Story telling is how we connect with each other through time and space. Our stories are our legacy. We have long relied upon storytelling to help educate our young. When women, who are 50% of the population, are underrepresented and misrepresented, in our various storytelling media, we are speaking volumes about what we perceive women's value to be. We are missing an essential connection and we are educating our young to do the same. TAWC is working to balance out this inequity in order to enrich all people's lives. When we see ourselves in our stories, we feel seen and heard and valued. TAWC wants to encourage and support all aspects of our industry, whether it be in front or behind the camera, to tell stories that reflect our diverse selves.