What to do when someone tells you...
What to do when someone tells you you’re not leadership material | Jenna Cavelle (Former Walt Disney Television)
Tiffany's Podcast by Tiffany Uman
S1 · E11
Apr 25, 2025
01:13:05
Episode notes

In this episode of Tiffany’s Podcast, we sit down with Jenna Cavelle, Former VP Production & Operations, Walt Disney Television (20th Digital for Hulu), to uncover what it really takes to lead in tech and entertainment as a woman, even when told you are not leadership material. From early experiences in film school to building her own AI strategy firm, Jenna shares how she's overcome gender bias, led with impact, and championed other women in a traditionally male-dominated field.

Key Takeaways:

  • How Jenna entered the world of film by accident - and never looked back
  • Facing harsh leadership feedback and using it as fuel for growth
  • Why AI and tech leadership need more female creative and operational voices
  • Tools, mindsets, and strategies for showing up with confidence
  • Jenna's advice for young wome ... 
Keywords
career growth
leadership
executive presence
career pivot
mentorship
self-advocacy
corporate
workplace
corporate ladder
networking
personal brand
resilience
professional development
AI
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