My guest today is Carlos Portugal, showrunner from the popular Hulu series East Los High.
Carlos knows what it takes to run a successful show. He leverages his diverse background to tell stories that matter to communities. He credits the incredible success of East Los High to a team of strong dedicated folks. What you will learn is that being a showrunner is more about managing a team that doing it all yourself.   
During today’s episode we will dive into: 

How a diverse background is an asset 
Getting typecast in a specific genre
Show running is about leading
The intersection of art, story and a public benefit

 
About Your Hollywood Pro: 
Get Face-to-Face with Hollywood! Interviews and Conversations with Hollywood Industry Experts and Filmmakers Sharing Their Perspective on the Entertainment Business. Your Hollywood Pro's Jordan Gregory goes behind the glitz and glamour to bring you guests each week that are active in the business. Our guests have worked in the movie business and entertainment for years. They include:
Adam Rymer, President of Nerdist IndustriesMarc Hofstatter, Head of Film at Indiegogo a crowdfunding platformRuth Vitale, CEO at Creative Future
Our guests are some of the most important experts in Hollywood. They will tell you how they got their start, about their current challenges and what you can do to set yourself apart in Hollywood.