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Happier in Hollywood
Veteran TV writers Liz Craft and Sarah Fain demystify Hollywood by making career and personal struggles universal. Friends since high school and writing partners for over 20 years, Liz and Sarah have survived and thrived in Tinseltown’s male-dominated entertainment industry, guided by blind optimism and a Midwestern work ethic. Along the way they've learned a lot about kicking ass, kissing ass, and office yoga. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
Episodes
Happier in HollywoodEp. 86: Up Your Wardrobe Game!
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…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 85: New Year’s Resolutions!
Liz and Sarah announce The Fix’s Premiere date! Tune in Monday, March 18th at 10pm! Then Liz and Sarah discuss their New Year’s resolutions for 2019. Liz vows…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 84: From Expand To Explode: Pick YOUR Theme For 2019
What’s Liz and Sarah’s team theme for 2019? EXPLODE! They reflect on the ways in which they expanded in 2018 and discuss how they’ll explode in 2019, including…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 83: Lightning Bolts and Daisies: Embrace Your Personal Symbol
Sparked by a gift from The Fix actor, Merrin Dungey, Liz has finally discovered her personal symbol: a lightning bolt! Liz and Sarah discuss what personal…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 82: Put Yourself Out There (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)
What’s one secret to success? Put yourself out there! Liz and Sarah share how they recently put themselves out there — by speaking at a Women in Film Panel —…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 81: Holiday Giving Guide — Don’t Gift Up!
The Holidays are right around the corner! Liz and Sarah discuss holiday business gifts. From tassel key chains, to Sugarfina, to empowering socks, they’ve got…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 80: Power Down After Production!
What do you do when you're facing verbal abuse in the workplace? Liz and Sarah answer this listener question and call their friend Nichelle Tramble who…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 79: Gratitude Is Good For You
Is it possible to break in to Hollywood after age 40? Liz and Sarah say it’s possible... but not easy. Note: Having undeniably great material is the important…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 78: The Art Of Conversation
Want to make a better impression when you network? Liz and Sarah explore how to improve your conversation skills. Hint: be more interested to be more…
Happier in HollywoodEp.77: Being A Badass: An Interview With Director Liz Friedlander
In this week's "The Mailroom" segment, Liz and Sarah share tips on how to stand out as a Writers' PA. (Hint: It's more than just getting lunch orders correct!)…
Happier in HollywoodEp.76: Surviving Hell Month
Liz and Sarah are in the midst of Hell Month. They discuss how they’re getting through the time-management nightmare of writing, shooting, AND editing all at…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 75: Growing Up Hollywood
Prompted by a listener question about living paycheck to paycheck in Hollywood, Liz and Sarah introduce a new listener questions segment called "The Mailroom."…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 74: Embrace The Unknown
Liz and Sarah discuss the notion that you never know what's around the corner, so you might as well embrace the unknown and enjoy the small victories along the…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 73: Who's Your Professional Crush?
Liz and Sarah have crushes -- professional crushes! Who are they, and why do they try to emulate them? Then Sarah shares why being less concerned about…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 72: How To Staff A Writers' Room
Liz and Sarah discuss the art and science of staffing their writers' room on The Fix. What are they looking for? How many pages of a sample script do they…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 71: Take An Obligation Vacation
Sparked by Roxane Gay's Nemesis Twitter, Liz and Sarah discuss nemeses and how they can serve as motivation. Then they talk about Sarah's recent "obligation…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 70: Make The Thing You Love To Make
Why do we ignore red flags? Prompted by Liz's recent read of the book Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou, she and Sarah…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 69: Our Dream Guest! An Interview With ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey
Liz and Sarah's dream guest doesn't disappoint! They talk to ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey about everything from the benefits of…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 68: My Work Is Not My Worth -- A Happier Labor Day Episode
We want you to have a Happier Labor Day! This Labor Day, the Onward Project podcasts are all about improving your work life. (So be sure to listen to Episode…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 67: A Day In The Life Of A Showrunner
It's all about the "bullet train!" Liz and Sarah discuss the notion of quiddity (the inherent essence of someone or something) and how "bullet train" is the…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 66: Perseverance Pays Off - The Story of The Fix 102
Liz and Sarah share the lessons they learned writing The Fix episode 102. It's a tale of perseverance and a little bit of panic. Then they discuss a listener…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 65: Be the Inevitable Choice: A Listener Questions Episode!
