Her First Take Podcast
1) SPECIAL: Mentor Lauren Meyering Joins Former Guest Sydney Wider
"Horsegirls" feature film director Lauren Meyering joins our former guest Sydney Wider in a heartwarming discussion about filmmaking, women, acting, and more. Lauren shares her experiences and insight...Show More
2) SPECIAL: Tribeca "Horsegirls" Feature Film Director Lauren Meyering on Acceptance
What does it mean to be alienated? Picked on? Today's special episode features the "Horsegirls" feature film director Lauren Meyering, who shares her perspective on promoting acceptance for all.
SPECIAL: Tribeca "Horsegirls" Feature Film Director Lauren Meyering on Acceptance
36:29 | Sep 24th, 2025
3) Asserting Control Amidst Pressure with New Yorker Lara Jayanti
New Yorkers are known for having pride in their city, and rightfully so. But does being from New York, a place where life sometimes feels built for you, at all shape the stories that are told through ...Show More
4) At a Crossroads of Individuality and Conformity with Vivian Chen
Individuality versus conformity is a theme that re-occurs as a celebrated theme in multiple art forms, whether it be painting, writing, filmmaking, or music. Especially when culture is involved, the i...Show More
5) Why Filmmaking Didn’t Work with Stage Manager Eva Lee
This podcast features the many talented student female filmmakers of our world. But what about the other side of the story? What does it feel to be let down by filmmaking? Today on the show we’ll shed...Show More
6) Film Talk with Pioneer of Spontaneity and Social Justice Lauren Lee
What is social justice? Combatting climate change? Racism? Sexism? These are all important issues to address, but sometimes justice is served best at a smaller scale. This episode with Lauren Lee, we ...Show More
7) A Little Bit About Myself, The Host (Bonus)
A short bonus episode where I introduce myself, the host.
8) From Film Critic to Film Maker with Korean-Harvardian Garvin Kim
Every place on our planet offers unique opportunities and community. Garvin Kim— a multicultural filmmaker with roots in Korea, France, the US, and more— definitely resonates with this statement. From...Show More
9) Exploring Perspective with Half-Asian Horror Filmmaker Sofia Peypoch
1/2 Chinese, 1/4 Italian, 1/4 Spanish, and 1/8 Indonesian. Being multicultural isn't easy, but it does bring a lot to the table. Such as, perspective. As Sofia learns to wield her background to create...Show More
10) Facing Antisemitism Head-On with Artist Activist Sydney Wider
From running photo book fundraisers to receiving accolades for a symbolic image of the Star of David, Sydney Wider has been at an intersection of art and advocacy for the longest time. Today, she hope...Show More