Opening Doors: How to Navigate High-Stakes Career Pivots in Media & Production | Nicole Welch

What if the most powerful story you ever tell isn’t the one on the screen — but the one you coordinate behind the scenes?

In this installment of The Execution Series: Power, Pivot & Purpose, host Deneen L. Garrett is chatting with Nicole Welch — seasoned Production Manager, Television Academy member, and 2026 Produced By magazine spotlight honoree. From Detroit’s control rooms to managing global broadcasts and live sports, Nicole defines what it means to execute at the highest level.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Origin of Authority: How early exposure to production shaped Nicole’s “Executive Sight”
• The Power of the Pivot: Moving from a BET intern to managing massive unscripted sets and live sports productions
• Legacy in Real Time: Why mentorship and opening doors for the next generation is non-negotiable for a true leader

Full episode notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/career-pivot/

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WOC Live | June 2026 — The Execution Series: Power, Pivot & Purpose

📅 6/4 — Tanya Spencer | Power & “Bad-Asshery”

📅 6/11 — Nicole Welch | The Control Room Catalyst | Mastering the Pivot

📅 6/18 — Dr. Connie Y. Bell | The Purpose Catalyst | Purpose-Driven Leadership & Strategic Authority

📅 6/25 — Ebony Goodrich | Leadership is More Than Being “Qualified” | The Spiritual Pivot