You have questions -- Liz and Sarah have answers! What advice does Sarah have for choice moms? Why does Liz feel so strongly about writers' assistant notes?…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 64: Enneagrams And Fun, Fun Fridays!
Liz and Sarah discuss Fun, Fun Fridays — what they are and why they’re bringing The Fix team together. Then Liz and Sarah reveal their enneagram results and…
Happier in HollywoodEp.63: From The Mailroom To Billion Dollar Blockbusters -- An Interview With Mega-Producer David Hoberman
Liz and Sarah are stressed out! During this insanely busy time for their ABC show, The Fix, they discuss their go-to tools for managing stress -- and whether…
Happier in HollywoodEp 62: SOS: It's Okay To Ask For Help!
Happier in Hollywood is getting a new logo! Prompted by the graphic designer search, Liz and Sarah talk about why it's so important to ask for help in both…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 60: When In Doubt, Give An Out
Give people an out! Liz and Sarah talk about why it's important to let people save face -- at work and at home. Then they discuss the importance of living in…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 59: The One Where Sarah Changes Her Mind About The Flemish Giant Rabbit (And Why Changing Your Mind Can Be A Good Career Move)
Liz and Sarah talk about why it's important to be open to changing your mind at work. And Sarah shares how she changed her mind at home. Instead of getting a…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 58: How To Make The Most Of Your Big Break
All over Los Angeles, first-time Staff Writers are starting their new jobs in the writers’ room. Liz and Sarah talk to a first-time Staff Writer on their new…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 57: Dress Up To Power Up!
Dress Up To Power Up! Can Liz and Sarah up their wardrobe game? As they prepare to run their new ABC show, The Fix, they’re determined to break out of their…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 56: #BossGoals
Liz and Sarah discuss their Boss Goals and how they plan to run The Fix. Their philosophy? Be respectful of other people's time, be decisive, and no…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 55: Chuck Reed’s Secret To Success: No Job Too Small
Meet Happier in Hollywood's new producer, Chuck Reed! After a long and successful career in the music industry (where he worked with artists like Sting, Bono…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 54: The Fix Is Going To Series!
Liz and Sarah's pilot The Fix has been picked up by ABC! After a trip to New York for Upfronts, Liz and Sarah discuss why it's so important to enjoy the…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 53: Get Your Butt In The Chair
After an update on the "guys" debate, Liz and Sarah talk to authors and co hosts of the podcast #AmWriting KJ Dell'antonia and Jessica Lahey about the writer's…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 52: Trust Your Instincts
Description: As Liz and Sarah finish their ABC pilot THE FIX, they take time out to discuss why it's so important to trust your gut. Then they answer a…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 51: You're In Charge Of Your Own Career
Update: Happier in Hollywood has a resident psychic -- and Liz has her to thank for a new positive attitude. Liz and Sarah discuss how to be in control of your…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 50: No One Knows Anything In Hollywood — A Listener Questions Episode
Today is all about you! It’s a listener question extravaganza! What do Liz and Sarah wish they’d known when they were starting out in Hollywood? Do Liz and…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 49: Lessons Learned From The Vibrant Life Of Suzanne Patmore Gibbs
Liz and Sarah pay tribute to Suzanne Patmore Gibbs, the head of TriStar television, and share the many lessons they learned from her vibrant life. Then Liz and…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 48: Pick Your Battles With ABC Studios Exec Juan Alfonso
Liz and Sarah are in post production! They discuss the crazy schedule, how they're sitting around A LOT, and the excruciating focus group testing process. In…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 47: "Live" From The Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Liz and Sarah are on location at Hollywood Forever Cemetery! They answer a listener question about how best to support a partner going through pilot…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 46: Liz Hasn't Showered In Days
Liz and Sarah discuss the things they AREN'T doing while making their pilot: showering, flossing, exercising, and dropping their kids off at school. Then in a…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 45: Swing Sets And Stunning Couture
Liz and Sarah report on the status of their New Year's Resolutions. So far, so good -- Sarah is living sugar-freely and Liz is weighing daily! Then they dive…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 44: Sugar Detox And Hankering For A Hotel Bar
Liz and Sarah examine the pros and cons of doing a pilot in LA vs. out of town. Shooting in LA means they can sleep in their own beds and drop their kids off…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 43: Slap Happy In Hollywood
As Sarah and Liz prepare to shoot their pilot, Sarah reveals everything that’s in her set bag: snacks, keys, glasses, and even rain pants! Then Liz and Sarah…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 42: We Want Volunteers, Not Recruits!
