How We Made Your Mother How We Met the Office Ladies [with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey]
Nov 13, 2025
Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, beloved for their roles as Pam and Angela on The Office, share fascinating insights and anecdotes from their journey in Hollywood. They reminisce about the pressure of remaking The Office and the importance of original storytelling, while also comparing their experiences to creating How I Met Your Mother. The duo discusses manifesting success in their careers, the camaraderie of ensemble casts, and the nostalgic comfort of network television. A heartfelt listener letter reveals how HIMYM profoundly impacted a fan's life.
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Shouting Goals Into The Hills
- Angela and Jenna drove to Mulholland and shouted specific career wishes, manifesting ensemble TV success.
- Both credit that youthful, specific vision for landing The Office and How I Met Your Mother respectively.
Be Specific When You Visualize Goals
- Hold a vivid, specific vision for your creative goals to increase focus and opportunity.
- Use precise desires (roles, format, timing) to guide decisions and persistence.
Audition Sparks Real Chemistry
- Jenna and John bonded during screen tests and declared each other their favorites, which eased cast chemistry.
- That audition connection folded naturally into the show's long-running relationship dynamics on set.
