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Being a Mom in the Creative Industry

Season 1, Ep. 4

We speak with actress, writer and director Llewella Gideon about her journey as a mother in the creative industry. We get honest about the difficulties faced by industry professionals who wear the hat of mother/guardian in their personal lives.

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