Emmy & Tony Winner Jenifer Westphal on Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, On Swift Horses & the WAVE Grant

In this episode of In Her Words by Women in Entertainment, Emmy- and Tony-winning producer Jenifer Westphal—Founder & CEO of indie studio Wavelength—pulls back the curtain on making bold, “human-first” stories that stick. Westphal explains:How she launched Wavelength at age 52 and quickly backed hits like Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, Athlete A and the new feature On Swift HorsesWhy diversifying into Broadway (The Outsiders, Here Lies Love) and branded content keeps her studio thrivingThe mission behind her WAVE Grant, giving women and gender-nonconforming BIPOC filmmakers real funding, mentorship, and business skillsGoing public with her Parkinson’s diagnosis to spotlight the gap in women’s care—and how transparency fuels changeThe hard numbers on tax incentives and why many indie shoots now land in Kentucky, the UK, and beyondIf you’re a filmmaker, producer, or creative ready to build your own table, Jen’s no-BS roadmap to impact and sustainability is a must-hear. Hit play and get inspired to make—and fund—the stories the world needs next.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