Chari Pere, creator of Miscarried: An Unspoken Cartoonmentary, worked as a creative director and illustrator/storyboard artist on projects for Red Bull, Jockey, Disney, Comedy Central, and Bud Light.

She has created content for The Washington Post's The Lily and Mad Magazine and has collaborated with NYT bestselling author Gretchen Rubin and actress Mayim Bialik.

Chari launched the "Unspoken" Cartoon series as part of the 2024 Jewish Writers' Initiative Digital Storytellers Lab Fellowship.

Breaking Stigmas through Cartoons: An Interview with Shari Pair

In this episode of Anything But Traditional, Chari shares her journey from childhood aspirations to her experiences working with major brands like Red Bull and Disney, and her profound personal journey through miscarriage and postpartum depression.

The conversation delves into her efforts to break the silence around very important, yet often untalked about topics, through her comics and animated shorts, and is a powerful testament to using art to foster empathy and support others facing similar challenges.

Website: https://www.charipere.com/

Miscarried: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI7kEAYkUJI

Michael's Miscarriage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E-9Nc66L2k&t=2s

Subscribe to the "Unspoken" YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnspokenCartoonmentary

Instagram/Facebook: @charipereart

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Thank you for listening!

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Chari's Journey into Cartooning

02:32 The Impact of Miscarriage on Chari's Work

03:48 Creating Comics for Social Change

08:58 Chari's Background and Early Influences

16:24 Navigating Career and Motherhood

20:16 Challenges and Resilience in Chari's Career

27:26 Struggles and Miscarriages

31:48 Postpartum Depression and Health Challenges

34:19 Balancing Career and Family

38:31 Finding Support and Breaking Stigmas

49:50 Final Thoughts and Reflections