Podcasts about comedy development

On this special episode of Awards Magnet, we're happy to debut an extended conversation between Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum, Eric Ledgin, showrunner of NBC's new hit series St. Denis Medical, and Jim Donnelly, EVP of Comedy Development at Universal Television. Their conversation, recorded live at last month's South by Southwest Film and Television Festival in Austin, Texas, dives into what it takes to make and develop a successful comedy series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the video interview on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEoGc_htOCE Enjoy Film Courage and want to support, please visit our Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Carole Kirschner spent fifteen years as a television development executive. A former Vice President of Television for Steven Spielberg's first Amblin Entertainment and a Comedy Development exec at CBS, she's had the privilege of working with some of the most respected writers in the industry. Switching to the other side of the desk she became a consultant and created and runs the CBS/Paramount Writers Mentoring Program, which has helped launch the careers of more than eighty television writers of color, including 14 showrunners. Because of her work with CBS she was asked to help writer/producer Jeff Melvoin as he developed the curriculum for the WGA Showrunner Training Program and as the Director has been running the Program for 18 years. Ms. Kirschner, through her career coaching practice, Carole Kirschner Entertainment Career Strategies (carolekirschner dot com) works primarily with screenwriters who are stuck or need help navigating the political landscape. She recently launched the successful online course, “How to Pitch a TV Show That Sells” and is gearing up for her new online course, “Get the F Unstuck: Break Through and Create Your Ideal Hollywood Career” in late spring. She is also an international speaker and her book, Hollywood Game Plan: How to Land a Job in Film, TV and Digital Entertainment is taught in colleges across the country. MORE VIDEOS WITH MORE VIDEOS WITH CAROLE KIRSCHNER http://bit.ly/2jxXvb4 CONNECT WITH CAROLE KIRSCHNER http://carolekirschner.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042657711330 https://twitter.com/carolekirsch https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-kirschner-7475065 MORE MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS AUTHORS https://mwp.com VIEWERS ALSO WATCHED This Is How You Actually Know You're A Writer - https://youtu.be/lfpEOAoICtI Everybody Tells Stories But Not Every One Is A Writer - https://youtu.be/gaf-lqSBpEs If A Writer Makes This Mistake The Story Is Over - https://youtu.be/juxCiuj4R60 Biggest Difference Between A Writer And A Creator - https://youtu.be/OUIP-n6ckuM CONNECT WITH FILM COURAGE http://www.FilmCourage.com http://twitter.com/#!/FilmCourage https://www.facebook.com/filmcourage https://www.instagram.com/filmcourage http://filmcourage.tumblr.com http://pinterest.com/filmcourage SUBSCRIBE TO THE FILM COURAGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://bit.ly/18DPN37 SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A MEMBER https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8o1mdWAfefJkdBg632_tg/join SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A PATRON https://www.patreon.com/filmcourage LISTEN TO THE FILM COURAGE PODCAST https://soundcloud.com/filmcourage-com (Affiliates) SAVE $15 ON YOUTUBE TV - LIMITED TIME OFFER https://tv.youtube.com/referral/r0847ysqgrrqgp ►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – https://buff.ly/3rWqrra ►WE USE THIS SOUND RECORDER (AMAZON) – http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9 Stuff we use: LENS - Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 - http://amzn.to/2tbtmOq AUDIO Rode VideoMic Pro - The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post https://amzn.to/425k5rG Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - https://amzn.to/3WEuz0k LIGHTS - Although we like to use as much natural light as we can, we often enhance the lighting with this small portable light. We have two of them and they have saved us a number of times - http://amzn.to/2u5UnHv *These are affiliate links, by using them you can help support this channel.

