Women in Entertainment

What does it take to make a computer feel unforgettable?

In this episode of Women in Entertainment, Priya Kansara shares the unexpected story behind voicing Mary in Project Hail Mary, a role that began as an on-set improv experiment and evolved into a character with humor, rhythm, and emotional impact. Priya opens up about stepping into a world of voice work without prior experience, creating her own “directory” of responses for Mary, and learning how to play logic over empathy while still helping build the emotional universe of the film.

She also reflects on the generosity and collaboration she experienced on set, including what it was like to work opposite Ryan Gosling and alongside filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Beyond the film, Priya talks about her unconventional journey from studying molecular biology and working in healthcare to landing roles in Bridgerton, Polite Society, and Star City. It’s a conversation about trusting your instincts, advocating for your character, and embracing the qualities that make you distinct.

Listen to learn:
- How Priya landed the role of Mary in Project Hail Mary
- What it takes to improvise as an AI opposite a live performance
- Why her science background shaped her connection to the story
- The career pivot that took her from healthcare to acting
- How she hopes to create safer, more inclusive spaces in entertainment

The Women in Entertainment Podcast 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.

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What happens when a director sets out to make a rom-com that feels joyful, cinematic, and genuinely hopeful again?

In this episode of Women in Entertainment, Kat Coiro sits down with Renee Rossi and Jocelyn Westerhold to talk about directing You, Me & Tuscany and why she was drawn to a love story that puts joy front and center. She shares how the film channels the spirit of classic romantic comedies, why Anna’s messy, heartfelt journey felt so important to bring to life, and why Halle Bailey was the only person she ever imagined in the role.

Kat also opens up about the creative energy behind her wider career, from collaborating with Will Packer to directing standout projects like Girls5Eva and Matlock. Along the way, she reflects on working with powerhouse talents including Tina Fey and Kathy Bates, the importance of creating space for actors to play, and the through line that connects her work across genres: complex, surprising characters, especially for women.

Most of all, this is a conversation about making art with courage. Kat shares honest advice for emerging filmmakers on learning every corner of the craft, making mistakes, and staying open to the fear that often signals meaningful creative growth.

Listen to learn:
- Why Kat wanted You, Me & Tuscany to feel like a return to classic rom-com joy
- What made Halle Bailey essential to the role of Anna
- How Kat balances meticulous preparation with improvisation on set
- What she learned from collaborating with Tina Fey, Will Packer, and Kathy Bates
- Her best advice for aspiring directors, producers, and storytellers

The Women in Entertainment Podcast 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.

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What happens when someone else sees your potential before you do?

In this episode of the Women in Entertainment Podcast, Christina Voros opens up about her remarkable journey from documentary filmmaking and cinematography to becoming a defining creative force inside Taylor Sheridan’s television universe. From Yellowstone to 1883, Bass Reeves, The Madison, and beyond, Christina shares how her career was shaped by unexpected opportunities, bold creative trust, and a willingness to step into roles she wasn’t always sure she was ready for.

She reflects on the family-like culture behind these productions, the challenge of making visually sweeping, emotionally intimate “eight-hour movies,” and the reality of directing under intense conditions — from brutal weather to complex animal work to massive multi-camera set pieces. At the heart of the conversation is Christina’s belief that great leadership is grounded in respect, generosity, and creating an environment where people feel safe, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

She also offers deeply honest advice for aspiring filmmakers: don’t let “no” be the end of the story, don’t underestimate anyone on set, and don’t wait for the perfect path to appear before moving forward. Sometimes the most meaningful careers are built through side doors, creative detours, and the people who dare you to dream bigger.

Listen to learn:
- How Christina Voros built an unconventional path from documentaries to prestige television
- What makes Taylor Sheridan’s productions uniquely ambitious and creatively demanding
- Why trust and collaboration are central to her leadership style on set
- How she balances directing, cinematography, and producing at the highest level
- Her best advice for aspiring filmmakers navigating rejection, risk, and reinvention

The Women in Entertainment Podcast 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.

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#WomenInEntertainment #ChristinaVoros #Yellowstone #TaylorSheridan #TheMadison #1883 #Cinematography #Directing #WomenDirectors #WomenInFilm #Filmmaking #CreativeLeadership

What happens when a new book arrives at the exact moment your life is changing, too?

In this heartfelt episode, Rebecca Serle sits down to talk about Once and Again, her newest novel, and why this book feels especially meaningful in a season of new motherhood. She shares how the story’s multigenerational relationships—between daughters, mothers, grandmothers, and the family we long to understand—became a way to explore tenderness, conflict, and connection with fresh honesty. With her trademark warmth, Rebecca reflects on why readers continue to respond to the emotional depth in her work and how Once and Again expands that legacy.

The conversation also dives into the “magic” readers love in Rebecca’s fiction. From The Dinner List to One Italian Summer and now Once and Again, she explains how magical realism helps her get closer to the emotional center of a story, faster and more vividly. She also offers candid advice for emerging writers, from building a daily word-count practice to treating writing not as torment, but as a joyful act of commitment.

Listen to learn:
- Why Once and Again is Rebecca Serle’s most emotionally easeful book launch yet
- How motherhood changed her relationship to publishing and creativity
- What magical realism unlocks in her storytelling
- Her practical writing routine and best advice for new authors
- Why family lineage, especially mother-daughter and grandmother-granddaughter bonds, remains central to her work

The Women in Entertainment Podcast 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.

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#RebeccaSerle #OnceAndAgain #WomenInEntertainment #WomenInEntertainmentPodcast #MagicalRealism #AuthorInterview #WritingLife #MotherhoodAndCreativity #OneItalianSummer #TheDinnerList #InFiveYears

What makes a high-stakes medical drama feel unexpectedly comforting? In this thoughtful and fascinating conversation, The Pitt writer Valerie Chu unpacks the answer and takes us inside the creative process behind one of television’s most resonant shows.

Valerie shares her unconventional path to the series, from starting as an assistant to breaking into the writers’ room with a sample that had nothing to do with medicine and everything to do with character. She reflects on building stories in real time across a single hospital shift, writing before the cast was in place, and why the emotional truth of the doctors matters just as much as the medical cases themselves. Along the way, she opens up about the challenge of portraying grief, residency, and end-of-life care with honesty and restraint.

She also reveals how The Pitt works so closely with emergency physicians, residents, and specialists to create a level of realism that has deeply resonated with audiences and even with healthcare workers themselves. Warm, candid, and full of insight, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how great television gets made.

Listen to learn:
- How Valerie Chu landed The Pitt with a character-driven sample
- Why the writers’ room begins with character, not just casework
- What makes The Pitt feel like a “comfort show” despite the intensity
- How real doctors and residents shape the show’s emotional and medical accuracy
- Valerie’s best advice for aspiring writers trying to break into television

The Women in Entertainment Podcast 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/5AfPfPQ...
Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..
Listen on Audible: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a85..

#ValerieChu #ThePitt #WomenInEntertainment #WomenInEntertainmentPodcast #JohnWells #ScottGemmell #NoahWyle #TVWriters #Screenwriting #MedicalDrama #WarnerBrosTelevision