Hello and welcome to the 49 Degrees North Spotlight, a look back at classic episodes from the 49 Degrees North writers podcast about Canadian writers and the business of writing.

In this episode, I spoke with TV writer Jennifer Siddle about first-jobs, breaking into the industry, and her epic web-series Plaid Men (the lost – and perhaps, best – season of Mad Men). It’s a good reminder to be more proactive about your career, and not simply wait for gatekeepers to make decisions. Making things is not only a lot of fun, but it’s a great teaching experience.