r(E)volutionary Woman

Sara Hirsh Bordo is a 15-time award-winning filmmaker and Founder/CEO of Women Rising®, named “One of the Most Innovative, Interesting, and Purpose-Driven Women-Led Startups to Watch” by Inc. Magazine. 

She is currently directing short documentary films for Toyota and ESPN Women, and most recently executive producer of ConnectHer International Film Festival, consulting director for the Gates Foundation PitchFest Program, and the author and researcher behind the first proprietary quantitative survey at the intersection of female empowerment and health, Autoimmunity and the Good Girls™. 

Sara previously held positions in media and entertainment, including Executive Director of Interactive Marketing at Paramount Pictures, VP of Digital Marketing at MGM Studios, and CEO and Co-Founder of NowLive. 

Autoimmunity and the Good Girls: How Permission to Put Ourselves First Has the Power to Keep Us Well is her first book. 

To learn more about Sara Hirsh Bordo:

Instagram: @sarahirshbordo

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In this episode of Revolutionary Woman, Lorna Tallowin shares her experience navigating premature birth, neonatal intensive care, and the often-overlooked mental health challenges faced by NICU families. She discusses how her own journey as a NICU parent inspired her to create support for families of preemie babies while raising awareness about PTSD, anxiety, and emotional recovery after a neonatal stay.

Lorna Tallowin is the co-founder of SuperDinky, a UK-based brand creating thoughtfully designed clothing and meaningful products for premature and NICU families. 

The business was born from Lorna’s own experience as a mum, after her son arrived at just 31 weeks, and she saw first-hand how isolating and overwhelming neonatal care can be. With a background in both fashion and the charity sector, Lorna partnered with her friend — a neonatal nurse — to build SuperDinky into a mission-led business that supports families emotionally as well as practically. From preemie vests to NICU-proud clothing, SuperDinky exists to create moments of comfort and connection during an incredibly hard time.

Today, SuperDinky is also tackling the long-term impact of neonatal care. Around 40% of NICU families experience symptoms of PTSD, and in response, the SuperDinky Foundation has been established. The foundation will deliver projects focused on both the reduction of and the treatment of PTSD in both creative and evidence-based ways. Through this work, Lorna is mobilising people who have been affected by PTSD to be part of the solution and to show that business can be a force for good. 

To learn more about Lorna Tallowin and SuperDinky:

Website: https://superdinky.co.uk/

Email: lorna@superdinky.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorna.tallowin/

Award-winning communication coach, corporate trainer, and financial educator Victoria Ferrer

joins Tes of Revolutionary Woman to discuss confidence, public speaking, executive presence,

cultural intelligence, financial education, and women in leadership. Victoria shares how personal

experiences shaped her passion for helping people communicate with impact, build financial

security, and lead with purpose.

Maria Victoria “Vicky” Ferrer is an award-winning Corporate Trainer and Communication

Coach who empowers adults and teens to rise with confidence, clarity, and cultural

intelligence. With a career spanning continents, she transforms how people speak, lead, and

perform by blending behavioral science, improvisation, executive presence training, and

deep global insight. A four-time Distinguished Toastmaster and recipient of Toastmasters

International’s prestigious 2022 President’s Citation Award, Vicky leads with both vision

and heart.

Having lived in the Middle East for more than two decades, she served as a training

consultant to five American university branch campuses—Georgetown University, Texas

A&M, Carnegie Mellon, Weill Cornell, and Virginia Commonwealth University—where she

designed and delivered programs in leadership communication, intercultural competence,

professional presence, classroom facilitation, and high-stakes presentations.

Across corporate and academic environments, Vicky has trained business owners, senior

leaders, managers, women professionals, and emerging talent in executive communication,

persuasive storytelling, negotiation presence, crisis communication, team dynamics,

emotional intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and speaking with authority under

pressure. She is known for helping high performers articulate ideas with impact, navigate

multicultural workplaces, influence decision-makers, and step confidently into visible

leadership roles.

Through powerful training, mentorship, and advocacy for lifelong learning, she champions

the belief that every voice deserves to be heard and every individual has the capacity to lead

with purpose. Vicky isn’t just building speakers or leaders—she’s building changemakers.

To learn more about Victoria Ferrer:

Website: https://victoriaferrerllc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriamferrer/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vmferrer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vferrerbdbamboo

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Dawn D. Boyer, Ph.D. completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Occupational & Technical Studies, with a concentration in Training & Development in Human Resources)

She was just 3 years old… pretending to be asleep in the back of a car during a tense border crossing.

In this episode of the Revolutionary Woman Podcast, Tes Silverman sits down with Gordana Angelic Davila, co-owner of Redbud Café, to share a story shaped by escape, resilience, and starting over.

Born in the former Yugoslavia, Gordana’s family fled political pressure and uncertainty, moving through Italy before building a new life in the United States. From language barriers and life-or-death moments as a child interpreter… to becoming a writer, editor, and eventually a café owner known for creating a true sense of community—her story is anything but ordinary.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:
• What it was like growing up between countries and cultures
• The quiet pressure of “just keep going” and how it shaped her life
• The challenges of starting a small business from the ground up
• Why creating a space of belonging became her mission
• The mindset that carried her from survival to success

Gordana’s journey is a powerful reminder that even the hardest beginnings can lead to something meaningful.
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Gordana Andjelic-Davila is the co-owner of The Red Bud Cafe, a cozy and creative space known for its soulful atmosphere and signature crêpes.

She previously worked as a writer and editor in Australia and has a background in creative services spanning New York, San Francisco, and Melbourne. Born in the former Yugoslavia, Gordana’s family left due to political circumstances, first settling in Italy before eventually making the United States their permanent home.

Her journey deeply informs her love of community, storytelling, and creating spaces where people feel a sense of belonging.

To learn more about Gordana Anjelic-Davila and The Red Bud Cafe:
Website: https://theredbud.cafe/
Twitter: https://x.com/bud_cafe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbudcafedaytona/#
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbudcafe
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redbudcafe_daytona?_r=1&_t=ZT-94wQdCXwQ8s
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Time to Shine by tubebackr & Popsicles

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In this episode of Revolutionary Women, Tes speaks with Deepa Ananthapadmanabhan, CEO and co-founder of the Susterra Foundation, about climate change, mental health, and community impact.

They discuss how climate change affects daily life, the importance of local solutions, and why mentorship is key to building stronger, more resilient communities.

Deepa Ananthapadmanabhan has been involved in the development sector for over a decade. She is the CEO and co-founder of Sustera Foundation (an NPO working in the space of climate change and sustainable development). 

Her main focus is on creating resilient communities through the engagement of youth and women via capacity building, community projects and climate literacy. 

Being a parent,teacher, traveler and planet lover has shown her the importance of being empathetic, resourceful, dynamic and collaborative to create networks for impactful work.

To learn more about Deepa Ananthapadmanabhan and Sustera Foundation:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/aquadeepa4?igsh=bm9sZDF2ZDNjeDJx

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sustera_org?igsh=dzNhMm16bjI4YjRv

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustera-foundation/posts/

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Time to Shine by tubebackr & Popsicles

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