Scripted

Sphere Abacus (SA) has acquired worldwide distribution rights for Small Achievable Goals (8x30’), a new comedy series co-created by and starring Baroness von Sketch Show duo Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen. Produced by Sphere Media, this bold, laugh-out-loud take on menopause and middle age will debut at the London Screenings ahead of its CBC premiere on February 25, 2025. The show’s trailer generated 100K views in under 24 hours upon release.

Filmed in Toronto and Hamilton, the CBC original follows Julie (Whalen) and Kris (MacNeill), two vastly different women navigating menopause who find themselves producing a podcast for The Podcast Folx. As they tackle workplace struggles, office politics, dating mishaps, relationship woes, health scares, and parenting challenges, they realize the only way forward is together.

Whalen described Small Achievable Goals as “a joyful comedy about menopause because, at this stage of life, we could all use a laugh. For those experiencing it, we see you. For everyone else—enjoy the ride!” MacNeill added, “Normally, one would say we stand behind the message, but in this case, the message is so strong, we believe it stands behind us.”

Jonathan Ford, Managing Director of Sphere Abacus, shared his enthusiasm: “It’s fantastic to be involved in a series created by the award-winning Baroness von Sketch Show team. Small Achievable Goals is both hilarious and deeply resonant, using comedy to shine a light on important issues faced by women worldwide. We’re thrilled to bring this series to a global audience.”

Executive producers include Sphere Media’s Jennifer Kawaja, Bruno Dubé, and Elise Cousineau, alongside MacNeill, Whalen, and Stacy Traub.

Following the success of the Peabody Award-winning dramedy Sort Of (CBC/Max), Kawaja and Cousineau championed Small Achievable Goals from its early development. “Elise and I loved how this series uses a workplace setting to explore the often-overlooked but deeply transformative phase of menopause—infusing humor into an experience shared by millions,” said Kawaja.