@Ailsa McDermott, Ailsa Tulloch, who is a South African television veteran. Her prolific career spans all genres, including directing, scripting, and producing. Please do share some more about your interesting career, Ailsa.

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@Janine Greenleaf We’re excited to have you here! Start by introducing yourself, checking out our pinned posts, and exploring the community. Navigating Your New Home - Community (The Social Hub): This is your main feed. Click here to post questions, and interact with other members. Think of it as our private "town square." - Classroom (The Learning Lab): This is where the magic happens. Click on Classroom to access all your courses and modules. Progress bars will help you keep track of where you left off. - Leaderboard (The Game): We like to reward action! Clicking here shows you who is most active in the community. You earn points by getting "likes" on your posts and comments, which can unlock exclusive levels or bonuses. - Members (Your Network): Want to see who else is in the group? Click here to find peer profiles, see who is online, or start a direct message to collaborate. - Search Bar (The Shortcut): Looking for something specific? Use the search icon at the top of the page to find past discussions, specific lessons, or files shared by the community.

Anthony Bourdain wasn’t born a global superstar. In 2000, he was a chef with a modest salary who had spent years grinding in professional kitchens, starting as a dishwasher. Then, he wrote Kitchen Confidential. That single book sold over 1 million copies, catapulting him from the heat of the line to a seven-figure income and launching a multi-million dollar multi-media empire. The difference between a cook and a household name wasn't just the recipes — it was his writer’s voice. The next 90 days are going to change everything for the writers in this room. We have massive additions landing soon, including an exclusive guest editor Q&A, a brand-new pitching template, and our first community-wide writing challenge. As this community continues to grow, your opportunities for high-level paid work grow right along with it. Which of these are you most excited about? Vote in the poll below so I know where to focus my energy for you guys! +++ Oh, and send me questions you’d like me to ask a guest editor! POLL: What’s our next move? As I said, I’m levelling up the community over the next 90 days. Which of these new features is going to move the needle most for your writing career?

@Faith Njue, who is a healthy eating enthusiast. Do tell us more about yourself, Faith. And to navigate around this community, there are some interesting posts. Also, if you click on 'classroom' there are a number of modules you might be interested in.