Best Meg LeFauve Podcasts (2025)

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273 | The Roots of Imposter Syndrome - Part 2 47:30

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In Part 2 of our conversation with counselor and healer Madaline Blau, we move from understanding imposter syndrome to learning how to work with it in the body. Madaline guides us through grounding practices and shares a powerful 10-minute guided visualization designed to help you return to your truth, your courage, and the deeper steadiness beneat…

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Meg LeFauve – Screenwriter of Inside Out, Film Producer 54:52

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Fear. Joy. Anger. Sadness. For Oscar-nominated screenwriter Meg LeFauve, these characters aren’t just creations — they’re living, breathing beings who rely on her to get their stories out of her head and onto the page. And Meg doesn’t take that responsibility lightly. In this wide-ranging conversation, the writer behind Inside Out, Inside Out 2, Th…

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 23: SURVIVING THROUGH GOODNESS with Spread Goodness Day Founder ANNA DRAVLAND 39:58

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Welcome to another heartfelt episode of Searching for Goodness. In this episode, we sit down with Anna Dravland, the inspiring founder of Spread Goodness Day, a growing movement dedicated to uplifting the world through simple, powerful acts of kindness. Anna shares the story of how Spread Goodness Day was born and how its mission continues to expan…

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272 | The Roots of Imposter Syndrome - Part 1 39:19

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In Part 1 of our deep dive into imposter syndrome, counselor and healer Madaline Blau helps us understand where creative insecurity really comes from - and why so many writers feel stuck between confidence and collapse. We unpack instinct, how insight shapes character and story, and the early experiences that form our creative identity. This episod…

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Dr. Prineha Narang – Physicist, Professor, Founder & Investor 46:21

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Pri Narang likes to go fast. It’s no surprise, then, that she’s sprinting toward the very edge of what’s possible. While most are currently navigating an AI conversation, Pri — a Caltech-trained quantum physicist, award-winning professor, and U.S. Science Envoy — is pioneering the quantum frontier to solve humanity’s most pressing challenges. In th…

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 22: FINDING PEACE IN ANIMATION with animation director JOEL ORLOFF 44:13

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✨ Searching for Goodness | Season 2, Episode 22 — Featuring Animation Director Joel Orloff ✨ In this heartfelt and thought-provoking audio episode, we sit down with acclaimed animation director Joel Orloff for a warm and engaging conversation recorded across Los Angeles and New York. Even over Zoom, the exchange feels intimate, honest, and deeply h…

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271 | Melissa Rosenberg (Jessica Jones, Dexter): Finding Your Creative Center 50:25

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Melissa Rosenberg - creator of JESSICA JONES, head writer of DEXTER, and screenwriter of the TWILIGHT films - joins Lorien to talk about what it takes to stay grounded as a storyteller. From building creative communities to rediscovering her artistic voice after decades in Hollywood, Melissa reflects on the evolving balance between ambition, authen…

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George Felix - CMO at Chili’s Grill & Bar 49:05

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George Felix knows how to make legacy brands feel unapologetically modern. As Chief Marketing Officer at Chili’s, and former marketing leader at Pizza Hut and KFC, he’s built a career on bold ideas that spark conversation—without losing sight of what makes a brand iconic. In this conversation with Ryan and Billy Collins, George shares how Chili’s i…

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270 | Jenny Han (The Summer I Turned Pretty): Writing Love, Longing & Coming of Age 42:14

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Jenny Han - creator, showrunner, and bestselling author of THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY - joins Lorien to talk about the art of writing love, longing, and growing up. From balancing fandom expectations to crafting authentic emotion, Jenny shares how she translates deeply personal themes to the screen, keeps romantic tension alive over multiple season…

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 21: FINDING "UNIVERSAL MOVES" MOVEMENT with fusion belly dancer & instructor TRACY RHAJ 39:51

