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Aisle 3: Video Content
Sometimes we just need to tune out by tuning in. If you find restoration from watching short films or movies, here are some of our favorites.
Ted Talks & Speeches
- Why Ambitious Women Have Flat Heads by Dame Stephanie Shirley (13:31)
- Entrepreneur Dame Stephanie Shirley has figured out the key to fame and fortune. Part of her strategy involved taking the name “Steve” over Stephanie for half her career. Tune in to find out why!
- Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are by Amy Cuddy (20:48)
- Ever heard the phrase ‘fake it till you make it?’ Social psychology says there might be some truth to it. Researcher Amy Cuddy suggests that “power posing” can actually make us more confident and more successful.
- The Fear of Fat by Kelli Jean Drinkwater (12:20)
- The stigma and stereotypes that come with society's standards of beauty can keep us feeling stuck, stressed out and sad. Kelli Jean Drinkwater breaks down fat-phobia, and other key contributors to our relationships with our bodies.
- Where Joy Hides and How to Find It by Ingrid Fetell Lee (13:31)
- Ever wonder about the things that seem to make us all happy? In this talk, Ingrid Fetell Lee discusses the sources of true joy & offers ways for us to create it ourselves.
- Living Life for Yourself by Traci Ellis Ross (11:17)
- In her speech, Traci Ellis Ross reflects on her life’s successes, as well as what society may consider her failures. From kids and relationships to expectations of working women in Hollywood, Traci shares it all, pushing women to be the “Brave You,” rooted in who they are and where they’ve been.
- Three questions to ask yourself about everything you do by Stacy Abrams (12:30)
- As “the first Black woman nominated by a major party for Governor,” Stacey Abrams knows a thing or two about fighting for what you value. Tune into this talk to hear her advice for reaching your goals and becoming who you hope to be.
- Why Ambitious Women Have Flat Heads by Dame Stephanie Shirley (13:31)
- Entrepreneur Dame Stephanie Shirley has figured out the key to fame and fortune. Part of her strategy involved taking the name “Steve” over Stephanie for half her career. Tune in to find out why!
- Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are by Amy Cuddy (20:48)
- Ever heard the phrase ‘fake it till you make it?’ Social psychology says there might be some truth to it. Researcher Amy Cuddy suggests that “power posing” can actually make us more confident and more successful.
- The Fear of Fat by Kelli Jean Drinkwater (12:20)
- The stigma and stereotypes that come with society's standards of beauty can keep us feeling stuck, stressed out and sad. Kelli Jean Drinkwater breaks down fat-phobia, and other key contributors to our relationships with our bodies.
- Where Joy Hides and How to Find It by Ingrid Fetell Lee (13:31)
- Ever wonder about the things that seem to make us all happy? In this talk, Ingrid Fetell Lee discusses the sources of true joy & offers ways for us to create it ourselves.
- Living Life for Yourself by Traci Ellis Ross (11:17)
- In her speech, Traci Ellis Ross reflects on her life’s successes, as well as what society may consider her failures. From kids and relationships to expectations of working women in Hollywood, Traci shares it all, pushing women to be the “Brave You,” rooted in who they are and where they’ve been.
- Three questions to ask yourself about everything you do by Stacy Abrams (12:30)
- As “the first Black woman nominated by a major party for Governor,” Stacey Abrams knows a thing or two about fighting for what you value. Tune into this talk to hear her advice for reaching your goals and becoming who you hope to be.
Movies that Leave Us Feeling Good
Netflix
- Self-Made (2020)
- Based on a true story, Self-Made depicts the life of Madame CJ Walker, a washerwoman from Louisiana and the first recorded Black woman millionaire. (series)
- Becoming - Michelle Obama (2020)
- Former First Lady Michelle Obama brings viewers behind the scenes of her book tour and shares her perspective of life in the White House. (1 hr 29 m)
- Brené Brown: The Call to Courage (2019)
- Through stories of her life and those she loves, Brene Brown challenges viewers to consider the value of vulnerability in truly connecting with others. (1 hr 16 min)
- Knock Down The House (2019)
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush, Amy Vilela, and Paula Jean Swearengin capture the experiences of political emergence and persistence during their 2018 congressional campaigns. (1 hr 26 min)
Hulu
- Hillary (2020)
- This Emmy-nominated docu-series offers behind-the-scenes footage from Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, as well as a look into her life outside the public eye. Interviews with all the Clintons help give us an up-close view of Hillary like never before. (TV series, 1 season)
- I AM GRETA (2020)
- Teenage climate activist Greta Thurburg rose to fame after striking from school outside Swedish Parliament all by herself. I Am Greta follows Greta and her impact on others to take stands of their own in the name of a cleaner, healthier planet. (1 hr 37 min)
- RBG (2018)
- Known for her incredible work on the Supreme Court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg paved many a way for women through her entire career and particularly thorough her infamous use of dissenting opinions. RBG traces those milestones and the impact they had on the world. (2 hr)
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