Want to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/pWDzzc4HeGc BUY THE BOOK - THE EXECUTIVE CHAIR: A Writer's Guide to TV Series Development https://amzn.to/3JZSNKw As HBO and WarnerMedia's SVP of Talent Development for seven years, Kelly Edwards oversaw all of the emerging artists programs for HBO, HBOMax, and Turner, both domestic and abroad. Edwards's career spans both television and film, having served as a key corporate diversity executive at Comcast/NBCUniversal and a creative executive for both film director Garry Marshall and producer Laura Ziskin. After moving to television, she spent six years as a senior executive at Fox, where she developed Living Single, Clueless, and The Wild Thornberrys. As SVP of Comedy Development at UPN, she developed Girlfriends, The Parkers, and Malcolm in the Middle. Edwards also produced the movie of the week A Christmas Detour for Hallmark, and the one-hour drama series Sex, Love, and Secrets. She holds a BA in Theater from Vassar and an MFA in Screenwriting from Emerson. Edwards has served on the Annenberg Inclusion Board, the UNCF Leadership Council, the ATAS Diversity committee, as a Trustee for NALIP, and is a 2019 Sundance Episodic Lab fellow. Kelly's book The Executive Chair: A Writer's Guide to TV Series Development is now available (via Michael Wiese Productions). MORE VIDEOS WITH KELLY EDWARDS https://bit.ly/3XlU0CV CONNECT WITH KELLY EDWARDS https://kellyedwards.co https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5561410 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyedwardsco https://www.facebook.com/kellyedwardsco https://www.instagram.com/kellyedwards_co https://twitter.com/kellyedwards_co MORE MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS AUTHORS https://mwp.com VIEWERS ALSO WATCHED Hollywood Game Plan: How To Land A Job In Film & TV - https://youtu.be/wRelKlEL7fk A Screenwriter's Guide To The Movie Business - https://youtu.be/-9fYlJo7kHQ Why It's Difficult To Pitch A Movie In Hollywood - https://youtu.be/N0EDknJ7tsc Confessions From A Netflix Pitch Meeting - https://youtu.be/NTV6WUU-7ok (Affiliates) ►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – https://buff.ly/3rWqrra ►WE USE THIS EDITING PROGRAM (ADOBE) – https://goo.gl/56LnpM ►WE USE THIS SOUND RECORDER (AMAZON) – http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9 BOOKS WE RECOMMEND https://buff.ly/3o0oE5o SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A MEMBER https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8o1mdWAfefJkdBg632_tg/join CONNECT WITH FILM COURAGE http://www.FilmCourage.com http://twitter.com/#!/FilmCourage https://www.facebook.com/filmcourage SUBSCRIBE TO THE FILM COURAGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://bit.ly/18DPN37 LISTEN TO THE FILM COURAGE PODCAST https://soundcloud.com/filmcourage-com Stuff we use: LENS - Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 - http://amzn.to/2tbtmOq AUDIO Rode VideoMic Pro - The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post http://amzn.to/2t1n2hx Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9 LIGHTS - Although we like to use as much natural light as we can, we often enhance the lighting with this small portable light. We have two of them and they have saved us a number of times - http://amzn.to/2u5UnHv COMPUTER - Our favorite computer, we each have one and have used various models since 2010 - http://amzn.to/2t1M67Z EDITING - We upgraded our editing suite this year and we're glad we did! This has improved our workflow and the quality of our work. Having new software also helps when we have a problem, it's easy to search and find a solution - https://goo.gl/56LnpM *These are affiliate links, by using them you can help support this channel.

You won't find a more enthusiastic exec in Hollywood than our very good friend and former colleague, Danny Feldheim.  Recorded while still SVP of Content for Paramount+, (he's now SVP, Comedy Development at ABC Signature) he's got positive vibes to spare and a whole lot of talent and success to back it up. We'll hear about what Danny's got in the P+ development pipeline and what he thinks makes the streamer different from all the other bazillion streamers; his respect for the intense and pressure-filled world of entertainment marketing; and about the most embarrassing moment in his career - a truly laugh-out-loud story.Love this guy!

