WICT Wisdom, presented by WICT Southern California and hosted by Stephanie Cobian, is an inside conversation with a variety of women leaders who are developing and transforming the media industry.
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Talent Relations & Talent-Driven Entertainment with Jen Muccia, Content Producer and Talent Booker
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30:32TALENT RELATIONS & TALENT-DRIVEN ENTERTAINMENT In this episode of WICT Wisdom, host Stephanie Cobian is joined by Jen Muccia, an accomplished Content Producer and Talent Booker. Jen brings over 20 years of experience as a media executive, producer, talent booker, and talent strategist. Her impressive career spans television, podcasting, and brand p…
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An Interview with Linda Meighan, Holistic Health Facilitator
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20:51WICT Wisdom’s Stephanie Cobian is joined by guest Linda Meighan, certified hypnotherapist, herbalist, and holistic health facilitator. She is the founder of Lovewelll (with 3 L's). Linda Meighan shares her journey to becoming a hypnotherapist and holistic health facilitator. Through Linda's own experience, she shares the importance of finding a com…
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An Interview with Melissa Wallace, Co-Founder of Fierce Foundry
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25:40WICT Wisdom’s Stephanie Cobian is joined by guest Melissa Wallace, Co-Founder of Fierce Foundry and Co-Founder & Managing Director of Fivefoottwo Marketing. Melissa Wallace shares her journey from a legal background to the entertainment industry, including her experience at DirectTV, A&E, and Superfly, as well as her founding of Fierce Foundry. Mel…
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An Interview with Janaé Désiré, Film and Television Executive
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25:21WICT Wisdom’s Stephanie Cobian is joined by guest Janaé Désiré, Film and Television Executive. Janaé Désiré shares her journey from non-scripted to scripted television, how her personal leadership skills have grown, and how leadership in entertainment has evolved through the years among women. She also shares what she thinks women and women leaders…
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An Interview with Dahlia Guigui, COO, Executive VP of Development & Head of Production at Sunset Pictures
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32:26WICT Wisdom’s Stephanie Cobian sits down with Dahlia Guigui, COO, Executive VP of Development and Head of Production at Sunset Pictures. Dahlia Guigui discusses her family's passion for the arts, her personal philosophy on taking control of your destiny and how Sunset Pictures is paving the way with their new initiative for new industry leaders thr…
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An Interview with Evelyn Lee, Venue Group Manager for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
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30:16WICT Wisdom’s Stephanie Cobian sits down with Evelyn Lee, Venue Group Manager for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Evelyn brings a wealth of experience to her role at LA28, having held key positions with organizations such as the Honda Center, Live Nation Entertainment, House of Blues, and the GRAMMY Foundation & MusiCares. Despite the recent d…
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An Interview with Ariela Nerubay, Marketing Executive and Author of, "Not Pausing: Redefining Women After Forty"
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32:12WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Ariela Nerubay, Marketing Executive and Author of, Not Pausing: Redefining Women After Forty. Stephanie is joined by Ariela Nerubay, an accomplished marketing executive who has held executive roles with The Walt Disney Studios, Fox International Productions, Sony Pictures International, Televisa, and Univis…
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An Exclusive Fireside Chat with: Terri Hines, EVP, Communications for Fox Sports
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1:03:15The WICT Network: Southern California presents a recorded exclusive fireside chat with Terri Hines, EVP, Communications for Fox Sports. Terri joined FOX Sports in 2016 and serves as chief spokesperson responsible for leading the development of all communications, brand and social responsibility strategies. This event was moderated by Aimee Galaszew…
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An Interview with Falguni Lakhani Adams, Network Executive/Co-Creator of @GettingHotterOfficial/Writer & Director
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26:35WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Falguni Lakhani Adams Stephanie is joined by Falguni Lakhani Adams, a network executive with over 24 years of experience in senior editorial management and production. She is an Emmy-winning network executive producer at VICE Media, where she creates and produce original content across various platforms and…
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A Special Private Screening Q&A of UNMUTED by Without Exception Films with Guests: Charlotte Lubert, Producer; Milena Warns, Producer; Dena Hysell-Cornejo, Director
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51:37The WICT Network: Southern California presents a special from the screening of the Docuseries Unmuted by Without Exeption Films from early 2024 to WICT members. Following a short introduction and audio sample from UNMUTED, listen to a panel discussion with producers, Charlotte Lubert and Milena Warns, and director, Dena Hysell-Cornejo led by Stepha…
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An Interview with Gloria Jolley and Paola Velasquez, Chapter Mentorship Program Co-Chairs
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34:57WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Gloria Jolley and Paola Velasquez Stephanie is joined by Gloria Jolley and Paola Velasquez, The WICT Network: Southern California Chapter Mentorship Program Co-Chairs. Gloria and Paola highlight the WICT Network: Southern California Mentorship Program, how the program works, how to be a part of it, and the …
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An Interview with LaFaye Baker, Stunt Coordinator & Executive Director of Diamond in the Raw
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37:49WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews LaFaye Baker Stephanie is joined by LaFaye Baker, Stunt Cordinator & Executive Director of Diamond in the Raw. LaFaye Baker is the first African American stuntwoman to coordinate a big budget project, HBO’s special Introducing Dorothy Dandridge starring Halle Berry. LaFaye is an Intimacy Coordinator and als…
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An Interview with Merideth Mehlberg, Author & Executive Coach
