Working: An Oscar-Winning Writer's Creative Flexibility

Published: March 5, 2023, 8 a.m.

This week, host June Thomas talks to Sian Heder, who wrote and directed the Oscar-winning film CODA and now works on the Apple TV Plus series Little America, which tells stories that are based on real immigrant experiences. In the interview, Sian discusses the success of CODA and shares what it was like to win an Oscar. Then she digs into her work on Little America and discusses the challenges and joys of telling other people\u2019s stories.\xa0\n\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Sian talks about growing up with a Welsh mother and a Hungarian father and explains how her upbringing informs her work.\xa0\n\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\n\xa0\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews and Kevin Bendis.\n\n__\nMake an impact this Women\u2019s History Month by helping Macy\u2019s on their mission to fund girls in STEM. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices