Aden Yaregal is an LA-based first-gen Ethiopian American working towards cultivating an executive-level career in television development to bring communities together through representation and diverse storytelling. Currently, Aden is co-producing the Greater Film Festival and working with the Enclave Entertainment Group as a development coordinator and script reader. Previously, Aden began her career in telecoms sales and media before shifting full-time into entertainment.
Show Notes:
(00:03:56) Aden's Background
(00:07:14) Resistance from parents
(00:08:44) Having the courage to quit your job
(00:11:53) TV to make sense of the world
(00:14:03) Why are they ready to hear her story?
(00:15:40) The power of global stories
(00:20:03) Nollywood
(00:20:30) Romance example in different cultures
(00:22:09) Overused storytelling tools or limitations to play with
(00:24:39) Undercutting the value of our own interests
(00:28:03) What Aden is less excited about in storytelling
(00:31:48) Seeing yourself reflected in the characters you watch
(00:37:33) Staying focused
(00:39:34) Finding Peer Groups
(00:42:30) Saying Yes to everything
(00:45:37) Connecting with people
(00:48:34) Stop comparing yourself to other people
(00:54:47) Difficulties when you're interested in a topic a at young age
(00:56:01) Exploring careers
(01:00:35) Never stagnating
(01:07:25) Awareness
(01:10:15) Recommended books
(01:12:40) Recommended shows
(01:15:59) Final Thoughts
(01:16:53) If you had a billboard, what would it say?
(01:17:58) Connecting with Aden
