Aug. 21, 2023
Empowering Fandoms for Change With Sabrina Cartan
Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and guest Sabrina Cartan discuss fandoms' power and impact, fan activism's role, and the intersection of pop culture and social justice. Cartan is a fan activist, writer, and award-winning digital strategist who specializes in mobilizing online fan communities for social justice and civic causes.
Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio.
In this episode, they also discuss:
- How fandoms play a significant role in how people engage with creative works
- Stories are key to human evolution, imparting lessons from generation to generation
- The impact of creators' actions on their fandoms
- Importance for parents to engage with their children's fandoms and understand how their kids interact with these communities
- How fandom can be a powerful tool in political mobilization and engagement
- The importance of storytelling and the impact of fandoms on pop culture
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Erin Prather Stafford
Girls That Create
Erin Prather Stafford is the founder of Girls That Create. The independent website supports parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts.
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