Mommywood
Welcome to Mommywood, an unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of balancing Hollywood dreams with the realities of motherhood. Join our candid conversations about the joys, struggles and sacrifices of being a working mom in Hollywood.
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Redefining Success After Motherhood with Ilana Cohn (opens the original)
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What does success look like after becoming a parent—and when the career you love doesn't always go according to plan? This week, Emily sits down with writer, director, actor, comedian, and podcast host Ilana Cohn for an honest conversation about navigating motherhood while building a creative career in Hollywood. Ilana opens up about the reality of raising two kids while wearing countless creative hats, redefining success after motherhood, surviving the entertainment industry's constant ups and
Creating Your Own Seat at the Table with Minita Gandhi (opens the original)
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What do you do when the industry doesn't make room for your story? You tell it yourself. This week on Mommywood , I chat with actor, playwright, director, and creator Minita Gandhi to talk about building a career on your own terms. From acting on television to writing deeply personal work like Muthaland , Minita shares how she stopped waiting for permission, the importance of authentic representation, and why creating your own opportunities can be the most powerful move in Hollywood. They also d
The Conversations I Don't Say Out Loud (opens the original)
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What if we actually said the things we usually only think? This week, I'm sharing the conversations that have been taking up way too much space in my head lately—from questioning my acting career, to wondering if we're supposed to stay in Los Angeles, to feeling guilty that my husband has carried so much of our family's financial load. I also talk about making friends as an adult, motherhood, getting older, and why social media can make it feel like everyone else has everything figured out. Spoi
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