Erin Foster argues that chasing an Emmy or a billion dollars actually leads to depression, not happiness.
Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg host Erin and Sara Foster on 9 to 5ish with theSkimm. The episode begins with a lightning round where the sisters answer questions about each other's first jobs, negotiation styles, and celebrity lookalikes. The conversation then delves into the Fosters' childhood, where they address the 'nepo baby' label head-on, acknowledging privilege while emphasizing financial stability over industry connections. They describe feeling like outsiders due to their parents' divorce and contrasting lifestyles. The sisters discuss their business partnership, revealing that Erin has reached breaking points where she considered leaving the business to preserve their sisterhood. They explain how different their working styles are, with Sara being the hustler and Erin the writer. The Fosters detail their career pivots, including taking the Bumble creative director role despite no tech background, viewing it as a low-risk experiment. They admit their show Barely Famous was a ratings failure that got canceled but served as a springboard. When asked about future ventures, Sara expresses contentment with their current portfolio, warning against oversaturation. Erin shares that her motivation is seeing their venture investments succeed for their LPs. The episode concludes with the Fosters recommending Kim Kardashian as a future guest, praising her authenticity despite fame. Throughout, the sisters emphasize that happiness comes from the journey, not external accolades like Emmys or wealth.
