Shanna Belott

18th December 2020

The She Built It Podcast with Melanie & Dr. Michele: Compelling Content for Thought Leaders - with Shanna Belott

“Strategy without marketing and content is a whiteboard of ideas that will never leave the room. Marketing without strategy and content is sound and fury signifying nothing. Content without strategy and marketing is a jumble of pointless words languishing on your website.” Meet Shanna Belott, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer at preDiction, a Nashville-based content marketing firm for thought leaders. Listen in on our conversation and be inspired.

The Boston Globe • 2nd November 2020

A rousing tale of autism, parenting, and swimming

“Swim Team” tells the rousing, sometimes gut-wrenching story of a group of young people who have joined a competitive team for children with disabilities — in this case, autism spectrum disorders. The film, which screened earlier this year as part of the Independent Film Festival Boston, will show several times through Oct. 19 (beginning Sunday) at the Museum of Fine Arts.

The New York Times • 1st September 2017

Led by a Vietnam War Opus, a Rich Season of Documentaries

...Inclusion and independence are also themes of “Swim Team,” a film scheduled for Oct. 2 on “POV” that follows three members of the Hammerheads, a swim team in New Jersey for autistic athletes.

Los Angeles Times • 20th July 2017

Review: Young athletes and parents in 'Swim Team' form a spirited community in the face of autism

...The breastroking, freestyling young athletes in Swim Team couldn't be more different in terms of personality, drive, appeal and, of course, developmental challenges, and it gives this film its particular character, heart and verve....

Roger Ebert • 7th July 2017

Review: Swim Team movie review & film summary

. . . A film that's both eye-opening and heart-opening . . .

The New York Times • 6th July 2017

Review: In ‘Swim Team,’ Autism Is No Barrier to Competition

. . . At its most effective, "Swim Team" treats its subjects as would any sports movie attuned to character and drama . . .

Columbia College Today • 28th March 2017

Alumnae Duo’s Film Spotlights Autistic Athletes

n the documentary , athletes with autism find their way, both in and out of the pool. Produced and directed by Lara Stolman ’91 with co-producer Shanna Belott ’91, , which premiered last October on the film festival circuit, follows the Jersey Hammerheads, a competitive swim team whose 17 members, ages 8–22, all have Autism Spectrum Disorder. The film focuses on three teammates and their families: Mikey McQuay Jr., now 20; Robert “Robbie” Justino, now 20; and Kelvin Truong, now 25. In their fi

Columbia College Today • 2nd March 2017

Alumnae Duo’s Film Spotlights Autistic Athletes

Produced and directed by (Columbia University) alumnae Lara Stolman with co-producer Shanna Belott, which premiered last October on the film festival circuit, follows the Jersey Hammerheads, a competitive swim team whose 17 members, ages 8–22, all have Autism Spectrum Disorder.

NPR • 6th July 2016

Review: Parents And Athletes Venture Out And Connect In 'Swim Team'

"...Long enough to break and warm your heart in equal measure..."

Columbia College Today • 28th March 2017

Columbia College Today: "Alumnae Duo’s Film Spotlights Autistic Athletes"

Produced and directed by (Columbia University) alumnae Lara Stolman with producer Shanna Belott, "Swim Team," which premiered last October on the film festival circuit, follows the Jersey Hammerheads, a competitive swim team whose 17 members, ages 8–22, all have Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The New York Times • 6th July 2017

NY Times: "Review: In ‘Swim Team,’ Autism Is No Barrier to Competition"

. . . At its most effective, "Swim Team" treats its subjects as would any sports movie attuned to character and drama . . .

Los Angeles Times • 20th July 2017

LA Times: "Review: Young athletes and parents in 'Swim Team' form a spirited community in the face of autism"

...The breaststroking, freestyling young athletes in "Swim Team" couldn't be more different in terms of personality, drive, appeal and, of course, developmental challenges, and it gives this film its particular character, heart and verve.

NPR • 6th July 2017

NPR: "Review: Parents And Athletes Venture Out And Connect In 'Swim Team'"

"...Long enough to break and warm your heart in equal measure . . ."

ABC News • 7th July 2017

ABC World News Tonight chooses the cast of Swim Team as its "Persons of the Week"

"...Finally, our persons of the week. Sons and daughters facing challenges, but diving right in...."

Roger Ebert • 7th July 2017

Roger Ebert: "Swim Team movie review & film summary"

. . . A film that's both eye-opening and heart-opening . . .

The New York Times • 1st September 2017

NY Times: "Led by a Vietnam War Opus, a Rich Season of Documentaries"

...Inclusion and independence are also themes of “Swim Team,” a film scheduled for Oct. 2 on “POV” that follows three members of the Hammerheads, a swim team in New Jersey for autistic athletes.

Parents • 7th July 2017

Parents Magazine: "This Film About an All-Autistic Swim Team Is Worth Diving Into"

Mark your calendars and be sure to watch this excellent documentary about a swim team whose members are all on the autism spectrum.

AP NEWS • 30th June 2017

AP News: "'Swim Team' for autistic kids makes splash in documentary"

Every dive into the pool is a victory for Michael McQuay. They all boldly defy the grim prognosis that doctors delivered to McQuay's parents nearly 15 years ago. Autism would prevent McQuay from ever walking, they said. He would never talk or be able to perform the most basic of tasks.