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Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and have thought about starting a company? Maybe you have a love for all types of content creation spanning television, film, advertising, interactive experiences and new technologies. On this episode of ENTERTAIN YOUR FUTURE, I sit down with the current Chairman and CEO of the Television Academy. He’s also the President and co-founder of RadicalMedia, a multi-disciplinary production company with international offices. In collaboration with some of the world’s most prestigious filmmakers, directors and content creators, Scherma has produced award-winning TV programs, feature films, branded programming and digital content. To date, he’s received an Academy award, a Golden Globe, Emmys, Grammys, Webbys, The Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for Communication Design and two Palme d’Ors at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival -- although, those accolades just scratch the surface of his recognition within the advertising and entertainment industries. During this interview, we navigate through how he co-founded Radical Media and trends in the  industry.  Tune in for more. Visit www.laurelyaros.com/entertainyourfuture for show notes containing links to everything you heard in this episode. Sponsored by Drexel University's Entertainment and Arts Management Program.

Have you ever thought about directing and producing? What about working in variety tv or late night comedy? On this episode of Entertain Your Future, I sit down with Emmy-nominated comedy Producer and DGA member Jake Plunkett, Producer and Segment Director at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. During this interview, we navigate through his experience with formal education and his media career in television for media properties such as Viacom, NBC Entertainment, A&E Networks, Hulu and CBS, among others. He will discuss his current role and expertise, the late night comedy landscape, and his experience beginning his professional career just before the 2008 recession.    Tune in for more. Visit www.laurelyaros.com/entertainyourfuture for show notes containing links to everything you heard in this episode. Sponsored by Drexel University's Entertainment and Arts Management Program.

Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be a journalist? Are you curious about how to navigate the personal finances of a media career? On this episode of ENTERTAIN YOUR FUTURE, I chat with decorated multimedia journalist Sharon Epperson, CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent. Epperson will dissect her early career, including why she made the decisions she’s made related to her experiences with college, graduate school and internships. She will also delve into how she’s built up her career at CNBC since 1997. And of course, would this episode be without some helpful personal finance advice?  Tune in for more. Visit www.laurelyaros.com/entertainyourfuture for show notes containing links to everything you heard in this episode. Sponsored by Drexel University's Entertainment and Arts Management Program.

Interested in pursuing a career in the business of media and entertainment? To those who are exploring college degrees, majors, internships, post-grad job opportunities and careers, this is where to tune in. The debut series of Entertain Your Future highlights a unique collection of careers within the business. In each episode, an accomplished media professional dials in for a one-on-one conversation led by Laurel. Going beyond the bio, candid conversations reveal anecdotes, advice, and insight depicting early career navigation, trends, opportunities, and resources for the incoming generation. Jumpstart your career with Entertain Your Future and join a community of media mentees, as we extract and digest key themes from the pros. Be inspired. Look out for new episodes of Entertain Your Future with Laurel Yaros, series premiering in June and returning each week, everywhere you get your podcasts. Music: "I donno" grapes ft. J Lang, Morusque