How the Producer of The Office, Ugly Betty, and The Tudors Turned Failure Into Breakthrough

In this episode of Thank You For Saying NO, I sit down with the incredible Teri Weinberg—visionary TV producer behind The Office, Ugly Betty, and The Tudors—to talk about the power of rejection, reframing failure, and staying true to your creative voice. From career-changing NOs to moments of doubt and breakthrough, Teri shares the lessons that shaped her journey from NBC executive to founder of her own production company. Her wisdom on trusting yourself, navigating setbacks, and leading with authenticity is a masterclass in resilience.

 

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Hosted by @miss_kenyaaaaa

 

Special Teri Weinberg @teriweinberg

 

Cover Art by @emmaporter.world

 

Intro and Outro Music by Mike Scully  @Mikescullymusic 

 

Songs Power, Juice, and Strut by Iyla @iyla 

 

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