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31:50WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Merideth Mehlberg Stephanie is joined by Merideth Mehlberg, Author & Executive Coach. Merideth is an executive coach, career strategist and CEO peer facilitator. She helps senior leaders elevate their performance, impact and career fulfillment. Merideth is also the author of, Your Finest Work: Career Fulfil…
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An Interview with The WICT Network: Southern California Mentor Erica Renee Davis & Mentee Kate Berumen
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28:53WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Mentor Erica Renee Davis & Mentee Kate Berumen Stephanie is joined by Erica Renee Davis, on-air talent, reporter at FOX Bet Super 6, and Kate Berumen, production assistant. We are joined by The WICT Network: Southern California's Mentor Erica Renee Davis and her current Mentee Kate Berumen from our mentorsh…
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An Interview with Holly Henderson, Senior Vice President of Distribution, Hallmark Media
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35:14WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Holly Henderson Stephanie is joined by Holly Henderson, Senior Vice President of Distribution, Hallmark Media Prior to working with Hallmark Media for 10+ years, Holly was Director, Affiliate Sales at TV Guide Channel. Additionally, Holly was recently presented The WICT Network: Southern California Catalyst…
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An Interview with Lindsay Nesmith, The WICT Network: Southern California Vice President & J.E.L. Music Group Inc.
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25:07WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Lindsay Nesmith Stephanie is joined by Lindsay Nesmith, The WICT Network: Southern California Vice President & J.E.L. Music Group Inc. In addition to being the new Vice President for The WICT Network: Southern California, Lindsay Nesmith is a songwriter, vocalist and voice over artist. She owns and operates…
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An Interview with 5 Amazing Film & TV Women - Women's History Month
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54:09WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews 5 Amazing Film & TV Women in honor of Women's History Month. This roundtable of powerhouse women discuss the challenges they've faced launching and running their women-owned production companies, the importance of Women's History Month, and their advice for others looking to start their own media paths. Gue…
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An Interview with Chulee Techopichetwongsa, Talent Sourcing Partner at Comcast
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24:27WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Chulee Techopichetwongsa. Stephanie is joined by Chulee Techopichetwongsa, Talent Sourcing Partner at Comcast. Chulee has a BA in Psychology (Multi-Culturalism), a Masters in Organization Leadership and has worked with such companies as Spectrum, Time Warner Cable and Warner Bros before landing at Comcast. …
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An Interview with Yasmine Tanres, Multi-lingual & Cultural On-Air Host and TV Personality
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21:44WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Yasmine Tanres. Stephanie is joined by Yasmine Tanres, a Multi-lingual & Cultural On-Air Host and TV Personality. As an on-air host, Yasmine covers lifestyle, news and entertainment topics. She originally hails from London but her work spans across Asia and Europe. Some of her work includes being an Enterta…
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An Interview with Sarah Pilla, Emmy-Winning Journalist, On-Air Reporter, Producer & Writer
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42:15WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Sarah Pilla. Stephanie is joined by Sarah Pilla, Emmy-Winning Journalist, On-Air Reporter, Producer & Writer at Spectrum News 1, Los Angeles. Sarah is a dynamic, Emmy-Award winning environment journalist with a passion for storytelling and connecting with audiences. Environment and climate change are primar…
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An Interview with Barbara Nelms, Chapter President of Rocky Mountain & Portfolio Manager at Paramount+
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33:23WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Barbara Nelms. Stephanie is joined by Barbara Nelms, Chapter President of Rocky Mountain and Portfolio Manager at Paramount+ Barbara Nelms is a superwoman in the TV and media industry as she not only is Portfolio Manager at Paramount+ but she is also the President of the WICT Rocky Mountain Chapter that cov…
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An Interview with Tara Brock, Sr. Product Manager at NBCUniversal Media, LLC
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22:36WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Tara Brock. Stephanie is joined by Tara Brock, Sr. Product Manager at NBCUniversal. Moving from Life Fitness to the Isadora Agency to NBCUniversal right before the 2020 pandemic hit, Tara is an experienced project manager in multiple industries working with and creating digital products. Within this tech sp…
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An Interview with Angela Kozlowski, Director, Digital Sales Strategy at COX Media
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28:40WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Angela Kozlowski. Stephanie is joined by Angela Kozlowski, Director, Digital Sales Strategy at COX Media. Angela is responsible for driving revenue through developing and implementing strategies across all Cox Media markets. Angela has been a sales leader in the digital advertising space for over 7 years le…
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An Interview with Angela Massie, VP of Live Storytelling at The Weather Channel
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26:19WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Angela Massie. Stephanie is joined by Angela Massie, VP of Live Storytelling at The Weather Channel. As VP of Live Storytelling for The Weather Channel tv network, Angela (Angie) Massie is responsible for presentation of content and field coverage during the network’s live programming hours. During her tenu…
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An Interview with Kami Mattioli, Digital Sports & Audience Development Producer at Bally Sports
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28:17WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Kami Mattioli. Stephanie is joined by Kami Mattioli, Digital Sports & Audience Development Producer at Bally Sports. Kami is a digital native with 9+ years in social media strategy, marketing and execution for media brands, live events and sports teams. She's a community manager at heart who understands how…
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An Interview with Ana Lydia Monaco, Writer, Director, Producer
