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Today\u2019s \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d episode takes an in-depth look at safety and parity in the entertainment industry, and in particular an organization leading that conversation. We\u2019re honored to be joined by Tina Tchen, president and CEO of TIME\u2019S UP: https://timesupnow.org\n\nCreated in 2018 partly in response to sexual assault allegations in Hollywood and its resulting #MeToo movement, TIME\u2019S UP Now and the TIME\u2019S UP Foundation advocate for \u201ca society free of gender-based discrimination in the workplace and beyond.\u201d Amid our country\u2019s ongoing reckoning of discrimination and systemic inequity within multiple industries, TIME\u2019S UP has partnered with other causes and charities to dismantle what are essentially interconnected issues: workplace harassment and abuse, pay disparities, employee rights, and more. Donate or get involved here: https://timesupnow.org/take-action\n\n\u201cThe real goal here is to create workplaces where [sexual harrassment or discrimination] doesn\u2019t happen in the first place...to really work for safe, fair, and dignified work for everyone,\u201d says Tina, an award-winning lawyer who served in Barack Obama\u2019s presidential administration and co-founded the TIME\u2019S UP Legal Defense Fund, which has provided thousands of sexual harassment victims with legal counsel. In this interview, she speaks to why safety and parity are linked in Hollywood and beyond, diversity at the recent Oscars and #TimesUpGlobes movement, the allegations against producer Scott Rudin, and what steps toward progress both individuals and companies can take.\n\nCasting insider Christine McKenna-Tirella also joins Jack to highlight Backstage\u2019s work facilitating inclusivity in our casting process, plus tips for actors on red flags in auditions and what to do about them. Our customer service team can always be reached at customers@backstage.com or 1-917-725-6367. For more resources and actionable advice, read our guide on sexual harassment in the industry: https://bit.ly/32WIjs5\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe\nBrowse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e\nCheck out our community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social media: Katie Minard, Alysa Cirelli\n- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional support: Christine McKenna-Tirella, Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Benjamin Lindsay, Oriella St. Louis