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🎧 Episode: Peaceful Revolution Through Dance – with Fusion Belly Dancer Tracy Rhaj In this inspiring episode, fusion belly dancer Tracy Rhaj joins us to share not only her love for dance, but also her thoughtful reflections on life, peace, and the environment. Together, we explore how dance can become a form of peaceful revolution, especially conne…

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 20: FINDING MEANING with paleoecologist EMILY L. LINDSEY, PH.D. 38:20

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Episode 20 – Dr. Emily Lindsey: Inside the La Brea Tar Pits What secrets lie beneath Los Angeles? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Lindsey, paleoecologist, Assistant Curator, and Excavation Site Director at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. Emily takes us behind the scenes of this world-famous fossil site, sharing how the Tar …

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Hannah Corbin - Peloton Instructor, Speaker, and Author 36:29

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As one of Peloton’s founding instructors, Hannah Corbin has helped millions move their bodies. But her new mission is just as bold: helping people slow down. Her new book Did You Stretch Tho makes a powerful case for rest, recovery, and treating yourself like someone worth caring for. In this episode, Hannah joins Ryan to talk about what it takes t…

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The Screenwriter's Guide to Adapting IP 25:39

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This week on On Story, a conversation with Nicole Perlman and Jodi Hildebrand on their experiences as writers and producers working with existing intellectual property, or IP. Nicole Perlman is best known for working as a co-writer on Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and Captain Marvel, as well as Detective Pikachu. For eight years, Perlman has wo…

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269 | Writing Horror with the Carved Creative Team (REBROADCAST) 1:16:26

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With Halloween around the corner, we’re revisiting one of our favorite spooky episodes. Join us for a conversation with the team behind Hulu’s CARVED — director and co-writer Justin Harding, co-writer Cheryl Meyer, and star Peyton Elizabeth Lee — as they share how they brought their campy slasher film to life and what it takes to write really great…

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Greg Creed - Former CEO of Yum! Brands, Founder at Creed UnCo 34:35

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Smart, heart and courage. That has been the way-he-leads elevator pitch for Greg Creed who proves you don’t have to be a hard-charging tyrant to win — you can build billion-dollar brands by being human. In this episode, Greg tells Ryan how leading Taco Bell and later Yum! Brands was never about perfect plans or rigid control — it was about creating…

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268 | Where to Begin as a Screenwriter (REBROADCAST) 53:02

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So you want to be a screenwriter… now what? In a rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes, we dig into the essential questions every writer should ask before jumping into a draft — questions that are just as valuable for seasoned pros as they are for those starting out. --- Looking for more support on your writing journey? Join Meg and Lorie…

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 19: FINDING EMOTIONS with screenwriter and film producer MEG LEFAUVE 38:32

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We’re so honored to welcome Meg LeFauve, the Academy Award–winning writer behind Inside Out, Inside Out 2, and The Good Dinosaur from Disney and Pixar. In this special episode, Meg joins host Bessy Adut for a warm, wise, and deeply philosophical conversation about emotions, goodness, environmental issues, and even the fascinating intelligence of cr…

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A Conversation with Rian Johnson 25:49

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This week on On Story, a covnersation with writer-director Rian Johnson on his love of genre media from noir to sci-fi, and the long process of outlining which allows him to craft intricate stories without getting lost in the second act. Johnson made his directorial debut in 2005 with the neo-noir mystery, Brick. Set against the backdrop of a subur…

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Sona Khosla - Chief Impact Officer at Benevity 46:51

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Sona Khosla thinks purpose belongs on the P&L. As Chief Impact Officer at Benevity, nicknamed the company’s “conscience”, she helps global brands turn doing good into real business momentum. After a personal loss, she pivoted from marketing and built Benevity Impact Labs, using $3.8B in annual giving data to separate noise from signal. We talk abou…

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267 | The Elevator Pitch + Austin Film Festival Prep Workshop (REBROADCAST) 1:31:11

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so With the Austin Film Festival coming up next week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes to help everyone attending get ready to share their stories! --- The Austin Film Festival is known for many things — but few are as legendary as its annual 90-Second Pitch Competition, where writers hav…

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Franziska Iseli - Founder, Author & Global Speaker on Courage 44:20

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On the other side of the world lives Franziska Iseli. “Frankie”, as her friends call her, has built a life around chasing fear and turning it into freedom. The Swiss-born Australian entrepreneur has much in common with Ryan. She is a co-founder (Basic Bananas and Ocean Lovers), an author to a book about courage (The Courage Map) and an eternal opti…

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266 | Emmy-Winner Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) on the Myth of the “Big Break” 50:41

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Meg was already a fan of Jeff Hiller from his Emmy-winning performance in SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, but after listening to his moving and hilarious memoir Actress of a Certain Age, she fell completely in love with his honesty, humor, and heart. She knew she had to have him on the show — and we were deepl…

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Bryant Brennan - VP, Brand & Creative at Autodesk 46:08

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Bryant Brennan builds brands by shipping work that matters. Before taking the reins at Autodesk, he shaped culture at Peloton, launched products at Barnes & Noble, and explored startup grit at Fi. In this conversation with Ryan, Bryant talks about the shift from building consumer icons to leading a legacy brand that powers architects, animators, an…

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265 | KPop Demon Hunters Directors: Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans on Balancing Heart, Humor & Music 50:36

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so This week, we’re joined by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the writer-directors of KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, to unpack the craft behind one of the year's biggest movies. From finding the emotional core of their story to shaping "Golden" into a late-breaking "I Want" song, Maggie and Chris share how they…

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Steven Bernstein - Director, Writer, Cinematographer 59:31

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Steven Bernstein has spent a career proving that risk and creativity go hand in hand. The award-winning director and cinematographer behind Decoding Annie Parker, Monster, and Like Water for Chocolate has shot nearly 50 films and written projects that have drawn actors like Rhys Ifans, John Malkovich, and Samantha Morton. In this conversation with …

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On Writing YA, with Julie Plec 27:45

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This week on On Story, a conversation with Julie Plec on her love of YA storytelling, and her experience co-creating and co-showrunning The Vampire Diaries. The Vampire Diaries is a supernatural, romantic teen-drama which ran for 8 seasons from 2009 to 2017. The show follows the life of a mortal teen girl, Elena Gilbert, as she navigates grief, lov…

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 18: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE with writer, humorist and Beatles scholar MARTIN LEWIS 32:19

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S2, E18, All You Need Is Love (with Martin Lewis) In this wide-ranging episode, Bessy and Armin are joined by the polymathic Martin Lewis: producer, humorist, writer, TV/radio host, marketing strategist and acclaimed Beatles scholar. As the co-creator (with Monty Python’s John Cleese) and producer of the “Secret Policeman’s Ball” series of benefit …

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264 | Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind, I Am Legend, Star Trek): Turning Writing Into a Job (and a Life) 57:44

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so We’re thrilled to welcome Oscar-winner Akiva Goldsman for a masterclass on making writing sustainable. For Akiva, the real “tragedy” is living in the anxious space between drafts. His cure? Treat writing like a job: set hours, clock out, and commit to the work. Akiva unpacks his process – why a fir…

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Courage Brands Spotlight – Fitness Apparel, Cookies & Canned Water 26:09

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Our Courage Brands Spotlight is back, and this time Ryan, Billy, and Nicole put three very different brands under the lens. Billy kicks things off with Gymshark—the billion-dollar fitness brand built on TikTok and influencers instead of ads. Billy shares how a teenager’s side hustle turned into a global movement that connects physical and mental he…

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263 | Feature Film Story Engine Checklist: 8 Elements to Turn a Situation Into a Movie (REBROADCAST) 1:10:12

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Check out our premium TSL WORKSHOPS program here: https://tslworkshops.circle.so STORY ENGINE. Two words we so often dread, but let's be honest: the engine of your story is what POWERS your movie. It's make, or break. And today, we break down eight elements to test whether or not you are on your way to a feature film story engine that will take you…

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Ranjay Gulati - Professor at Harvard Business School 40:45

