Buckel Up!

In this week's episode, Kristen gabs with gal pals Sam Reece and Becky Chicoine of "Apocalypse Besties" fame on the road to Tribeca and everything that goes into being a true multi-hyphenate.

In this week's episode, Kristen breaks down Rachel's path to the writers' room, the pit stops in between and the importance and fostering relationships.

In this week's episode, Kristen sits with producer, writer, and founder of Neon Heart Productions, Rhianon Jones, and gets deep into the details of what it takes to get some of these low-budget and smash hit female films off the ground.

In this week's episode, Kristen gets fellow Jax/Imagine alum Jillian Vogel to demystify the creative development process from a producer's perspective.

Chicken Scratch — Jillian’s substack of essays and insights from a (famously) soft spoken entertainment exec.

In this week's episode, Kristen gets transparent with filmmaker Vivian Kerr on the ups and downs of getting your first feature film financed.

In this week's episode, Kristen delves into Kim's path from being a Broadway baby to her very first short, "Gloria," premiering at Tribeca Fest 2025.

In this week's episode, Kristen and Ruby talk about Ruby's career beginnings, getting her first one-person-show off the ground and *exactly* how "No Man's Land" got made.

In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stories today.

Kristen’s Substack - Short Film Tips!

Juice Box Films - Amber’s Production Company

In this week's episode, Kristen and Alison chat comedy career beginnings and staying true to your voice.

In this week's episode, Kristen and Zoey talk about the "right time" to start a family while nurturing a career in directing, and break down the path her film, "The Fisherman," took from short to award-winning feature.

In this week's episode, Kristen and Hilarie gush over the TV shows that shaped them, and fighting the compare, and despair mindset.

Simple Modern — The Buckel Up! team AND Hilarie couldn’t live without this cup to keep us hydrated through the day! Available at most major retailers

In this week's episode, Kristen and Mary Lou talk about the art of directing the actor, finding your happy place, and making it work for you as a professional.

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with writer Abbey Caldwell of "Laid," "Fresh off the Boat," and "Krapopolis" fame about the art of getting into writers' rooms and staying there.

Brick — Abbey’s fave social media blocking productivity hack!

Coffee Shop Playlist — Abbey’s second fave productivity hack is this coffee shop sounds playlist! We’ll admit… it works :)

In this week's episode, Kristen gets to the bottom of self-advocating and when to do more homework with producer Nicole Jordan-Webber

In this week's episode, Kristen connects with Actor, Writer, Producer Francesca Noel of "Goosebumps, The Vanishing" fame and talks charting your own creative path.

In this week's episode, Kristen catches up with Comedian Cat Cohen and talks about recovering creatively from health scares, how to keep the irons in the fire, and trusting your inner voice.

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with sisters, producers, and founders of 271 Films, Domenica and Constanza Castro, about their beginnings and the importance of deepening your understanding of the "why" in your storytelling.

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with producer filmmaker Erin O'Malley about how she came up in the industry and that there's nothing she'd rather be doing.

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with director and filmmaker Ashley Eakin on her journey from assistant to director and how not to let fear get in the way of your creativity.

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with director and filmmaker Julia Weisberg Cortés on her latest short, "Boy Fighter," and the art of being prepared when the big questions come.

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with powerhouse human and director Gia-Rayne Harris about keeping a sustainable mindset as a filmmaker, staying empowered while applying to programs and initiatives.

This week on Buckel Up! Kristen chats with her old boss and long-time friend, Sarah-Violet Bliss, the co-writer and showrunner of the HBOMax critical hit "Search Party," on the challenges and rewards of working in TV and film and building a family.

In this week's episode, Kristen talks to episodic director and feature filmmaker Anu Valia on her journey to her first episode and staying true to her unique voice as a filmmaker in her arresting debut feature "We Strangers."

In this week's episode, Kristen talks to fellow filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan about getting her indie features off the ground and the importance and benfit of keeping multiple projects going at all times.

In this week's episode, Kristen talks to one of her favorite teachers and mentors, Bethany Rooney, about getting your start in episodic television and maintaining work-life balance.

Check out her book, AKA my bible, here: Directors Tell The Story

In Kristen's first episode, she talks to her dear friend Kelsie Kiley of Broad City fame, who helped her blossom into the producer and filmmaker she is today.