Debbie DeMontreux

Embassy Row’s programming slate includes “Watch What Happens Live” and “Fashion Queens” on Bravo, “Cutthroat Kitchen” on Food Network, “Talking Dead” on AMC and digital series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” with Jerry Seinfeld. This former IFC exec’s development plate is heaping, but she’s always on the lookout for the next breakthrough. As such, she’s a big trend-watcher. The biggest story in cable this year? “Chelsea Handler moving to Netflix,” she says.

What’s been the biggest story in cable this year?

Chelsea Handler moving to Netflix.

How do you define a successful career?

Happiness and finding yourself smiling on the way INTO the office.

Best trick for maintaining the personal-professional life balance?

Meditating and making lists.  Lots and lots of lists.

When not in the office, where are we most likely to find you?

Binging on “Friday Night Lights” and “House of Cards.”