Stang Stories
Stang Stories
Teddy Ellis
Frank Smith
36 minutes Posted Feb 6, 2026 at 7:36 pm.
Welcome to Sting’s Stories
Life After Milton
Lessons in Leadership
The Role of Speech
Embracing Failure
Reflections on High School
Senior Year Projects
Education Takeaways
College Aspirations
Moving to Los Angeles
Industry Experiences
Identity in Hollywood
Future Endeavors
Final Words of Wisdom
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Host Tyla Tsang '28 interviews Frank Smith '07, a Milton alumnus turned TV writer, about his time at Milton, speech and debate, leadership lessons, and an unexpected career pivot from pre-med to entertainment.
Frank discusses overcoming rejection, queer representation in his work, projects like Open To It, and offers practical advice for students navigating school, college, and career choices.