Laverne McKinnon is a film and TV producer with more than 20 years of experience.
She was the Executive Producer of the Netflix series GIRLBOSS starring Britt Roberson (who was also on the pod!)
She has spent a significant part of her career as Senior VP of Drama Development at CBS.
She was Head of Television at Charlize Theron’s production company, Denver and Delilah.
And now, she runs K&L Productions, the film & TV company she co-founded with Kay Cannon (writer of the PITCH PERFECT franchise) which has a first look production deal at Sony Television.
Her work has encompassed scripted comedy and drama series, documentaries, web series, animation, music events, comedy specials, and children’s programs.
Aside from wearing the producer hat, she is also an entrepreneur, a leadership and personal coach, a wife, a mother of 2 daughters, an adjunct professor at Northwestern University, and a passionate advocate for foster care and adoption.
A self-described life-long learner, recovering perfectionist and over-achiever, Laverne does and has accomplished a lot.
But what is most striking, and in my humble opinion, exceptional, about Laverne is her devotion to helping others across their finish lines.
A certified grief specialist, she also helps those dealing with non-death related grief. Whether it’s the loss of relationship, job, business, trust, etc.
Applying concepts of grief to the entertainment business, which is riddled with it, blew my mind. It shifted my perspective on what healing looks like.
I just simply adore her. She helped me listen deeply to myself and I hope this nugget of a conversation sparks something for you.
So, this week, we dig into how coaching transformed her as a producer, ways to build better relationships, and how being fired from CBS awaken her.
Can't wait to hear what you think of this week's episode!
Beijos,
Caca
