Women in Entertainment

Susan Cartsonis is a well-known Hollywood producer who has been named one of the top five grossing producers for her work on romantic comedies like What Women Want and Where the Heart Is. She has produced numerous hits including Feel the Beat, The DUFF, Beastly, and Middle School, among others. Cartsonis is the co-founder of Resonate Entertainment, along with Brent Emery and Suzanne Farwell. Farwe...

Erin Simms and Bill Holderman are the dynamic duo behind the highly anticipated film "Book Club: The Next Chapter." Together, they bring their powerhouse talents as producer, screenwriter, director, and co-writer to create a captivating cinematic experience. With Erin's thoughtful, character-driven writing and Bill's comfort with big-budget blockbusters, their collaboration promi...

Elizabeth Gillies is a talented actress and singer who rose to fame on the Nickelodeon series "Victorious" before stealing the show on the FX series "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll". She then went on to lead the popular CW series "Dynasty", which has become a global sensation on Netflix. Not just limited to the screen, Elizabeth has also shown her musical prowess on...

Jennifer Yuh Nelson has established herself as a groundbreaking animation director with an extraordinary career spanning across TV and feature films. Her remarkable achievements include being the first woman to solo direct a major animated feature, Dreamwork's "Kung Fu Panda 2," for which she received an Oscar nomination. In addition to directing "Kung Fu Panda 3" and the l...

Carlacia Grant is a rising star known for her powerful and layered performances. She found her passion for acting at a young age and with a lot of hard work has become one to watch. Grant's breakout role is 'Cleo' in the hit Netflix series "Outer Banks," where she plays a confident and fearless Nassau girl whose world collides with the Pogues. In addition to this role, Grant...

Emily Fox is an accomplished showrunner and executive producer with a successful track record in the television industry. She is currently the showrunner and executive producer of the Freeform series, "The Watchful Eye." Prior to this, Emily developed "Skin Tight," a limited series about the war between Guess and Jordache, for Amazon. She also served as a showrunner for Bravo&#...

Ty Stiklorius is the CEO of Friends at Work and a renowned manager dedicated to empowering creative vision. As John Legend's manager for many years, she co-founded JL Ventures to enhance his multidisciplinary talents and passion for positive change. Together, they launched initiatives such as The Show Me Campaign and the #FREEAMERICA campaign. In 2012, Ty co-founded Atom Factory with Troy Cart...

Paul Feig is a prominent American film director and writer who gained recognition for creating the TV show Freaks and Geeks. He has directed several hit movies, including Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, and A Simple Favor, as well as episodes of the popular TV series The Office. Paul started his career as a stand-up comedian and had no idea about the level of success he would eventually achieve. In th...

Candice King is a multi-talented actress, singer, and songwriter. She is most recognized for her captivating portrayal of Caroline Forbes in the hit supernatural series "The Vampire Diaries," as well as its spin-off shows, "The Originals" and "Legacies." In addition to her acting career, Candice has also established herself as a talented singer and songwriter. Her deb...

JoAnna Garcia Swisher is a successful actress known for her girl-next-door appeal and Hollywood glamour. She has starred in popular TV shows and movies, including "Sweet Magnolias," "Kevin (Probably) Saves The World," "Once Upon a Time" and "Reba". JoAnna's approachability has earned her a large following for her on screen roles and off screen businesses...

Rachel Ghiazza is a highly accomplished executive who currently serves as the EVP and Head of US Content at Audible. She joined the company in 2019 as the SVP for Content Acquisition and Development, bringing with her extensive experience in content strategy, development, and acquisition for music, video, TV, and podcasts. Rachel has also held leadership roles on the content teams at Spotify, Viac...

Sarah Ferguson, popularly known as Fergie, is a member of the British royal family and the Duchess of York. She is a British writer, philanthropist, public speaker, film producer and television personality. A renowned author, having written over 54 books including “Her Heart for a Compass," she joins us to discuss her new novel "A Most Intriguing Lady." Throughout the episode, the D...

Emily Hampshire is a well-known Canadian actress who gained fame for her portrayal of Stevie Budd in the hit TV show Schitt’s Creek. Her exceptional acting skills have earned her several accolades, including three Genie Award nominations and a Gemini Award for her outstanding work on the small screen. In addition, she was nominated for the Canadian Actors Guild's 'Outstanding Female Performance' a...

As an award-winning actress, Karen has made a name for herself in the world of Broadway, TV, and film. You may recognize her from her standout performances in popular shows like HBO Max’s And Just Like That, Apple’s The Morning Show, Yellowstone, and Luke Cage. In addition to her TV work, Karen has also received critical acclaim for her roles in Broadway productions such as “Disgraced” and “Pipeli...