GTC Podcast Frenchie Frenzie

On this Girls That Create podcast episode, host Erin Prather Stafford chats with business strategist and advisor Frenchie Ferenczi. The episode focuses on entrepreneurship, perseverance, curiosity, and the role of mental health in building a successful business. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. Ferenczi highlights the need for entrepreneurs to keep …

GTC Podcast Madeline Reeves

In episode 28 of the Girls that Create podcast, host Erin Prather Stafford and guest Madeline Reeves, Founder and CEO of Fearless Foundry, engage in a thought-provoking conversation about empowering girls, the importance of creativity, and the challenges and opportunities in business. The release of this episode coincided with the celebration of the Day of …

young latinas stories in movies and television

From “Real Women Have Curves” to “One Day at a Time,” Latina women have been in front of the fight for representation in coming-of-age films There’s an iconic scene toward the end of the 2002 movie “Real Women Have Curves” that cemented the film’s status as a powerful moment for Latina representation. Fed up with …

GTC Podcast Kelly Hoey Ep 27

Building and maintaining a diverse network is essential for career and personal success in today’s hyperconnected world. That’s why host Erin Prather Stafford recently spoke with Kelly Hoey, author of the book Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World, to discuss the importance of networking. Listen to the full interview on …

anxiety drag on creativity

In the U.S., anxiety disorders affect about one-third of the population. So it’s no surprise that a good number of artists and writers also suffer from anxiety and depression. But whereas some critics see Vincent Van Gogh’s striking paintings and Sylvia Plath’s confessional poetry as the direct result of their psychosis and depression, I tend …

15 Empowering Books for Girls Honoring Women’s Equality Day

In 1971, U.S. House Representative Bella Abzug presented a bill designating August 26 as Women’s Equality Day. The day was chosen to commemorate the certification of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 1920, to the United States Constitution and women winning the right to vote. It is important to note that many women of color …

GTC Podcast Andrea Menard

Fandom is a powerful force in today’s world, connecting people, creating communities, and influencing public discourse. With the rise of online platforms, it has become easier than ever to form fanbases around media, celebrities, and more. But how does fandom interact with social justice and civic causes? This week on Girls That Create, host Erin …

Maria Brito

Erin and her guest Maria Brito chat about creativity, the importance of curiosity, the myth of the starving artist, and the role of failure in the creative process. Brito is a New York-based contemporary art advisor, curator, Harvard Law School graduate, and the author of How Creativity Rules the World: The Art and Business of …

inspiring clothing for kids

It’s always a thrill when two companies you LOVE decide to team up. Mightly is a clothing brand that celebrates individuality and self-expression. Their commitment to producing high-quality garments that make a bold statement aligns perfectly with Rebel Girls‘ mission of empowering girls through storytelling and positive role models. Together they have created a line …

GTC Podcast Kristy Guevara-Flanagan

Erin and her guest Kristy Guevara-Flanagan discuss Guevara-Flanagan’s latest documentary, “Body Parts.” The film explores the evolution of sex in film and television from a woman’s perspective and uncovers the uncomfortable realities behind some iconic scenes. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. In this episode, they also discuss: Guevara-Flanagan’s journey into …