Totally Booked with Zibby Lisa Cheek, SIT, CINDERELLA, SIT: A Mostly True Memoir
Jan 16, 2025
Lisa Cheek, a writer and film editor, dives into her transition from editing to penning her memoir, 'Sit, Cinderella, Sit.' She shares her transformative journey following her career in TV commercials, highlighting empowerment through companionship, especially from her dogs. The conversation reflects on her transient upbringing and its impact on identity, alongside her self-discovery during the COVID pandemic, marked by bold hair experiments. Cheek also discusses the joys and connections found in sharing personal stories and offers sage advice for aspiring authors.
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Career Shift
- Lisa Cheek, at 45, was told she had "aged out" of the advertising industry.
- A director she knew offered her a job editing a film about the Cinderella story in China.
Language Barrier
- Lisa took a job editing a film in rural China, despite not knowing Mandarin.
- The film crew also didn't speak English, leading to communication challenges.
Dogs in Lisa's Life
- Lisa's dog played a significant role in her life, even "paying the mortgage" once by appearing in a commercial.
- She emphasizes the importance of dogs and their unconditional love.
