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In Her Words

In Her Words

By: Women in Entertainment
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 Women in Entertainment presents In Her Words, a weekly podcast hosted by Renee Rossi and Gretchen McCourt where women and men in entertainment share stories in their own words. The conversations explore the twists and turns and pivots that got them where they are today; the mistakes they made; luck they had to lessons they learned and what hard work they put in to get to where they are today. This podcast provides a space to have a more personal conversation with inspiring people so we can all learn and think creatively about how we can create and uncover new paths forward.Women in Entertainment Art
Episodes
  • Courtney Taylor (Abbott Elementary) Wants to Create 'Yeses' for Other People

    Courtney Taylor (Abbott Elementary) Wants to Create 'Yeses' for Other People
    Aug 19 2025
    Actress Courtney Taylor (Ballard, Shrinking, Abbott Elementary, Out of My Mind) joins In Her Words to share her journey from college theater lover to starring alongside Hollywood icons. She opens up about working with Issa Rae, Quinta Brunson, Harrison Ford, and Maggie Q, the lessons she’s learned about making bold choices, and why building community is essential for longevity in entertainment. Plus, Courtney talks dream roles, her passion for creating behind the camera, and the advice she’d give to actors carving their path today.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.Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ...⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠Listen on Audible: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a85...⁠Find us on:Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_...⁠Facebook: ⁠ / inherwordspodcast ⁠Twitter: ⁠ / inherwords_wie ⁠Tiktok: ⁠ / inherwords_wie
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    31 mins
  • Creating 'Timeless' Content & YA Gold with TV Legend Julie Plec (We Were Liars, Vampire Diaries)

    Creating 'Timeless' Content & YA Gold with TV Legend Julie Plec (We Were Liars, Vampire Diaries)
    Aug 14 2025
    Julie Plec — creator, show-runner, and executive producer behind The Vampire Diaries universe— joins In Her Words to talk about her incredible journey from Dawson’s Creek to We Were Liars. She shares behind-the-scenes insights on creating iconic characters, navigating the changing TV landscape, and why timeless storytelling still resonates across generations. From YA book adaptations to industry shifts in streaming, Julie’s perspective is a masterclass for women building careers in entertainment.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.Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ...⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠Listen on Audible: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a85...⁠Find us on:Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_...⁠Facebook: ⁠ / inherwordspodcast ⁠Twitter: ⁠ / inherwords_wie ⁠Tiktok: ⁠ / inherwords_wie
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    47 mins
  • Maintaining a Decades-Long Career in Hollywood with 80s Icon Rebecca De Mornay

    Maintaining a Decades-Long Career in Hollywood with 80s Icon Rebecca De Mornay
    Aug 5 2025
    From her breakout role opposite Tom Cruise in Risky Business to her unforgettable turn in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Rebecca De Mornay has captivated audiences for over four decades. In this episode of In Her Words, Rebecca opens up about her unconventional childhood in Europe, the fateful audition that changed her life, and the passion for portraying strong, complex women that has shaped her career. She also shares insights from her latest projects—including Saint Clare, The Up and Comer, and Gentleman Thief: Cash Out 3—and offers advice for women navigating their own creative paths in the entertainment industry.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.Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ...Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a85...Find us on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_...Facebook: / inherwordspodcast Twitter: / inherwords_wie Tiktok: / inherwords_wie
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    42 mins
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