Having worked in streaming since its inception, Holme knows how to succeed in a male-dominated field. As a board member of Female Executives in Media & Entertainment since 2016, she’s inspired and encouraged numerous women who’ve followed her footsteps. Roku is already the most-watched FAST service, but Holme ensures its content has broad appeal, from SportsZone to the original unscripted series, “Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross,” to ever-popular holiday movies. She’s even expanding the “Baking Show” universe.
What’s a routine or ritual that keeps you grounded? I look forward to my morning tea starting the night before. I use loose leaf, and the smell of it going into the teapot in the morning has become such a calming way to start my day that I’ve noticed myself being grouchy on days that don’t start with my tea.
What part of your job would surprise people the most? How much time I spend with Product and Engineering (as a Head of Content).