Brave Conversations is a Women in Film & TV Austin signature program series that offers our members an opportunity to share the obstacles, challenges and experiences that they encounter in their professional lives. We offer a platform to fearlessly address some of the toughest topics that continue to torment and stifle women.
In addition to addressing these elephants in the room, we also invite experts to guide us in honing the tools within, provide insight and tips that will helps us navigate these topics, and manifest more positive outcomes for ourselves. Sharing our stories and learning together allows us to shine a collective light on our obstacles in an effort to impact the type of lasting change we strive for at Women in Film & Television Austin— empowering women and ushering in parity for everyone.
The discussion will focus on ageism. We believe it's essential to raise awareness and shift the language we use, as well as the perceptions surrounding someone being "too young" or "too old" for a job. It's time to rethink our perspectives, adjust our words, and transform the conversation.
Agenda
- 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. TOPIC: Ageism
- 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Open Discussion
- 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. BREAK: Food and drinks available
- 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. TOPIC: Body Image
- 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. TOPIC: Stress Tools
- 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Open Discussion
- 12:30 p.m. - Event Ends
About the Speakers
Nikkie Saldivar Hodgson, Ph.D. has 33 years of experience in higher education and her roles have included teaching, enrollment, retention, recruitment, civic engagement, employee development and training, organizational development, and operations. She is currently researching the speech act theory in maternal relationships across ethnic groups, leadership language usage in political speeches, small working group relationships, nonverbal communication and use of social media in relationships. Her current position is with Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas where she is an assistant professor of practice. In addition to her higher education career, she is a first time children's book author and provides consulting services to organizations.
CJ Legare serves as the Communications Director for the Texas Media Production Alliance, where she champions advocacy and education for the Film and TV industry in Texas. A lifelong performer, she’s been acting, singing and dancing since childhood, performing all over the world as an Air Force Brat. Signed by Elite Model Management while pursuing a degree in theatre, she worked as a print & runway plus-size model while also transitioning to film, television, commercial and voiceover work. As a Creative Generalist CJ has also worked in various production roles, as well as experiential marketing, photography and startups.
