Lauren Shippen is the writer and creator of the science fiction podcast, The Bright Sessions. Since its debut in November of 2015, the podcast has won numerous awards, was named iTunes Best of 2016 and has been featured in Vox, Popular Science, Wired, The London Evening Standard, among others. Additionally, Lauren is writing three YA novels for Tor Teen, with the first coming out in 2019. On top of her writing work, Lauren has acted in numerous podcasts - including her own - as well as short films and web series. She has a degree in music from The College of William & Mary and was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media for 2018. Lauren is a New York native and now resides in Los Angeles.
Sessions in which Lauren Shippen participates
11:20 AM
11:20 AM
- The Queer Podcast Space Music City Center Nashville - The MIDI MainStage (207)
- 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | 1 hour
- Let's celebrate diversity in sexuality and gender expression in podcasting! We'll talk about the highs, some lows, and all the best people we look ...
- Panel
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Creating a Signature Sound (presented by Radiotopia) Music City Center Nashville - The WAV Room (209)
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- So you produce a podcast, or have a great idea for one. Nice! But how much do you think about what your show sounds like? (Or will ...
- Panel
3:20 PM
3:20 PM
- Now That’s What I Call Podcasts! Music City Center Nashville - The MIDI MainStage (207)
- 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM | 1 hour
- We all remember our first. We'll talk to a panel about the first time they heard a podcast: what it was, what hooked them, and why they dove deeper...
- Panel
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Playing for a Better World: How Games Make Us Better Creators (presented by Multitude) Music City Center Nashville - The AIFF Room (208)
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- Games are easier than ever to pick up and play. But they're more than hitting the high score or publicly destroying your friends. They're creative ...
- Panel
3:20 PM
3:20 PM
- Stories for the Ages: Why We Love Scripted Audio Tales Music City Center Nashville - The AIFF Room (208)
- 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM | 1 hour
- Once Upon A Time... is not how many podcasts start. However, the tales woven in our favorite dramas, comedies, thrillers, and RPG shows are ones th...
- Panel
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- A Friend Called Podcast: How podcasting and mental health intersect Music City Center Nashville - The AIFF Room (208)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Podcasting bits, or maybe large chunks, of your life can be a lot to take in, especially if chemicals in your brain are making it hard to come to t...
- Panel