Happier In Hollywood

Liz and Sarah reveal their 2019 Development Motto: Ride The Dragon (just like Daenerys, but with less crazy)! With the ever changing waves in their career, they recite a poem from Safire Rose called She Let Go. Then in this week’s Mailroom segment, Liz and Sarah answer a listener question about writing thank you notes to showrunners. This week’s selfie Hollywood Hack is perfect for events: a selfie remote. Finally, Liz shares her Sugar Ray Celebrity Sighting: Mark McGrath!Women in Film: https://womeninfilm.org/Safire Rose: https://safire-rose.com/Selfie Remote: https://www.target.com/p/retrak-bluetooth-selfie-remote/-/A-52808250Mark McGrath: http://www.markmcgrath.com/Katsu-ya: http://www.katsu-yagroup.com/encino/  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You asked, Liz and Sarah answer! What’s the best book on writing? Do extras wear their own clothes? How does collaboration work? Why does Liz consider the Housewives a feminist franchise? Liz and Sarah answer these questions and more in this very special listener questions episode! The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EoVvpfVUqvA Brook Sitgraves Turner: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8223801/?ref_=nv_sr_1 On Writing: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10569.On_Writing Story: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Substance-Structure-Principles-Screenwriting/dp/0060391685/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Story&qid=1557262881&s=gateway&sr=8-4Save The Cat: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49464.Save_the_Cat Robert McKee: https://mckeestory.com/Roxane Gay: http://www.roxanegay.com/ Bitch Sesh: https://www.earwolf.com/show/bitch-sesh/Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Damier Ebene: https://us.louisvuitton.comDirty John: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7945720/Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our p

The hill is not as high as you think it is! Liz and Sarah discuss how they're conquering both literal and metaphorical "hills," including The Fix Season 2 pitch, Fryman Canyon, and the prospect of writing a fiction podcast. Their advice? It's okay to take a break — just get right back to climbing! Then in Take Two, Liz and Sarah revisit office roles. This week's Hollywood Hack is an easy-to-use graphic design app: Canva. Finally, Liz reveals her New York City Celebrity Sighting: George Stephanopoulos!Strength Code: https://www.thestrengthcode.com/The Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoVvpfVUqvACava: https://www.canva.com/George Stephanopoulos: https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeekGood Morning America: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/Anderson Cooper: https://www.cnn.com/shows/ac-360Happier Hour Live Events: https://gretchenrubin.com/about/live-events/Photo by Tory Morrison on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou

Liz and Sarah talk to Safe For Work podcast hosts Liz Dolan and Rico Gagliano about all things work — from dealing with assholes and vipers in the office to making a career change in your 30’s, 40’s, or 50’s. Then Liz and Sarah give a 2019 New Year’s Resolutions update! So far so good! Sarah’s been focusing on progress over perfection, and Liz is on her way to hitting her weight loss goal. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack elevates any event: personalized cocktail napkins! Safe For Work: https://wondery.com/shows/safe-for-work/Rico Gagliano’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/ricogagliano?lang=enLiz Dolan’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/SSLizSatellite Sisters: https://satellitesisters.com/tag/liz-dolan/Zazzle: https://www.zazzle.com/Photo by David Clode on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

Liz and Sarah discuss their recent Happier in Hollywood writers’ retreat in Ojai — How To Get (And Keep) A Job As A TV Writer — and why it’s essential to live in an atmosphere of growth. Then they answer not 1, but 2 listener questions: one from a writers’ assistant who’s trying to be good at his current job while still pushing to make it to the next level, and a second question about podcasting! In Hits and Bombs, Liz and Sarah hand out hits to Mary, Brook, and The Fix writers’ assistant Laura for their amazing work at the writers’ retreat, and then give themselves a big, drunken bomb. Finally, this week’s grammar-perfecting Hollywood Hack was recommended by numerous HIH writers’ retreat participants: Grammarly! Links:The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PYX2elOGTKoHustle and Grace Podcast: http://www.hilarysutton.com/podcastBrook Sitgraves Turner: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8223801/?ref_=nv_sr_1Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.comTell it to Sweeney Stand-up Show: https://www.flapperscomedy.com/shows/tell

