This week we are joined by the wonderful Eryl Cochran.
We talk about AI, how it’s transforming the world, and in particular, the world of entertainment, where we met. But this was also a conversation about humanity at its core. We talked about storytelling, personal growth, adversity, embracingemotions, grief and vulnerability.
Eryl is driven by a deep love for storytelling, she’s spent hercareer helping shape Emmy and Golden Globe–winning television series, feature films, and documentaries as a producer, director, writer and creative consultant.
She’s worked across continents — from studio lots to indie sets — collaborating with networks, agencies, talent, and production companies.
And she is now taking storytelling to a new level, into theworld of creative AI! Using her art to craft short-form video content that’s emotionally intelligent, visually striking, and deeply resonant. The perfect intersection of art, technology, and execution, where she brings ideas to life across mediums, timelines, and platforms.
A master of her craft: to tell stories that resonate andendure.
She also referenced her most recent documentary, Dance as you are, which se kindly has made available on YouTube – go watch it here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KDMNq51kDI
Our conversation centred around:
1. AI Storytelling: from feuds to friends.Initially sceptical of AI, Eryl started to play with tools and resources and how they could serve her creative storytelling, leading to viral success on social media. You can check her, hilarious, thought-provoking and on point account, here: https://www.instagram.com/thepivotpurpose/
2. There is no growth without vulnerability: from struggles during the pandemic, breast cancer diagnosis and the recent lost of her father, Eryl shared how opening up and realising ittakes a village and it is ok to ask for help changed her.
3. No girls allowed: entertainment can be a tough industry, even more so in the producers’ realm… Eryl stood her ground and found her voice, but not without having to endure many struggles and challenges.
4. Finding purpose: Eryl talks about the importance of trusting oneself and one's path. She discussed how creating AIreels has been a therapeutic way for her to express herself, regardless of whether others like or understand her content. How to align with your purpose in a culture that favours a fast-paced world focused on money and success?
5. Who do you admire?: Eryl shared a wonderful exercise to help you understand your own values, purpose and whatmatters to you. Have you ever created a list of the 10 people you admire? Now may be the time….
To connect with Eryl:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eryl-cochran-9236755/
Her AI stories: https://www.instagram.com/thepivotpurpose/
To connect with me:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-paredes-suanzes/
https://www.coachingwithlucia.com
https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithlucia/
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Music from Soundstripe: Our Way, by Luke Bergs and Markvards.