The Wider Lens: Powered by Focus on Women
The Wider Lens is a podcast about seeing possibility where you might not have looked before. Powered by Focus on Women, the show opens the door to broader conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across disciplines.
Each episode features real, thoughtful conversations — not just about success, but about uncertainty, change, and growth. We talk about how careers evolve, how priorities shift, and how people build work that supports the life they want.
Honest, grounded, and community-minded, The Wider Lens invites you to step back, zoom out, and expand how you think about your own creative path.
The Wider Lens: Powered by Focus on Women
S22 E216 Ayser Salman - Writer & Filmmaker
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This week, we’re joined by Ayser Salman, a multi-talented producer, editor, comedy writer, and author dedicated to bringing stories of underrepresented voices to the forefront. From her Emmy-nominated and Clio-winning docuseries to her role as a writing instructor at LMU, Ayser has built a career around creating impactful, inclusive content. Her work spans major studios like Miramax Films, Disney, and Universal Pictures, where she’s crafted compelling documentaries and original productions.
Born in Iraq and raised between the Southern U.S. and Saudi Arabia, Ayser grew up navigating the complexities of being "the other," an experience that deeply influenced her storytelling. Her comedic memoir, The Wrong End of the Table, chronicles her journey of growing up Iraqi Muslim in Kentucky and is now being adapted into a TV series. Join us as Ayser reflects on her unique path, her passion for telling untold stories, and how she uses humor and heart to connect with audiences.
You can keep up with Ayser by following her on Instagram or visiting her website!
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