We're keeping it in the family on Episode 04 of the pod! Simone Missick currently stars as Lola Carmichael on CBS's "All Rise", making her the first Black woman to be a dramatic lead on the network. Before the industry shutdown, Pete was preparing to direct the season finale of her show, so we invite you to join them as they catch up and discuss why representation matters, how waiting tables and doing commercials builds character, how a career in entertainment is like a yacht looking for a dock, and more...

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:01:04) -- Opening Clip
(00:01:04- 00:03:05) -- Pete intro
(00:03:05- 00:11:25) -- Current state of being: living in America today
(00:11:25- 00:16:50) -- How storytelling shapes society
(00:16:50- 00:19:50) -- Simone shares the first time she was impacted by storytelling
(00:19:50- 00:22:50) -- Being the "first" as told by Simone
(00:22:50- 00:25:12) -- Pete shares the first time he was impacted by storytelling
(00:25:12- 00:29:55) -- How Simone got her start in the industry
(00:29:55- 00:34:40) -- Skills learned from side jobs
(00:34:40- 00:36:45) -- Nurturing your relationships
(00:36:45- 00:39:40) -- Simone shares memory of Will Smith
(00:39:40- 00:44:05) -- The importance of showing kindness and respect
(00:39:40- 00:44:05) -- Podcast Socials!
(00:44:50- 00:45:26) -- How To Succeed As A Creative Professional: Book Promo
(00:45:26- 00:47:30) -- Memories from the making of "BlackCard"
(00:47:30- 00:51:15) -- How Pete selects talent; thoughts on "offer only" casting
(00:51:15- 00:53:45) -- Memories on the making of "BlackCard"continues
(00:53:45- 01:01:00) -- Simone's first major film project; lessons learned
(01:01:00- 01:06:30) -- Pete's first major episodic lessons learned
(01:06:30- 01:12:15) -- The impact of "All Rise"
(01:12:15- 01:15:40) -- Last words: encouragement from Simone
(01:15:40- 01:18:46) -- Pete outro