“The opportunities are there now. You have to go out and grab it.” – Jill Demby Guest

When Jill Demby Guest was a child, she loved writing and telling stories. She followed that passion along a very interesting trail (which included a stop working at Madison Square Garden) that has led her to become an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and director. Her latest documentary, “And Now, Love,” is out now on major streamers and has won numerous festival awards. The film chronicles the story of Dr. Bernard W. Bail, a highly decorated Jewish WWII Veteran who was captured by the Nazis and saved by the secret love of his German nurse. Bail became a doctor and psychoanalyst who pioneered the “mother’s imprint,” a theory that advocates for the equality of women and pinpoints the origins of mental illness.

In this episode, Jill discusses the making of the film, the power of asking for what you want and going for it, and offers advice to aspiring filmmakers.