It’s the 100th episode of Happier in Hollywood! In television land, this would be the holy grail! To celebrate, special guest Gretchen Rubin declutters Liz and Sarah’s office on the Disney lot. Then in Take A Hike, Liz and Sarah (& Gretchen) read (the very few) negative reviews for The Fix and discuss how they deal with public opinion. Finally, this week’s foot-friendly Hollywood Hack is perfect for work: keep a pair of flip flops in your bag to minimize time in blister-inducing heels. Links:The Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoVvpfVUqvAGretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/Gretchen Rubin Resources: https://gretchenrubin.com/resourcesOuter Order, Inner Calm: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/outer-order-inner-calm/about-the-bookThe Shield: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286486/Best Exotic Baby Names: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Exotic-Baby-Names-Historical/dp/0965733823Rothys: https://rothys.com/womens/best-sellers?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand+RL+181128+l_TE1+e16aPhot

Liz and Sarah talk to Hollywood career coach Carole Kirschner about having a game plan. Her advice? Have it on the stage and on the page! Then in Take Two, they revisit being rewritten — it’s not just a TV writer thing! Lawyers and other professionals experience it, too. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from The Fix writers’ assistant, Laura Snow: widen the net to further your career when you’re feeling stuck in an overcrowded field. Finally, Sarah reveals her horse stables Celebrity Sighting: Lisa Vanderpump! Links:The Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kCarole Kirschner: https://www.carolekirschner.com/Hollywood Game Plan: https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Game-Plan-Digital-Entertainment/dp/1615930868CBS Diversity Writers Mentoring Program: https://www.cbscorporation.com/diversity_institute/writers-mentoring-program/WGA Showrunner Training Program: https://www.wga.org/members/programs/showrunner-trainingJoss Whedon: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923736/Angel: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162065/?

It happened! The Fix is on the air! Liz and Sarah discuss how they shook off the nerves of premiere night and enjoyed the moment. Then they discuss the various roles people play in a writers’ room including a Problem-solver, Amplifier, Builder, Analyzer, and more! Liz and Sarah talk to their assistant, Mary, about her upcoming first, big Hollywood meeting. Their advice? Go into the room with confidence! Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack will up your photo-posing game: turn your head at an angle to show your jawline! The Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kSugar Studios LA: http://sugarstudiosla.com/The Wiltern: http://www.wiltern.com/Idle Hour: https://www.idlehourbar.com/Ola Shokunbi: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8356628/Brook Sitgraves Turner: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8223801/?ref_=nv_sr_1  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.co

Liz and Sarah share why it’s important to stay on your path — and how they’re staying on their path during an unpredictable time. Then they answer a Mailroom question about how TV ratings are determined. In Take a Hike, Liz and Sarah discuss digital decluttering — unsubscribing from annoying emails and deleting apps. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from TV writer extraordinaire Jane Espenson: writing sprints! Finally, Liz and Sarah reveal their Fryman Canyon Celebrity Sighting: Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey! Links:The Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kThe Federal: http://thefederalnoho.com/Nielson: https://www.nielsen.com/us/en.htmlOuter Order, Inner Calm: https://www.amazon.com/Outer-Order-Inner-Calm-Declutter/dp/1984822802Jane Espenson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0260870/Jane Espenson’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/JaneEspenson  Buffy The Vampire Slayer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_21Game of Thrones: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0944947/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_11

Liz and Sarah talk to business owner and writer Crystal Ellefsen about working from home. Then they answer a Mailroom question about “beauty work” in Hollywood. Then Sarah discusses her recent solo trip to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. This week’s housing Hollywood Hack is affordable and great for making new friends: the Bungalow app! Finally, Liz and Sarah reveal their Kiwami Celebrity sighting: Nancy Carell! Links:The Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kConsulting for Authors: http://consultingforauthors.com/Crystal Ellefsen’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/crystalellefsenSatellite Sisters Episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/satellite-sisters/id443780324?mt=2#episodeGuid=gid%3A%2F%2Fart19-episode-locator%2FV0%2FJnkQKn4MNQ9WrdTzN64HTuwlsDyIKVJEPW3-SbvGrZMBroadcast Standards & Practices: https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/topics/censorship-standards-practicesBest Friends Animal Sanctuary: https://support.bestfriends.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2884&mfc_pref=T&2884

