Emmy-nominated writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner Yahlin Chang joins In Her Words by Women in Entertainment to break down the craft of creating must-watch drama for today’s streaming world. Chang traces her path from culture critic at Newsweek to writers’ rooms on ER, Dirty Sexy Money, and, ultimately, Hulu’s global phenomenon The Handmaid’s Tale—where she’s earned HUMANITAS and Writers Guild honors for centering complex female stories.
In this episode, learn how
She landed her first job by cold-mailing spec scripts
Why she now seeks projects with female leads
The storytelling pivots that keep a long-running series fresh (think repiloting mid-season and inventing Commander Lawrence).
Chang also shares practical advice on building an inclusive writers’ room, balancing 10-episode prestige schedules, and deciding when—and how—to end a beloved show. If you’re a woman writing, producing, or dreaming of your own showrunner credit, this candid conversation is your masterclass in resilience, collaboration, and owning your narrative.
In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment. With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975
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