Women in Entertainment

Actress Jennifer Holland joins the Women In Entertainment Podcast to share her journey from moving to Los Angeles at 17 to becoming a standout in the DC Extended Universe as Agent Emilia Harcourt. She opens up about the physical demands of Peacemaker Season 2, the lessons learned from her early acting experiences, and the challenges and joys of building a career in Hollywood. Hear Jennifer’s refle...

Emmy Award-winning and three-time Tony-nominated actress Martha Plimpton joins In Her Words : The Women in Entertainment Podcast to share insights from her remarkable career spanning stage, film, and television. From her breakout role in The Goonies to her upcoming projects, including HBO’s Task and Netflix’s East of Eden, Martha reflects on what draws her to complex characters, the evolution of o...

From PR and advertising to leading brand partnerships at Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, Janina Lundy’s career path proves there’s no single way into entertainment. In this episode of In Her Words , Janina shares how early pivots shaped her journey, what it means to market “at the speed of culture,” and how brand-funded content is reshaping the industry. She also opens up about building diverse teams, supp...

Erin and Sara Foster join the Women in Entertainment summit to talk about their multifaceted careers - from launching the cult hit Barely Famous to building the powerhouse brand Favorite Daughter. They share how their ventures into tech and investing led to the creation of their venture fund, Oversubscribed Ventures, and discuss their latest success: the Netflix comedy Nobody Wants This , now an a...

Sonja Wajih didn’t step onto her first stunt set until after 30 and now she’s an Emmy-nominated powerhouse shaking up Hollywood. In this episode, the In Her Words team sits down with Sonja to talk about her unconventional journey into stunt performance, what it takes to light yourself on fire (literally), and how she found her calling in a field that rarely makes space for women - especially women...

Bestselling author Adriana Trigiani joins the In Her Words podcast to talk about her latest novel, The View from Lake Como , and the creative process behind bringing women’s stories to life. From writing a book a year for 25 years to balancing heritage, family, and storytelling, Adriana shares insights into resilience, reinvention, and what it means to be a woman in entertainment. In Her Words  pr...

Actress Courtney Taylor ( Ballard, Shrinking, Abbott Elementary, Out of My Mind ) joins In Her Words to share her journey from college theater lover to starring alongside Hollywood icons. She opens up about working with Issa Rae, Quinta Brunson, Harrison Ford, and Maggie Q, the lessons she’s learned about making bold choices, and why building community is essential for longevity in entertainment....

Julie Plec — creator, show-runner, and executive producer behind The Vampire Diaries universe— joins In Her Words to talk about her incredible journey from Dawson’s Creek to We Were Liars . She shares behind-the-scenes insights on creating iconic characters, navigating the changing TV landscape, and why timeless storytelling still resonates across generations. From YA book adaptations to industry...

From her breakout role opposite Tom Cruise in Risky Business to her unforgettable turn in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle , Rebecca De Mornay has captivated audiences for over four decades. In this episode of In Her Words , Rebecca opens up about her unconventional childhood in Europe, the fateful audition that changed her life, and the passion for portraying strong, complex women that has shaped h...

Actress, producer and now director JoAnna Garcia Swisher joins In Her Words to talk about leveling-up her career—and why she wants other women in entertainment to do the same. From helming her first episode of Netflix’s hit Sweet Magnolias (after a whirlwind location shoot in New York City) to launching her own production banner Rolling Clover and lifestyle brand The Happy Place, JoAnna breaks dow...

Bestselling author and Under the Influence podcast host Jo Piazza joins In Her Words to discuss her latest novel Everyone Is Lying to You - a sharp, satirical thriller set inside the wild world of mom influencers and tradwives. Jo dives into what inspired her to write about the illusion of "slow living," the rise of AI babies, and how influencer culture is blurring the lines between fact and ficti...

Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Kathy Bates speaks at the 2025 WIE Summit - reflecting on her legendary career - from her iconic role in Misery to her critically acclaimed performance and producing role in CBS’s Matlock. She opens up about the evolution of women in entertainment, the importance of creative control, and her advocacy work with the Lymphatic Education & Research Network. Wit...

Join bestselling author and Fated Mates podcast co-host Sarah MacLean as she dives into the power of romance storytelling, how she crafted her newest novel Summer Storms, and why the genre continues to inspire millions. From pandemic reflections and island-set inheritance games to her writing process, evolving industry insights, and the sisterhood of romance readers—this episode is packed with hea...

