A legendary presence behind one of America\u2019s most beloved television shows, Lindsay Shookus is an Emmy award-winning producer who, for 20 years, worked as a veteran producer for \u201cSaturday Night Live.\u201d During her tenure, as producer and head of the talent department, Shookus was responsible for engineering the show\u2019s success from booking celebrity hosts and musical guests and creating comfort and connections between them and the cast, to scouting rising stars to join the show\u2019s ranks. She played a pivotal role in launching the careers of household names, including Kristin Wiig and Kate McKinnon \u2014 cementing her reputation for having a sharp eye for talent within the entertainment industry. She points to her own experiences to lead an on-stage masterclass on personal transformation, building connections, and embracing life\u2019s obstacles on the road to overcoming them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"