Angela Shelton

Be Your Own Hero!  Angela Shelton shares heartwarming and hilarious real-life stories about moving from a life of child sexual abuse, rape and domestic violence hardships to activist, artist, performer, writer, and award-winning filmmaker.

  • Angela’s award-winning documentary, Searching for Angela Shelton, revealed that 70% of the women she interviewed had been victims of child sexual abuse, rape, and/or domestic violence. The film created a movement of healing among survivors of trauma worldwide. Finding Angela Shelton is mandatory reading in many Women’s Studies programs around the US.
  • Her stories empower, entertain and educate anyone who is looking to make a positive change in their life.  She has inspired audiences of all ages from Congress, college campuses, military bases, primary and secondary schools, community centers, conferences and seminars worldwide.
  • An Emmy-winner for her role as the Superhero, Safe Side Superchick, in the Baby Einstein video series.
  • Mayor of Asheville, NC, Terry M. Bellamy, named April 29th Angela Shelton Day in honor of all survivors.

“Bold, brave, honest and inspiring...I hope she never shuts up!”

- Erin Weed, Founder of Girls Fight Back

“I truly believe that her presentation changed some people’s lives for the better. Anytime a speaker can do that, it is priceless.”

- Dutchess Community College