On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we are chatting with Theresa Kang, the founder and CEO of Blue Marble Pictures and Blue Marble Management and executive producer of Apple TV+ hit series Pachinko.  ** Theresa shares what gave her the bold belief that she could sell this adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s novel, a global series told in three languages with an all Asian cast. (01:59) ** We loved hearing the meaning behind the name of Theresa’s company – Blue Marble – and how the pandemic helped her follow her calling. (05:20) **  There is a true universality to this story, but it was also very personal and specific for Theresa. (07:25)** Theresa explains how the goal for Pachinko was for it to be a 21st century Thornbirds or akin to the Godfather, a show that families can co-watch together. (12:17) ** We discuss how Soo Hugh, the showrunner, came up with the brilliant idea to depart from the linear narrative structure of the book to tell this story on screen as a dialogue between the past and the present. (16:04)  ** As executive producer, Theresa faced many production challenges in ultimately presenting a unifying vision for this story. She shares how she managed all her roles to create a beautiful, stunning show with a legendary and fresh cast that blew us away! (17:48) ** We love a second act and Theresa’s story of pivoting from being a partner at WME to creating her own company was inspiring and aspirational. (21:41) ** Theresa shares what she is looking for in a project and we love these adjectives she used: disruptive, fresh, and original. She explained how she looks to make something that feels foreign more familiar, viewing films and TV shows as empathy agents. (26:14)  ** We were so pleasantly surprised to hear that Theresa and her friends speak the same love language as us: astrology! (28:34) ** We get Theresa to spill the tea of whether there will be more Pachinko and what else she is working on next. (30:46) ** What do this podcast, Theresa, and Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl have in common? Listen to find out! (34:30) ** Does Theresa have a theme song? Listen to hear what she’s playing these days. (39:00) Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @popfictionwomen and on Twitter @pop_women. To do a full deep dive, check out our website at www.popfictionwomen.com. Stay Complicated!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.