This week on “In Her Words,” we sit down with Meredith Scardino, the Emmy-nominated co-creator, writer, and showrunner of the hit series “Girls5eva.” Meredith takes us through her remarkable journey from writing for “The Colbert Report” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” to creating “Girls5eva,” a show that celebrates second chances and the pursuit of dreams. We delve into the exciting third season of “Girls5eva” and its transition to Netflix, allowing over 270 million subscribers worldwide to experience Meredith’s comedic genius firsthand. Tune in for insights into Meredith’s creative process, the inspiration behind “Girls5eva,” and the thrilling journey of bringing the series to a new audience. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975    Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908      Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment    Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE   

Aja Naomi King is an accomplished American actress known for her compelling performances in both television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Michaela Pratt in the hit ABC legal drama series "How to Get Away with Murder," where she starred from 2014 to 2020. King has a robust educational background, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale University’s School of Drama. Her early career saw her in guest roles on popular TV shows such as "Blue Bloods" and "Person of Interest," and she made a significant impact with her performance as Cassandra Kopelson in the medical comedy-drama series "Emily Owens, M.D." In addition to her television work, King has appeared in several notable films. She played Cherry Turner in the historical drama "The Birth of a Nation" (2016) and starred in the romantic comedy "The Upside" (2017) alongside Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston. Aja Naomi King continues to captivate audiences with her dynamic acting skills, starring in the highly anticipated series "Lessons in Chemistry," based on the best-selling novel by Bonnie Garmus. She also appears in the drama film "A Lot of Nothing," showcasing her versatility across different genres. With a career marked by powerful performances and a growing list of impressive roles, Aja Naomi King remains a significant presence in the entertainment industry. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975    Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908      Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment    Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE   

Judith Light is an acclaimed actress known for her remarkable versatility and profound depth in various roles. In January, she received an Emmy award for her guest-starring role in the hilarious series POKER FACE, adding to her multiple Emmy wins. Currently, she stars in two standout television roles: as Courteney Cox’s mother in the horror-comedy series Shining Vale on Starz and in HBO Max’s Julia, based on the life of Julia Child. Her recent film work includes the dark comedy The Menu alongside Anya Taylor-Joy. Most recently, Judith was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Shakespeare Theater Company, celebrating her enduring dedication to her craft and her impact on the entertainment industry. Judith has consistently delivered career-defining performances in series like Netflix’s The Politician, Amazon’s Transparent, FX’s American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace and Impeachment, Manhunt: Deadly Games, and Tick, Tick…Boom!. Upcoming, she will co-star with Billy Crystal in Apple TV+'s limited series Before and is producing several projects. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975    Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908      Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment    Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE  

Sam Taylor-Johnson, born in London in 1967, is an acclaimed artist and filmmaker. She studied at Goldsmiths College and initially worked as a sculptor before transitioning to photography, film, and video in the early 1990s. As part of the Young British Artists movement, she exhibited alongside Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, winning the Illy Café Prize at the Venice Biennale in 1997 and receiving a Turner Prize nomination in 1998. Her directorial debut, "NOWHERE BOY" (2009), a biographical drama about John Lennon’s adolescence, earned her a BAFTA nomination. She directed the record-breaking "FIFTY SHADES OF GREY" (2015) and Netflix's psychological thriller "GYPSY" (2017). Her short film "LOVE YOU MORE" (2008) won accolades at Sundance. Taylor-Johnson's artwork has been exhibited at prestigious institutions, including the Guggenheim, The Hirshhorn Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney. Her recent work includes the adaptation of James Frey’s "A MILLION LITTLE PIECES" (2019). She splits her time between Los Angeles and the English countryside. Taylor-Johnson's latest film, "Back to Black", released May 15, 2024 and  portrays the life of Amy Winehouse, showcasing the singer’s struggles and triumphs. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975    Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908      Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment    Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE   

Based on Amy Chozick's memoir, The Girls on the Bus stars and is produced by Melissa Benoist, following a journalist on a drama-filled political campaign.  Melissa Benoist is an American actress and singer, best known for her first major role as Marley Rose on the Fox musical comedy drama Glee (2012–2014), in which she was a series regular during the fifth season.  She rose to widespread prominence for portraying the title character on the CBS / CW superhero series Supergirl (2015–2021), along with related media in the Arrowverse franchise. On stage, Benoist made her Broadway debut in 2018 as Carole King in the jukebox musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Actress Carla Gugino received widespread recognition for her starring roles in the Spy Kids trilogy (2001–2003), Sin City (2005), Night at the Museum (2006), American Gangster (2007), Righteous Kill (2008), and Race to Witch Mountain (2009). Earlier roles include Troop Beverly Hills (1989), This Boy’s Life (1993), Son in Law (1993), and Snake Eyes (1998). More recently, Carla has starred in  the crime drama series Jett (2019), and the supernatural horror miniseries The Haunting of Hill House (2018), The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), and The Fall of the House of Usher (2023). In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975    Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908      Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment    Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE   

Join us for the last of our Dispatches from the 7th Annual Summit in Los Angeles! Our hope is to share the conversations of these executives and creative powerhouses with a broader audience. The talented trio behind The Morning Show, Mimi Leder, Lauren Neustadter and Kristin Hahn sit down with Erika Anderson to reflect on the evolution of The Morning Show over the seasons. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975    Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908      Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment   Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE  

Join us for another one of our Dispatches from the 7th Annual Summit in Los Angeles! The powerhouse women of Team Downey, Co-founder Susan Downey and President Amanda Burrell sit down with Linda Grasso to discuss their all-in approach to producing across mediums. From HBO's Perry Mason to Netflix's Sweet Tooth, they're orchestrating a whirlwind of projects, including their latest passion project, "The Sympathizer”—a mini-series adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen.  In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975    Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908      Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment   Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE  

In Her Words is featuring dispatches from our 7th Annual Summit in Los Angeles that took place on February 28th. Our hope is to share the conversations of these executives and creative powerhouses with a broader audience.  Dive into the future of television with insights from Annie Balagot, Sera Tabb, Lauren Tempest and Rachel Kimbrough, moderated by Dana Block, as they discuss how creatives can adapt to meet audience demands as streaming takes the lead over traditional linear TV. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975    Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908      Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment    Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE  

In Her Words is featuring dispatches from our 7th Annual Summit in Los Angeles that took place on February 28th. Our hope is to share the conversations of these executives and creative powerhouses with a broader audience. This week on #InHerWords we have STARZ’ #TakeTheLead Transparency Talk, from our Leadership and exclusive DEI sponsor for the summit. Their unwavering commitment to amplifying narratives by, about, and for women and underrepresented communities set a powerful tone for the entire event. Panelists included some of the industry’s most visionary leasers including Heather Zuhlke, a creative force as an Executive Producer, Showrunner, and Writer on #BMF, Jessica Sarowitz, the visionary Social Impact Investor and Founder of Miraflores Films, Stacey Walker King, the trailblazing Chief Brand Officer at MACRO and La La Anthony, the multitalented star of #BMF. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975      Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908       Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment     Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE  

In Her Words is featuring dispatches from our 7th Annual Summit in Los Angeles that took place on February 28th. Our hope is to share the conversations of these executives and creative powerhouses with a broader audience. Our first dispatch is from our opening fireside chat with actress Brittany Snow. From her iconic role in #PitchPerfect where she charmed audiences with her vocal prowess and comedic timing to her standout role in the Academy Award-nominated short film “Red, White, and Blue”, to her most recent directorial debut “Parachute”, Brittany's filmography is a testament to her incredible versatility and talent. In this heartwarming session, Brittany Snow sits down with actress Erika Anderson to share insights on her upcoming directorial debut and navigating her career in the entertainment industry at the Skirball Cultural Center in LA. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975    Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908      Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment    Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE