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Sall Grover
Episode Run Time: 01:24:27
Sall Grover is a former Hollywood screenwriter and CEO of Giggle, a female-only app that connects women worldwide for freelance work, activism, and emotional support, all without unwanted interruptions and misogynistic abuse. Grover was inspired to launch the app after bearing years of sexual abuse during her time in Hollywood. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a women-only app, dealing with transitions, and emphasizing with sexually abused women.
[00:03:58] How Sall successfully launched the Giggle App
[00:06:30] Sall explains how she handles the hate surrounding her App
[00:11:10] The rise in the use of misogynistic slurs
[00:11:59] Who is a radical feminist?
[00:15:14] Why some feminists want to abolish the idea of gender
[00:18:22] Importance of having a digital space for women
[00:21:10] Comparing women-only apps and other forms of social media
[00:24:00] Empathizing with sexually abused women
[00:26:00] Why Giggle received massive support from the Trans community
[00:30:10] Women's role in fighting for Trans rights
[00:35:26] The link between feminism and the existence of biological gender
[00:42:55] The difference between equality and special treatment
[00:45:50] Analyzing men's childbearing and child-rearing capabilities
[00:50:49] Dealing with Transitions
[00:53:40] Why Transitioning girls are targeted more than boys
[01:03:52] Why most Trans activists are not Trans
[01:05:50] Dissecting the physical differences between men and women in sports
[01:09:45] How Transgender persons are influencing sporting outcomes
[01:16:05] The flipside to overcorrection without proof
How Sall Successfully Launched The Giggle App
For most migrants, moving to the States is a dream come true, and the same was true for Sall, who moved from Australia to pursue a screenwriting career. However, her dream of living in Hollywood was met with constant troubles and sexual violence that she decided to quit Hollywood and return to her native Australia. After going through a healing process, Sall saw the need to create a safe space where women can connect and link each other to opportunities without interruption and abuse.
The Importance of Having Women-Only Digital Spaces
Most social media platforms are not safe for women. Women with active social media accounts can attest to the constant harassment they face in their inboxes. Some men send the innocent 'hello' while others go as far as sending unsolicited nude pictures. Although the most reasonable response would be to ignore these messages, this behavior sheds light on society's moral decay. With this in mind, do we really want to expose your young girls to such immorality? The obvious answer is no. The good news is that with Giggle, girls can express themselves without fear of getting judged or bombarded with offensive pictures.
Analyzing Men's Child Bearing Capabilities
In most cases, male pregnancy isn't biologically possible. However, the past decade has witnessed an increased number of men and transgender individuals giving birth. From a transgender perspective, pregnancy normally occurs when a trans goes through a social transition without necessarily changing reproductive organs. This means that the said person practically still has a womb and can therefore get pregnant. However, men who identify as women and go through surgery and eventually conceive lack two things, motherly instincts and the ability to produce breast milk naturally.
Dealing With De-transitions
Transgender people experience many struggles and hardships before finally fully transitioning. The process doesn't necessarily require surgery since people can transition socially, legally, medically, or combine one or two of these. Even with the stigma that comes with transitioning, nothing compares to de-transitions. Most people who go through transitions spend the rest of their lives with their new identities; yet, some opt to go back to their birth genders after having a taste of both worlds. This only proves how little information is provided to people before taking the plunge into a different gender. What's even more worrying is how the media and gender activists try to silence these de-transitioning individuals. The wealth of knowledge and information these individuals possess can be used to help the young generations during the decision-making process.
Links and Resources
Sall's LinkedIn
Sall's Twitter
Get the Giggle App via Apple or Google Play Store
