Learn the story behind the making of this important documentary telling the story of women’s resilience in politics.
Bushuddle Podcast: Melissa Miller — Behind the Documentary Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics
Dive into a conversation with Dr. Melissa K. Miller, the executive producer, director, and driving force behind the PBS documentary Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics. In this episode of Bushuddle Podcast, we go behind the scenes of a powerful film that brings to light the lives, struggles, and victories of the women who broke political barriers across Ohio.
What You’ll Learn
- The inspiration and origin story behind the documentary, including how the project evolved from concept to collaboration with WBGU-PBS PBS+2Bowling Green State University+2
- How Dr. Miller and her team selected and interviewed women who made history — from the first woman Speaker of the Ohio House to Ohio’s only woman governor Bowling Green State University+2https://www.13abc.com+2
- The challenges and resistance faced by these trailblazers, regardless of party lines, and the personal resilience behind their public roles PBS+2Bowling Green State University+2
- Behind-the-scenes details: archival research, student involvement in the project, and how Dr. Miller navigated funding and logistics PBS+2bgindependentmedia.org+2
Why This Matters
Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics isn’t just a regional history piece — it’s a lens into how women defied expectations, reshaped governance, and laid groundwork for future generations. By spotlighting women from both sides of the aisle, the documentary offers lessons in courage, strategy, and public service that resonate far beyond Ohio. bgindependentmedia.org+3Bowling Green State University+3https://www.13abc.com+3
Your Takeaways
By listening in, you’ll gain:
- A richer understanding of the hurdles women faced when entering politics
- Insight into how narrative, research, and strategy are woven together in documentary work
- Inspiration to recognize and support women making change in their communities
- A renewed appreciation for public service, legacy, and representation
Join us as Melissa Miller shares the triumphs, setbacks, and heart behind Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics — and discover how stories like these shape how we see leadership today.
