About Weighing in on the Way In with Maureen Aladin
đ Welcome to Weighing In on the Way Inâthe podcast where we go behind the scenes with the women shaping the entertainment industry. Hosted by Maureen Aladin, a producer, storyteller and creative entrepreneur, this show dives deep into the careers, pivots, and purpose-driven paths of producers, directors, editors, and other powerhouse creatives.
What Youâll Find Here:
â Candid conversations with women making moves in production & post-production
â Career insights, industry lessons & the reality of working behind the scenes
â Practical tips for breaking into and thriving in the entertainment
How to Get on a Top Casting Directorâs Radar ft. Artios Winner Erica A. Hart
Today we're Weighing In on Erica A. Hart's Way In w/ Maureen Aladin. Casting directors decide who gets in the room. Erica A. Hart has spent her career being that person.Erica is an Artios Award-winning casting director with credits on Black Mirror and A Black Lady Sketch Show. She started at NYU and built her way into one of the most quietly powerful jobs in the industry - the one that shapes who you actually see on screen.In this episode, we explore:⢠Getting Noticed: How to truly get on a top casting directorâs radar (hint: itâs not what you think).⢠The Casting Room: What happens behind closed doors and how Erica helps actors feel comfortable enough to do their best work.⢠Industry Evolution: How technology and self-tapes have changed the game, and why "inclusion is a choice."⢠Career Resilience: Ericaâs journey through development deals, winning awards, and the importance of "harmony" over balance.Whether you're an actor looking for your big break or a creator interested in the chemistry of casting - this episode is for you!
14 Jul 2026
10 Years an Assistant to VP of Television: How She Broke Into Scripted TV
She moved to LA with no car, no job, and a couch to sleep on. Ten years an assistant later, Erin Smithey became a Vice President of Television under an overall deal at 20th Television/Disney.Nobody hands you a map to a career in television. Erin built hers the hard way, and in this episode she pulls back the curtain on how the business actually works from the inside.In this episode, Erin breaks down:⢠What a career in TV development actually looks like day to day⢠How shows really get pitched and sold to studios and networks⢠Why the climb from PA to executive is almost never a straight line⢠The salary ranges nobody talks about, and the spreadsheet that changed what she asked for⢠How to negotiate like you mean it, and why women can't take pennies for their worth⢠The imposter syndrome that followed her all the way to VP⢠The offhand line from a coworker that finally made her make the jumpIf you want to understand the real way in, not the highlight reel, this one is for you.You've told yourself "one day" about something. What's the one you keep putting off? Tell me in the comments.Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode.
1 May 2025
How Sandra Lena Built a Career in Hollywood Editing Hit Shows
In this episode we're weighing in on Sandra Lena's way in! Sandra Lena has worked on some of the most talked-about shows in television, including The White Lotus, Daisy Jones & The Six, and Dopesick. But her journey didnât start in Hollywoodâit began in Spain, where she first fell in love with storytelling through editing.In this episode of Weighing In on the Way In, Sandra opens up about:*Moving across countries to pursue a career in entertainment*Breaking into the post-production world and working on high-profile projects*Balancing a fast-paced career with motherhood*How staying curious and saying âyesâ to opportunities shaped her pathSandraâs story is proof that passion, resilience, and adaptability can take you far.
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