"Professional Heartbreak" is the title & topic of Denise's talk which we feel could be a salient addition to the Podfest Masterclass curated lineup. Denise brings a unique story as a founder who faced particular market & funding challenges to grow and scale her entertainment startup by stepping outside norms with a vision of a new Hollywood. She learned an ugly truth that Venture Capital predominantly funds men and when they fund women, it is in traditionally female spaces Given the 2020 sting of businesses and startups forced to shutter during the pandemic, Denise is able to speak from her experience about professional heartbreak, that your dream dying may be loss, but that loss can also be transformational.