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Ranjay Gulati believes courage isn’t about being fearless — it’s about taking action when fear shows up. As the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor at Harvard Business School and author of Deep Purpose and How to Be Bold, he studies how leaders and organizations confront uncertainty and turn it into fuel for growth. In this conversation wi…

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The Last Showgirl Q&A with Gia Coppola 24:54

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This week on On Story, a conversation with Gia Coppola on her process directing The Last Showgirl. This dazzling drama follows the sunset years of Shelly Gardner, a middle-aged Las Vegas showgirl, played by Pamela Anderson. Shelly faces an uncertain future after the iconic revue she's been starring in for decades stages its final performance. At th…

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Indie Film Craft 5 | How a Celebrity-Free Microbudget Feature Premiered at SXSW (ft. GG Hawkins) 1:07:34

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What does it take to make a celebrity-free, microbudget feature and premiere at one of the most competitive festivals in the world? Filmmaker and No Film School podcast host GG Hawkins joins Jeff to share how she turned a family house in Panama, a tiny team, and a three-month timeline into I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND, a breakout SXSW premiere with no …

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 17: FINDING TIME with film and television editor JULIE ANTEPLI 32:06

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In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Bessy sits down with acclaimed film and television editor Julie Antepli to explore what it means to live a good life in today's world. Together, they reflect on the meaning of goodness, the importance of kindness to animals, and the personal responsibility we all share in addressing environmental is…

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Danielle Hawley - Global Head of Creative & Brand at Uber 45:05

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At Uber, Danielle Trivisonno Hawley turns bold ideas into work the world can’t ignore. As Global Executive Creative Director, she’s behind campaigns like “Tonight I’ll Be Eating,” Uber Don’t Eats, and #KeepUkraineMoving, while leading launches for products like Uber Reserve, Uber Teens, and Uber Trains. In this conversation with Ryan, Danielle shar…

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262 | Writing (and Directing) Intimate, Personal Films That Feel Cinematic (ft. Sorry, Baby's Eva Victor) 1:02:08

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Join TSL Workshops: https://tslworkshops.circle.so In this episode, Meg sits down with writer, actor, and filmmaker Eva Victor to discuss their debut feature, SORRY, BABY — a darkly funny, deeply personal story about friendship, trauma, and hope. They dig into how to make a personal story feel truly cinematic, both in the writing process and on set…

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Rhett Power and Suzy Burke, PhD - Science of Self-Talk 42:13

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The things we say to ourselves we’d rarely say to another person. Our self-talk, when we let it run rampant, can spiral us, slow us down and shrink our self-confidence. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Ryan teams up with his co-authors Rhett Power and Suzy Burke, PhD to preview their new book Headamentals (out Oct 28), a book born from si…

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Script to Screen: Twisters 25:49

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This week on On Story, a conversation with screenwriter Mark L. Smith on writing Twisters – the 2024 summer film that took audiences by storm…literally! The action-packed, thrilling adventure directed by Lee Isaac Chung is a standalone sequel to the 1996 film Twister starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton and produced by Austin Film Festival awardee K…

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 16: FINDING SAFE PASSAGE HEALS with author/speaker/Safe Passage Heals Founder/CEO TRISH STEELE 37:39

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In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Bessy and Trish from Safe Passage Heals, a nonprofit organization devoted to helping survivors of domestic violence reclaim their lives with dignity and hope. Through open and honest conversation, we explore the power of faith, patience, and resilience in the healing journey. Trish shares the story behind h…

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Indie Film Craft 4 | How to Make Your Script Undeniable to an Indie Producer (ft. Julie Waters) 56:17

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Join TSL Workshops: tslworkshops.circle.so Every writer dreams of getting their script into the right hands — but what actually makes a producer want to fight for your project? This week, Jeff sits down with powerhouse indie producer Julie Waters (Watermark Media), fresh off producing OH, HI! — one of the few films sold at Sundance this year and no…

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David van der Sanden - Head of Internal Communications and Engagement at Patagonia 56:26

