WICT Wisdom

WICT Wisdom

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WICT Wisdom episodes

  • An Interview with Jessica Klein, Graphic Designer

    WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Jessica Klein, Graphic Designer.

    Stephanie is joined by Jessica Klein, who shares her experiences as a graphic designer in the cable industry. Jessica discusses the biggest strengths that women bring to the table, how the pandemic has affected creativity, and how teamwork is the success behind all projects, including the typically large Upfronts. Jessica's background includes work with Spectrum Reach, Arbonne International, LLC, Disney, and Studio 495. Check out some of Jessica's work: jessicakleindesign.com

    WICT's mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in media. https://socalwict.org/

    28 min
  • An Interview with Jana Henthorn, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Cable Center

    WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Jana Henthorn, President and Chief Executive of The Cable Center.

    Stephanie and Jana discuss how the Cable Hall of Fame has been affected by Covid-19. Jana also shares with Stephanie her passion about innovation and explains how it is a team effort and why. Find out from Jana how women play a huge role in technology and innovation and how she is helping shape the perception of women and their impact in technology.

    WICT's mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in media. https://socalwict.org/

    20 min
  • An Interview with Dayana Falcon, Creator of #CareerFocused

    WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Dayana Falcon, creator of Career Focused.

    Stephanie and Dayana discuss Talent Mobility and Diversity of Thought. As a Talent Mobility Visionary & Futurist, Dayana created the platform #CareerFocused to support career pivot and Talent Mobility for women of color. She also shares what logical steps should be taken in the hiring process that would be successful for both businesses and their employees.

    Be sure to find out more about #CareerFocused or to sponsor someone: https://www.patreon.com/careerfocused

    WICT's mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in media. https://socalwict.org/

    32 min
  • An Interview with Kate Neligan, Equine-Partnered Life/Career Coach

    WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Kate Neligan, Equine-Partnered Life/Career Coach, Speaker, Author and Healer.

    Stephanie and Kate delve into the ethics of animals working in entertainment. Kate also shares her own entertainment transformation from working in the media to her work with horses to help others transform their own careers.

    WICT's mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in media. https://socalwict.org/

    22 min
  • An Interview with Nancy Yoon, TV Host/Founder Asians in LA

    WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Nancy Yoon, TV Host/Founder Asians in LA.

    Stephanie and Nancy discuss the importance of diversity in entertainment especially as it relates to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. As the founder of Asians in LA, an "inclusive" community of like-minded individuals with a passion for arts & entertainment, culture, civic, and public engagement for APIs (Asian American & Pacific Islander), which is one of the fastest growing groups in the nation, Nancy shares her experiences from working in finance, casting, programming to TV hosting and then to non-profit and eventually leading to her current platform of Asian Influencers.

    WICT's mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in media. https://socalwict.org/

    38 min
  • An Interview with Tom Tataranowicz, Producer, Director, President at G7 Animation

    WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Tom Tataranowicz, Producer, Director, President of G7 Animation.

    Stephanie and Tom discuss the animation business and how women can break into this specific niche in television. Before beginning G7 Animation, Tom was an Assistant Animator on Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings, then moved to Filmation Studios where he Produced/Directed the animated Feature Film, Bravestar: The Legend. Later, he became Studio Head, Creative Executive Producer and Head of Development and Production of all series at Marvel Films/New World Animation. Shows included, Biker Mike From Mars, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and the Little Shop of Horrors.

    WICT's mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in media. https://socalwict.org/

    34 min
  • An Interview with Sonya Lockett, Chief Impact Officer at One Community

    WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Sonya Lockett, Chief Impact Officer at One Community.

    Stephanie and Sonya take an in depth look at what production companies and shows are doing to improve social change, what more can be done, and how One Community is pioneering new storytelling in the films they produce. Prior to One Community, Sonya has worked with Lifebeat, Viacom/BET Networks, and Next Slate always working to improve social responsibility.

    WICT's mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in media. https://socalwict.org/

    27 min
  • An Interview with Nia Lyte, TV Host, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of KIF Global

    WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Nia Lyte, TV Host, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of KIF Global.

    Stephanie and Nia, a Colombian American entrepreneur, discuss the importance of developing a global mindset, letting go of cultural stereotypes, and interacting with different cultures through both personal experiences and from the many women Nia works with. Nia is the president of Shinca Group, a company that develops comic books, animation, video games, TV shows & movies in Hollywood. As the Co-Founder of Koyamada International Foundation (KIF), with her husband Shin Koyamada, a non-profit organization, she strives to empower women and students in Japan, the US and Colombia to achieve their dreams.

    WICT's mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in media. https://socalwict.org/

    23 min
  • An Interview with Jennifer Miles, President of WICT Southern California

    WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews President of WICT Southern California & Executive Director of Marketing at Disney/ESPN Media Networks Jennifer Miles.

    Stephanie and Jennifer share what changes they are seeing in the TV and media industry, the direction of WICT following Covid-19, what they look forward to when production picks up again, and what the industry is doing to champion all women.

    WICT's mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in media. https://socalwict.org/

    32 min

About WICT Wisdom

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WICT Wisdom, presented by WICT Southern California and hosted by Stephanie Cobian, is an inside conversation with a variety of women leaders who are developing and transforming the media industry.