Michelle Nader went from being raised by the mob in Philadelphia to an Ivy League college to running major Hollywood comedy writing rooms. She’s produced hit sitcoms for more than 25 years. In this episode, we talk about standing up to her abusive stepdad, dating mobsters, how to not be the butt of the joke, writing sitcoms in the 90s, and being the only woman in the room. Michelle describes how you have to be like water, and Jules wants to be her best friend. Some shows Michelle has worked on include Deli Boys, Shifting Gears, 2 Broke Girls, Dollface, The King of Queens, Spin City, and more. Enjoy this episode, sweeties, Michelle is the sweetie girl we all want to be, and we’re lucky to have her.

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00:00 Intro

00:49 Why you need to stay hot in jobs with all men

4:23 Raised by the mob

16:30 Getting out of the mob and into Hollywood

30:29 Being the only woman in the writing room for tv sitcoms

44:55 Working in Hollywood teaches you non-attachment

51:31 Girls have to take care of eachother

59:00 Manifesting & magic

1:01:23 Ok Sweetie Moment & Two Broke Sweeties and a Deli Boy Shifting Gears (Rapid Fire)

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