Director Shana Stein knows that bravery isn’t the absence of fear; it’s being afraid and doing it anyway. In this episode of Women in Entertainment, Shana opens up about her path from theater kid to producer to episodic director, sharing how early experiences at William Morris and on indie films led her into television, where she found a creative home on Monk. Over seven seasons and hundreds of casting sessions, she developed the actor-first approach that would become central to her directing style. Join us for a candid conversation about career pivots, leadership on set, and the courage it takes to really live out your dream.