment, including Executive Director of Interactive Marketing at Paramount Pictures, VP of Digital Marketing at MGM Studios, and CEO and Co-Founder of NowLive, which was acquired by Live Media Group. Sara lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is Aunt Sissy to 11 nieces and nephews, and Fairy Godmother Sara to three godchildren. To learn more about Sara Hirsh Bordo, her films and Women Rising: Instagram: @sarahirshbordo Facebook and LinkedIn: Sara Hirsh Bordo
Documentary production success is possible! Shelby Hadden is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, producer, and TEDx speaker with eight years of experience creating compelling and impactful content for industry leaders such as Indeed, Apple, and TikTok. As a Senior Producer & Director at Blue Suitcase Productions, Shelby produced and directed over 370 corporate videos, podcasts, social media campaigns, branded documentaries, and more. Her role involved everything from brainstorming and collaborating with cross-functional teams and C-Suite executives to managing budgets up to $530K and leading teams of 30+ freelancers, artists, and agencies. Beyond her accomplishments in film production, Shelby's a trailblazer in raising awareness for pelvic floor disorders — from publishing essays in BUST Magazine and Refinery29, to producing her award-winning short animated film, Tightly Wound. Shelby also delivered a TEDx talk titled "Why We All Lose When We Talk About Virginity” and organized TEDxKoenigLane in 2022, further highlighting her commitment to raising awareness on critical issues. In episode 481 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Shelby decided on the University of Alabama, what is her favorite part about teaching documentary production classes to college students, what is her advice to future movie and television producers in college today, how her animated short on pelvic floor disorders called "Tightly Wound" changed her life, why a sex-positive culture/society is so important, what goes into a good TEDx talk, what fraternities and sororities should be focusing on in social media, and which shows she's watching right now. Enjoy!
Sara is a 15x award-winning filmmaker and Founder/CEO of empowerment production company Women Rising®, named "One of the Most Innovative, Interesting, and Purpose-Driven Women Led Startups to Watch” by Inc Magazine. Sara's directorial debut, A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY premiered and won the 2015 Audience Award at SXSW and awards at all 11 festivals it played, received two WEBBY Awards, and secured global distribution playing in over 35 countries via National Geographic, LifetimeTV, and Amazon Prime.In 2017, Sara's second film, PROTECT HER, aimed at protecting girls on campus by activating the power of the locker room, premiered at Carmel Film Fest and acquired by Amazon Prime. In 2018, Sara EP'd the animated short TIGHTLY WOUND, was acquired by Condé Nast, and Sara is currently an Executive Producer on the 2022 winning documentary feature SIGN THE SHOW and ConnectHER International Film Festival.In January 2017, Sara directed and produced the rally of The Women's March of Texas, which became the largest gathering of women in Texas history, followed by the Official Women in Football Event at Super Bowl LIII. In 2018 she EP'd March for Our Lives NYC, and directed The United State of Women Summit at the Shrine in Los Angeles, keynoted by Michelle Obama.Sara's client storytelling work includes national and global work for partners like Toyota, Saatchi & Saatchi, ESPN Women, Hiring Our Heroes, Farmhouse Fresh, and Tri Delta, as well as marketing consulting for Sony Pictures and Warner Bros.' WONDER WOMAN franchise.Sara is a member of the Producers Guild, a 4x Juror for Best Documentary, and on the Women's Leadership Committee for the Global Wellness Institute. A former delegate to the UN and the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, and 2x nominee for Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur. She has spoken at Apple, Google, and SXSW, and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.Sara previously held positions in media/entertainment including Executive Director of Interactive Marketing at Paramount Pictures, VP of Digital Marketing at MGM Studios, and CEO and Co-Founder of NowLive which was acquired by Live Media Group in 2013. Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at:Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast
In today's enlightening episode, I welcome Joanna Morris, a leading pelvic floor physiotherapist and the innovative co-founder of the endometriosis app, Matilda. Joanna shares her invaluable insights into why pelvic floor physiotherapy is a crucial approach for individuals battling endometriosis. From identifying the signs of an overactive pelvic floor to debunking common misconceptions about kegel exercises, Joanna provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and improving pelvic health. Furthermore, she gives us an exclusive look into Matilda, the app designed to revolutionize the way endometriosis care is accessed and delivered. Join us as we dive deep into the world of pelvic health, uncovering essential tips and groundbreaking resources for those affected by endometriosis. KEY SHOW NOTES: Matilda: https://www.matilda.health/ https://www.instagram.com/matilda_health/ Body Logic Physio - Perth: https://pelvichealth.physio/ Tightly Wound on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMfz0h1srew Hey Sister! https://heysister.com/ Use code: JADEENDO20 for 20% off FB Group with Endo Specialists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalmedicineforendo/ The Endo Care Collective: https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/endo-care-collective --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-jade-walker-way/message
