Emily Fox is an accomplished showrunner and executive producer with a successful track record in the television industry. She is currently the showrunner and executive producer of the Freeform series, "The Watchful Eye." Prior to this, Emily developed "Skin Tight," a limited series about the war between Guess and Jordache, for Amazon. She also served as a showrunner for Bravo's "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" and worked on the Netflix series "A Series of Unfortunate Events." Emily is the creator of the critically acclaimed VH1 series "Hindsight," which has been certified as 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. With her extensive experience and impressive achievements in the industry, Emily is a sought-after talent in the world of television.

Ty Stiklorius is the CEO of Friends at Work and a renowned manager dedicated to empowering creative vision. As John Legend's manager for many years, she co-founded JL Ventures to enhance his multidisciplinary talents and passion for positive change. Together, they launched initiatives such as The Show Me Campaign and the #FREEAMERICA campaign. In 2012, Ty co-founded Atom Factory with Troy Carter and became its Co-President. She later founded Friends At Work and is currently a principal at Get Lifted Film Co. With her expertise, Ty has established herself as one of the most influential figures in entertainment, committed to creating a positive impact on society.

Paul Feig is a prominent American film director and writer who gained recognition for creating the TV show Freaks and Geeks. He has directed several hit movies, including Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, and A Simple Favor, as well as episodes of the popular TV series The Office. Paul started his career as a stand-up comedian and had no idea about the level of success he would eventually achieve. In this episode, he shares his journey and valuable advice for those aspiring to make a career in the entertainment industry.

Candice King is a multi-talented actress, singer, and songwriter. She is most recognized for her captivating portrayal of Caroline Forbes in the hit supernatural series "The Vampire Diaries," as well as its spin-off shows, "The Originals" and "Legacies." In addition to her acting career, Candice has also established herself as a talented singer and songwriter. Her debut album, "It's Always the Innocent Ones," from 2006 featured thirteen tracks she co-wrote. Candice is also producing and hosting a new podcast called "A Superbloom" and she is a blast to follow on her social channels.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher is a successful actress known for her girl-next-door appeal and Hollywood glamour. She has starred in popular TV shows and movies, including "Sweet Magnolias," "Kevin (Probably) Saves The World," "Once Upon a Time" and "Reba". JoAnna's approachability has earned her a large following for her on screen roles and off screen businesses. She is a champion for children through her family foundation and we can't wait to see what happens in the next season of "Sweet Magnolias".

Rachel Ghiazza is a highly accomplished executive who currently serves as the EVP and Head of US Content at Audible. She joined the company in 2019 as the SVP for Content Acquisition and Development, bringing with her extensive experience in content strategy, development, and acquisition for music, video, TV, and podcasts. Rachel has also held leadership roles on the content teams at Spotify, Viacom and Yahoo!

Sarah Ferguson, popularly known as Fergie, is a member of the British royal family and the Duchess of York. She is a British writer, philanthropist, public speaker, film producer and television personality. A renowned author, having written over 54 books including “Her Heart for a Compass," she joins us to discuss her new novel "A Most Intriguing Lady." Throughout the episode, the Duchess talks spreading kindness, choosing joy and finding "Sarah."

Emily Hampshire is a well-known Canadian actress who gained fame for her portrayal of Stevie Budd in the hit TV show Schitt’s Creek. Her exceptional acting skills have earned her several accolades, including three Genie Award nominations and a Gemini Award for her outstanding work on the small screen. In addition, she was nominated for the Canadian Actors Guild's 'Outstanding Female Performance' award. Recently, in 2021, she and her co-stars won the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series'.

As an award-winning actress, Karen has made a name for herself in the world of Broadway, TV, and film. You may recognize her from her standout performances in popular shows like HBO Max’s And Just Like That, Apple’s The Morning Show, Yellowstone, and Luke Cage. In addition to her TV work, Karen has also received critical acclaim for her roles in Broadway productions such as “Disgraced” and “Pipeline.” And if you’re a fan of Hallmark movies, you won’t want to miss her in the premier Mahogany film “Unthinkably Good Things.”

In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television, to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way and how they have found their way in an ever changing environment.

With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to  bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond.