Tequity Talk

We're back with Season 3 of Tequity Talk!

Hear from women mixing immersive sound, working behind the scenes on blockbuster films, shaping your favorite TV productions, and harnessing AI to move their careers forward. Follow the journeys behind the work: the pivots, the setbacks, and the moments that changed everything.

Make sure to hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss the launch of Episode 1 on October 13, 2026.

Brought to you by #GALSNGEAR and sponsored by Diversified, Blackmagic Design, Canon, and Signiant.

Two leading experts on the power of storytelling give us their distinct viewpoints in this episode. We'll hear from Valerie Geller, who got her start in radio and recently released a book about the power of storytelling. And we'll speak with color scientist Catherine Meininger of Portrait Displays, about how gaming, filmmaking, and entertainment viewing have been changed by the advanced technology in displays.

Guests:

• Valerie Geller, Author and Storytelling Expert
• Catherine Meininger, Color Scientist, Portrait Displays

Stay connected with our guests:

Website: gellermedia.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/creatingpowerfulpodcasts/

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-geller-68180b4/

Leaders from two of the fastest growing sectors of the media industry -- content creation and live broadcast -- converge in this episode. Recorded live from the show floor at NAB Show Las Vegas, where media, entertainment, and storytelling converge. We will hear from Travelling Jules, a leading travel content creator travelling the world and representing leading brands like Canon. And we speak with Amanda Leighton, the Chief Growth Officer of TELSTRA Broadcast Services, the company behind many of your favorite live broadcast events such as FIFA World Cup.

Connect with our guests:

• Juliana Broste, TravelingJules, Content Creator

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/travelingjules/

YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@travelingjules

FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/travelingjules/

BLOG: TRAVELINGJULES TRAVEL BLOG: www.travelingjules.com

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianabroste

• Amanda Leighton, Chief Growth Officer, TELSTRA Broadcast Services

From podcast to broadcast, the media industry is transforming at a rapid rate. Two guests from different sectors of the industry tackle the question of what stories resonate, and how companies are monetizing content. And they will share their personal leadership pathways as they position their companies and themselves for continued change and innovation.

Guests:

• Dr. Glodina Connan-Lostanlen, CRO Imagine Communications
• Amanda Cupido, Executive Podcast Advisor, The Walrus Lab

Links:

• Imagine Communications Youtube

• Imagine Communications Facebook

Today's films and TV series incorporate visual effects on a regular basis. Who is behind this part of the storytelling? And how does it get from script to screen? In this episode, our guest will unlock the process, along with her career path and the opportunities of a fast-growing field in film and television.

Guest:

Beverly Toweett, Visual Effects Manager, SubSaharan Africa, Netflix

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/beverly-toweett-61098b83/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/beverlythandi/

What are the new horizons of digital storytelling that technology has opened up? From working with Peter Jackson to time at MARVEL and SPHERE, our guest has been at the leading edge of technology changes across the entertainment industry, and shares her unique perspective.

Guest:

• Katie Hinsen, Entertainment Technologist

Connect with Katie on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/katiehinsen/

A generation of talented filmmakers with skills and experience are being overlooked. Learn about the formation of GenXX by these four Hollywood directors taking action for age and gender equity.

@genxxdirectors

Guests:

• Maria Burton

• Nandi Bowe

• Susan Dynner

• Monique Sorgen

A filmmaker, educator, and amplifier of underrepresented voices in media, Nicki Sun has always been on the leading edge of the growing content creator industry. In this conversation, we learn about industry transformations, what's on the horizon, and how Nicki navigated a recent epic personal challenge. This episode is for anyone navigating obstacles, facing a career pivot, and building their creative resilience.

This episode was recorded live at #GALSNGEAR Women's Leadership West Retreat this spring in Burbank. 

Guest:

• Nicki Sun, CEO, Nicki Sun Media & Head of Production, Puget Systems

Everyone knows about lights, camera, action! But post production is the work that ensures a film or television show gets edited, visual effects coordinated, sound effects added, trailers delivered. Learn about career pathways, industry trends, and what goes on day-to-day behind the scenes from two leaders in entertainment post production.

Guests:

• Angela Victor, Freelance Post Producer
• Danielle Nel, Editor & Post Workflow Consultant, Post Pixie

Learn about networking, workflow, and managing teams from a neurodiversity perspective. Learn new ways to manage challenges like feeling overwhelmed, whether for yourself or your team members. Discover valuable tips for anyone who dislikes "networking".

Guests:

• Dr. Leonaura Rhodes, Corporate Wellness Trainer & Neurodiversity Expert
• Laura Brennan, Pitching & Networking Consultant, Pitching Perfectly