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Women in Production Collective Strategic hub and dedicated "green room" for women navigating the the arts, a/v, entertainment, events, & media.

Career advice loves telling women to “take the mic” and “step into the spotlight.”Most of us in production don’t want yo...
10/21/2026

Career advice loves telling women to “take the mic” and “step into the spotlight.”
Most of us in production don’t want your spotlight.
We love the comms headset. We love calling cues, balancing budgets, designing spaces, rigging steel, pulling focus, and running the deck.
The dark isn’t where we hide because we lack confidence. It’s where we hold the leverage.
From engineering Beyoncé’s stadium staging to dictating the visual tone of Black Panther behind the camera, women have always built culture from the wings.
There is zero shame in being the engine instead of the hood ornament.
But if you have the precision to run the room, stop undervaluing yourself and stop doing unpaid favors for "exposure".
Own the deck. Own the headset. Demand the contract that matches the machine you build.
Read the full article on our Substack (link in bio).

10/19/2026

The dreaded "Can you do me a quick favor?"

If you work in production, styling, photography, or live events, you know how it goes: someone asks for a “quick favor,” promises “massive exposure,” and leaves you absorbing the hours, the gear costs, and the burnout. We've all done free gigs when starting out just to get our foot in the door. But there comes a point where you have to put your foot down.

In our latest session, founder breaks down why clear scopes and upfront boundaries don't ruin relationships, they protect them.

Tap the link in bio to stream the full video on Substack.

Meet Emma (), our very first talent featured on The Production Roster! She bridges the gap between story structure and u...
10/16/2026

Meet Emma (), our very first talent featured on The Production Roster!
She bridges the gap between story structure and unforgettable entertainment. Along with her spotlight, this week’s post includes our full Collective Connect video interview with Emma, plus her step-by-step writing approach for professional communications.
Head to the Substack link in our bio to watch the interview, read the feature, and connect with Emma for your next project.

You know that exact moment in a production meeting when the air shifts.A woman is detailing a creative sequence or deck ...
10/14/2026

You know that exact moment in a production meeting when the air shifts.

A woman is detailing a creative sequence or deck schedule. Someone interrupts, talks over her, or repeats her point two minutes later as their own. She goes quiet, drops her eyes to the screen, and calculates: If I push back, will I be labeled too emotional?

She feels completely on an island.

You don’t have to wait to whisper an apology at the coffee machine 20 minutes later. You can change the room in real time using three words: "I got you."

Being a "girl's girl" isn't automatic. It has to be fostered and modeled. When other women see you step in, they learn that it’s safe to drop their guard.

Swipe through and read the full article on our Substack (link in bio).

“Can I pick your brain?” “Could you bring your camera?” “It’s just a quick video!”When you run a creative business, thos...
10/13/2026

“Can I pick your brain?” “Could you bring your camera?” “It’s just a quick video!”

When you run a creative business, those “little favors” usually cost your time, gear, and hard-earned expertise.

Join us our next session: "Can You Do Me a Favor?"

We’re sitting down with Francheska Garcia de Quevedo (), founder of , to break down:
- Saying no without apologizing for your pricing
- Deciding when pro bono, barter, or collaborations actually make sense
- Looking past empty promises of “exposure”
- Keeping small favors from turning into unpaid scope creep

You can support your community and still charge what you’re worth.

Save your spot at the link in bio to our Substack. All interviews are now free.

We tried the paywall model. It didn’t align with what we’re building, so we pivoted. Locking real stories and advice f...
10/12/2026

We tried the paywall model. It didn’t align with what we’re building, so we pivoted.
Locking real stories and advice from amazing women behind a credit card contradicts our mission to make this industry more accessible.
Every single Collective Connect interview is now 100% open-access. You can watch them on Substack or YouTube and stream audio on Spotify.
Zero gated episodes. Real conversations.
Tap the links in bio to check them out.

Applause emojis don’t pay the bills. If you love working with someone, don’t keep it in a private text thread! Put their...
10/09/2026

Applause emojis don’t pay the bills.
If you love working with someone, don’t keep it in a private text thread! Put their name in front of the people hiring.
The Production Roster launches on Substack next Friday to spotlight active women across production.
Who is one woman in production you’d hire tomorrow without hesitation?
Tag them below, or shoot us a DM with their portfolio (or yours!) to get them on our Roster.

Building a business may start as an individual decision, but sustaining it is a team sport. Betting on yourself means ta...
10/07/2026

Building a business may start as an individual decision, but sustaining it is a team sport.
Betting on yourself means taking full ownership of your voice, your equity, and your future. But it also often feels intimidating.
The secret sauce is finding the right rooms. Being in a community turns roadblocks into repeatable processes, and cuts the learning curve in half. Support like this has to be built intentionally for the women doing the heavy lifting.
Read the full article on our Substack at link in bio.

10/05/2026

Stuck questioning your next move? Do it for the plot.

When you spend your career backstage making sure everything runs without a hitch, playing it safe becomes a default reflex.

In this clip from our latest Collective Connect, 4x NYT bestselling ghostwriter Crystal Adair-Benning () drops the ultimate decision-making filter: if you are torn between playing it safe or taking the leap, ask yourself which one makes the better chapter in your life’s book?

Take the leap. Try the thing. Write a bolder story.

To watch the full interview, become a subscriber to our Substack at link in bio.

If the show goes perfectly, nobody knows you were there.Staying invisible backstage protects the show, but it also keeps...
09/28/2026

If the show goes perfectly, nobody knows you were there.
Staying invisible backstage protects the show, but it also keeps you under-credited and trapped in the wings.
Join us for our next Collective Connect: The Ghost in the Room featuring 4x New York Times bestselling ghostwriter Crystal Adair-Benning ().
For over 30 years she has turned experts into published authors, coaching more than 200 writers on and off the page and speaking in 9 countries.
She writes the books, her clients get the covers. Now, she’s breaking down what it actually took to step out front as a coach and speaker.
Link in bio to join our Substack and watch this session live and access the recording.

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