“Modern Hero’ has racked up millions of YouTube views, made a significant mark on social media, and won several awards. Now, thanks to FilmRise, from Julia Fisher Farbman and Cindy Connors’s digital series about women heroes around the world will get a chance to make even more of an impact. Beginning November 16, the UN’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, FilmRise is distributing the series for download and streaming on its VOD platform and others such as Facebook Watch and Tubi.
“Modern Hero” sees host Fisher Farbman interviewing “female role models of all ages, races, and careers.” Chef Ericka Lassair, NASA engineer Farah Alibay, pediatric oncologist Audrey Evans, and entrepreneur Yasmine Mustafa are among the guests, all of whom have “overcome unbelievable odds to prevail.”
“The mission of [‘Modern Hero’] is to inspire young girls and women to dream big and not let gender norms hold them back from success,” FilmRise stated in a press release. “The fascinating inspiring women featured in the series are from all walks of life and are role models with a message of hope and empowerment for future generations.”
You can watch “Modern Hero’s” episodes on YouTube. Find out more about its distribution over on FilmRise’s website.
A video overview of the series is below, as is a list of the guests it has featured so far, courtesy of FilmRise.
Dr. Arabia Mollette – Overcoming Extraordinary Obstacles to become an Incredible Inspiration
Dr. Audrey Evans – Co-Founder, Ronald McDonald House Charities & Pioneer in Pediatric Oncology
Dr. Scharmaine Lawson-Baker – Saving Lives after Katrina
Ericka Lassair – Sizzling Chef Slaying at the Hotdog Game
Farah Alibay – STEM is Cool, Hear it from this Nasa Engineer!
Farai Chideya – Award Winning Novelist and Radio Host
Kat Cole – From Hooters Hostess to COO of Multi-Billion Dollar Brands
Lauren Lake – From TV Host to Designer she’s got Limitless Talent!
Lauren Scruggs Kennedy – Turning Tragedy to Action Through the LSK Foundation
Luma Mufleh – CNN Hero & Founder of Fugees Family
Meg Saligman – Award-Winning Public Artist
Michelle Poler – Motivational Speaker, Founder of Hello Fears
Mo’ne Davis – First Girl to pitch a Little League Shutout & Grace the Cover of Sports Illustrated
Patrice Banks – Owner of Girls Auto Clinic – Fix Your Car and Your Nails
Polly Dolan – Making Life for At Risk Girls in Tanzania Better
Liana Rosenman & Kristina Saffran – Founders at 15 of Project Heal, Tackling Eating Disorders Head On
Sister Mary Scullion – Advocate, and Pioneer for the Homeless. One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential
Yasmine Mustafa – Entrepreneur, Self Defense Technology for Women, Leveraging Technology for Good
