In part one of CMA's "A Peek into Podcasting" series we'll discuss the creative process, writing and producing for kid's podcasts. But learning where the industry is trending is vital for success. In part two of "A Peek into Podcasting," we'll seek to understand the future of kid's podcasts, the industry as it stands and where's it's going. Joining us is Lynn Kestin-Sessler, Senior Creative Director, Nickelodeon & Paramount Pictures Podcasts, Laura Ordoñez, Executive Editor, Head of Digital Media & Family at Common Sense Media, and Heather Alexander, Executive Producer/Senior Director of Original Kids' Content at Audible, three powerhouses in all things kid's podcasts. __ Lynn Kestin Sessler is a Peabody, Webby and Parent’s Choice Award-winning Producer and Development Executive who has created.podcasts, animated series, digital, and live action TV programming for Nickelodeon, PBS, Netflix, Nick Jr., Sesame Street, HBO, FX and MTV Networks. Lynn is currently Senior Creative Director/Multi-Platform Executive at Nickelodeon/Paramount. This Spring, Lynn’s podcast team at Nickelodeon and Paramount, won 3 Webby awards for their programs and also released a slate of preschool shows based on their beloved franchises- Dora’s Recipe for Adventure, Nickelodeon’s Goodnight Bedtime Stories, Let’s Guess Who with Josh & Blue as we as 2nd Season of Blue’s Clue’s Storytime), as well as the 3rd season of Avatar’s Braving the Elements podcast and the multi Webby- winning Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Lynn has has also produced and created award-winning podcasts for Nick Jr’s Noggin, Meet the Alpha Beats,), 4 current audio series for Audible, the Webby & Parent’s Choice honored-Emma-Made Lemonade and(Highlights Hangout. On the TV front, Lynn has Executive Produced Go, Dog, Go! on Netflix , PBS’ The Cat in the Hat Knows A lot About That! And PBS Kids’ Rocket Saves the Day, an animated movie that aired this past Christmas. In the interactive space, Lynn was Supervising Digital Producer, on Ready Jet Go!, the Webby Award -honored The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About That!, WordGirl, and Sesame Street, among others. Lynn was elected to the National Board of Producer’s Guild (PGA)/Co-Chair of the New Media Council is proud to be part of the TV Academy, the Board of Directors for the Children’s Media Association and the Common Sense Media Board of Advisors. Lynn is also a Webby and Emmy judge. ___ As Common Sense's senior editor, head of digital content and curation, Laura Ordoñez spearheads all podcast and digital platform coverage and curation. Before joining Common Sense, Laura spent 10 years as a communications specialist in the health and wellness space and then followed her passion for writing and storytelling into the world of journalism. She fell in love with investigative reporting and sports writing while getting her bachelor's in journalism from San Francisco State University and went on to cover the Golden State Warriors as a reporter and editor, earning several awards for her coverage, including the 2017 Oakland A’s Bill King Scholarship and Associated Press Sports Editors Award. More recently, Laura was a podcast host and producer for a Bay Area startup, working to create a platform to help parents gain knowledge and confidence in raising their children. As a social justice warrior and mental health advocate, she spearheaded DEI efforts to create more diverse content relatable to a broader audience. She's currently working on launching her own podcast focused on helping intersectional feminists support their mental, emotional, and physical health while standing in their power. She also enjoys Muay Thai, cuddling with her dog, trying to get her teenage son to think she's "not a regular mom" but a "cool mom," and meditating over tarot cards while dissecting her horoscope.