Episode 445 - Amy Aniobi - Writer, Director & Producer

<p>Amy Aniobi is a whirlwind of inspiration, smart advice, and creative energy. As a young girl, she was inspired by <em>Frasier</em> and <em>Boy Meets World</em> to become a writer. After graduating from Stanford University, she entered the industry and worked her way up to becoming head writer, executive producer, and director of HBO’s <em>Insecure</em>. In addition, she co-hosts <em>The Antidote</em> podcast and has movie projects coming up with Fox and Universal.</p> <p>Recorded at THU in Japan, Amy talks about getting ahead in the industry and how she honed her creative skills and found her voice. She also shares how she’s helping fellow Black writers make a name for themselves, gives her thoughts on AI as a writing tool, and reveals why <em>Barbie</em> and <em>Oppenheimer</em> are bringing authorship back to the big screen.</p>