Period Power: Behind the Scenes with Raquel Marvez S2E16

Breaking Menstrual Taboos & Making Art: Interview with Film Director Raquel Marvez

In this episode, we chat with Raquel Marvez, a talented film director and the creative mind behind the inspiring short film 'Our Flow'. Raquel shares her journey from experiencing period pain on a film set, to creating content that normalizes menstrual experiences. We discuss the influence of the arts on societal taboos, the importance of storytelling, and how Raquel brings her creative vision to life. Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes stories, Raquel's personal experiences, and insightful discussions on women’s health, film, and much more. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!

Learn more: www.raquelmarvez.com

Find her: @raquelmarvez

Raquel bio: Originally from Madrid, Spain, Raquel began her journey in film through journalism. She travelled to Egypt during the revolution to capture their story, and developed a taste for finding expressive ways of seeing human emotion through the lens. She won an Emmy for a TV series that followed individuals as they retraced their past, and has travelled all across the globe working with people from all backgrounds. After moving to NY Raquel joined Nas’ company, Mass Appeal, where she was exposed to music and pop culture that would transform her work into a more artistic story driven aesthetic. She has worked for brands such as Google, Adidas, NFL, Jordan and others. The mission is always the same, to find creative ways of telling people’s individual stories, and doing so in a new, creative way. The experiences Raquel had in her life made her develop a special ability to make her subjects feel comfortable and heard. Raquel is all about authenticity, empowering women, addressing uncomfortable subjects and creating art. It's the cross between the unexpected symbolism and story that she feels fascinating. She lives with her husband and two sons in Miami.

 

00:00 Introduction to Period Besties Podcast

01:22 Meet Raquel: Director of 'Our Flow'

03:06 Raquel's Journey in Film and Personal Experiences

14:43 The Inspiration Behind 'Our Flow'

26:54 Collaborating on the Music Composition

28:05 Behind the Scenes: Production Challenges

29:29 Pre-Production and Team Assembly

31:58 Filming Day and Community Support

32:47 Post-Production Struggles

33:36 Launching on International Women's Day

34:31 Feedback and Criticism

39:16 Self-Care and Personal Routines

41:12 Future of Film and Women's Health

44:11 Lightning Round: Getting to Know Raquel

48:35 Conclusion and Farewell 

 

Todays episode is sponsored by:
Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

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Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound