In this episode of the Epic Score Podcast, host Gabe Shadid sits down with Karen Cirillo, a senior creative director/editor whose career path proves there's no such thing as a straight line in Hollywood.

Karen's journey began as a receptionist at CBS before moving through the world of television promotion with relentless deadlines and sink-or-swim expectations. Along the way, she faced roadblocks, self-doubt, and moments where taking a risk was necessary to move forward. But taking those leaps led to a two-decade career at NBC where she ultimately became a senior creative director of promo.

🎬 This conversation digs into:

Starting at the bottom and learning on the job

The reality of promo, post, and "day-of" deadlines

Taking risks before you feel ready

Why careers never stop evolving

It's an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a creative career—not through glamour, but through persistence, adaptability, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone.

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