253: The Pad Project - Melissa Berton
1 Girl Revolution24 Apr 2025

253: The Pad Project - Melissa Berton

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Melissa Berton, Academy Award-winning producer, educator, and co-founder of The Pad Project—a nonprofit organization working to end period stigma and empower women and girls worldwide through access to menstrual products and education.

Melissa's story is one of purpose, passion, and powerful change. What began as a high school project with her students has evolved into a global movement, providing menstrual hygiene resources, launching pad-making enterprises, and advocating for menstrual equity around the world. Melissa is also the executive producer of the Oscar-winning documentary Period. End of Sentence.—a compelling and inspiring film that sparked international conversation and action around menstrual health.

In this episode, you'll hear:

🩸 How Melissa and her students sparked a global movement to end period poverty;

🩸 The incredible journey behind Period. End of Sentence. and its historic Oscar win;

🩸 How The Pad Project is creating sustainable solutions to menstrual health in underserved communities;

🩸 Stories of resilience, empowerment, and entrepreneurship from women and girls around the world;

🩸 The importance of talking about periods—and how it can lead to systemic change;

🩸 And so much more!

For more information on The Pad Project, visit: www.thepadproject.org
Learn more about Melissa and her work: www.melissaberton.com
Watch the documentary Period. End of Sentence. on Netflix

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