From Plan B to Emily in Paris: Inside the Hollywood Writers’ Room with Prathiksha Srinivasan

Hello tea friends! In this episode, we sit down with Emily in Paris writer Prathiksha Srinivasan to talk all things writing, the pro’s of cognitive dissonance, and the underrated glory of white tea! 🎙️✨  We dive deep into the creative writing process behind the hit show, explore cultural nuances, and discuss how cognitive dissonance shapes storytelling. Plus, we take a lighthearted detour into the world of rare dried teas—white tea lovers, you’ll want to tune in for this one! ☕️ Try Sister Ai's White Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/sister-ai-2008-white-tea-cake Get ready for playful banter, thoughtful insights, and tea envy. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations! 👇 #EmilyInParis #jessesteahouse #teatimewithjesse #yourchineseteaguy #Podcast #PrathikshaSrinivasan #WritingProcess #CulturalNuances #WhiteTeaChat #Storytelling 00:40 -"White Tea Gal" 1:53 - Why white tea? 3:23 - First Steep 3:42 - Prathiksha's background 4:20 - Emily in Paris and Plan B 5:16 - Writing foreign characters 6:27 - "If you have to think about it it's not culture." 6:44 - "Son of a *%&!" First taste tea reaction 8:42 - Pressure of writing foreign characters 10:28 - Not all white guys 10:53 - Writer vs Actor 11:35 - Power of Storytelling 12:46 - Why writing? 13:56 - "Reality is dictated by narrative." 15:30 - Western Understanding of Asia 16:50 - History of Tea 17:58 - What writing is like... 19:38 - Writing Challenges 24:15 - 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' 25:18 - Why are you writing? 28:22 - "I'm hungry" 28:46 - "How do you like the tea?" First sip orgasm 30:50 - Good white tea = teeth squeaks 32:34 - Why did you feel stupid? 32:58 - "people tell me I talk weird.." 33:38 - Attractiveness vs Capability 37:00 - Writing as therapy 39:20 - Don't lose your rage 41:09 - Core wound 42:27 - Writing to like yourself 43:29 - Chinese immigrant in America 44:40 - Loving cognitive dissonance 48:57 - Writing Emily in Paris 49:38 - "Buy that day from yourself." 52:16 - Improv vs Standup 53:10 - Siblings 53:58 - Problems with cognitive dissonance 57:21 - Indian culture vs American 1:00:33 - "Culture is the new map."