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with writer, producer, former studio executive and diversity thought leader Kelly Edwards. Many of us want to be able to pitch our shows to a network or studio but just don't know how the game is played. Kelly not only knows how the game is played she wrote a book on how to do it.Her new book is The Executive Chair: A Writer's Guide to TV Series Development. To make compelling television, our industry depends on enthusiastic new voices with fresh ideas. While there are plenty of books about the mechanics of writing, this is the first time an insider has detailed the invaluable TV executive perspective. As key pieces of the entertainment puzzle, executives hold institutional wisdom that seldom gets disseminated outside network walls.The Executive Chair breaks down the business from the gatekeeper's point of view, illuminating the creative process used by those who ultimately make the decisions. Whether developing a project for the entertainment marketplace or merely probing the executive mindset, The Executive Chair dispels myths about the creative process and takes the reader through the development of a pilot script."There are a million ways to break into Hollywood. Your journey will be unique to you. Meet all the people. Work all the angles. But most of all, enjoy the ride." - Kelly EdwardsKelly Edwards recently transitioned from inside the network ranks into a writing and producing deal with HBO under her Edwardian Pictures banner.In her former executive role, she oversaw all of the emerging artists programs for HBO, HBOMax, and Turner. The pilots she produced through the HBOAccess Writing and Directing fellowships have screened at major film festivals including Tribeca and SXSW, and garnered multiple awards.Prior to HBO, Edwards was a key corporate diversity executive at Comcast/NBCUniversal for over five years where she oversaw over 20 divisions, launched employee resource groups, and introduced diverse creative talent to NBC, USA, Syfy, Bravo, and Telemundo.Edwards' career spans both television and film. Early in her career, she worked as a creative executive in features at both Disney and Sony under such talents as Garry Marshall and Laura Ziskin. After moving to television, she served as a senior executive at FOX where she developed LIVING SINGLE, CLUELESS, and THE WILD THORNBERRYS. While heading up UPN's Comedy division as the SVP of Comedy Development she developed GIRLFRIENDS, THE PARKERS, and MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE.In 2000, Edwards co-founded the non-profit organization Colour Entertainment, a networking group for diverse creative executives in TV, Film, Digital, as well as assistants, all designed to connect current and future industry executives with one another.Kelly and I had an amazing conversation about the business, how to pitch a television project to a studio, and much more. Enjoy!

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with writer, producer, former studio executive and diversity thought leader Kelly Edwards. Many of us want to be able to pitch our shows to a network or studio but just don't know how the game is played. Kelly not only knows how the game is played she wrote a book on how to do it.Her new book is The Executive Chair: A Writer's Guide to TV Series Development. To make compelling television, our industry depends on enthusiastic new voices with fresh ideas. While there are plenty of books about the mechanics of writing, this is the first time an insider has detailed the invaluable TV executive perspective. As key pieces of the entertainment puzzle, executives hold institutional wisdom that seldom gets disseminated outside network walls.The Executive Chair breaks down the business from the gatekeeper's point of view, illuminating the creative process used by those who ultimately make the decisions. Whether developing a project for the entertainment marketplace or merely probing the executive mindset, The Executive Chair dispels myths about the creative process and takes the reader through the development of a pilot script."There are a million ways to break into Hollywood. Your journey will be unique to you. Meet all the people. Work all the angles. But most of all, enjoy the ride." - Kelly EdwardsKelly Edwards recently transitioned from inside the network ranks into a writing and producing deal with HBO under her Edwardian Pictures banner.In her former executive role, she oversaw all of the emerging artists programs for HBO, HBOMax, and Turner. The pilots she produced through the HBOAccess Writing and Directing fellowships have screened at major film festivals including Tribeca and SXSW, and garnered multiple awards.Prior to HBO, Edwards was a key corporate diversity executive at Comcast/NBCUniversal for over five years where she oversaw over 20 divisions, launched employee resource groups, and introduced diverse creative talent to NBC, USA, Syfy, Bravo, and Telemundo.Edwards' career spans both television and film. Early in her career, she worked as a creative executive in features at both Disney and Sony under such talents as Garry Marshall and Laura Ziskin. After moving to television, she served as a senior executive at FOX where she developed LIVING SINGLE, CLUELESS, and THE WILD THORNBERRYS. While heading up UPN's Comedy division as the SVP of Comedy Development she developed GIRLFRIENDS, THE PARKERS, and MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE.In 2000, Edwards co-founded the non-profit organization Colour Entertainment, a networking group for diverse creative executives in TV, Film, Digital, as well as assistants, all designed to connect current and future industry executives with one another.Kelly and I had an amazing conversation about the business, how to pitch a television project to a studio, and much more. Enjoy!