Two-time Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Noma Dumezweni joins the Women in Entertainment podcast to discuss her wide-ranging career—from originating the role of Hermione in Harry Potter & The Cursed Child to starring in The Undoing, The Watcher , and Disney’s The Little Mermaid . Noma opens up about her latest roles in Murderbot and The Friend , navigating emotionally rich storytelling,...

Step inside the world of 11:11 Media, the next-gen content powerhouse co-founded by Paris Hilton. In this episode, we sit down with President & COO Bruce Gersh and Chief Commercial & Brand Officer Rachel Webber to explore how they’ve redefined modern storytelling - blending content, commerce, and community across platforms. From launching viral campaigns to driving cultural impact and advo...

Actress, musician, and podcaster Candice King (best known as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries and The Originals) opens up about her journey from teenage musician to beloved TV star. In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Candice reflects on embracing life’s pivots, the power of her fanbase, and the personal growth that inspired her new podcast, A Superbloom. Tune in for an honest, empowe...

In this candid master-class, six-time Emmy-winner Amy Sherman-Palladino —creator of Gilmore Girls , Bunheads , The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the new ballet-drama Étoile —joins In Her Words to trace the roller-coaster career that took her from dancer to Roseanne staff writer to record-breaking show-runner. Amy reveals: The “crazy six-month” leap from improv classes to her first TV staff job and how...

In this episode of In Her Words , we sit down with Kristen L. Berry - author of the powerful debut novel We Don’t Talk About Carol to explore the inspiration behind her gripping blend of family drama, social justice, and suspense. Kristen shares how pandemic walks and true crime podcasts sparked her storytelling, the realities behind missing Black women in America, and her journey from a career in...

Actor-writer Justine Lupe joins In Her Words by Women in Entertainment to unpack the craft that powers her scene-stealing turns—from Morgan in Netflix’s breakout comedy Nobody Wants This to Willa Ferreyra on HBO’s Succession and Astrid on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel . A Juilliard graduate who debuted in Noah Baumbach’s Frances Ha , Lupe reveals: How auditioning for a “three-episode arc” on Successio...

Actor-writer Sheila Carrasco —fan-favorite Flower on CBS’s hit comedy Ghosts —joins In Her Words by Women in Entertainment to unpack a journey that spans the South Side of Chicago, NYU Tisch, Harvard, the Groundlings & UCB, and finally a breakout series-regular role at age 38. Carrasco explains: Turning strict theater training into improv superpowers that landed auditions on Jane the Virgin ,...

Emmy-nominated writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner Yahlin Chang joins In Her Words by Women in Entertainment to break down the craft of creating must-watch drama for today’s streaming world. Chang traces her path from culture critic at Newsweek to writers’ rooms on ER, Dirty Sexy Money, and, ultimately, Hulu’s global phenomenon The Handmaid’s Tale —where she’s earned HUMANITAS and Writer...

In this episode of In Her Words by Women in Entertainment , Emmy- and Tony-winning producer Jenifer Westphal —Founder & CEO of indie studio Wavelength —pulls back the curtain on making bold, “human-first” stories that stick. Westphal explains: How she launched Wavelength at age 52 and quickly backed hits like Won’t You Be My Neighbor? , Athlete A and the new feature On Swift Horses Why diversi...

Emmy-winning comedy powerhouses Tracey Wigfield ( 30 Rock , Saved by the Bell ) and Lang Fisher ( Never Have I Ever , Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) sit down with In Her Words by Women in Entertainment to talk all things funny and fearless. The co-creators and showrunners of Netflix’s upcoming series The Four Seasons share: their personal journeys from writing rooms to showrunner chairs insider tips on writ...

Award-winning playwright and show-runner Molly Smith Metzler (Juilliard, two-time Lecomte du Nouy Prize winner) joins In Her Words by Women in Entertainment to share the creative secrets behind her breakout Netflix drama Maid—a series that racked up 469 million hours viewed and 15 award nominations. Metzler digs into: Developing SIRENS for Netflix and why it’s her boldest project yet. Her step-by-...

How do you film a story the industry would rather ignore—and keep everyone safe along the way? Hosts Gretchen McCourt and Renee Rossi sit down with award-winning directors Yoruba Richen and Emma Schwartz to unpack the making of The Fall of Diddy (Max/ID). They walk us through: The emotional tightrope of interviewing survivors of abuse The concrete safety steps taken to protect sources and crew Why...