Debby Wolfe (Lopez vs Lopez) on Becoming a TV Showrunner & Crafting Universal Stories

“Lopez vs. Lopez” showrunner Debby Wolfe—one of network TV’s few Latine showrunners—pulls back the curtain on transforming real‑life chaos into laugh‑out‑loud television. From Miami roots to being a Hollywood trailblazer, she shows how generational trauma, mental health, and family reconciliation can spark universally resonant laughs.

Inside the episode:

• Insider craft tips from writers’ room to showrunner’s chair

• Lessons learned on “The Conners”, “Primo”, and “One Day at a Time”

• Why authentic Latine representation is non‑negotiable

• The healing power of storytelling

Hit play for tangible advice and razor‑sharp insight you can apply to your own creative path.

In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment. With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond.

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