The following are links to supplemental reading and materials curated by the filmmaker. See what inspires you! Articles on gender and culture, the film’s themes, the performers’ art forms, and more!
Gender & Culture
Mariachi & Women
Women mariachis breaking barriers in machismo culture
Flamenco & Women
Women guitarists and flamenco roles
Bhangra & Women
Bhangra and breaking male barriers
DJs & Women
DJ demographics in the United States – CareerExplorer
Female DJs. What are your experiences with the scene? : r/DJs
Brenna: Don’t take things personally
- “Living With Grace: Don’t Take Things Personally” (Dara Levan)
- “It’s Never About You: How To Not Take Things Personally” (V & Co.)
- “Avoid Feeling Bad: How to Stop Taking Things Personally” (Tiny Buddha / Maria Stenvinkel)
Anjali: Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer
- “How to Never Get ‘No’ for an Answer in Business” (Forbes)
- “Entrepreneurs: Why You Shouldn’t Ever Take No for an Answer” (Inc.)
Edna: Find your path
- “Finding Your Life’s Purpose: 6 Steps to Your Personal Path to Passion” (Zencare)
- “Finding Your Passion and Career Path” (ny.gov)
- “How to Help My Young Adult Find Their Purpose” (Today)
Brenna: Find Your People
- “Five Ways to Find Your People (The Ones Who Really Get You)” (Tiny Buddha / Melissa Kirk)
- “How to Find Your People with These Simple Steps” (ReachingSelf.com)
Edna: Acceptance
- “10 Ways to Practice Self-Acceptance” (KidsHelpPhone.ca)
- “Role Of Self-Acceptance In The Well-being Of Young People” (EducationNext.in / Priyanka Modi)
- “Understanding Confidence, Self-Esteem and Mental Health” (mind.org.uk)
Edna: Find your creativity
- “How to Find Creative Solutions to Non-Creative Problems” (Scott H. Young)
- “How to Be a More Creative Problem-Solver at Work: 8 Tips” (Harvard Business School / Michael Boyles)
- “12 Free Resources for Practicing Creativity” (Venture Lab)
- “38 Amazing Ways to Be Creative (Even if You’re Not!)” (Science of People / Vanessa Van Edwards)
Anjali: Jugaad / Resourcefulness
- “C&T Scene: Resourcefulness in the Workplace” (Yale University)
- “Resourcefulness Skills: Definition and Examples” (Indeed.com)
- “7 Quick Tips to Develop Your Resourcefulness” (University of Gloucestershire)
Anjali: Life Has Its Own Timeline
- “Live Your Life According to Your Own Timeline” (Project Wednesday)
- “Everybody is on Their Own Timeline” (Sports Psychology For Everyone)