How to Record & Submit Your Story

We all have stories to tell...many have shaped who we've become.  Those are the stories that we want to hear.  We are interested in humorous experiences, shared sadness, as well as, exciting achievements of all women! Before recording your story, however, consider why it's important to you. We are hoping that someone hears this who needs to know that they aren't alone in their pain, embarrassment, or happiness.  We want women's experiences to matter.

We tend not to tell everything that has affected us or that which is affecting us now. Sometimes it's too painful.  Other times it's simply a matter of perceived insignificance. We want to hear your stories because someone listening will learn that they are not alone and thus find a community within this storytelling platform.  But, don't hold back...don't conveniently leave out details because they are too hard to say out loud or because they are too embarrassing.  

Life is meant to be experienced...good or bad. We learn from the varied perspectives of different women and their social experiences.  So, how did this particular experience change you?  What did you realize about yourself (or about other people) in the process?  These outcomes are what we consider to be transformational.  Know that just telling the story is transformational to many women and is just as important in teaching our little girls.  

Technology affords us the opportunity to produce quality recordings just by using our cell phones! Use the "voice memo" app on your phone (or a comparable app) to record your story.  If you feel comfortable enough, try a video recording. We'd love to post your video on our website! The idea is to be sure that you are speaking clearly into the microphone.  Don't worry about major edits.  Our engineers will clean up your audio file after it is submitted.

• It's ok if there is some noise in the background (ie. room noise).  However, if there is major noise in the background, please re-record before submitting your story. 
• Keep your story on track...no rants, please.  
• Please don't bother insulting us or our listeners with racism, homophobia, misogyny or any form of hate speech.  
• Do be creative, have fun, and see this experience as a form of group therapy!

Please submit all recorded audio and/or video files to: producer@genderpitch.com

• Please submit your name and contact information with all submissions.  
• Let us know if you'd like to remain anonymous should your story be chosen for publication. 
• Only .mp3 (audio) or .mp4 (video) will be accepted.  All other file types will not be reviewed.  
• Please note that all submissions must be your own, original work.
• All submissions become the property of Gender Pitch and will not be returned.
• Submissions do not guarantee publication.
• Please click below to read our submissions agreement.