After years of research and traveling the country to make their Emmy-nominated film, Pioneers in Skirts, they captured stories about overcoming unfair barriers and being a catalyst for change, this daughter-mother duo offers your audience:
Contact: pioneersinskirts@gmail.com.
The filmmakers travel around the globe to speak and are accustomed to speaking via Zoom or other online meeting tools.
They are often asked to be part of a speaker panel, speak at conferences, corporate events, conventions, or play a meaningful role at company workshops.
Hire Ashley & Lea-Ann to speak!
This daughter-mother team covers topics like:
learning to persevere and overcome adversity
following your career dreams
believing in yourself
creating a positive mindset and inspiring change
We’re on a mission to achieve a truly inclusive world where women and girls can thrive. Delivering diverse perspectives, Ashley & Lea-Ann empower organizations to educate employees, students, and memberships on how to best support people from diverse backgrounds.
KEYNOTE
We ALL have a role to play —
When the topic of gender equality is referred to as a “woman’s issue” then it will never be a priority. This is a human issue, and we ALL have a role to play.
The “Pioneers in Skirts” award-winning filmmakers use storytelling and scenes from the film to show your audience why and how we, as individuals, can choose to be more inclusive. We understand that some people’s journey of realizing their own biases may start with viewing our film or keynote presentation, so we lead with kindness. There is no blame or finger-pointing. And, as the audience starts to see their personal role in both the problem and the solution, we move towards solutions and encourage them to take action. After all – we CAN do this together.
Key Takeaways:
KEYNOTE
At the age of 27, Ashley Maria’s dream for her directing career was quickly eroding. After years of working in the industry and receiving her Masters in Cinematic Arts, Ashley was shocked to experience the stereotypes surrounding her every time she was referred to as a “woman-director.” She never thought it would happen to her.
The “Pioneers in Skirts” award-winning filmmakers use a multi-generational storytelling approach, and scenes from the film, to share their story of why they had to make their film, and what it took to empower Ashley to take back her career aspirations and become the director she always dreamed of being.
Key Takeaways:
KEYNOTE
All over the world, the pandemic has had a devastating impact on women. Many have been driven out of the workforce due to locked downs. Their experiences at home, in their jobs, with their health, and their economic wellbeing have all been negatively affected. Clearly, we ALL must take steps to reverse the impact.
The good news is: women aren’t waiting for you to fix this problem.
As the pandemic enters its third year, we’re starting to see that women are putting a new focus on their personal lives, careers, and roles in society.
The “Pioneers in Skirts” award-winning filmmakers use storytelling and scenes from the film to share empowering ideas for personally addressing the structural problems at work and the negative affects the pandemic has brought forward.
Offering strategies for keeping careers on track, getting better salaries, having a work-life-blend career, and achieving professional growth — the audience will begin to empathize with what is forcing women out and what can be done to empower them to stay.
Key Takeaways:
SYMPOSIUM
Kids 13 and up join the filmmakers for an interactive program about using one’s ambition to start a journey towards achieving their dream career!
The “Pioneers in Skirts” award-winning filmmakers lead an interactive program to demonstrate how to counter biases and nay-sayers and provide the building blocks we all need to take charge of our own “Pioneering Path.”
In the end, participants will see that the best goals are the ones that are important to us, and that when we personalize our goals, we are energized to keep going!
EDUCATORS and PARENTS use this program in a variety of settings as either a stand-alone activity or part of a larger unit on careers.
The program works great with middle school students to demonstrate YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. Older students engage in a discussion about the realities of our society’s work culture.
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Interested in hosting a meaningful and action-based screening event? Schools, nonprofits, government organizations, and companies are using the power of film to foster engagement, meaningful dialogue, and social impact.
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