Let's Rethink This

Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.

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Black Girl, Bleu

August 09, 2021 • Abby Berger • Episode 13

Date: August 9, 2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Black Girl, Bleu

Brief summary of show: Today I am talking to Sharee Silerio. Sharee Silerio is a St. Louis-born, raised and based writer, director and producer who focuses on telling stories where Black women + girls exist as full human beings on screen and feel seen, heard, loved and affirmed beyond the screen.

She recently completed her fourth short documentary Black Girl, Bleu, a conversation with Black women about the Strong Black Woman myth and how it impacts the mental health challenges they’ve been through, face and have overcome. We talk about how Sharee got her start, why Black women are centered in her latest documentary, and what’s next.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

2:14 - 4:15 Sharee’s Story

5:14 - 9:26 Starts with Story Telling

9:55 - 12:11 Starts in Production

12:48 - 18:09 Inspiration & About Black Girl, Bleu

25:34 – 27:33 How to Watch Black Girl, Bleu

27:54 – 34:15 Black Girl Bleu, The Community

42:05 – 43:48 What’s Next for Sharee

List of resources mentioned in episode:

Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists

Black Girl, Bleu

Social media handles, shareable link of podcast

Black Girl Bleu Instagram

Black Girl Bleu Facebook