In this final episode of Make It in Media Season 1, host Cami Brango answers a listener question from Zaria that so many early-career creatives are asking: How do you become a leader in media when you’re just starting out? The answer, woven throughout this episode, is clear — leadership doesn’t start with a title. It starts with how you show up.

Through powerful clips and real-world insight from leaders across the media industry, this episode breaks down what leadership actually looks like at every stage of your career. Filmmaker Ekwa Msangi, Director of Growing Up, shares why kindness, energy, and awareness are often just as important as talent. Samantha Cammarata explains why taking initiative early — even before you feel comfortable — is key to standing out.

HGTV star Egypt Sherrod reframes networking as service, reminding listeners that leadership is about what you give, not just what you gain. Torrence Boone, VP of Global Client & Agency Solutions at Google, offers guidance on approaching mentorship naturally, while producer Kelsie Kiley (Broad City, Younger) shows how visible effort can turn entry-level roles into long-term growth.

Career strategist Jacqueline Peros emphasizes the importance of tracking your accomplishments, Wendy Douglas, Executive Producer at TLC, explains why visibility and professionalism matter, and Raeshem Nijhon, Founder of Culture.House, alongside Zoe Rogovin, head if non-fiction at Wasserman, highlight how even small responsibilities can become the foundation for leadership skills later on.

The episode wraps with a Media Moves Pep Talk from Vanessa Santana, encouraging listeners to say yes, stay open, and trust the process.

Thank you for listening, sharing your questions, and growing with us this season!

Season 2 is coming soon — with more voices, more insight, and more tools to help you break in, rise up, and lead in media.

Until next season… keep showing up, keep growing, and keep making it in media. 🎧⚡

You landed the interview — now what? In Episode 5 of Make it in Media, host Cami Brango walks you through how to show up confident, prepared, and memorable when it matters most.

This episode breaks down what hiring managers are actually looking for once you’re in the room. From arriving on time and listening with intention to telling your story clearly and using your social media and creative projects as proof of your skills, this is your step by step guide to turning an interview into an offer. Whether your interview is in person or virtual, you’ll learn how small details can make a big difference.

You’ll hear real advice from industry leaders who have interviewed hundreds of candidates across media, publishing, tech, and entertainment. Guests share interview mistakes they have seen, habits that instantly stand out, and why preparation, curiosity, and follow up can set you apart in a competitive field.

Featuring insights from Vonetta Ewing of Take Two Interactive, Elisa Benson and Brooke Siegel, Samantha Cammarata, Richard Monastersky, John Mannhart of Amazon, Jessica Pels, Director Erin Lee Carr, Nina Temple, and a Media Moves Pep Talk from Wes Jackson of BRIC Arts Media and author Emma Straub.

This episode is a reminder that interviews are not just about proving yourself. They are about connection, confidence, and making sure the role is right for you too. If you want to walk into your next interview feeling ready instead of nervous, Ace That Media Job Interview has you covered.

If you know exactly what you want to do in media, congratulations. You are already a step ahead. But if you are still figuring it out, if you know you want in but are unsure where to begin, here's another episode is for you.

In Part 2 of Where Do I Start?, host Camila Brango continues the conversation about finding your entry point into the media industry by showing how passion and profession can work together. This episode focuses on non linear paths, unexpected pivots, and careers that emerge when you follow curiosity instead of a rigid plan.

You will hear from professionals who built fulfilling media careers by combining what they love with what they are good at. From sports and design to theater, journalism, and talent development, speakers break down what their jobs actually look like day to day, how they discovered their niches through trial and error, and why a winding path is often the most realistic way into media.

Featuring insights from Komal Bhukhanwala, Senior Art Director at CBS Sports, on blending creativity, technology, and athletics; Destiny Lilly, Casting Director for Only Murders in the Building, on pivoting from theater to casting; Oliver Darcy, Founder of Status, on building your own platform; and Jackie Shaheed, Early Careers Manager at Warner Bros. Discovery, on navigating a non linear career as a first generation professional. The episode closes with a powerful Media Moves Pep Talk from Raeshem Nijhon, Founder of Culture.House, and actor John Roberts, the voice of Linda Belcher from Bob’s Burgers.

This episode is a reminder that there is no single right way to start. Your career does not have to be perfect or predictable. It just has to be intentional. If you are searching for clarity, confidence, or permission to explore, Where Do I Start? (Part 2) will help you see that there is more than one way into media and a place for you in it.