This week Radical Candor shares an episode of Radical Respect, where Kim and co-host Wesley Faulkner discuss the dreaded bloviating BSer with guest Tyler Chou, The Creators' Attorney.
Failing to call people on their BS breeds problematic overconfidence that can harm collaboration and team confidence, especially among team members who are systematically disadvantaged. In this episode, Kim and Wesley discuss bloviating BS with Hollywood attorney Tyler Chou, who shared her experience working under a boss with no entertainment experience but strong connections in the industry. Even though she was more knowledgeable, his BS made her feel gaslit and afraid to speak up.
Tyler Chou has been a Hollywood attorney for the last 15 years. Having worked in VP and SVP roles at companies like Disney, Skydance, BuzzFeed and Open Road Films. As well as large law firms. Tyler has been the lead attorney on 16 feature films including Saving Mr. Banks and Cinderella. She has some battle stories to share about how brutal it is to work as an Asian woman in a white, man dominated industry.
Now, Tyler is the Founder & CEO of Tyler Chou Law for Creators and her life’s mission is to protect creators. She’s deeply passionate about helping young creators with millions of subs grow their businesses to 6-7 figures and functions as a fractional COO and GC. She is a thought leader who discusses the intersection of Hollywood and digital media and believes YouTube is the new Hollywood.
A year ago Tyler started her own YouTube channel as a creative challenge and has been blown away by how quickly her channel has grown. Her channel focuses on creators, helping them build out their businesses.
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(00:00:00) Introduction
Kim and co-host Wesley introduce guest Tyler Chou, The Creators' Attorney.
(00:01:17) Creators' Attorney Explained
Tyler discusses her focus on YouTube creators and the legal challenges they face.
(00:02:10) Media Challenges and Solutions
The legal needs of creators and Tyler's personal journey to YouTube content creation.
(00:05:36) Workplace Dynamics and BS
Examination of 'bloviating BS', its impact on workplace dynamics, and systemic issues.
(00:08:27) Experiences with Bloviating BS
Personal experiences with bloviating BS in professional and personal life, reflecting on the challenges and impacts.
(00:13:51) Hollywood's Broken System
The systemic issues in Hollywood, including nepotism and gaslighting by bosses.
(00:17:35) Speaking Up and Taking Action
The difficulties and importance of speaking up against BS, especially for women and marginalized groups.
(00:24:00) Tyler's Hollywood Experience
Tyler elaborates on her challenging experiences in Hollywood, including job insecurity and gaslighting.
(00:26:36) Transition to the Creator Economy
Transition to the creator economy, the growth of the law firm, and the importance of protecting creators legally.
(00:31:07) Hiring and Work Culture
Tyler talks about her hiring philosophy and ensuring a positive work culture in her law firm.
(00:35:44) Explicit Agreements in the Workplace
The importance of making implicit agreements explicit in professional relationships and contracts.
(00:37:27) Contact Information
How listeners can reach Tyler for legal advice and support in the creator economy.
(00:38:58) Conclusion
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