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36:30WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Ana Lydia Monaco. Stephanie is joined by Ana Lydia Monaco, an award-winning filmmaker, Writer, Director and Producer. Ana Lydia scratches the surface of Hollywood's lack of Latino diversity in entertainment, including the cultural differences between Mexican and Mexican-American storytelling, why Hollywood …
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An Interview with Alexandra Lemlein, Sales Marketing Manager, Tubi
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24:55WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Alexandra Lemlein. Stephanie is joined by Alexandra Lemlein, an experienced marketer who has worked in ad sales, integrated marketing, B2B marketing and digital publishing. Over the past ten years, she has held positions in NYC at Discover Inc. (Food Network), WarnerMedia (TBS & TNT), Meredith Corporation, …
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An Interview with Carmen Palmer, Senior Director, Digital Products at Comcast NBCUniversal
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25:04WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Carmen Palmer, Senior Director, Digital Products at Comcast NBCUniversal. Stephanie is joined by Carmen Palmer, who bridges her technology background from Yahoo and her degree in psychology into her work at NBC. Carmen discusses how female leaders and mentors can pave the way for future women in technology …
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An Interview with Marlene Braga, CEO of Woman on the Verge Productions
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32:52WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Marlene Braga, CEO of Woman on the Verge Productions. Stephanie is joined by Marlene Braga, who brings her two decades of experience in television development and production including work at ABC, PBS, The History Channel, Azteca TV, and Netflix, to the conversation. Over the past 5 years, Marlene has ampli…
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An Interview with Jessica Klein, Graphic Designer
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27:13WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Jessica Klein, Graphic Designer. Stephanie is joined by Jessica Klein, who shares her experiences as a graphic designer in the cable industry. Jessica discusses the biggest strengths that women bring to the table, how the pandemic has affected creativity, and how teamwork is the success behind all projects,…
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An Interview with Jana Henthorn, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Cable Center
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19:49WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Jana Henthorn, President and Chief Executive of The Cable Center. Stephanie and Jana discuss how the Cable Hall of Fame has been affected by Covid-19. Jana also shares with Stephanie her passion about innovation and explains how it is a team effort and why. Find out from Jana how women play a huge role in t…
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An Interview with Dayana Falcon, Creator of #CareerFocused
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31:03WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Dayana Falcon, creator of Career Focused. Stephanie and Dayana discuss Talent Mobility and Diversity of Thought. As a Talent Mobility Visionary & Futurist, Dayana created the platform #CareerFocused to support career pivot and Talent Mobility for women of color. She also shares what logical steps should be …
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An Interview with Kate Neligan, Equine-Partnered Life/Career Coach
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21:08WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Kate Neligan, Equine-Partnered Life/Career Coach, Speaker, Author and Healer. Stephanie and Kate delve into the ethics of animals working in entertainment. Kate also shares her own entertainment transformation from working in the media to her work with horses to help others transform their own careers. WICT…
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An Interview with Nancy Yoon, TV Host/Founder Asians in LA
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37:06WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Nancy Yoon, TV Host/Founder Asians in LA. Stephanie and Nancy discuss the importance of diversity in entertainment especially as it relates to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. As the founder of Asians in LA, an “inclusive” community of like-minded individuals with a passion for arts & ente…
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An Interview with Tom Tataranowicz, Producer, Director, President at G7 Animation
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33:53WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Tom Tataranowicz, Producer, Director, President of G7 Animation. Stephanie and Tom discuss the animation business and how women can break into this specific niche in television. Before beginning G7 Animation, Tom was an Assistant Animator on Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings, then moved to Filmation Studios …
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An Interview with Sonya Lockett, Chief Impact Officer at One Community
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26:45WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Sonya Lockett, Chief Impact Officer at One Community. Stephanie and Sonya take an in depth look at what production companies and shows are doing to improve social change, what more can be done, and how One Community is pioneering new storytelling in the films they produce. Prior to One Community, Sonya has …
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An Interview with Nia Lyte, TV Host, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of KIF Global
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22:06WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Nia Lyte, TV Host, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of KIF Global. Stephanie and Nia, a Colombian American entrepreneur, discuss the importance of developing a global mindset, letting go of cultural stereotypes, and interacting with different cultures through both personal experiences and from the many women Nia…
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An Interview with Jennifer Miles, President of WICT Southern California
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31:07WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews President of WICT Southern California & Executive Director of Marketing at Disney/ESPN Media Networks Jennifer Miles. Stephanie and Jennifer share what changes they are seeing in the TV and media industry, the direction of WICT following Covid-19, what they look forward to when production picks up again, an…
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