Padma Lakshmi is
an Emmy-nominated food expert, television host, producer and
The New York Times best-selling author. She is the creator, host, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed Hulu series “Taste the Nation.” Lakshmi also serves as host and executive producer of Bravo’s Emmy-winning series “Top Chef.” Lakshmi is co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA) and an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Artist Ambassador for immigrants’ rights and women’s rights.
Chinese-born
Kelly Mi Li is a serial entrepreneur and the executive producer and star of Netflix’s “Bling Empire.” At the age of 24, she became an early investor in major tech startups including Change.org, Me Undies and Nature Box. Around this same time, she also began working as a talent manager in the music industry, filling a void by connecting top talents in Asia and the US. Most recently she founded Wet Paws Media. She was also appointed as the first and only in
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Day 3 includes more than 13 on-demand workshops, from “I Quit My Job and Now I Have a TV Show. Advice from
Jana Schmieding” to “Debunking Health Myths with Twitter’s Resident OB/GYN
Dr. Jen Gunter.” Actor
Alexandra Cuerdo will also host small group mentorship video calls on Day 3.
Dascha Polanco will star in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new film “In the Heights,” coming to theaters and HBO Max on June 11. Polanco’s additional credits include “Orange is the New Black,” “When They See Us,” “The Irishman,” “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” and “Joy.” As an activist and advocate for the Latinx community and women’s rights, Polanco is the founder of the #selflovery campaign and is passionately outspoken about mental health, sex positivity and domestic violence awareness.
In the Heights Star Dascha Polanco, Mountain Climber Silvia Vasquez-Lavado Talk Breaking Barriers at BE Mentorship Conference TheWrap 10 hrs ago
Tess Holliday, Gen Z activist
Maya Penn and entrepreneur
Sharifa Murdock have joined the lineup of trailblazers participating at WrapWomen s 2021 BE Mentorship Conference from May 11-13.
During Day 1, Polanco, Vasquez-Lavado, Tucker, Holliday, Penn and Murdock will come together for a discussion called Breaking Barriers: How to Find Your Voice and Own Your Narrative. During the session, they ll discuss overcoming adversity and how they ve used their platform as an opportunity to promote positive social change.
This year s virtual event will offer three days of mentorship, education and career-building workshops by the most influential women in media and entertainment. Starting
Day 3 includes over 13 on-demand workshops including “From on Screen to Behind the Camera” with
Vivica A. Fox and
Genevieve Padalecki, artist and activist
MILCK, “Clueless” star
Shauna Garr will also host small group mentorship video calls on Day 3.
Javicia Leslie stars in the CW’s “Batwoman,” making her the first Black Batwoman. The series premiered in 2019 as the first superhero series in television history to feature an avowed LGBTQ character as the central character. Javicia’s additional credits include the CBS drama “God Friended Me” and “Always a Bridesmaid,” penned by Yvette Nicole Brown, now streaming on Netflix.
Ashley Park is a Grammy and Tony-nominated actress who can currently be seen starring opposite Lily Collins in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” which was created by Darren Star. Park was individually nominated for a Critics Choice Award and MTV Movie & TV Awards on behalf of her role in the series. Park originated and starred as
Geeta V. Patel (“The Great”) will join WrapWomen’s 2021 BE Mentorship Conference, May 11-13.
During Day 2, Mock, Kauffman, Bier and Patel will join TheWrap’s founder and editor-in-chief
Sharon Waxman for a discussion titled “Script to Screen: Directing & Producing Quality Content.” During this session, the leading Hollywood storytellers will discuss their careers, lessons learned and what it takes to get your project made and seen.
This year’s virtual event will offer three days of mentorship, education and career-building workshops by the most influential women in media and entertainment. Starting
Tuesday, May 11 join WrapWomen for an exclusive digital event tailored to those who are reaching for the next level of their career.