S3E112: Beyond Stereotypes: Samina Mishra’s Journey in Storytelling & Media
Description
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, I have a conversation with Samina Mishra, documentary filmmaker, writer, and teacher, whose work centres around children, media, and the power of storytelling. We explore how her journey into storytelling began, her approach to writing authentically for children, and the ways she has sought to challenge stereotypes in content for young audiences, especially girls.
Samina reflects on her creative ventures, including the Magic Key Centre for the Arts, the IB Film Program, and her listening project Soundphiles, each representing her belief in media as a tool for expression and empowerment. We also discuss the role of libraries in shaping childhood imagination, how she balances diverse creative pursuits, and the importance of amplifying women’s voices through her work.
The episode concludes with her thoughtful advice for young women aspiring to enter the creative space, along with a lively, rapid-fire round that offers a glimpse into her personality and passions.
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Chapters:
🎙️(0:00 ) - Introduction
Setting the stage for a rich conversation with Samina Mishra.
📚(2:53 ) - Spark of Storytelling
What first drew her towards the world of stories?
🧒✏️(5:16 ) - Writing for Children
How she began her journey in children’s literature.
📺⚧(10:50 ) - Gender & Media
Did her identity as a woman shape her career in education and media?
🎤👧👦(13:40 ) - Speaking to Children
Writing authentically for kids without talking down to them.
✨🖌️(20:23 ) - Magic Key Centre
The gap she aimed to bridge through this creative initiative.
🎬📽️(27:47 ) - IB Film Program
How teaching roles influence her storytelling lens.
🌈💡(31:34 ) - Moving Beyond Stereotypes
Rethinking children’s content, especially for girls.
🏛️📚(37.29) - Torchlight & Libraries
What books and libraries symbolise for growing minds.
✨⚖️(41:50 ) - Creative Balance
Managing the many facets of her creative practice.
👩🎤(46:01 ) - Amplifying Women’s Voices
How her work uplifts and highlights women’s perspectives.
🎧(48:49 ) - Soundphiles Project
Exploring the unique possibilities sound offers beyond visuals.
👩🎓💡(53:18 ) - Advice for Young Women
Her message to young women aspiring to work in creative fields.
⚡🔥(54:42 ) - Rapid Fire
A fun round of quick-fire insights and reflections.
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