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  • Slowing Down to Win with Erika Bennett
    2025/08/20

    From YouTube, Instagram, and ESSENCE to launching her own Conscious Culture Collective, Erika Bennett has shaped culture from inside the platforms and out - and she’s learned that “busy” isn’t a strategy. In this episode, she makes the case for stillness as the most productive move of all, reframing success on your own terms.

    Jen sits down with Erika for a behind-the-scenes look at how the industry is changing and how to build a sustainable career within it. They dive into radical prioritization over scattershot hustle, meeting audiences where they actually consume (creators, streaming, and snackable formats), and why getting fluent in AI now will widen (not shrink) your opportunities. Erika also opens up about the life reset that followed a serious accident and how rest, boundaries, and joy became part of her operating system.

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    44 分
  • What Creatives Need to Know About Development with Lana Womack
    2025/08/13

    From pitch decks to press tours, Lana Womack is in the room where it happens. As Head of Creative Development & Production at OBB Media, she’s helped shape everything from comedy specials to brand campaigns—and she’s doing it all while still in her 20s.

    In this episode, Jen sits down with Lana for a behind-the-scenes look at how shows really get made. They dive into the art of pitching, balancing creative vision with production realities, and what it means to build trust with talent and collaborators. Lana shares her journey from freelance hustle to full-time exec, plus the tools and mindset shifts that keep her grounded in an ever-shifting industry.

    Whether you’re a budding producer or just curious how your favorite shows come to life, this episode offers a masterclass in making it happen.

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    40 分
  • PR with No Chill with Jordyn Palos
    2025/08/06

    Jordyn Palos, founder and CEO of Persona PR, joins Jen for an unfiltered conversation on building a career rooted in relationships, resilience, and realness.

    At just 25, Jordyn launched her own agency and quickly became one of the most trusted names in entertainment publicity, representing some of Hollywood’s biggest names while staying ahead of an ever-evolving media landscape.

    They get into everything from zero inbox strategies and TikTok-era talent to the impossible pace of PR, the pressures of motherhood, and what it really means to manage a public persona in the court of public opinion. With zero chill and zero BS, Jordyn opens up about navigating failure, learning to lead, and why authenticity isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a business strategy.

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    44 分
  • Buildling with Purpose in the Tech Age with Kim Nortman
    2025/07/31

    Kim Nortman is a multi-hyphenate force. She's a lawyer turned entrepreneur, an AI innovator, business coach, and now, the principal and founder of Set Piece, a strategy and company transformation consultancy at the intersection of creativity and technology. In this episode, Jen sits down with Kim for a thoughtful and energizing conversation on finding your purpose in a tech-fueled world, building businesses that center human connection, and redefining leadership through vulnerability.

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    40 分
  • Breaking Through the Noise with Kelly McWilliam
    2025/07/23

    What does a publicist actually do? And how has the job evolved in the age of TikTok, podcasts, and digital-first talent? In this episode, Jen sits down with longtime friend and PR powerhouse Kelly McWilliam, founder of Hi Hello PR, to unpack the reality behind red carpets, brand moments, and the power of storytelling.

    From navigating layoffs and reinvention during the pandemic to launching her own firm, Kelly shares what it really takes to break through the noise, advocate for clients across mediums, and rewrite the rules of a changing industry. They also talk about why joy and alignment matter just as much as press hits - and what’s next for Kelly as she builds her own lane.

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    26 分
  • Is This Illegal? with Kerry Smith
    2025/07/16

    What do the Emmys, the Grammys, Obama’s inauguration, and your favorite variety show all have in common? Behind the scenes, Kerry Smith has helped make them legally bulletproof.

    In this episode of Cultivated Conversations, Jen sits down with her longtime friend and powerhouse entertainment attorney Kerry Smith of Smith Entertainment Law Group (SLG). From navigating name and likeness rights to surviving strikes and industry shifts, Kerry breaks down how talent deals have evolved and why the art of negotiation is more human (and complicated) than ever.

    Whether you're a creator, exec, or just love the business of entertainment, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to get talent to “yes.”

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    39 分
  • Scaling Digital Empires with Jacob Moncrief
    2025/07/09

    What does it take to run one of the most powerful digital content studios on the Internet?

    In today's episode, Jen sits down with Jacob Moncrief, the COO of Rhett & Link's Mythical Entertainment - the studio behind Good Mythical Morning, Mythical Kitchen, and one of the most sophisticated YouTube content machines today. From his early days at MTV to producing with the Try Guys and scaling Westbrook’s unscripted slate, Jacob shares how digital creators are reshaping the rules of media and why smart money is flowing toward YouTube.

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    32 分
  • Behind Hollywood’s Finances with Anna DerParseghian
    2025/07/02

    Behind every A-lister is someone making the numbers work. In this episode, Jen sits down with Anna DerParseghian, Managing Partner at PTD Business Management who’s spent decades quietly shaping Hollywood’s most powerful financial stories.

    They talk about how business management all works, risk and resilience, and why understanding psychology is just as important as understanding contracts. From the evolution of deal structures to how creators should protect their assets, Anna shares practical wisdom and the mindset shifts that separate survival from success.

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    48 分