Kit Steinkellner: She's an industry, babyyyy
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In this episode we talk to TV and film writer Kit Steinkellner. She shares her journey through Hollywood, from growing up on the set of some of our favorite shows, attending school on a studio lot, to balancing a creative career with parenting, and the intricacies of personal and professional life. From Kit’s childhood on nostalgic TV sets, to her breakthrough TV show 'Sorry for Your Loss', Kit offers an intimate look into her life, the challenges of maintaining passion projects, and the realities of parenting during a pandemic. And if you’re curious, we looked it up, she’s not a nepo baby, SHE’s AN INDUSTRY, BABY.
Every week on the pod, I bake for our guests if they come to the closet IRL. For Kit, I made Babysitter Sarah’s Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies.
For your viewing pleasure, Kit and her childhood bestie with Woody Harrelson amidst a sea of Barbies on the set of Cheers.
For the play by play of the episode and links to all the things, keep reading.
PLAY BY PLAY:
00:00 Welcome to Mutha Life, the IRL Group Chat
00:41 Introducing Kit Steinkellner: Hollywood Writer and Mom
02:15 Kit's Creative Journey
02:28 The Water Bottle Tour: The Hollywood Whistle Stop Life Story
03:24 Discovering a Passion for Writing
06:20 Balancing Career and Parenthood
08:33 Navigating the Writing Industry
18:02 Creating 'Sorry for Your Loss'
25:22 Kit's Main Character arc
25:59 Early Days of Online Dating
27:28 A Match Made in Santa Monica
28:33 The Realization of True Love
29:44 Deciding on Parenthood
30:31 The Unexpected Want for a Baby
32:49 Pregnancy During the Pandemic
35:27 Navigating Parenthood and Career
37:47 Balancing Parenting Roles
41:06 Reflections on Childhood and Parenting
50:05 Screen Time and Parenting Philosophy
54:18 See you around!
LINKS TO THINGS:
Kit’s stunning show, starring Elizabeth Olson, ‘Sorry for Your Loss’ Episodes are available on Facebook.
Show notes: www.muthalife.substack.com
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Produced by: Mutha Life
Music by: Ronen Landa, https://ronenlanda.com/