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David van der Sanden turns Patagonia’s purpose into something employees can live, not just understand. As Head of Internal Communications & Engagement, he focuses on translating the company’s mission to save our home planet into stories, actions, and experiences that connect people to the work and to one another. In this conversation with Ryan, Dav…

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261 | Clarity, Subtext, and Want vs. Need: Kaz Firpo on Crafting Great Screenplays 1:18:49

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so In this episode, Meg and Lorien sit down with Kaz Firpo (Marvel’s ETERNALS, RUIN) to talk about the timeless craft lessons that make a great screenplay. From writing scenes that still land without sound, to creating emotional clarity on the page, Kaz shares why subtext is the secret engine of great…

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Bob Philion - Former President & CEO PUMA North America 44:30

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Bob Philion spent 20 years wearing the cat on his chest—first as employee #1 launching Puma Golf, then as the architect behind Cobra Puma Golf, and ultimately as the leader of Puma North America. In this conversation with Ryan, Bob retraces three distinct “chapters”: moving from Europe back to Boston to start a category from scratch, building Cobra…

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On Writing Vida, with Tanya Saracho 25:12

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This week on On Story, a conversation with the creator and showrunner Tanya Saracho on her process crafting the hit Starz television series Vida. Saracho is a critically-acclaimed playwright and television writer known for featuring authentic latine storylines. In fact, Saracho co-founded the Untitled Latinx Project (ULP), whose mission is to incre…

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 15: FINDING SOUL IN THE VOICE with musician KIRSTEN C. KUNKLE 25:00

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We had the pleasure of welcoming musician Kirsten C. Kunkle to the fifteenth episode of season two. Kirsten is a leading Native American soprano in the classical music world. In our conversation, she shares her insights on goodness, environmental issues, and the pursuit of peace. #goodness #searchingforgoodness #environment #youtube #bessyadut #pos…

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260 | From Barf Draft to Next Draft: 5 Steps to Take Now 1:02:58

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Join TSL Workshops: https://tslworkshops.circle.so In this episode, Meg and Lorien dive into a messy, magical stage of screenwriting: the barf draft — your first unfiltered pass at a script. They share how to tackle chaos on the page, whether your draft is too long, too short, tonally inconsistent (hello, surprise aliens!), or just plain confusing.…

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Courage Brands Spotlight - Equality Lounges, Banana Ball & Adult Beverages 31:42

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Courage Brands Win. This week, we hit pause on the usual interview format for a fast, fun “Courage Brands Spotlight” discussion featuring Ryan and his partners Nicole Miller and Billy Collins. Nicole kicks things off with The Female Quotient—an unapologetic, action-oriented force that meets leaders where they already gather (CES, Cannes) with Equal…

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A Conversation with Meg LeFauve: Inside Out of Pixar 38:40

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This week on On Story, a conversation with screenwriter Meg LeFauve on her career as a writer at Pixar, where she co-wrote Inside Out and Inside Out 2, as well as The Good Dinosaur. Inside Out follows the personified emotions of Riley, a young girl who struggles to fit in after her family relocates from Minnesota to San Francisco. Riley's emotions …

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 14: LET'S BUZZ ABOUT BEES with beekeeper CARRIE DIAZZZ 35:22

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In this episode, I’m buzzing with excitement to introduce Carrie Diazzz, a passionate beekeeper and founder of Hive and Hanger. We talk about the incredible role bees play in our ecosystem, the environmental challenges they face and how their spirit inspires us to spread goodness in the world. #beekeeper #bees #environment #goodness #searchingforgo…

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259 | Costume As Character: What (& What Not) To Include in Your Screenplay (ft. Courtney Hoffman) 1:07:15

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Join TSL Workshops: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Costume designer turned writer/director Courtney Hoffman has worked on some truly iconic films (THE HATEFUL EIGHT, BABY DRIVER) and beloved indies (CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, THE BOY NEXT DOOR). These experiences have profoundly shaped how she approaches storytelling, especially now that she’s writing and …