The 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…

WICT 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 …

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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. …

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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 …

WICT 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, …

WICT 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 …

WICT 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…

WICT 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,…

WICT 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…

WICT 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 …

WICT 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…

WICT 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…

WICT 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 …

WICT 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 …

WICT 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…

WICT 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…