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Serena Schuler – Telling Powerful Stories

March 30, 2022

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Zackary Drucker – Willing Her Way Forward

“I tell stories about women who forgo the traditional route and take their own path. Judaism always pushed me to ask questions. My characters often appear as the “shlemiel” or the underdog but end up challenging accepted ideas about how the world works.

“After I gave birth, I realized how many of the labor scenes in movies were written, directed, and fictionalized by men!  Why make things up when the truth never disappoints? Tell the story you know. Seeing a powerful woman’s story can inspire the next generation to dream big and go after their ambitions.”
– Serena Schuler

Join us in honoring Reboot Network member Serena Schuler during Women’s History Month

Serena Schuler is an award-winning writer, director, and series creator. Inspired by her experience and research in the tech industry, she created the series MAKESHIFT SOCIETY, an original TV comedy series about a rising star who’s been booted from the tech bro world. When she discovers a converted warehouse filled with founders, she decides to build her own startup, and make her own rules. Find out more at serenaschuler.com.

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Zackary Drucker – Willing Her Way Forward

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