Art Bell and Vinnie Favale discuss their roles in the origins of Comedy Central, Art's new book "Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central And Lost My Sense Of Humor and interview Laure Zaks, President of Television at Mandeville Films. - Laurie Zaks currently serves as President of Mandeville Television. In 2013, Zaks joined Mandeville Films to spearhead their television division. In her position, she oversees development and production of pilots and series for both network and cable. Among the numerous pilots that Zaks has shot, she has also launched the series THE FAMILY, WICKED CITY, and most recently, the limited series THE FIX, which she developed with Marcia Clark. - Zaks has been working with ABC Studios since 2006. Previously a network executive, Zaks became President of Armyan Bernstein’s Touchstone TV-based Beacon Television. At Beacon, Zaks developed and executive produced the hit series CASTLE for five years. - Prior to joining Beacon in July 2006, she was Senior Vice President of Current Programs at UPN. Beginning in 2002, she oversaw series programming responsibilities for all comedy and drama series at UPN, including VERONICA MARS, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, and EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS. Earlier in her career, Zaks served as Vice President of Current Programming for CBS Television Network, where she oversaw highly-acclaimed series EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, THE KING OF QUEENS, and THE GUARDIAN. Prior to joining CBS, she was Vice President of Comedy Development at Comedy Central, where she was one of the executives originally hired to launch the network in New York. During her tenure at Comedy Central, she was relocated to Los Angeles in 1996 to create a West Coast presence for the cable network. Zaks’ first gig was as an NBC Page in New York, which led to her first job on Saturday Night Live and jumpstarted her career in entertainment.

Art Bell and Vinnie Favale discuss their roles in the origins of Comedy Central, Art's new book "Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central And Lost My Sense Of Humor and interview Laure Zaks, President of Television at Mandeville Films. - Laurie Zaks currently serves as President of Mandeville Television. In 2013, Zaks joined Mandeville Films to spearhead their television division. In her position, she oversees development and production of pilots and series for both network and cable. Among the numerous pilots that Zaks has shot, she has also launched the series THE FAMILY, WICKED CITY, and most recently, the limited series THE FIX, which she developed with Marcia Clark. - Zaks has been working with ABC Studios since 2006. Previously a network executive, Zaks became President of Armyan Bernstein’s Touchstone TV-based Beacon Television. At Beacon, Zaks developed and executive produced the hit series CASTLE for five years. - Prior to joining Beacon in July 2006, she was Senior Vice President of Current Programs at UPN. Beginning in 2002, she oversaw series programming responsibilities for all comedy and drama series at UPN, including VERONICA MARS, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, and EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS. Earlier in her career, Zaks served as Vice President of Current Programming for CBS Television Network, where she oversaw highly-acclaimed series EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, THE KING OF QUEENS, and THE GUARDIAN. Prior to joining CBS, she was Vice President of Comedy Development at Comedy Central, where she was one of the executives originally hired to launch the network in New York. During her tenure at Comedy Central, she was relocated to Los Angeles in 1996 to create a West Coast presence for the cable network. Zaks’ first gig was as an NBC Page in New York, which led to her first job on Saturday Night Live and jumpstarted her career in entertainment.

Listening to Tal Rabinowitz’s map her journey to opening Den Meditation is a an exercise in tuning into intuition, listening to the call of true self, abolishing fear and simply just going for it. If you ever struggled between playing it safe and sticking with a good thing or taking a risk to follow your heart -then this podcast is for you. Tal is empowering and inspiring in every sense of the word. She left her life as a top tier Hollywood executive as VP of Comedy Development at NBC (think The Mindy Show, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (obsessed) and more) and did a full tilt pivot to opening the first of it’s kind - a home for meditation/mindfullness and more - in the heart of Hollywood (and also Studio City). As someone who used to perpetually question myself and my true career desires, my jaw was on the floor listening to Tal define what success means to her, moving through doubt into the unknown to fully embrace the path less travelled. Success comes from deep need and this town was desperate for a hub like Den to ground, center and congregate. Listen to the Den mama herself and head to DEN MEDITATION to see what Den has to offer (classes, workshops, retreats, community), if you don’t know it. You can find me there weekly at any and all sound baths! And even more exciting for you podcast lovers, Tal recently launched DEN TALKS! If anyone is going to call in incredible guests, it’s Tal and so far I am riveted. Too many goodies to list but we go over them in this podcast. So. Good. https://www.instagram.com/denmeditation/ https://www.instagram.com/talrabinowitz/ This episode is brought you to you by GRAVITY BLANKETS. OH. MY. GOD. The best sleep. Reduced stress. Buh-bye anxiety. Wrap me up and leave me alone! The best, high quality and beautiful gravity blanket to chill your stressed out little self out.  Use: GROOMEDLA at check out for 15% off. You will THANK YOU PROFUSELY later! Episode brought to you by: Sun Potion – My obsessive crush https://bit.ly/2LbS4Zd Paleta: Delicious farm to table and the new Keto home delivery meals and cleanse http://paleta.com/  CODE : GROOMEDLA20 Bedjet: https://bit.ly/2IsoRYj My secret sleep hack weapon! Cool or heat your side of the bed. doTERRA: The essential oils I can’t live without. https://bit.ly/2KyfGX2 Audio Production: Analog Candle

Mark Talbot is the Head of Comedy Development at Hat Trick Productions. Hat Trick was one of the original TV development indie's back in the late 80s and 1990s and has produced amazing shows including The Armstrong and Miller Show, The Kumars at No. 42, Father Ted, Game On, Fonejacker and more.I got him on to talk about...What are the doing to give chances to new writers / writers from underrepresented backgrounds.How they keep track of consumer tastes to avoid offence.What he thinks of quotas and how they impact his work.Real reasons why a show wouldn’t get made (and how to overcome them as a writer).Why he started a live comedy night to discover new talent and writers?When he’s at live comedy nights and scouting for new talent, what is he looking for?How is social media impacting their job both in finding shows and getting feedback.AND MOREStream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/MikeLeighiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937YouTube - https://youtu.be/20LVLamxOqwThis interview would be good for anyone looking at developing a TV show and isn't sure where to start or the process after writing it or a comedy fan who wants to know how much work and how many hurdles there are to get a show on the TV.Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoomIf you're new here please hit that subscribe button, if you're old here please do consider giving it an honest review in iTunes. You can also donate via paypal or patreon https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcastWant more content from me? Why wouldn't you!Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.Here are the links -iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcastYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISwFacebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rsTwitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt and Andrew talk to Lisa Kleinman (UCB, Sr. Director of Comedy Development at North South Productions) about the wonders of boar brushing, what makes or breaks a successful pitch, and how to blow off a night out with your husband. Today's podcast is brought to you by audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/SIBSB. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

Kyle Killen (creator of Awake, Lone Star, and Mind Games) returns for another look at a specific track of television production with a presentation on the testing process. Following his breakdown of the unique stage of production, Kyle is joined by Julie Plec (co-creator, The Vampire Diaries and The Originals), Ben Wexler (co-creator, The Comedians), Chad Hodge (creator, Wayward Pines), and Dina Hillier (VP of Comedy Development, Paramount Television) to discuss their own experiences with focus groups and testing and how that changed his or her show.Recorded at ATX Television Fest in June 2015.

Jennifer Howell - (BS, Radio-TV-Film) Head of Comedy Development, Paramount TV When: Monday, October 5 - 4:30 p.m. Where: The University of Texas at Austin, Department or Radio-Television-Film Jennifer Howell described her experience working with the creators of the comedy show South Park, her work as the head of comedy development at Paramount TV and the step-by-step process of developing television programs.

