272: Dr. Laura Biagi and Miss. LiLi Queen Motivational from "The Girl Inside"
Release Date: 09/03/2025
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info_outlineOn this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we’re celebrating the 5-year anniversary of our Emmy-nominated short documentary The Girl Inside — with two very special guests, Dr. Laura Biagi and Miss. LiLi Queen Motivational.
The Girl Inside is 1 Girl Revolution's Emmy-nominated short documentary (available on YouTube), in partnership with BEHOLD, and takes viewers inside Cook County Jail to witness the transformative power of a course called Storytelling as a Healing Art, taught by Dr. Biagi. The short film reunites Dr. Biagi with five of her former students for one unforgettable day of reflection, storytelling, and healing — and among those students was Miss. LiLi Queen Motivational.
This short documentary shines a light on the resilience of women, the power of storytelling, and the reminder that every woman has value, purpose, and a voice that matters. Five years later, The Girl Inside continues to inspire audiences around the world — and today’s conversation brings that story full circle.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ The story behind The Girl Inside and how it came to life;
✨ Dr. Biagi’s journey with Storytelling as a Healing Art and the power of using story for healing and transformation;
✨ Miss. LiLi Queen Motivational’s inspiring personal journey and reflections on being part of The Girl Inside;
✨ The impact this film has had over the past five years — on the women who were featured, on audiences, and beyond;
✨ The importance of listening to and elevating women’s stories, especially those too often left unheard;
✨ And so much more!
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