Hollywood Producers

We sit down with producers Julie Stern and Curnal Achilles Ausilio to talk about Hollywood. Recently featured in Forbes magazine, Julie’s take on leadership, humanity, humility and hard work have made her one of the most highly respected and beloved  producers in Hollywood.  Growing up with a behind the scenes look into Hollywood Julie worked her way up from intern to production assistant to eventually to running production for major networks such as OWN, Lifetime and companies like Rese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine.  Named “The General” by Oprah and the Duchess of York, Julie’s style of producing has made her a highly respected producer in Hollywood.  Curnal Achilles Ausilio went from a successful acting career to directing and producing.  While working as an actor, Curnal took an interest in the process by which a show is produced and eventually leading him to study production and becoming a producer producing shows like The Millionaire matchmaker.  He is currently executive producer of The Profit on CNBC and is passionate about his role as a mentor to young Hollywood.

What you will hear

What is a producer and the many roles of a producer.

Julie and Curnal’s journey to becoming producers

Scary and challenging situations Julie and Curnal have faced.

Scripted and unscripted reality tv.

Diversity and equity in competitive reality shows

Julie and Curnal’s career goals.

The producer’s creative process and the amount of time, effort and teamwork it takes to produce.

White privilege, male privilege and gender equality in Hollywood.

How do you become a producer.

Mindset

Quotes

“Don’t ever forget who you are and take that time out and check in with yourself.”-Julie Stern

“Start off by doing the thing you really want to do.” -Curnal Achilles

“Any opportunity that comes your way, go for it.”-Julie Stern

“You have to have a supreme confidence and yet not have an inflated ego.”- Curnal Achilles

“Don’t miss your opportunity to humanize something.”- Julie Stern

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