Tracey Wigfield

Emily and Tracey catch up on their recent moves and family life. Tracey shares details about her three children - Celine (6), Beatrice (4), and William (5 months). Emily mentions having previously taught Tracey's daughters.

Tracey's career journey @ 4:49

Tracey discusses her path to becoming a writer, starting in New York on 30 Rock and then moving to LA to work on The Mindy Project, where she met her husband. She reflects on the rapid career progression she experienced early on.

Navigating pregnancy and motherhood as a showrunner @ 7:35

Tracey opens up about the anxiety and challenges she has faced telling employers about her pregnancies, even as an established showrunner. She shares insights on managing work-life balance, dealing with guilt, and the differences in her experiences with each pregnancy.

Raising kids with family support @ 33:53

Tracey discusses the benefits and challenges of having a multi-generational household, with her parents and other family members helping to care for the children. She reflects on how this has impacted her parenting approach and the kids' development.

Maintaining self-care and hobbies @ 42:03

When asked about self-care, Tracey humorously admits to hiding in the bathroom to play a mobile game, acknowledging the difficulty of finding time for personal interests as a working mom.