There's More To Our Story
Whether Art imitates Life, or the other way around, one thing for sure is those who control the stories, control the culture. And for far too long, when it comes to film and television, women have been systemically "aged out" and virtually erased from the stories that are told. This, subtly (and not so subtly) creates a culture that tells women they lose their value as they age; when in fact the exact opposite is true. As women age, our stories become more complex, far more interesting, and dare I say, inspiring. This is a podcast of stories about real women to expand the limited narratives we are told, and to explore how the way women are portrayed (or not) in film and television as they age, influences the way women are seen (or not) in our society, and how we see ourselves.
Episodes
This is another special solo episode with host Alica Gallagher following up on her last one about the election on November 5th. It wasn’t the result she was hoping for, and it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions for her since election night.
She chose to record a follow up episode to help process her own thoughts and feelings about all of it, and thought her story might be relatable to someone else out there.
Sh...
Why I Support Vice President Kamala Harris for President - Special Solo Episode with Alica Gallagher
This is a special personal solo episode with host Alica Gallagher discussing the election on November 5th in the United States and why she is whole-heartedly supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz as the next President and Vice President of the United States.
Because of the unprecedented moment we find ourselves on the eve of an incredibly consequential election and the historic nature of this momen...
A solo episode with host, Alica Gallagher, discussing her personal thoughts about AI and Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) specifically with regards to its application in the Arts and the Entertainment industry. This is a very important topic in the Entertainment industry right now and it is just one of several issues that are front and center for both the The Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA with their contrac...
"And ladies, don't let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime." Those words were spoken by Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, as she accepted the Oscar for Actress in Leading Role for the role of Evelyn in the Academy Award winning film Everything Everywhere All At Once.
In this episode with return guest, Paula Toker, we discuss the Academy Award winning film. We talk about how we felt watching the...
A solo episode with host, Alica Gallagher, kicking off the return of the There's More To Our Story podcast. Alica discusses the podcast's unexpected hiatus since the last episode. She shares how filmmaker Ryan Coogler's advice while delivering his David Lean Lecture at BAFTA inspired her to overcome her own bad habit of overthinking and get back in front of the microphone and hit record.
Welcome to our very first group discussion, featuring a few of my previous guests, to discuss the film “Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.” The film was written by Australian screenwriter Katy Brand, and directed by Australian filmmaker Sophie Hyde, and stars Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack…. you can watch this film on Hulu!
Spoiler Alert!! I want to issue a Spoiler Alert warning before you listen to the episode. We do our best not to...
In this episode, I have the most inspiring and joyful conversation with Author and Businesswoman Sandy Davies. We talk about her journey starting from her Kansas-born roots to her current home in Queensland, Australia; to how some challenges she faced during perimenopause launched her out of semi-retirement; to her “magical” experience as an extra on the set of the teen adventure series Dive Club. A gifted story-teller Sandy is, a...
In this episode, I talk with my friend Cindy O'Neill from Haddam, Connecticut. Cindy shares her story about being a shy girl who overcame and found the courage within her to share her voice - in two languages no less! And even after "retirement", she's not done yet! We cover a lot of different topics during the conversation, and I think Cindy’s story will resonate with a lot of people out there. So, I was thri...
In this episode my guest Paula Toker and I discuss how sometimes life’s journeys unfold in ways we didn’t imagine and don’t always match the stories we have in our heads. But in those moments when we don’t always know what’s next, if we are open to following our curiosity a bit, and considering the words “What if”, the path may just end up leading us to discover our true selves.
Paula's Bio:
Paula Toker is a visual thinker, who ...
A solo episode with Alica. It's been four weeks since the launch of the podcast There's More To Our Story. Alica reflects back and shares what she's experienced and has learned those first four weeks. And discusses how she's learning to overcome and rewrite some old narratives playing inside her head.
I sat down with my dear friend and immensely talented friend, Eleni Kelakos. We discuss her incredible life’s journey (so far) as a professional actress, singer and songwriter, author, and professional trainer, and motivational speaker. We cover a wide range of topics, dive into her latest book, Claim the Stage! A Woman’s Guide To Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Taking Leadership, and talk about the importance of storytelling and ...
This is part 2 of my interview with my dear friend and wonderfully talented actress Mariann Aalda. In this episode, Mariann share’s more stories from her wonderful career, and discusses how her career took a dramatic shift as she got older. It’s a varied and insightful discussion covering topics of aging, the industry, navigating life’s ever-changing landscapes, and doing what we do for the love of it.
About The Guest: ...
This is part 1 of my interview with my dear friend and wonderfully talented actress Mariann Aalda. In this episode, Mariann talks about growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, pursuing her dreams of being an actress, and the beginnings of her trailblazing 30-yr career when she was cast as Didi Bannister on ABC's Edge of Night.
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In 1981, Mariann Aalda became...
As the saying goes - "A Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
In this first episode, host and creator Alica Gallagher talks a bit about her background, shares her vision for the podcast and what she hopes to create, and invites you to join her on this new journey as the host of the new podcast There's More To Our Story.
This is a podcast of stories about real women to expand the limited narratives we are told, and to explore how the way women are portrayed (or not) in film and television as they age, influences the way women are seen (or not) in our society, and how we see ourselves.
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