How Grey's Anatomy Prepared Star Kim Raver To Be A Director For Season 19

Kim Raver added that the women in substantial creative and leadership roles also inspire her because they prove to her that anything is possible for women in the industry. She specifically names Debbie Allen, creator and head writer Shonda Rhimes, and executive producers Meg Marinis, Krista Vernoff, and Betsy Beers.

In addition, the episode Raver was assigned was particularly significant both thematically and technically. The episode tackled the ongoing debate between those in favor and against abortion rights within the United States. The episode also featured some technical challenges for Raver which included a couple of stunts involving a brick to Dr. Benson Kwan's (Harry Shum Jr.) head and Dr. Addison Montgomery's (guest star Kate Walsh) fall.

Regarding the episode, Raver was not only pleased that she was assigned an episode that tested her capabilities but was touched to find that the crew cheered her on. "It wasn't like, 'Oh, well, you know ... let's give her a tiny little episode and see,'" she explained. "They gave me a huge episode with like two stunts, a birth ... [guest star] Kate Walsh came back. It was massive. And all the while they were like, 'You've got this. We know you can do it.'"

For women in the entertainment industry, or in any industry dominated by men, it's important to have that support and camaraderie amongst your peers. It's quite wonderful to see that Raver was being supported, mentored, inspired, and empowered by those on the set of "Grey's Anatomy."