28 episodes

How She Made It™ is a career journey podcast focused on amplifying accomplishments of women across the media industries. It’s true - If she can hear it, she can be it. Mentors who pay it forward are valuable guides as we navigate our individual journeys. Our distinguished industry podcast guests share their experiences (including the challenges) along their path to a successful career. Tune into How She Made It™ for priceless media industry insider strategies, mentoring advice and secrets to boost your career and life goals.
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How She Made It Media x Women

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    • 5.0 • 20 Ratings

How She Made It™ is a career journey podcast focused on amplifying accomplishments of women across the media industries. It’s true - If she can hear it, she can be it. Mentors who pay it forward are valuable guides as we navigate our individual journeys. Our distinguished industry podcast guests share their experiences (including the challenges) along their path to a successful career. Tune into How She Made It™ for priceless media industry insider strategies, mentoring advice and secrets to boost your career and life goals.
For more information visit us on mediaxwomen.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/media-x-women/support

    How to Be a Great Producer by Connecting Women in Media with Hillary Cutter, Founder and Executive Producer of Cutter Entertainment

    How to Be a Great Producer by Connecting Women in Media with Hillary Cutter, Founder and Executive Producer of Cutter Entertainment

    Join Media x Women host, Sonia Case, as she discusses Hillary Cutter’s path to success in New York City's entertainment industry – from being the go-to, get-it-done person as a student of Syracuse University to founding her own production company, Cutter Entertainment. Hillary touches on what it takes to inspire a group of people to make extraordinary content over and over again (even on the bad days). Her insights on what it takes to be a respected, professional and successful producer are invaluable for anyone working in film and TV. Listen to this episode to hear Cutter reveal her advice on fool-proof networking and how to take charge of you own career path in entertainment. 



    Visit CutterEntertainment.com to learn more about Hillary's current projects and more networking opportunities with Cutter Connections!




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    • 43 min
    Helene Estes on Breaking into the Media Industry with a Creative Background

    Helene Estes on Breaking into the Media Industry with a Creative Background

    In this episode, Helene Estes, Coordinator at MediaLink discusses the transition from training as an actor to working in a more traditional 9-5 role at Innovative Artists and later, at a bustling media and entertainment consulting agency. Estes joins Media x Women host, Sonia Case, to share insights into how she makes use of her acting skills to be able to manage time efficiently and build a strong work life balance. Tune in for her tips on navigating a new career path and adapting to a change in work and lifestyle.


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    • 46 min
    Jumpstart Your Directing Career with Iris Dukatt

    Jumpstart Your Directing Career with Iris Dukatt

    This week, NYC based writer and director, Iris Dukatt, sits down with Media X Women host, Carly J. Bauer, for a fun conversation about what it takes to jumpstart your career in film and TV. Iris’ wide range of experiences, from working as a production manager at TED Conferences, to directing music videos for up-and-coming musicians, and even serving as a personal assistant for a big-budget HBO series, provide some invaluable insights into the inner workings of the entertainment industry. Through anecdotes and laughter, Iris shares her secrets to becoming the must-have crew member, making an unforgettable (good) impression, and using your network to get ahead. Plus, Iris gives us an exclusive look into her current projects in development: Long Pork and Truffle Pig.


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    • 48 min
    Advocating for Yourself and Embracing Motherhood with Bruna Talarico, Content Strategist at Amazon Music

    Advocating for Yourself and Embracing Motherhood with Bruna Talarico, Content Strategist at Amazon Music

    In this week’s episode, Bruna Talarico, Senior Content Strategist at Amazon Music, shares some valuable insights into what it takes to be a woman in the media industry and how to leverage our perceived weaknesses as strengths. In conversation with Media X Women host, Sonia Case, Bruna opens up about her experience as a journalist in Brazil, her journey to her current role at Amazon Music, and her latest adventure as a new mother navigating a major career transition.

    Are you looking to get inspired for your next salary negotiation? Do you worry about having to choose between motherhood and a career? Listen now. This episode will leave you empowered to face your career doubts once and for all.


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    • 41 min
    Payton Jai on Workplace Community

    Payton Jai on Workplace Community

    In this episode, Conni’s Marketing Manager Payton Jai shares useful resources on analytics for listeners just starting out in the industry. Payton speaks honestly with Media x Women host Carly J. Bauer about the impact work can have on your happiness and what she’s learned from her training as an intimacy director. Tune in to learn how to find your community in the industry.


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    • 28 min
    Simone Bhagat on Working Abroad, with Marque Pham

    Simone Bhagat on Working Abroad, with Marque Pham

    Simone Bhagat, Co-Founder of Ashes Artist Collective, shares how she secured internships at companies like Walt Disney, DreamWorks, and CNN. Simone joins us this week with multidisciplinary theater artist and guest host, Marque Pham. Together, Simone and Marque speak openly about work visas, immigration, and unpaid internships.


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    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

Nlopezs ,

Very insightful

I love this podcast! As someone looking for new information and advice in the media industry, I find that this podcast does a great job at conveying relevant information and it’s very relatable! I definitely recommend it!

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Wow

Great episodes featuring women from different fields with unique and relatable stories. You get to learn about their goals, inspirations, struggles, skills, advices, and how she/they made it to where they are now! This podcast is truly inspiring for a young woman like me.

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Love it!!!

This informative podcast has helped me a lot with feeling more comfortable starting my career in media as a woman. Hearing about the obstacles, trials and tribulations that these successful women at all stages of their careers have faced helps me feel more prepared and secure in my choice to pursue my dreams. Love this pod.

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