It's pilot production time! As Liz and Sarah prepare to shoot their pilot for ABC, The Fix, they share their hiring philosophy: "Volunteers, Not Recruits!"…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 41: Deep In The Pilot Crazy
Liz and Sarah’s pilot got picked up by ABC! As they dive into production, they share the lessons they’ve learned on past pilots: if something is inevitable…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 40: Perfection Is Boring And Liz Is An Hysterical Female
Liz gets real about her fear of public speaking with speech coach extraordinaire Barbara Seymour Giordano. Barbara shares her tips on how to overcome fear and…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 39: Taste Success, Not Failure
Sparked by a listener email, Liz and Sarah revisit the topic of freezing your eggs. Then they discuss Hollywood producing legend Robert Evans’ advice on making…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 38: Only In Hollywood Do You Pray For Hell
Liz and Sarah discuss the rollercoaster that is pilot pick up season -- including the nail-biting anticipation that keeps them up for nights on end. In what…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 37: Sorry, Not Sorry!
Liz and Sarah discuss the common phenomenon of over-apologizing. When SHOULD you say you're sorry? Then they debate the pros and cons of overbuying versus…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 36: Liz's 6th Sense Says Expand
Liz and Sarah choose their "team word" for 2018: Expand! Liz's 6th sense tells her that this will be their best year yet. Sarah vents about the unexpected…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 35: You Asked -- We Answer! A Q&A Episode with Liz and Sarah
This episode is all about you! Liz and Sarah answer all of your pressing questions. How does Liz live with two first and last names? Where do sets go when no…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 34: Peeking Behind the Podcast Curtain
Podcast Power! Liz and Sarah go behind the podcast curtain and talk to Panoply's Director of Nonfiction Programming and By the Book co-host Kristen Meinzer…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 33: Make People Love You (and the World Will be Yours)
Assistant extravaganza! We talk to our former assistant, Elysse Applebaum, about her super intense Writer's Group— there’s an admissions process. We also sit…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 32: "No Asshole Policy" With Executive Producer And Lupus Warrior Maurissa Tancharoen
No assholes! Liz and Sarah talk to ABC's Agents of Shield Executive Producer, Maurissa Tancharoen, about her "no asshole policy" -- and about being a…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 31: 2018 -- Our Year of Living Sugar-Freely and Weighing Daily
This episode is all about change! Liz and Sarah discuss big changes in their professional lives and how they’re managing to stay (more or less) calm despite…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 30: "Pain Is The Great Equalizer" With Former L.A. Gang Members Richard Cabral and Jose Arellano
Sarah and Liz talk to former L.A. gang members Richard Cabral and Jose Arellano about their new podcast "Without Your Permission." Richard (who's now an…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 29: From Adderall To Athleisure: Finding Balance With Author Melissa De La Cruz
They say "writing is rewriting," and this week Liz and Sarah talk about The Bad Draft. They've finally managed to finish a draft of their pilot script, but…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 28: The Holiday Episode -- To Business Gift Or Not To Business Gift?
It's officially the holidays! Liz and Sarah discuss how they cope with working over the holidays when they'd rather be drinking cocoa and making cookies. Pro…
Happier in HollywoodPanoply Fall 2017 Trailer
We’re thrilled to present Panoply’s Fall 2017 lineup of shows. They include the satirical self-improvement show “Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You (And You Can…
Happier in HollywoodEp 27: Jenna Fischer Talks Party Crashing, Pottery Barn Tears, and Patience
Emmy nominated actress Jenna Fischer (The Office, Blades of Glory) talks to Liz and Sarah about her new book The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide. From headshots…