Shaina Feinberg, a filmmaker and mother, grapples with the challenges of balancing her career and family life. Feeling disheartened by repeated failures and contemplating quitting her career, she reflects on her mother's regrets about missed opportunities. Encountering Joan Darling, a pioneering female director with no regrets, inspires her to reconsider her path. Joan's successes, including being the first woman nominated for an Emmy in directing, serve as a contrast to Shainaâs fears of following in her mother's footsteps, reigniting her passion for filmmaking amidst her struggles.
I was on the verge of following in my mom's footsteps. And then I found Joan Darling.
Joan is the exact opposite of my mom. Unlike my mom, Joan was a career woman. She had no kids. And today she has no regrets.
I've genuinely thought about giving up my career. But quitting fills me with anxiety because of an intense feeling of loss I felt for my mom growing up.
She was the first woman to be nominated for an Emmy in directing, the first woman ever.
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