Streaming Shows with Women who Inspire

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Would you be willing to sacrifice stability and defy the traditional norm to pursue your passion? In the Amazon comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, lead character Midge Maisel, a housewife in late 1950s, finds a job and pursues a career as a stand-up comedian after her husband leaves her and their two kids for his secretary. Midge experiences a rebirth to self, which influences other characters to examine and evolve themselves. 

Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Mantras

• Learn your value and self-worth.
• Stay focused and channel your skills towards your goal.
• Don’t waste your time on insecure men intimidated by ambitious and capable women.
• Do things that make you happy and enjoy life more.

Mrs. America

Mrs. America on FX (on Hulu), shares the story of the Equal Rights Amendment through the eyes of influential women from the ’70s. Mrs. America depicts different points of view including pro- and anti-ERA factions as well as abortion rights, same-sex marriage, and civil rights.

Words of Wisdom for Women

• Women need to stop judging and started supporting each other.
• Believe facts not fear!
• Human nature is about moving forward, not living in the past.
• Progress is how we view each other and the choices we make.

Troop Zero

If you loved watching the group of misfits play pee-wee football in the 1994 film Little Giants, you’ll love the wonderfully weird Birdies Scouts in the 2019 Amazon film Troop Zero. 

Troop Zero takes place in a small town in rural Alabama in the ’70s. The main character, Christmas Flint, is fascinated by outer space and is often seen staring at the stars wearing an aluminum foil wrapped colander, looking to connect with anyone after the loss of her mom. When this space-obsessed 9-year-old finds out the winner of the Birdie Scout talent competition will be recorded on NASA’s Golden Record, she forms a group of spunky outcasts called Troop Zero.

Christmas Flint’s Creed

• Take risks, even when you’re scared.
• When ridiculed, take the high-road, respond with kindness and love.
• Inspire and encourage girls to pursue their dreams.
• Share the experiences of successful women to give girls the confidence to go after their goals.

Have you seen any of these shows? Which one will you binge next?