Sarah speaks with Marysa Carter, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT, PT who specializes in pelvic health and sex education. Let me answer your question before you finish. Yes, if you have a pelvis, YOU have a pelvic floor. Absolutely flooding with knowledge, Arkansas-based Marysa gives me the basics - like, what even is a pelvic floor? - in addition to covering deeper topics - such as myofascial pain, vaginismus, vulvodynia, dyspareunia, and endometriosis. If you struggle with pain, incontinence, or simply just want to learn to more: give this gorgeous area of your body the attention it craves! Start here. No prior knowledge needed! Resources: Marysa Carter on Instagram: @pelvichealthwithmarysa @jillkrapfmd; @vaginarehabdoctor; @dr.susieg; and @thevaginawhisperer on Instagram. Dr. Bri's vibrant pelvic health page on YouTube. Nancy's Nook for Endometriosis Education and the Pelvic Pain Support Network are support groups on Facebook. Intimate Rose is a company created by a pelvic floor PT that has a lot of video resources. Marysa have a discount code for them!: intimaterose.com/MARYSA1 There's also a short film called Tightly Wound about vaginismus that Marysa recommends often. @psychandthecitybk Podcast website: www.psychandthecitybk.com
On this episode of the Period Chats Podcast, documentary film maker Shelby Hadden joins us to talk about her wildly wonderful, impactful documentary: Tightly Wound. Based on an essay she published in Bust Magazine, the animated short film chronicles her experiences with vaginismus and pelvic floor pain. After a kickstarter shout-out in Cosmo, an article in Media Wire and much more, the film has 4 million views and has been all over the world. Shelby and I talk about how sharing your story publicly can be so many different things. It can be freeing and liberating to share, super helpful to others to hear, and a powerful influence on culture - but it can simultaneously be intimidating and unpredictable to post your life's details on the internet. She explains that creating the film was a coming out type of experience for her, because there were many family members and friends who still didn't know about her health journey. Shelby shares how she couldn't use a tampon as an adolescent, but didn't find pelvic floor physical therapy (the treatment that has helped her the most) until age 21. She then found herself at the forefront of a decade-long rise in awareness on the topic, in a culture that's moving from young women like her taking 7 years plus to get an accurate diagnosis, to an internet-connected world where pelvic floor physical therapists are posting on Tik Tok and Instagram helping people learn the basics about the disorder. Shelby tells us what the process looked like to create the film, and what her network, team and community looked like during the process. It's so beautiful that people with vaginismus and other pelvic floor issues can now point to this well-made film and say to their family, friends, or potential romantic partners, “This is what I have.” Insurance doesn't always cover pelvic floor therapy, and there are different rules in different states about referrals and the number of sessions that may get approved, but Shelby leaves us with this wise advice: don't give up finding the great treatment that you deserve. We talk about other treatments such as Botox, which some people have had results with for vaginismus, and of course a good therapist should be part of your team as well. I'm thankful for this conversation and for a chance to disarm the shame and secrecy some people feel in their experiences. Whatever your hopes are with regards to pelvic floor dysfunction of any kind, they are completely valid; none of those things are wrong to want and feel, so don't give up fighting for your desires and goals. Read Shelby's article: https://bust.com/sex/18462-vaginismus-essay.html Check out the film: https://www.tightlywoundfilm.com
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One more day of Woody running the podcast, so if it screws up you can blame him! Shan in Spokane proves that he is 1000% more resourceful and creative that Woody and/or Wilcox Wilcox tells us what it happening and how to get today off It Happened In FLORIDA Fun With Football audio is all new and it is a GOOD ONE New movies coming out today, and Woody is pretty sure he would not be physically able to see one of them Free food is a good thing...FREE DOUNUTS?? (sorry, Donits) now you're talking out language The big brother who tries to tattle on his little sister has it backfire on him in a video you can see on our social media Follow up on the WOUND, TIGHTLY WOUND woman from yesterday...along with some interesting song mashup requests Quick reminder on Daylight Saving Time and how it affects certain people differently New inductees into the Toy Hall of fame have us questioning what exactly qualifies as a toy Follow up on the houseplant e-mail we talked about yesterday What did we learn today?
