Episode 126: Lara Gedeon—Applying TV Producing Principles To Content Creation

On Episode 126 I'm joined by Television Producer & Content Creator: Lara Gedeon! We discuss her career producing for major networks like CBS, NBCUniversal, FOX, and Amazon Live, her secrets to building trust with people during crucial moments in their lives, her transition from working behind the camera to creating her own online pickleball content, and her best advice for breaking into media and writing your own story. Hope you enjoy!Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#tvproducer #televisionproduction #contentcreator #storytelling #mediaproduction #digitalmedia #behindthescenes #producerlife #cbs #nbcuniversal #fox #amazonlive #pickleball #podcastepisode #newepisode #podcastlife #mediacareers #careeradvice #broadcastmedia #contentcreation #unscriptedtv #digitalcontent #humanconnection #creativejourney #podcastcommunity 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 126! 00:26 — About Lara 01:15 — Getting a Foot in the Door of Television Production 04:30 — Impactful Career Moments at CBS, NBCUniversal, FOX & Amazon Live 09:12 — How to Build Trust & Connect with People on Camera 14:45 — What Working in Fast-Paced TV Teaches You About People 18:20 — Staying Calm Under Pressure & Early Career Lessons 22:10 — Transitioning Behind the Camera to Creating Pickleball Content 28:35 — Advice for Breaking Into TV, Digital Media & Content Creation 33:15 — Get to Know You's 41:10 — Outro & Closing Thoughts