In Her Words

What happens when a father and daughter, both navigating the entertainment industry at very different moments, decide to talk openly about the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between?In this episode, Tony Goldwyn and Anna Musky-Goldwyn reflect on working in Hollywood across generations, from early career momentum and inevitable slowdowns to finding creative confidence outside traditional paths. Anna shares what it was like to come out of film school with early success, face uncertainty during COVID and industry strikes, and ultimately release the shame around career pauses. Tony offers a parent’s perspective shaped by decades in the business, reminding us that instability isn’t failure, it’s the job.Together, they unpack the evolving creator economy, the myth of networking, and why creative relationships, not industry schmoozing, are what truly sustain long careers. The conversation is candid, grounded, and deeply human, offering lessons that extend far beyond entertainment and into any creative life.Listen to learn:- Why career ups and downs are not detours, but essential training- How shame and comparison can quietly derail creative confidence- Why “creative networks” matter more than traditional networking- How the industry has shifted toward entrepreneurial self-creation- What legacy really means when art—not fame—drives the work"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/5AfPfPQ...Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen on Audible: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a85...Find us on:Instagram: ⁠ / inherwords_...⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / inherwordspodcast ⁠Twitter: ⁠ / inherwords_wie ⁠Tiktok: ⁠ / inherwords_wie#InHerWordsPodcast #WomenInEntertainment #TonyGoldwyn #AnnaMuskyGoldwyn #FarFromTheTree #CreativeCareers #HollywoodStories #CreatorEconomy #CareerResilience #FamilyAndWork

At just a few years out of high school, Isabella Esler has already lived a theater-kid fantasy: going from an open-call audition to booking her first professional job as Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice, then carrying the role on a two-year national tour before landing on Broadway. In this heartfelt conversation, Isabella shares how one audition as a senior changed her life, leading to representation, community support, and ultimately the career she’s nurturing today in New York City.She talks candidly about growing up without a creative family background, discovering musical theater at age six, and feeling deeply shaped by San Jose’s vibrant arts community. Isabella also reflects on how different it feels to return to Beetlejuice now, more grounded, more confident, and more aware of the emotional demands of playing Lydia night after night. From mishaps on stage to conserving her voice between shows, she reveals the unseen rituals and resilience that live theater requires.Looking ahead, Isabella shares her excitement for film and television, her commitment to authenticity in auditions, and the grounding practices helping her navigate rising visibility while still doing her own social media.Listen to learn:- How an open-call audition led Isabella to Broadway- The emotional and physical realities of touring versus performing in one home theater- Her approach to staying grounded, silent, and centered between shows- What Beetlejuice taught her about vulnerability, focus, and grace- Her best advice for young performers chasing their first big roleIn 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/5AfPfPQ...Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen on Audible: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a85...Find us on:Instagram: ⁠ / inherwords_...⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / inherwordspodcast ⁠Twitter: ⁠ / inherwords_wie ⁠Tiktok: ⁠ / inherwords_wie#IsabellaEsler #BeetlejuiceMusical #LydiaDeetz #WomenInEntertainment #InHerWordsPodcast #Broadway #ActingJourney #TheaterKids #SanJoseArts #BroadwayLife

Actress Jessy Schram has lived many lives on screen: iconic princess, brilliant doctor, and rom-com heroine. In this episode, she brings listeners inside the moments that shaped them all. She reflects on the early days of Once Upon a Time, when no one knew if the ambitious fairytale world would work, and the vulnerability of stepping into a beloved character while helping redefine her. Jessy also traces her path from Chicago kid making homemade SNL-style sketches to a teen landing her first Hallmark role and eventually circling back to shoot Chicago Med in her hometown.With humor and honesty, Jessy talks about the evolving television landscape, the rare gift of long-form character development, and how Hannah Asher’s storyline grew through genuine collaboration with the show’s writers. She also shares her love of rom-com comfort watches, the reality shows she treats like “cultural studies,” and why Hallmark fans mean more to her than she ever expected.Listen to learn:- What it was really like joining Once Upon a Time before anyone knew it would be a hit- How Chicago roots and early creative play shaped Jessy’s career- The unexpected twists that brought her back to Chicago Med- Why Hallmark’s joyful storytelling matters now more than ever- Jessy’s favorite shows, reading habits, and how she protects her creative sparkIn 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/5AfPfPQ...Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen on Audible: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a85...Find us on:Instagram: ⁠ / inherwords_...⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / inherwordspodcast ⁠Twitter: ⁠ / inherwords_wie ⁠Tiktok: ⁠ / inherwords_wie#JessySchram #ChicagoMed #OnceUponATime #Cinderella #HallmarkMovies #WomenInEntertainment #ActingJourney #RomComs #Storytelling #InHerWordsPodcast

Candace Bushnell has spent decades writing women into the center of their own stories—and in this conversation, she brings us back to the electric New York City that inspired it all. From the early days of Sex and the City to the cult-favorite brilliance of Lipstick Jungle, Renee and Joss revisit the impact her work had on their own lives as young women finding their footing in Manhattan. For Candace, the city was once a real-life character: intimate, unpredictable, and endlessly social in a pre-cell-phone era where friendships were lifelines and privacy still existed.Candace opens up about the real inspirations behind her iconic characters, the friend who became the blueprint for Samantha, and why the original column was never about shock value—it was about power, status, and the reality of dating in New York. She reflects on the cultural shift that made Sex and the City a phenomenon, the Gen X women who embraced singlehood and career ambition, and how today’s hyper-connected world has altered the intimacy that once made the city feel like a private club.Now, with her one-woman show True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex and the City, Candace steps onto the stage to tell the stories behind the stories—costume changes, real Mr. Big revelations, and all. (buy tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candace-bushnell-true-tales-of-sex-success-and-sex-and-the-city-tickets-1730710584949) Listen to learn:- Why Candace believes Lipstick Jungle was ahead of its time- How the real New York of the 80s and 90s shaped her writing- The true origins of iconic characters like Samantha- What it’s like to step into theater with her one-woman show- How technology has changed privacy, dating, and urban connectionIn 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/5AfPfPQ...Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen on Audible: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a85...Find us on:Instagram: ⁠ / inherwords_...⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / inherwordspodcast ⁠Twitter: ⁠ / inherwords_wie ⁠Tiktok: ⁠ / inherwords_wie#CandaceBushnell #SexAndTheCity #LipstickJungle #WomenInEntertainment #InHerWordsPodcast #NYCStories #FemaleFriendship #OneWomanShow #CarrieBradshaw #MrBig #WomenWriters #CulturalIcons

The creator economy is evolving at lightning speed, and in this episode, Spotter Chief Revenue Officer Jodie Stocker Kennedy offers a clear, grounded look at how the industry is changing in real time.As the company behind nearly a billion dollars deployed to creators - including names like MrBeast, Dude Perfect, GRA Dion, Ryan Trahan, and Colin & Samir - Spotter has rapidly expanded far beyond licensing. Jodie walks listeners through that evolution, from hosting the first Spotter Showcase to announcing a feature film partnership with GRA Dion and Heartbeat, and a creator-led show on Tubi.Jodie shares why “influencers” and “creators” shouldn’t be used interchangeably, how long-form content is becoming living-room entertainment, and why YouTube has become America’s most-watched platform. She also explains why the creator landscape can feel confusing to brands, how Spotter is helping bridge that education gap, and what authenticity really means when brands want to work with creators.For creators seeking to scale, Jodie outlines what brands actually look for, how integrations are shifting, and why cultural moments from the Super Bowl to March Madness create powerful opportunities when aligned with the right storytellers.Listen to learn:- How Spotter has evolved far beyond licensing- The difference between creators and influencers- Why long-form YouTube is dominating living-room viewing- What brands need to understand about the creator economy- How creators can think about revenue, integrations, and long-term growthIn 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/5AfPfPQ...Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen on Audible: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a85...Find us on:Instagram: ⁠ / inherwords_...⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / inherwordspodcast ⁠Twitter: ⁠ / inherwords_wie ⁠Tiktok: ⁠ / inherwords_wie#InHerWordsPodcast #WomenInEntertainment #JodieStockerKennedy #Spotter #CreatorEconomy #YouTube #LongFormContent #BrandIntegrations #DigitalCreators #WomenInBusiness #EntertainmentIndustry