This week Liza and Kimmy are joined by SHELBY HADDEN, Filmmaker and TedX speaker. They discuss Shelby's experience with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. They also discuss the stigma around virginity and how we can rethink about virginity as a concept. Check out Shelby's film TIGHTLY WOUND and find resources about pelvic floor dysfunction here: https://www.tightlywoundfilm.com/. Her TedX talk on virginity here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9GuMhS02SA. And follow her on Instagram @sghadden. The therapy locators Shelby mentioned can be found here: https://ptl.womenshealthapta.org/ and here: https://www.pelvicpain.org/IPPS/Patients/Find_A_Provider/IPPS/Content/Professional/Find_A_Provider.aspx?hkey=ac3c51ec-0939-499f-a6a0-c72d0aa2f427. Follow us @51FirstDatesPod on Instagram! Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com. And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group! Check out our bonus episodes and other exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/51firstdatespod. We're in the top 15 podcasts on Feedspot!
If you're striving, driving and running out of gas, we have some good news for you. In today's episode, Katie uplifts the heart of the tightly wound woman and Kela Nellums shares about beautifying your work space. Be sure to access the special discount code for the GEMS' Online Conference too! Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy. Theme Music: “Sunny Martha” by Cade Popkin Today's Guest: Kela Nellums Things We Talk About: Made Like Martha The Creed of the Tightly Wound Woman Love letters to the Tightly Wound Woman Psalm 40:2 Ephesians 1:4-7 Beautifying your work space Connect with Us: The Martha + Mary Show webpage The Podcast Page on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood The Martha + Mary how on Instagram: @madelikemartha IG Handle: @katie_m_reid Show Hashtag: #marthamaryshow Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky Be sure to subscribe, so you don't miss any shows!
On the scene of a middle-of-the-night murder, Jon and Crowley's frustrations finally come to a head. Join our Discord and chat with the cast and other fans - https://discord.gg/P2JHjz7 How I Died is an Audiohm Media original, starring Vince Dajani as Jon Spacer; Shaina Waring as Sheriff Fran Crowley; Brian Morgan as Jackson Tunden; Patrick Mealey as Garrett; Theme song by Mike Lynch at SilentMikeMusic.com. Show notes and transcript available at HowiDiedpodcast.com.
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Shelby Hadden is a writer and documentary filmmaker. Her current animated film, Tightly Wound, explores her challenges living with vaginismus. In this episode, Shelby opens up about this painful pelvic floor condition: what it is, when it occurred, and how she’s dealt with it over the years. We also discuss behaviors and attitudes around sexuality, sexual health, and sex education. Friends With Deficits is supported by YOU. Find out more about sustaining the podcast at www.patreon.com/friendswithdeficits. www.tightlywoundfilm.com
With a Seen List that includes “I only want one thing and you’re not that kind of girl,” documentary filmmaker Shelby Hadden explains that although she wanted to have sex, a pelvic floor condition limited her ability to. Seen as unworthy of investment by doctors, Shelby regales how she went from being “the woman who can’t have sex” to someone “worth a little patience.”Be seen with us on Instagram and Facebook.See Shelby and her film "Tightly Wound" on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Why Waiting Until 25 To Lose My Virginity Was The Best Decision I Could’ve MadeGuest: Shelby HaddenHost: Miranda WylieProducer: Myrriah GossettMusic by: Solid State Dream Suit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Susie is joined by Shelby Hadden, a writer, speaker, and documentary filmmaker whose work explores issues of gender and identity. They discuss Shelby's personal story as well as her current film, Tightly Wound, is a short animated film about her personal experience with chronic pelvic pain, based on her essay that was published in BUST Magazine. Thanks for listening! http://drsusieg.com/
This week on the podcast I'm talking to Shelby Hadden, Writer, Director and Producer of short animated film Tightly Wound. Shelby Hadden grew up with vaginismus, a condition which causes involuntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles that tighten the vaginal entrance, causing pain, penetration problems, and an inability to have intercourse. Last year Shelby created a Kickstarter to make a film raising awareness about the condition, with her good friend Sebastian Bisbal, and not only did they exceed their target - the world came out to back her. I talk to Shelby about how it felt to grow up as a teenager with such a difficult condition, how she's worked to become vaginismus free, how medical professionals failed to find an answer and the link between vaginismus, pelvic floor dysfunction and endometriosis. I'm just letting you know now - there's a lot of sex talk!
"I have this thing...." is how the conversation begins. "Tightly Wound," the personal essay and soon to be animated short film details Shelby Hadden's journey with chronic pelvic pain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.