EP 54: “And Just Like That”: How Crystal McCrary McGuire’s Life Inspired a TV Character

If you’re a Sex & The City fan, you know Lisa Todd Wexley (“LTW”), the stylish, accomplished New Yorker played by Nicole Ari Parker in And Just Like That. But here’s the real-life plot twist: Crystal McCrary McGuire — bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and mom to NBA star Cole Anthony — inspired the character.

Crystal joins host Karen Finerman to share how she left a top New York law firm to pursue a creative life, from penning New York Times bestsellers to producing groundbreaking documentaries. She opens up about raising a pro athlete, building a youth sports platform with Cole, and the discipline it takes to balance career, family, and passion projects.

💡 In this episode:

• "She Runs The World" - The Allyson Felix documentary on how the Olympian is changing the conversation on gender equality in sports
• The perks and challenges of running a business with Cole Anthony
• The daily practice she credits with transforming her into an artist
• The surprising way she learned about her “And Just Like That” connection
• The time management system that keeps her and husband Ray McGuire’s busy lives in sync

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