In POTUS, Dusty (1 of the 7 women trying to keep a great dumbass alive) is the president’s dalliance and the youngest, most unexpected voice for hot-button political issues throughout the show. She finds an unlikely Bitch Beats companion in Stephanie (another 1 of the 7 women trying to keep a great dumbass alive) who is the president’s quirky secretary, struggling with confidence in the workplace despite a long list of skills and a resume that should put her imposter syndrome to shame. In conversation with Anita Abdinezhad (the actress who covers Dusty & Stephanie), Jennifer Fouche (the actress who covers Margaret, Harriet, Bernadette, & Jean), Zunera Ahmed (IGNITE Board Member), and an expert (through study or experience) who can speak on women in the workplace, we’ll demystify the narratives surrounding women and confidence—including taking up space and imposter syndrome. Plug in your bitch beats as we explore how radical and inclusive women empowerment can lead to more equitable workspaces in politics, theatre, and beyond- using the events of POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive as a launching point.
Representing Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue - a short film now in Oscar contention - Stacey Young (Founder and Executive Director of the Pacific Island Film Festival) underscores the very mission of More To Talk About. Once a film is made, we must create more opportunities to extend the impact potential of storytelling through conversation and connection.