An Interview with Tara Brock, Sr. Product Manager at NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Release Date: 11/05/2021
An Interview with Dahlia Guigui, COO, Executive VP of Development & Head of Production at Sunset Pictures
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WICT Wisdom’s Stephanie Cobian sits down with Dahlia Guigui, COO, Executive VP of Development and Head of Production at Sunset Pictures. Dahlia Guigui discusses her family's passion for the arts, her personal philosophy on taking control of your destiny and how Sunset Pictures is paving the way with their new initiative for new industry leaders through a women's sports division and their youth mentorship program. She and Stephanie also dive into the valuable lessons she's learned as an award-winning producer and how The WICT Network champions mentorship across the industry. To learn more...
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An Interview with Evelyn Lee, Venue Group Manager for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
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WICT Wisdom’s Stephanie Cobian sits down with Evelyn Lee, Venue Group Manager for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Evelyn brings a wealth of experience to her role at LA28, having held key positions with organizations such as the Honda Center, Live Nation Entertainment, House of Blues, and the GRAMMY Foundation & MusiCares. Despite the recent devastating fires in Southern California, plans for the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games in Los Angeles are progressing full steam ahead. In this conversation, Evelyn discusses her career journey leading up to LA28, the intricate process...
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An Interview with Ariela Nerubay, Marketing Executive and Author of, "Not Pausing: Redefining Women After Forty"
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WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Ariela Nerubay, Marketing Executive and Author of, Not Pausing: Redefining Women After Forty. Stephanie is joined by Ariela Nerubay, an accomplished marketing executive who has held executive roles with The Walt Disney Studios, Fox International Productions, Sony Pictures International, Televisa, and Univision Communications. Her expertise extends beyond the corporate world serving as adjunct professor at the University of Southern California in the fields of multicultural and digital marketing. Ariela is passionate about paving the way for women to...
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An Exclusive Fireside Chat with: Terri Hines, EVP, Communications for Fox Sports
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The WICT Network: Southern California presents a recorded exclusive fireside chat with Terri Hines, EVP, Communications for Fox Sports. Terri joined FOX Sports in 2016 and serves as chief spokesperson responsible for leading the development of all communications, brand and social responsibility strategies. This event was moderated by Aimee Galaszewski, Multimedia Sports Journalist, who currently works on the FS1 studio show, The Herd. During the chat, Terri shares her career path and pivotes she had along the way. She also shares the trailblazers that she looked up to and the...
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An Interview with Falguni Lakhani Adams, Network Executive/Co-Creator of @GettingHotterOfficial/Writer & Director
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WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Falguni Lakhani Adams Stephanie is joined by Falguni Lakhani Adams, a network executive with over 24 years of experience in senior editorial management and production. She is an Emmy-winning network executive producer at VICE Media, where she creates and produce original content across various platforms and genres. She is also the co-creator of Getting Hotter (@GettingHotterOfficial), a social impact project that aims to empower women and girls through storytelling and education. She additionally has experience at Amazon, CNN, Comedy Central, Yahoo and...
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A Special Private Screening Q&A of UNMUTED by Without Exception Films with Guests: Charlotte Lubert, Producer; Milena Warns, Producer; Dena Hysell-Cornejo, Director
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The WICT Network: Southern California presents a special from the screening of the Docuseries Unmuted by Without Exeption Films from early 2024 to WICT members. Following a short introduction and audio sample from UNMUTED, listen to a panel discussion with producers, Charlotte Lubert and Milena Warns, and director, Dena Hysell-Cornejo led by Stephanie Cobian. UNMUTED shares the harrowing, untold survival stories of brave women and girls around the world who are fighting against human rights violations and exploitation. Working with Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) that take a...
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An Interview with Gloria Jolley and Paola Velasquez, Chapter Mentorship Program Co-Chairs
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WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Gloria Jolley and Paola Velasquez Stephanie is joined by Gloria Jolley and Paola Velasquez, The WICT Network: Southern California Chapter Mentorship Program Co-Chairs. Gloria and Paola highlight the WICT Network: Southern California Mentorship Program, how the program works, how to be a part of it, and the importance of mentorship among female colleagues. Each of these ladies share there insights as to what makes our program unique and how it creates more women leaders in the entertainment industry. The WICT Network's Mission: Empowering...
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An Interview with LaFaye Baker, Stunt Coordinator & Executive Director of Diamond in the Raw
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WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews LaFaye Baker Stephanie is joined by LaFaye Baker, Stunt Cordinator & Executive Director of Diamond in the Raw. LaFaye Baker is the first African American stuntwoman to coordinate a big budget project, HBO’s special Introducing Dorothy Dandridge starring Halle Berry. LaFaye is an Intimacy Coordinator and also the founder of the which recognizes the achievements of stunt women, actresses, and sports enthusiasts, all the while benefiting Baker’s a 501c3. The organization is devoted to empowering and transforming the lives of...
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An Interview with Merideth Mehlberg, Author & Executive Coach
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WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Merideth Mehlberg Stephanie is joined by Merideth Mehlberg, Author & Executive Coach. Merideth is an executive coach, career strategist and CEO peer facilitator. She helps senior leaders elevate their performance, impact and career fulfillment. Merideth is also the author of, Your Finest Work: Career Fulfillment in a Complicated World. Stephanie and Merideth discuss the differences of mentorship compared to coaching, leadership of men and women in the workplace, what skills led her to becoming the Executive Coach that she is today, and the...
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An Interview with The WICT Network: Southern California Mentor Erica Renee Davis & Mentee Kate Berumen
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WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Mentor Erica Renee Davis & Mentee Kate Berumen Stephanie is joined by Erica Renee Davis, on-air talent, reporter at FOX Bet Super 6, and Kate Berumen, production assistant. We are joined by The WICT Network: Southern California's Mentor Erica Renee Davis and her current Mentee Kate Berumen from our mentorship program. We discuss the importance of mentorship, what we can learn from the mentor/mentee relationship, growth in our media journey and the ongoing networking opportunities. In addition to being a mentor, Erica Renee Davis is a...
info_outlineWICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews Tara Brock.
Stephanie is joined by Tara Brock, Sr. Product Manager at NBCUniversal.
Moving from Life Fitness to the Isadora Agency to NBCUniversal right before the 2020 pandemic hit, Tara is an experienced project manager in multiple industries working with and creating digital products. Within this tech sphere, Tara encompass the use of analytics, software, and web and mobile applications.
Tara and Stephanie dive into some of the technical aspects of television and digital products, what's important in content distribution, women in tech, and mentorship.
WICT’s mission is to develop women leaders who transform our industry. We educate, empower and advocate on behalf of all women in the media. https://socalwict.org/