On the creation of Evelyn from the Internets and #CreatorsOfChange: Evelyn Ngugi
Meet Evelyn, our favorite sweet tea drinking YouTuber and storyteller on the internets.
Saakred on silence, never getting stuck creatively, and architecture
Meet Sakreed, a musician and performance artist in Texas debuting new work at this year's BABES FEST. Catch their set at the opening reception on August 30.
On Working Together And Making Beats: Blakchyl x Upper Reality
Hip-hop artist Blakchyl and beat-maker, vocalist Upper Reality interviewed each other in their own video interview about their collaboration on stage and behind the scenes.
On Ice Cream, Misandry And Meghan Markle: Meghan Ross Interviews Herself
Meghan Ross is a writer, comedian, and producer here in Austin, Texas. She is the all woman run late night show host for a ColdTownie Award-winning show, That Time of the Month. She'll be emceeing our panels at BABES FEST Day two 9.2.18 at Cheer Up Charlie's.
Welcome To BABES FEST: Everything You Need To Know Is Right Here
This year will be our biggest fest yet. To prepare, we've got answers to all your Qs. Read up!
On Creative Collaborations And Performing For 48 Hours: Linzy Beltran
Linzy Beltran is is a writer and improviser based out of Austin, Texas. She is a member of such troupes as SheSheSheShe, Minority Report and Migas, which performs improv comedy in Spanish and English. Linzy is also a writer/producer/director of Trance, a sketch comedy duo with her friend (and soulmate) Kim Tran. Beltran will be performing and exhibiting an interactive film performance at our BABES FEST film showcase on August 31, 2018 at the Austin School of Film.
Entering Ladiearth’s Realm: The Musician on Inspiration, Creativity, and Her Dream Girl Gang
Meet Ladiearth, an Austin-based musician with a sound that is as ethereal as it is assertive. Her debut song ‘Water’ was released in February of 2017. On ‘Earthday,’ her first EP, she celebrates the feminine energy within herself, calling listeners to do the same. Below, she discusses her free flowing process.
On Confidence, Energy And Her New Film "CASSADAGA": Brittany Reeber
Today, we're profiling Brittany Reeber, one of the exhibiting filmmakers at the BABES FEST film showcase on August 31, 2018 at the Austin School of Film. Below, Reeber—a film director, Florida native and UT grad—talks manifesting her newest work "CASSADAGA," which takes place in a spiritual coastal town in South Florida.
On Tackling White Supremacy And The Power of Storytelling: Allison Lopez
Allison Lopez is a filmmaker, a student at University of Texas, and creator of the film "Death of a Nation." Lopez will be exhibiting work at our BABES FEST film showcase on August 31, 2018 at the Austin School of Film.
On Latinx Culture In Film And Her Showcase Femme Frontera: Angie Reza Tures
Angela "Angie" Reza Tures will be screening her own short Memory Box at BABES FEST during our film showcase on August 31, 2018 at the Austin School of Film. She is also the founder of Femme Frontera Film Showcase, an exhibition based in El Paso, Texas.
On festivals, feminism and community productions: A BABES FEST '17 Recap
Cheers to BABES FEST '17. With 52 acts in three days, this festival was stacked with an unmatched array of talent in comedy music and film. Thanks to you, #wedidthat.
On Perspective, Breaking Stereotypes, and Reaching Goals: Yola Lu
Yola Lu embodies comedic life. Fingers always in many pies, Yola experiments with all types of comedy, from sketch to improv to stand-up. But being funny isn't her only dream; she also wants to give a voice to other Asian American comediennes (and a laugh to their audiences).
On Feminine Mysticism, Ritual and Making Music: Francine Thirteen, Musician
Francine Thirteen is a mythmaker and music is her medium. Proprietor of the "ritual pop" genre, the Dallas native uses feminine energy to birth music into the world, telling stories that work with ancient female archetypes to reclaim what was once meant to control us.
Listen: BABES FEST '17 Playlist
Curated by #bossbabesATX creative producer Leslie Lozano, listen to BABES FEST's 2017 playlist, featuring a selection of this year's musical acts.
On Collaboration, Perseverance and Rap: Megz Kelli, Frontwoman of Magna Carda
Megz Kelli, talented rapper and face of Magna Carda, reveals what it means to be a female voice in a male dominated industry, as well as how she integrates her personal and professional life.
On Relationships and Creative Composition: Jinni J, Photographer and Filmmaker
Jinni J is an Austin-based photographer with an eye for the beautiful. Armed with a camera, she is always ready to dissect what it means to be feminine, to perform, to be of a certain gender. Her recent foray into filmmaking, as co-director for the music video of Monte's "Naive", has also been a huge success, as it premiered on Creators. You can also catch it at BabesFest!
On Abortion Rights and Producing Documentaries: Maisie Crow
In "Jackson," her first feature length film, Maisie Crow tells the story of Mississippi's last abortion provider and gives viewers insight into the subtle tactics used by crisis pregnancy centers that further women's reproductive health choices. Catch the film at BABES FEST '17: Film on July 28.
On Film, Intersectionality and Activism: Andrea Zarate
Meet Andrea Zarate: co-founder of Alt-Girl Cinema, activist for women of color, filmmaker extraordinaire. Then come meet her in person at BabesFest Film on July 28!
On RnB and Generating Inspiration: Alesia Lani, R&B Songstress
Raised here in Austin, Texas, artist Alesia Lani imparts a soulful sound and emotive songwriting on a creative community that — for all its live music — could step it up when it comes to R&B.
On Standup, Feminist Humor and Finding a Voice: Nikita Redkar
Nikita Redkar is a writer omedic expert proficient in all media of humor. #BossBabesATX staffer June had the opportunity to interview her ahead of her performance at BABES FEST 2017. Check it out!