Lunch and Learn: From Strength to Strength Part 2

In this Reading Circle on From Strength to Strength - Part 2 session, Risa Gertner, respected former talent agent and longtime executive at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), will lead a conversation on creativity, purpose, and sustaining a meaningful artistic life, inspired by From Strength to Strength. Drawing on her 27 years at CAA—where she helped launch and nurture the careers of writers and directors. Risa will share insights on how creatives can continue to grow, adapt, and contribute at every stage of their careers.Together, participants will reflect on key ideas from the book, discuss how to redefine success as we evolve, and consider how storytelling and fiction can remain powerful tools for impact, connection, and building a better world.

About Risa Gertner

Risa Gertner dedicated 27 years at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), serving as a top executive and co-head of the Motion Picture Group, where she helped launch and support the careers of acclaimed writers and directors including Tony Gilroy, Barry Jenkins, Kenya Barris, Ron Howard, and Simon Kinberg. Known for her intelligence, empathy, and deep respect for storytelling, Risa now focuses on executive coaching, strategic consulting, and mentoring the next generation of creatives.

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