How I Built This with Guy Raz

How I Built Resilience: Sarah Harden and Lauren Neustadter of Hello Sunshine

Aug 1, 2020
Lauren Neustadter, Head of Television & Film at Hello Sunshine, and CEO Sarah Harden discuss their Emmy-nominated successes and the mission to amplify women's voices in Hollywood. They delve into the challenges of film production amid the pandemic, highlighting their innovative adaptations for health and safety. The conversation shifts to the rise of unscripted storytelling and the importance of female representation. Both share personal reflections on resilience, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry.
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INSIGHT

Women-centric storytelling

  • Hello Sunshine prioritizes putting women at the center of their stories.
  • They adapt these stories into various formats, including books, films, and TV shows.
ANECDOTE

Production Pause and Development

  • Hello Sunshine paused production on three shows and a movie due to COVID-19.
  • This pause allowed them to connect with their team and develop new projects.
ADVICE

Safety First

  • To restart production safely, consult epidemiologists and health experts.
  • Implement safety protocols and create zones to limit on-set personnel.
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