# From The Shield to Smothered: Autumn Chiklis on Writing, Reinvention & The Pink Pig Tequila

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Podcast: [Dr. Bill Dorfman® Podcast presents Meet the Mentor® Series](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-bill-dorfman-podcast-presents-meet-the-mentor-series-988364)
Published: 2025-04-22T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Meet the Mentor, celebrity dentist and LEAP founder Dr. Bill Dorfman sits down with bestselling author, actress, and entrepreneur Autumn Chiklis for an unfiltered conversation about creativity, imposter syndrome, and building a brand that breaks the mold. From her early days starring on The Shield alongside her dad, to turning hilarious real-life text exchanges with her mom into the hit novel Smothered—now in development as a TV comedy—Autumn shares her journey of navigating Hollywood, publishing, and launching the female-forward Pink Pig Tequila. Listeners will learn how she leveraged social media to land a literary agent, turned personal stories into mass appeal, and built a multi-award-winning spirits brand from scratch—all while staying true to her voice. Whether you're an aspiring writer, entrepreneur, or just love a good mother-daughter dynamic, this episode delivers laughs, life lessons, and inspiration with a twist of lime. LEAP Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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