Monetizing Your Creativity - Pursuing A Career In Film, Television, Writing, Theatre, Music & Design With Your Talents

"You're fired!" Sometimes it's not that blunt. Sometimes it's: "we're going in another direction (without you) but thank you for all the work you've done so far". In this Toronto interview, Fred speaks with one of his mentors, screenwriter / producer Laura Phillips (Nancy Drew, Murdoch Mysteries, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, Jake & the Kid). Laura maintains that some of life's most transformative opportunities appear only when you are cut loose from existing obligations. Like you, Laura's career has been a roller coaster ride. Moving from New York to Toronto for love and career. A slow rise to a certain level, a plunge earthward and swirling around corners off balance at breakneck speed. You can grip the safety bar as coins tumble from your pocket or you can throw your arms in the air and enjoy the ride and accept that some moments in your life are just out of your control. And better for that! Laura describes how a person can adapt to a roller coaster career. Sporadic employment. Intermittent success.