Biscuits with Bosses Podcast | Yamara Taylor | Elevating Your Story & Breaking Into TV

Описание: Biscuits with Bosses is the live podcast where we get to know leaders in the film & television industry over a spot of tea and biscuits.

In this episode, we chat with Yamara Taylor, a comedy writer and executive producer with credits on Black-ish, The Boondocks, Dave, and Saved by the Bell. The discussion focuses on her career journey, creative pivots, and insights into navigating Hollywood as a writer and producer.

Yamara shares her experience working on some of television’s most innovative shows, tips for storytelling and audience engagement, and advice for aspiring creatives. She also reflects on her recent pilot deal and the challenges and triumphs of bringing unique voices to mainstream media.

== Guest Links ==
Follow Yamara on Instagram:
  / yamarataylor  
And Connect with Yamara on LinkedIn:
  / yamara-taylor-0a29438  
Or Check Out Yamara's Website:
https://yamarataylor.com/

== Chapters ==
00:00 - Sponsor: Off Duty, Thanks! Apparel
01:09 - Meet Kay Ross!
03:08 - Welcome to Biscuits with Bosses!
05:10 - Meet Yamara Taylor!
06:53 - Bios Are Hard!
07:42 - What Are You Drinking Today?
10:56 - The Difference Between Coke and Coke Zero
12:36 - Yamara's All-Time Favorite Fake Product From a Writer's Room
16:51 - The Victory Round!
17:24 - Yamara's Victory: Figuring Out Social Media and Closed a Deal for a TV Pilot!
23:40 - Kay's Victory: Kicking Off the Countdown to Releasing a Book!
26:16 - How Do You Hope the Industry Will Evolve and How Do You Hope to Contribute to That?
30:00 - Finding Equilibrium Across Movies, Television, Streaming, and Other Digital Media
33:33 - The Power of Resilience and Adapting to Keep Moving Forward
38:23 - Filmmaking is So Different Now and Easier Than Ever
44:03 - There is No Direct Route to Success in Any Industry
46:55 - Yamara's Advice: Tell Everyone What You're Trying to Do and Let Feedback Make You Better
49:43 - The Death of Monoculture Allows for Creativity to Rise in Niches
52:20 - Thanks for Joining Us!
52:25 - Don't Forget to Like and Subscribe!
52:33 - Sponsor: Off Duty, Thanks! Apparel
53:08 - Credits

== Our Links ==
Website: https://www.owlecho.com/
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== Credits ==
Host
Kay Ross
  / k.osswrites  
Co-Host, Editor
Matt York
   / @mattyork_yt  
Producer
Lain Ewing
  / lain_on_a_plane  
Opening Music
"America Online" by The Midnight
  / themidnightofficial  

Previously streamed live on: 6/20/25

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