Hold the Door: Entertainment Career Advice and Insights

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and insights podcast hosted by Camille Wilson. We're talking all things entertainment industry careers and experiences. This is a great place to learn if you're a new grad, already working in Hollywood, or looking for creative inspiration.

This episode, Emma Quan joins the pod to talk us through the behind-the-scenes of events in the entertainment industry, especially premieres! 

Emma is the director of events at Disney Branded Television, where she leads earned media and press events that support the division’s slate of original content for kids and family audiences across Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD.

With a background spanning FOX Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, Quan has produced high-impact, award-winning events that drive engagement and viewership. At Disney Branded Television, she oversees tentpole premieres as well as press and influencer experiences that elevate some of the company’s most prominent titles.

Since joining DBT in 2023, Quan has led standout events, including the Descendants: The Rise of Red premiere, which transformed two soundstages on The Walt Disney Studios lot into a fully immersive experience for over 600 guests. The event generated significant earned media coverage and social buzz, contributing to the film’s record breaking performance on Disney+. (The premiere was also an EEAs finalist last year.

Quan brings more than a decade of industry experience to her work, consistently delivering innovative campaigns that connect audiences with the magic of storytelling through live experiences. She was also named to BizBash's 2025 40 Under 40 list.

You can find links from the episode here:

• Emma Quan's LinkedIn
• BizBash
• Event Marketer

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and insights podcast hosted by Camille Wilson. We're talking all things entertainment industry careers and experiences. This is a great place to learn if you're a new grad, already working in Hollywood, or looking for creative inspiration.

This episode, we’re stepping into the world of dance with Kevin Frey.  Kevin is a director, creative producer, and founder of Kreative Fruition Inc., a creative studio focused on storytelling, live experience, mentorship, and innovation. Originally coming from the world of dance and performance, Kevin spent over a decade working with artists including Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and J Balvin across world tours, television, and major live productions. Most recently, he served as Creative Coordinator for Season 1 of Star Search under legendary creative director Fatima Robinson.

Today, Kevin’s work sits at the intersection of creativity, mentorship, and modern technology. Through 1:1 Dance Consult, he helps dancers, choreographers, and creatives navigate careers in entertainment with more clarity, strategy, and intention. His approach blends emotional intelligence, cinematic storytelling, and a deep belief that creativity can open doors not just professionally, but personally.

You can find links from the episode here:

• 1:1 Dance Consult Website
• 1:1 Dance Consult Instagram: @1on1.consult
• Kevin’s Website
• Instagram: @kevin.fr3y
• Kreative Fruition Website
• Kreative Fruition Instagram: @kreativefruition

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and insights podcast hosted by Camille Wilson. We're talking all things entertainment industry careers and experiences. This is a great place to learn if you're a new grad, already working in Hollywood, or looking for creative inspiration.

On today’s episode, Frances Lebar joins the podcast to discuss Production Design! The Production Designer role is essential to creating that movie magic you experience when you watch something and feel like the world is so real, you’re living in it right alongside the characters.

Frances has worked on the production design for Disney’s Ahsoka (Star Wars universe) and Marvel’s Spiderman: No Way Home, to name a few. She has also worked on experiential fan pop-ups, like the South by Southwest Alien: Earth crash landing and HBO’s Lanterns experience at Comic Con this year.

You can find links from the episode here:

• Frances's Website: https://www.franceslebar.com/
• Instagram: @franceslynncreative

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and insights podcast hosted by Camille Wilson. We're talking all things entertainment industry careers and experiences. This is a great place to learn if you're a new grad, already working in Hollywood, or looking for creative inspiration.

Ever wondered what it actually looks like to work full-time as a stand-up comedian? Leslie Liao is here to answer that question!

You may know Leslie from her two appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon or from her Youtube comedy special Silky Smooth. She went from working FOR Netflix to being ON Netflix. We talk about that journey on the episode.

If you want to keep up with Leslie, you can visit:

• Leslieliao.com - check here for tour dates!
• Leslie's Instagram

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and insights podcast hosted by Camille Wilson. We're talking all things entertainment industry careers and experiences. This is a great place to learn if you're a new grad, already working in Hollywood, or looking for creative inspiration.

This week, we're kicking off Season 3! At one point, I thought working in the entertainment industry meant you could only be a writer, actor, director, or producer. I couldn’t have been more wrong! This season, we’ll explore the many different ways to work in the industry, beginning with Creative Director, Cameron Weathers.

In this episode, Cameron defines what it means to be a Creative Director, takes us through a typical day in his role, and explains how his career led him to where he is today at Amazon.

Links from Cameron’s episode:

• Cameron’s LinkedIn
• Cameron’s Instagram
• Karl Kani's post of Michael Jackson

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

For our final episode of season 2, Jocelyn Loren joins the podcast to discuss following your instincts. She shares how this has influenced the many exciting turns in her career path and some advice for how you can follow your instincts to a more fulfilling career of your own.

If you want to keep up with her, you can find her on LinkedIn.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

This week, Fidan Manashirova joins the pod to discuss the best ways to showcase your value, particularly as you position yourself for growth and new opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of staying curious, proactively networking, and making sure you maintain a balance between being well rounded and letting your passions shine through.

If you want to keep up with her, you can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

For our final installment of this season's rest series, we are exploring creative recovery. Dami Kim is here to introduce us to her approach to creative recovery using The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron.

This conversation is for you if:

• You’re not sure you identify as an “artist”
• You feel stuck or unsure about what you want in your life/career
• You’re ready to take your rest practice to the next level

If you want to keep up with Dami, you can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

What does it really take to stay two steps ahead in a fast-moving, high-pressure role, AND make it look effortless?

One of the most common requests in the industry, especially if you’re in a support-type role, is to stay two steps ahead, meaning anticipate potential problems or roadblocks and adjust for them before they happen. Kamren Fuartado joins the pod to discuss how he navigates a role that demands constant readiness without ever letting anyone see him sweat.

If you want to keep up with Kam, you can find him on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

I don’t know about you, but for me, boundaries are challenging to say the least. This week, Toni Harris Quinerly joins me to discuss boundaries. She gives us some insight into her approach to setting and maintaining boundaries, and how she’s found success in both the personal and professional space.

If you want to keep up with Toni, you can find her on LinkedIn.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.