Sandi Klein's Conversations with Creative Women

Jessica Swale - Olivier-Award Winning British Playwright, Theater Director, Filmmaker, Screenwriter

Talk about a creative woman! Jessica Swale fits that bill and then some. Her first play, Blue Stockings, premiered at Shakespeare's Globe in 2013. Then came Nell Gwynn, which won the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. Jessica is making her feature film debut with the newly released period drama, Summerland. She also wrote the screenplay. We know you'll enjoy meeting this accomplished, passionate, fascinating woman.

Milene Jardine - Chocolatier

Talk about mouth-watering! You're in for a special treat, courtesy of New York City-based entrepreneur and chocolatier, Milene Jardine. Sold on line, at boutiques, and corporate gifting/pairing events, fans of Milene's confectionary creations include Hillary Clinton, Warren Buffet, Sting and the reknown chefs Marc Forgione and Dominque Crenn. Inspired by her travels, Milene Jardine Chocolatier's vision is celebrating diversity through chocolate. Makes sense to us!

Liza Donnelly - New Yorker Cartoonist and Writer and Resident Cartoonist at CBS News

There's no doubt you're really going to enjoy meeting and getting to know this very creative woman who's been sharing her observations about culture and politics for forty years. The author of 16 books, Liza's also a public speaker, curator, activist - in other words, one committed, creative, accomplished woman.

Juliet Papa - Award-Winning Reporter, 1010 WINS Radio The COVID19 Pandemic

The Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein case, Super Storm Sandy, Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade - Juliet Papa has covered these stories and so many more in her long and illustrious career at 1010WINS. Join us as Juliet shares what it's like to be a 'front line reporter' at the nation's premier all news radio station.

Lilli Cooper - Actress

We're excited for you to meet and get to know actress Lilli Cooper, whose rich resume includes Broadway, Off-Broadway and television. While still in high school, Lilli made her debut on The Great White Way, as part of the original cast of  "Spring Awakening." For her most recent role as Julie Nichols in the Broadway hit, "Tootsie," (based on the 1982 Dustin Hoffman movie), she received her first Tony nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical. Sit back and enjoy  our conversation with the engaging, warm, and clearly talented Lilli Cooper!

Rosemarie Truglio - PhD, Senior V.P. of Curriculum at Sesame Workshop

It's hard to imagine there's anyone who hasn't heard of Sesame Street. You're about to meet and get to know one of the driving forces behind this iconic, beloved and groundbreaking television series. Rosemarie Truglio, PhD, is Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Content at Sesame Workshop, and to that end, oversees content development for television, publishing, toys, home video and theme park activities as well as new show production. Her recently published book Ready for School and the documentary, No Small Matter, take a long, hard look at early childhood education. This is another conversation you can't afford to miss.

Nancy Giles - Actress, Writer, CBS Sunday Morning Contributor

With the world in such turmoil, who better to navigate these troubled waters with, than past guest, Nancy Giles? You're in for a powerful, honest and yes, hopeful conversation with the award-winning actress, voice-over artist, comedienne, writer and longtime CBS Sunday Morning contributor.

Maria Pendolino - Voiceover and Founder of BLUE WAVE VOICEOVER

You might not recognize her face, but it's more than likely that you've heard her voice. Maria Pendolino is an accomplished, award winning voiceover actor who has commercials, narrations, e-learning, animation, and video game credits on her extensive resume. She also happens to be the founder of BLUE WAVE VOICEOVER, a collective of professionals who represent the diversity that is the U.S. and who are a 'voice' for change in 2020 and beyond. Needless to say, we cover a lot of ground with this very talented, creative and inspiring woman!

 

Candice Marie Woods - Actress, Singer, Dancer

Born and raised in the Lone Star State, Candice Marie Woods left Texas for the Great White Way.  The talented singer/actress currently plays Diana Ross in AIN'T TOO PROUD, the hit musical about the life and times of The Temptations.  Candice has quite a few Broadway credits to her name, including:  HAIRSPRAY, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT AND THE BOOK OF MORMON.  We're excited for you to meet and get to know this warm, engaging, creative woman!

Gearah Goldstein - Inclusion/Diversity Consultant

A nationally recognized expert on issues pertaining to the LGBTQ community, Gearah Goldstein works tirelessly to focus and highlight the importance of creating dialogue on race, gender, ethnicity, acceptance and understanding. Her transgender life experience encourages a positive learning environment that opens hearts and minds. This is truly a conversation no one can afford to miss!