For my interest and light professional development, I took up ‘The Beautiful No’ by Sheri Salata, Executive Producer of the Oprah Show, for five years.

Entering into my journey in the film and television industry the last four years as a writer and producer have me interested in taking in the stories of others who have journeyed into the film industry later, rather than straight from university.

Sheri comes into her experience as a producer after an eclectic series of professional roles and choices.

What I learned from this book:

• Everyone hits moments where they are entering a new chapter of their life and need to re-evaluate. No matter how successful.

• Making the next right choice matters over worrying about what you haven’t done yet.

• If something is telling you that you want something, it’s probably not wrong; it just may not be the right time yet.

• Welcome the no’s and keep going.