From Harvard to Hollywood: A Conversation with Debra Martin Chase

2021-09-22

You want to make big things happen. Debra Martin Chase knows how to make big things happen. A Harvard Law School graduate and lawyer turned famed Hollywood producer, she is adynamic example of how to adeptly craft a career and lead for change. As one of the industry’s first African-American female producers to have a deal with a majorstudio, Debra shares in this episode anecdotes and insights on how she became the namebehind some of TV and film’s most popular titles, and how she then uses her influence as a

You want to make big things happen.

Debra Martin Chase knows how to make big things happen.

A Harvard Law School graduate and lawyer turned famed Hollywood producer, she is a
dynamic example of how to adeptly craft a career and lead for change.

As one of the industry’s first African-American female producers to have a deal with a major
studio, Debra shares in this episode anecdotes and insights on how she became the name
behind some of TV and film’s most popular titles, and how she then uses her influence as a
board member and mentor to help women and people of color thrive in the industry and beyond.

We all want to evolve with confidence, move forward with purpose and never give up. This
episode is full of these lessons and more.

Show notes:

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