When a health crisis knocked her off her feet, Tracee Beebe didn't just recover, she reinvented herself, pivoting from horse trainer to writer and building a whole new life one page at a time. In this episode, Tracee opens up about her illness, how writing became her lifeline, and how sharing that journey online connected her to a community of fellow writers she never expected to find.

We also dig into her refreshingly generous take on "networking": how being a genuine fan of your writing heroes can turn admiration into real mentorship and lasting relationships.

Plus, her no-nonsense advice for newer writers: write every single day, no excuses, and use competitions like NYC Midnight to keep that muscle flexed.

Tracee is the author of the Write Anyway workbook (available now on Amazon) and has her next book, Pitch Your Heart Out, on the way.
Tune in for a conversation about resilience, community, and choosing every single day to get busy living!

Tracee is available for private mentoring!  Hit her up on Instagram:  @TraceeBeebe  
Follow Tracee on social media @TraceeBeebe (with all the Es!) 
Tracee's IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5063349/
Tracee's substack: https://traceebeebe.substack.com/
Pick up Tracee's book "No Excuses, Write Anyway" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/04L3WB9a

Director Emily Lerer (GREY'S ANATOMY, SHAMELESS, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN) joins us to talk about her path into scripted TV directing after cutting her teeth in off-Broadway theater and story-producing reality television.

Emily shares why staying connected — and genuinely staying in touch — with her network has been the single biggest driver of getting hired, and digs into how AI is starting to creep into the post-production workflow.

Follow Emily @emilyjlerer on all socials!
Check out her website: https://www.emilyjlerer.com
Here's her IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6606210/

Meosha Bean is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and cinematographer, founder of MVB Films Productions, and host of the podcast Creator to Creators with Meosha Bean. Her work — including the acclaimed audio series Church Hurt — has always been rooted in authentic storytelling and amplifying diverse voices. 

In this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers, she turns that same honesty on her own journey. Meosha opens up about navigating sexual harassment while climbing the ranks of the film industry, and the heartbreak of watching hard-won opportunities fall through. Her resilience is nothing short of inspiring — and her energy is absolutely infectious. Fair warning: you will fall in love with her like we did!  

Here is her Creator to Creators podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ-R9h2a6fsDaVh3tvwhc7U4nPCFzFSJJ

Meosha's Church Hurt series:  https://books.apple.com/ca/audiobook/church-hurt-meosha-bean/id1822568120

Watch the trailer of her documentary 'Too Close to Home' coming out later this year: https://youtu.be/ujhFU4RgjlI

Follow Meosha Bean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meoshabeanofficial/

Meosha's IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3345660/

Her main website: https://meoshabeanofficial.blogspot.com/

Are you ready for some fun, energetic inspriration?  J. Marie shares her comedy chops and bubbly personality with us on this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers!  Jennifer shares her origin stories, like how she got her first break and then became a stand up comic.  She also gets raw and honest about her own struggles in life and why the trauma drives her ambition and comedy to honor her family.  And packed into this fun and vulnerable episode are lots of tips and advice for inspiring actors, comics and filmmakers!  
Subscribe and join the party!

Katrina Medoff, co-executive director and co-founder of The Moonshot Initiative, joins us to discuss the exciting Moonshot Pilot Accelerator program which is now accepting applications through May 27th!

Learn all about how the Moonshot Pilot Accelerator works, how to enter, and
all about the other educational resources that Moonshot has for writers.

Check it all out at: https://www.moonshotinitiative.org/  
If you decide to enter, use code SLATED10 for 10% off your entry fee!  

And follow their Instagram for all the information!  @moonshotinitiative

Screenwriter extraordinaire Melanie Toast shares her journey and advice on Slated: Women Filmmakers.  She got her big break on The Black List and has been working steadily in the industry since then. 

Learn how building a screenwriting career is like trying to melt a block of ice in a walk in freezer!  Melanie shares how she overcame doubt and ADHD to manager her time, pushing through to flow and cementing her career, all while being a busy single mom!  Don't let the dream killer voices get you down. 

Get inspired by Melanie's story on this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers! 

Here's Melanie's "Shut-In" script:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sWARsat2opKXraSlHnHcy6qid9sXO1LX/view?usp=drive_link

The Black List: https://blcklst.com/

Follow Melanie Toast: 
Insta & Threads:  @toastmelanie    
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-toast-417781162/          
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10343741/

In this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers, Roe Moore describes how she parlayed her work as a script supervisor into the directing world.  Her love of comedy has opened doors for her in live and live-to-tape television. Now she's getting into directing sports!  

She shares excellent tips about how to stay top of mind with producers who hire you.  Roe explains how she built up a network that consistently pull her into bookings.  

Don't miss this episode for fantastic insight on how to break into the television industry!

Follow Roe Moore: 
Insta & Threads:  @roe_mo     
LinkedIn: in/roemoore/             
roemoore.com  

Screenwriter, producer, and author Toyi Elizabeth joins the podcast to share her 10 year journey "breaking in" to the studio system and Writers Guild. She won a competition on the Black List for Emerging Voices and landed a development deal with the Hallmark Channel.  

She shares her advice and recommendations for aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers.  Don't miss this episode for a boost of inspiration and hope, especially if you are struggling to break in...  

Follow Toyi's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toyielizabeth/
Her book Toyi Elizabeth is available here:  https://www.amazon.com/Toyi-Elizabeth-Kamryn-Adams/dp/0578810018

Editor and Director Demetrea Dewald keeps it real on this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers!  Don't miss her great advice on how to NOT ask for help, keep persistent with networking, and how to hedge your career and pivot to keep telling stories if you need to make a living.  Don't miss this excellent episode and Demetrea's infectious passion about telling stories that evaluate the human experience! 

Let the Record Show documentary about the Red Ribbon Project Extended Trailer: https://youtu.be/tCV9G0l1C3o

Info about Fractured Atlas Fiscal Sponsorship: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/fiscal-sponsorship

Jan Kimbrough, co-founder of The Women's List, joins the podcast to discuss the need to promote more women writers and get women's scripts made into films.  The Women's List is not a competition, but rather a treasure hunt!  Submissions open in a week on February 13th, Galentine's Day!  

www.thewomen'slist.org