<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alana Mayo is the President of Orion Pictures, a division of MGM that's dedicated to underrepresented voices and authentic storytelling in film. For as long as she can remember, Alana has always loved engaging with narrative storytelling. Even as a child, she came up with plays based on the American Girl dolls for her friends to perform. Now, Alana has overseen award-winning films like The Big Short, Selma, and many others. In this episode, she discusses the importance of active listening and vulnerability, how taking a break helped her find clarity on her career journey, advice for recognizing our unconscious biases, and how the film industry is evolving.</span></p>

Inspired Execution

Alana Mayo

President at Orion Pictures

Orion Pictures President on authentic storytelling, active listening, and recognizing your unconscious biases

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