The Power of Telling Diverse Stories: Intentional Storytelling with Guest Erin Haskett, President, Lark Productions

Make It Make Sense with Tomee Sojourner-Campbell Podcast, Season 2, Episode 3Description:In this podcast episode, Tomee and Erin Haskett, President of Lark Productions and Executive Producer of Law & Order Toronto, discuss the power of diverse storytelling and the importance of developing stories that represent the cultural realities of historically marginalized communities. They also explore how storytelling can mobilize communities to reimagine how we connect and care for each other.Tomee and Erin's conversation focuses on:* The transformative power of storytelling through television and film* Communities connecting through curiosity, authentic storytelling, collaboration, and sharing the human experience.* Real-world examples from Allegiance, Heated Rivalry, Law & Order Toronto, Farming for Love, and Family Law.* Intersectional perspectives* Intergenerational storytellers* The importance of representation* Entertaining to inform audiencesFor more information about this episode, email [email protected] information about Erin Haskett and Lark Productions:With over 25 years of experience developing and producing exceptional content, Erin drives Lark's strategy and operations, in addition to overseeing the company's slate of scripted and unscripted content. Lark Productions enjoys a distribution and development deal with Universal International Studios, a division of the Universal Studio Group.Erin executive produces the record-breaking smash hit and Citytv's #1 prime time drama of the year, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, for Rogers and Universal Television, as well as the police procedural Allegiance (CBC) in association with Universal International Studios. Erin's scripted credits for Lark also include legal drama Family Law (Global, The CW) for Corus and eOne, spy drama Fortunate Son (CBC) in association with NBCUniversal International Studios, and multiple seasons of Motive (CTV, ABC, USA Network).Listen to the podcast on Spotify or watch on The Tomee Sojourner Group's YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/3mgSEN97HE0?si=oiyiBzmHPr70wjoE