Ester Lou Weithers's guest appearances

Ester Lou Weithers

Get It Right

Switch, Pivot or Quit

The Entourage Podcast

Brittney Oliver

Janice Bryant Howroyd

Melissa Butler

Erica Mandy

Cathy Heller

Gary Vaynerchuk

Jovian Zayne

Olivia Pope

Sharon Beason

Jack Canfield

Marie Forleo

Shannah Compton

Lauren McGoodwin

Brian Tracy

Sarah Brown

OwlTail

Storyteller and TV Writer Ester Lou Weithers learned how to take ownership of her own narrative before crafting the lives of characters on Hollywood shows. A proud Caribbean-American, FAMU Alumna, and writer for shows on NBC and Fox, she discusses why your uniqueness is key to moving the culture forward. #theentouragepodcast Ester Lou’s Biography (Abbreviated):  After studying journalism at Florida A&amp;M University, Ester Lou started a career on the corporate side of cable television working at LIFETIME and MTV Networks in New York City. But after feeling she was too far away from the creative side of production, Ester relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in writing. She got her first break in the writers’ room as a writer’s production assistant on SHOWTIME’S HOUSE OF LIES.  During hiatus, Ester worked with Black&amp;Sexy TV to create, write and direct two web series - SEXLESS and CHEF JULIAN - which were both acquired by BETHer. In 2016, she was accepted into the FOX WRITERS INTENSIVE and ultimately became the fellow for that year, leading to a development deal with Twentieth Century Fox Television.  Ester Lou’s previous credits include PITCH and STAR. She is currently working on NBC’s crime drama, GOOD GIRLS, as an executive story editor.  During this episode, she shares:  The importance of taking ownership of your own narrative Why your perspective and self awareness are key  The necessity of doing your research  Ester's leap of faith from a New York office job to becoming a writer in Los Angeles  Resources Mentioned:   The Entourage Podcast Season 1 Episode 1: The Importance of Scripting Your Own Narrative in the Creative Industry with Actor and Filmmaker Denzel Whitaker with Denzel Whitaker: https://bit.ly/35XJeZT  Social media:   Ester Lou Weithers’ Website: http://www.bookofester.com/ Ester Lou Weithers on Instagram: @Ester_Lou Ester Lou Weithers on Twitter: @Ester_Lou  Intro/Outro Music:  “Waiting IV” by Celeste Betton  Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage Instagram: @celestebetton Facebook: Celeste Betton  Who this episode is for: writers, tv writers, filmmaker, director, producer, writer, tv writer, television, television writer

Storyteller and TV Writer Ester Lou Weithers learned how to take ownership of her own narrative before crafting the lives of characters on Hollywood shows. A proud Caribbean-American, FAMU Alumna, and writer for shows on NBC and Fox, she discusses why your uniqueness is key to moving the culture forward. #theentouragepodcast Ester Lou’s Biography (Abbreviated):  After studying journalism at Florida A&amp;M University, Ester Lou started a career on the corporate side of cable television working at LIFETIME and MTV Networks in New York City. But after feeling she was too far away from the creative side of production, Ester relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in writing. She got her first break in the writers’ room as a writer’s production assistant on SHOWTIME’S HOUSE OF LIES.  During hiatus, Ester worked with Black&amp;Sexy TV to create, write and direct two web series - SEXLESS and CHEF JULIAN - which were both acquired by BETHer. In 2016, she was accepted into the FOX WRITERS INTENSIVE and ultimately became the fellow for that year, leading to a development deal with Twentieth Century Fox Television.  Ester Lou’s previous credits include PITCH and STAR. She is currently working on NBC’s crime drama, GOOD GIRLS, as an executive story editor.  During this episode, she shares: <ul> <li>The importance of taking ownership of your own narrative</li> <li>Why your perspective and self awareness are key </li> <li>The necessity of doing your research </li> <li>Ester's leap of faith from a New York office job to becoming a writer in Los Angeles</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned:  <ul> <li>The Entourage Podcast Season 1 Episode 1: The Importance of Scripting Your Own Narrative in the Creative Industry with Actor and Filmmaker Denzel Whitaker with Denzel Whitaker: <a href="https://bit.ly/35XJeZT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/35XJeZT</a></li> </ul> Social media:  <ul> <li>Ester Lou Weithers’ Website: <a href="http://www.bookofester.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bookofester.com/</a></li> <li>Ester Lou Weithers on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ester_lou/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Ester_Lou</a></li> <li>Ester Lou Weithers on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ester_lou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Ester_Lou</a></li> </ul> Intro/Outro Music:  “Waiting IV” by Celeste Betton <ul> <li>Link to album: <a href="http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/celestebetton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@celestebetton</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/celestelbetton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Celeste Betton</a></li> </ul> Who this episode is for: writers, tv writers, filmmaker, director, producer, writer, tv writer, television, television writer

Ep 13: Your Story Can Push the Culture Forward with Ester Lou Weithers

On this episode we hear from Ester Lou Weithers a Television Writer in Hollywood who quit her desk job at MTV Networks in New York, to pursue television writing in Los Angeles. Ester shares what it was like navigating unemployment and low funds while on her journey to become a professional writer. She shares the times where she had to have pep talks with herself in order to keep chasing her dream, which ultimately resulted in her writing for several noteworthy TV shows including the Lee Daniels' produced series STAR on FOX. Ester went from a Production Assistant in the Writer’s Room to a Writer in the Writer’s Room and she’s sharing what the day-to-day of a network television writer looks like from pre to post-production.Website Link: http://www.bookofester.comQuit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing smallThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3221178/advertisement

On this episode we hear from Ester Lou Weithers a Television Writer in Hollywood who quit her desk job at MTV Networks in New York, to pursue television writing in Los Angeles. Ester shares what it was like navigating unemployment and low funds while on her journey to become a professional writer. She shares the times where she had to have pep talks with herself in order to keep chasing her dream, which ultimately resulted in her writing for several noteworthy TV shows including the Lee Daniels' produced series STAR on FOX. Ester went from a Production Assistant in the Writer’s Room to a Writer in the Writer’s Room and she’s sharing what the day-to-day of a network television writer looks like from pre to post-production. Website Link: <a href="http://www.bookofester.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bookofester.com</a> Quit Playing Small Book - <a href="https://amzn.to/2EENAbb" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2EENAbb</a> Website - <a href="https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/</a> <a href="http://www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com</a> dream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3221178/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3221178/advertisement</a>

E144 - Behind the Scenes as a TV Writer in Hollywood with Ester Lou Weithers