Liz and Sarah talk to Ola Shokunbi about his journey from representing pharmaceutical companies as a lawyer in D.C. to being a staff writer for The Fix. His advice on switching careers? Be all in! Then Sarah shares her airplane hit, and Liz has a post-surgery bomb. This week’s Hollywood Hack is all about self-pampering: invest in a paraffin wax bath. Finally, Mary shares her Big Little Lies Celebrity Sighting: Laura Dern!Links:Outer Order, Inner Calm: https://www.amazon.com/Outer-Order-Inner-Calm Declutter/dp/1984822802 The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kOla Shokunbi: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8356628/?ref_=nv_sr_1Sade: https://deadline.com/2018/07/disney-sade-fairytale-african-princess-rick-famuyiwa-producing-1202434114/Paraffin Wax Bath: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/homedics-reg-paraspa-trade-pro-heat-therapy-paraffin-bath/1040811918?skuId=40811918&&mrkgcl=609&mrkgadid=3301588810&enginename=google&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_beautywellness_local&prod

Liz and Sarah discuss good (and bad) time management skills— for showrunners, and anyone else in a leadership position. A couple tips: give feedback instead of taking on the work yourself, and have an out time. Then, in Take Two, they revisit Sarah’s zen acceptance of L.A. traffic. This week’s business-savvy Hollywood Hack comes from Mandeville TV’s Director of Development, Lea Cuello: pre-Google the person you (or your boss) are meeting with! Finally, Liz shares her Fryman Canyon Celebrity Sighting: Kyle Richards!Links:WGA Showrunner Training Program: https://www.wga.org/members/programs/showrunner-trainingCarol Barbee: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0053322/Chris Cantwell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3437456/?ref_=tt_ov_wrChris Rogers: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4815022/?ref_=tt_ov_wrHalt and Catch Fire: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543312/?ref_=nv_sr_1Joss Whedon: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923736/?ref_=nv_sr_1Dollhouse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135300/?ref_=nv_sr_1Mekhi Phifer: https://www.imdb.com/

Liz and Sarah discuss the importance of doing press for their new show The Fix, and their recent Television Critics Association experience. Their advice? Be yourself... and Drybar! Also — know your talking points. Then they answer a listener question about building a social media presence. This week’s Hollywood Hack helps you find your favorite show online: JustWatch! Finally, Liz and Sarah (and Mary) share the many stars they saw at the Television Critics Association including Eva Longoria, Dax Shepard, Scott Foley, Lauren Cohan, Pam Grier, and Demian Bichir! Links: Happier in Hollywood Writer’s Retreat: Will be up Thursday! The Fix: https://abc.go.com/shows/abc-new-shows/news/shows/the-fix-coming-soon-to-abcMarcia Clark: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1133849/My Founder Story: myfounderstory.comPepper Reed: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4213808/Television Critics Association: http://tvcritics.org/Drybar: https://www.thedrybar.com/locations/?gclid=CjwKCAiA767jBRBqEiwAGdAOr56ltxmBRQjMz0xFQE6Hc5UnsTddQsfaYqnPur58fg

Liz and Sarah discuss how they pick their battles when they're running a TV show. Their two most important questions: Is this inevitable? Does this move the needle? Then they call their agent, WME partner Matt Solo, to ask him a question from a listener whose dream is to be an agent herself. This week's Hollywood Hack was inspired by an Eco-friendly gift Sarah received: felted dryer balls. And finally, Liz and Sarah reveal this week's 80's Celebrity Sighting: Alan Ruck!  Links:The Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kLucia Apothecary: https://www.luciacompany.com/Default.aspWME: http://wmeentertainment.com/Alan Ruck: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001688/Ferris Bueller's Day Off: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/Succession: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7660850/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_6DIY Felted Dryer Balls: https://www.diynatural.com/how-to-make-wool-dryer-balls/https://variety.com/exec/matt-solo/Photo by AbsolutVision on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt

Liz and Sarah discuss the pros and cons of having irons in the fire. Their advice? Have three to five GOOD irons in the fire at a time. Then they check in with their assistant Mary to talk about her adventures in stand-up comedy. This week’s Hollywood Hack is meaningful and fun: commission a piece of art. Finally, Liz and Sarah reveal The Fix editor’s restroom Celebrity Sighting: John Mayer! Ozark: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5071412/?ref_=nv_sr_1Mary’s Stand-up Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discount-tickets-to-the-comedy-store-comedy-madness-show-tickets-55784357515Amy Smith: https://artbycolorscape.com/Todd Barry: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0058178/?ref_=nv_sr_1Harland Williams: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005558/The Comedy Store: https://thecomedystore.com/Chris Rock: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001674Larry David: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0202970/?ref_=nv_sr_1Ali Wong: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4399227/?ref_=nv_sr_1Jordan Peele: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1443502/?ref_=nv_sr_1Bo Burnham: htt

