Chai Vasarhelyi on Nyad, Free Solo, and Breaking Boundaries in Film on In Her Words

Chai Vasarhelyi is an award-winning filmmaker known for her compelling documentaries and narrative films. She co-directed the Academy Award-winning documentary Free Solo, which captured the breathtaking journey of rock climber Alex Honnold. Vasarhelyi's body of work often explores themes of resilience, risk, and the human spirit, as seen in films like The Rescue and Nyad, a narrative feature she co-directed about legendary swimmer Diana Nyad. A storyteller at heart, Vasarhelyi blends her background in journalism and photography with a passion for intentional storytelling, creating films that push boundaries and inspire audiences worldwide. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/women_in_entertainment/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE