How'd You Get THAT Job?! A TV wardrobe pro on “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” opens up about language-based learning challenges
After getting a fashion degree from a college with a learning disabilities program, Stevie Ondra decided to follow her childhood dream: TV and film. She started as a production assistant on an indie film, and worked her way up in the costume and wardrobe department. Today, she works on hit television shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Gossip Girl, The Report, and Raising Kanan. At work, she's open about her learning differences and what she needs to thrive in her job. Listen in for the inside scoop from Stevie on how to break into the film and television industry.
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