351. Hotter Than Ever: Erin Keating's Candid Take On Career, Motherhood, And Sexting

Today, we invite you into the captivating world of Erin Keating, a dynamic powerhouse who has climbed the ranks from the film industry to Snapchat, where she led the charge on original mobile shows. Now, Erin is on the cusp of a new chapter, carving out her own path with her raw and honest podcast, "Hotter than Ever."
In today's episode, headlined by the empathetic and probing questioning of our host, Reena Friedman Watts, alongside the sagely insights of Wayne Friedman, fondly known as "dad" or "grandpa," we dive deep into Erin's multifaceted journey. Erin bravely shares her inner turmoil over being a corporate spokesman, her craving for self-expression, and her dream of forging a media empire on her terms.
As we peel back the layers of Erin's transition from a corporate executive to a champion for authentic storytelling for Gen X women, we confront the conventional self-help narratives. Erin opens up about the personal and professional pivots she's navigated – from her New York artistry and TV executive triumphs to the introspection spurred by a tumultuous marriage and an eye-opening battle with Covid.
We'll journey through her bold post-divorce rediscovery and her insightful approach to dating, punctuated with humor, self-compassion, and a rejection of the patterns tied to upbringing and societal pressures. Erin's tale is one of rebirth, a testament to the power of reimagining one's life even in the face of deep-seated challenges.
So, join us for a heart-to-heart with Erin Keating, an unfiltered reflection on desire, resilience, and the uncharted waters of self-empowerment. You're listening to "Better Call Daddy," and this is the episode you don't want to miss. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share as we delve into a story that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and undoubtedly ready to carve out your own path in honesty and self-expression. Erin Keating is an award-winning television development and production executive and single Mom to twin tweens living in Los Angeles. With her eyes on the wider content landscape, Erin created Hotter Than Ever to produce media that reflects the authentic, messy, sexy, funny and inspiring stories of women over forty. Erin’s passion for smart, brand-defining original programming has led to zeitgeist-shaping shows like Portlandia, along with the first-ever made-for-mobile scripted series.  Her career has included senior creative roles at Snapchat, Big Beach TV, IFC TV and Magna Global Entertainment.  She climbed the television ladder at BBC America, NBC and Comedy Central. Recent shows created under Erin’s watch have included the Emmy-winning James Corden’s Next James Corden, the WGA Award winning drama Class of Lies, the WGA Award nominated thriller Breakwater and the NAACP Image Award-nominated Two Sides. Erin also conceived the drama Vida (Starz), produced the documentary Fatherless (Fusion), and executived the hell out of the iconic sketch series Portlandia (which won a Peabody and a bunch of other fancy statues) along with other comedy, dramedy and animated series. Erin grew up in the basement theaters of downtown NYC, where she produced and performed in live comedy shows at venues like The Slipper Room and The Zipper Factory.  She started out as an actor, studying theater at Oberlin College, Meisner technique at Ward Studio, and improvisation at The Second City Training Center in New York. Connect with Erin https://www.hotterthaneverpod.com