Sparked by a listener question, Liz and Sarah discuss the difference between writing for TV versus movies. One reason they chose to work in television: writers have more control. Then Liz and Sarah talk about why it’s important to have a “why.” In Hits and Bombs, Liz reveals her reading hit (Educated) and Sarah has a gyno bomb. This week’s earth-friendly Hollywood Hack is sweeping the entertainment industry: Scriptation. Finally, Sarah shares her vicarious Ojai Celebrity Sighting: Jason Segal! Links:Madison Reed: https://www.madison-reed.com/Hairprint: https://www.myhairprint.com/Educated: https://www.amazon.com/Educated-Memoir-Random-House-Large/dp/0525589988/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548799491&sr=8-3&keywords=educated+a+memoir+by+taraTara Westover: https://tarawestover.com/Bad Blood: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Blood-Secrets-Silicon-Startup/dp/152473165XScriptation: https://scriptation.com/Blackish: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3487356/Hot in Cleveland: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1583607/ Jason S

Liz and Sarah interview The Fix’s Executive Producer/Director Michael Katleman! He explains what it’s like to be an Executive Producer/Director for TV and why being on set makes him happier in Hollywood. His advice to aspiring directors? Get out there and shoot. It’s easier than ever. This week’s Hollywood Hack is earth-friendly AND high tech: Rocketbook Everlast. And finally, Sarah Fain was a Happier in Hollywood fan’s Celebrity Sighting! Links:Allyson Fanger: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112999/Zara: https://www.zara.com/us/The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kMichael Katleman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003150/Scandal: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837576/?ref_=nv_sr_1The X-Files: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106179/?ref_=nv_sr_1Smallville: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279600/?ref_=nv_sr_1ER: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108757/?ref_=nv_sr_1Justified: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1489428/?ref_=nv_sr_1How to Get Away with Murder: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3205802/?ref_=nv_sr_1Primeval:

Liz and Sarah are DONE with the first season of The Fix! They discuss how they’re managing their anxiety before the big premiere on March 18th. Some coping mechanisms: planning for Season Two, focusing on “life stuff,” and a potential trip to the Integratron. After their new segment Take Two, in which Liz and Sarah revisit Personal Symbols, they debate To Do Lists in a spirited L v. S. Finally, Sarah reveals this week’s Hollywood Hack: an email account for your child.Links:The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kThe Fix Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/thefixabcThe Fix Writers Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/TheFixWritersBest Friends Animal Sanctuary: https://support.bestfriends.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2884&mfc_pref=T&2884.donation=form1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6brSnOrw3wIVzCCtBh0VnAswEAAYASAAEgJs1PD_BwEIntegratron: https://www.integratron.com/Levenger Next Level To-Do Organizer: https://www.levenger.com/circa-next-level-to-do-organizer-notebook-13655.aspxPhoto by Glenn Carstens-Peters

Liz and Sarah answer all your questions about the entertainment industry in this very special Mailroom episode! What are some qualities of a script they can’t put down? How do they handle all the no’s that come before a yes? What does it mean to break a story? Liz and Sarah dive into all this and more! Links:The Happiness Project Experience: https://courses.gretchenrubin.com/happiness/?ref=8The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhXOz: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118421/All About Us: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0858424/The Shield: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286486/For the People: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6437276/Jane Espenson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0260870/Photo by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah talk to the queen of Costume Design: The Fix’s Allyson Fanger! Allyson shares which actor was the most fun to dress, how to build a character through wardrobe, and tips on how to up your own style game. Then Liz and Sarah discuss their recent Ojai getaway and how a change of scene can help you make a difficult decision. This week’s comfy Hollywood Hack is a must: get a lounge outfit. Finally, Sarah reveals her Christmas tree lot celebrity sighting: Viola Davis! Links:The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-Allyson Fanger: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112999/Jane Fonda: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000404/?ref_=tt_cl_t2Lily Tomlin: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005499/?ref_=tt_cl_t3Grace and Frankie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3609352/Scott Cohen: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169753/?ref_=nv_sr_1Ojai Valley Inn: https://www.ojaivalleyinn.com/Viola Davis: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0205626/Photo by Gursimrat Ganda on Unsplash To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi