Using Creativity to Shake up the Status Quo featuring Abby Epstein

About this episode

Tricia Rose Burt interviews documentarian Abby Epstein about her creative journey and advocacy for women's health.

In this episode, I talk with documentarian Abby Epstein about her creative journey becoming a theater and film director and women’s health advocate. A co-creator of the landmark film, The Business of Being Born, Abby tells honest women’s stories — from periods to menopause and everything in between. She shares her experiences in creating compelling documentaries, the importance of creative partnerships, and the challenges faced when your creativity rocks society's boat. Abby also talks about her new project, Midlife Monologues, which explores the narratives surrounding women in midlife and is sure to start another movement. Both curious and fearless, Abby takes on the status quo and her work is essential to making sure women’s stories are truthfully told.

People in this episode

Host: Tricia Rose Burt

Guest: Abby Epstein

Topics covered

• creativity
• women's health
• documentary filmmaking
• theater direction
• midlife narratives
• status quo

Keywords

• creativity
• women's stories
• documentary
• theater
• midlife
• advocacy
• status quo

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Business of Being Born, Midlife Monologues

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