We kick back with Layla Mamedova—Cinematic Pipeline Manager, deep thinker, and proud purveyor of Uncle Energy—for a candid chat about the psychology of group dynamics, how to make teams that thrive, and her experience moving from an Artist to Production role.

We unpack the very real physical toll of burnout and how creative teams can either lift each other up—or collapse under the weight of misaligned goals and corporate pressures.

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