Walter Newman is the Vice President of Comedy Development at Adult Swim and overseas live action and animation shows.  He talks about his experience working at previous networks like Comedy Central, and his discovering the guys of Workaholics. He goes through what a typical work day is like for him and how he is killin it in fantasy football. 

For our latest DENtalks LIVE event in Los Angeles, we brought together four powerhouse women to talk all things - FEMALE BOSSES. We talk everything from being an entrepreneur, how to be a good boss (what that even means), what these ladies look for in new hires, how to follow your intuition, being a women in business today, their worst boss, NOT chasing titles, and so much more! This conversation is inspiring and will leave you feeling motivated to do whatever it is you want in your life!    MEET THE FOUR POWERHOUSES Tracey Pakosta Co-President, NBC Entertainment President of NBC Entertainment, Tracey is a seasoned executive responsible for shepherding some of television’s most beloved comedies. Tracey is responsible for comedy development, drama development, current programming, casting, and diversity programming initiatives for NBC. Previously, Pakosta served as Executive Vice President, Comedy Development, NBC Entertainment, a position she held since May 2015. She has developed a number of acclaimed series including “The Good Place,” “Superstore,” “A.P. Bio” and “Great News,” among several others. Prior to her arrival at NBC, Pakosta was Executive Vice President, Comedy, Universal Television, where she led the comedy department of the studio — one of the most successful production companies in the television business. Universal Television produces such critically acclaimed and award-winning comedies as “Will & Grace,” “The Good Place” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” among many others. Sarah Tuttle Founder & CEO of Olive & June Before opening the Beverly Hills flagship nail salon in August 2013, Sarah worked for ten years as an equity sales trader at JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley in New York City. But quality of life wooed her out West. When she arrived in Los Angeles, Sarah realized it had everything she wanted — except the perfect nail salon. Seeing the opportunity to create a beautiful space where women could enjoy consistently expert nail care while spending time with their friends – Sarah opened Olive & June. Now a Vogue and celebrity approved nail salon, Olive & June has truly disrupted the industry by providing personalized attention and luxury service at an approachable price. O&J recently launched a new line of products for an elevated at-home experience as well. Kirby Bumpus Head of Social Impact and Inclusion at Sweetgreen Kirby has always had an interest in public health and wellness. She earned her undergraduate degree at Stanford and a masters in Public Health at Columbia before working in the public sector at the Robin Hood Foundation. Kirby then had the opportunity to work at the White House in the Office of First Lady Michele Obama, working on the “Let’s Move” initiative, which focused on promoting nutrition and physical activity for children and their families. She then moved to a digital marketing role at Under Armor where her team focused on brand integration with popular apps like “My Fitness Pal.” Most recently, Kirby was brought on to Sweetgreen’s executive team with an one-of-a-kind role, Head of Social Impact and Inclusion, which has bridged the gap between her passion for public health and business. Sophie Chiche Founder & CEO of ShapeHouse Sophie Chiche is a career and life coach, journalist, author and psychologist. Chiche is the founder of Shape House, an urban sweat lodge that is changing the way people sweat and loved by celebrities, athletes, makeup arts, and the world! Shape House believes that the more people sweat, the more people are at peace. The more people are at peace, the more the world is at peace. What started as one location, has now grown to 9 locations in CA and NY in just 6 years. Chiche has a bachelor’s degree in Business and earned master’s degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. On top of her incredible business, Sophie has an amazing story of transformation. She completely turned her life around, from being discontent and in a place of pain to achieving incredible success, running a business that fully fulfills her, AND she lost 170 pounds! She is an inspiration to us all. DENtalks LIVE is a chance to get up close and personal with some incredibly influential and inspiring people whom by discovering their authentic selves, have unlocked their true life potential. If you are local to Los Angeles - you don't want to miss these! Go to www.dentalkspodcast.com to view our upcoming events! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dentalks-powered-by-den-meditation7294/donations