Book IWD Speaker: Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann W. Berst

Daughter/mother filmmakers speak about ambition and resilience.

Planning an event? After years of research and traveling the country making the film, Pioneers in Skirts, Ashley and Lea-Ann have been on a mission to help others understand what it takes to achieve a truly inclusive world where women and girls can achieve their dreams.

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Topics are outlined below; however, these can be tailored to align with your event objectives and reflect your distinct vision.

Ashley & Lea-Ann employ a story-driven approach, combining excerpts from their films with personal insights to engage and encourage audiences. (this means that audiences will NOT be required to have seen the film prior to the presentation)

Topic 1: What we learned when we peeled back the layers of obstacles that can limit a woman or girl’s pioneering ambition.

Topic 2: Empowering the next generation.

Topic 3: Owning your ambition: overcoming doubt and securing your seat at the table.

Topic 4: Finding Your Inner Pioneer interactive career development program. Facilitated by the director (Ashley) and producer (Lea-Ann) of Pioneers in Skirts, the program is intended for students aged 12-14 and 15-18. It begins with a viewing of the film, followed by a structured session focused on ambition.

BRING ASHLEY & LEA-ANN TO YOUR EVENT:  https://ashley-maria.com/what-we-do/speaker/

WATCH & LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FILM:  https://ashley-maria.com/portfolio/pioneers/

ABOUT THE FILM: Pioneers in Skirts follows director Ashley Maria on a personal journey to find out why careers are much more complicated and difficult when a woman tries to have one.

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