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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. 26: Embrace Your Space— Decorate!
Inspired by their Shondaland co-workers, Liz and Sarah reject the only-have-one-box approach to office space and embrace decorating. Then Sarah re-frames…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 25: Procrastinating? Forgive Yourself!
We've all caught ourselves binge-watching bad TV when we have deadlines that matter to us. Liz and Sarah talk to fellow writer and self-proclaimed…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 24: Camping, Childbirth, and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
Push your boundaries! Liz and Sarah reflect on how stepping wayyyy out of their comfort zones to try new things (camping, unmedicated childbirth, even starting…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 23: (Don’t ) F*ck Harvey Weinstein
Emmy nominated casting director Sherry Thomas-Lane (The Handmaid’s Tale, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead) joins Liz and Sarah to discuss Harvey Weinstein and…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 22: Say Yes to the Drink!
What's your currency? Liz and Sarah discuss what motivates them— and why it’s important for everyone to know their own currency. They also share how telling…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 21: A Good Idea Gives You Goosebumps with Gretchen Rubin
Liz and Sarah have a guest co-host -- Gretchen Rubin! Liz's sister Gretchen takes a break from her The Four Tendencies book tour to weigh in on how to know if…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 20: Liz and Sarah Take On Office Birthdays
Liz and Sarah embrace their inner grinch as they debate the merits of office birthdays. (Spoiler alert: They're not fans.) After an update on the ongoing saga…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 19: Saunas, Smoothies, and Surviving Crazy Bosses
What's on Liz and Sarah's mind? Crazy bosses! Liz and Sarah reminisce about their crazy ex-boss "Sam" and discuss the best ways to deal with difficult people…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 18: Hollywood Vaginas (Are Just Like Other Vaginas) With Dr. Sherry Ross
Dr. Sherry Ross knows vaginas! OB-GYN to the stars Dr. Sherry Ross talks with Liz and Sarah about women's health-- including fertility, vaginal steaming, the…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 17: Take Time For a Retreat (We Did!)
Writer's Retreat! After months of being stretched too thin, Liz and Sarah take a trip to Ojai for a writer's retreat. They discuss the productivity benefits of…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 16: Conquering Anxiety -- One Page at a Time
In this episode, Liz and Sarah invite you to celebrate Self Improvement September! Each day, they will post a picture of something that improves their lives…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 15: Very Special Episode: Listener Questions!
Description: Do Liz and Sarah ever get jealous of other writers? What type of treadmill desks to they have? How do they deal with mansplaining? In this very…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 14: Lesson: You Never Know Who You're Flipping Off
In this episode, Liz and Sarah share a wonderfully validating email from a listener who took their advice and had a professional headshot taken! Then they put…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 13: Make Your Vice A Virtue: An Interview With Actress-Writer-Producer Felicia Day
In this episode, Liz and Sarah vent about their least favorite thing about living in Los Angeles - commuting! - and recommend the podcasts and audiobooks that…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 12: It's Good to Be Self-Critical! (Unless It's Not.)
In this episode: Liz and Sarah asked for advice on drinking more water, and you came through! Happier in Hollywood producer Jennifer Lai shares her favorite…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 11: The One Where We Call Gretchen, Talk Botox, and Save Lives!
In this episode, Liz and Sarah share the (surprisingly strong!) listener reactions to the IgG food test that led to Sarah going gluten-free. Then they invite…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 10: Pitching, (Side) Hustling, and Dressing for (Hollywood) Success
In this episode, Liz and Sarah tackle pitching-- for tv and beyond-- and share some exciting news about their most recent pitch with Marcia Clark. They also…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 9: Keeping Sane and Keeping Up with the Kardashians
In this episode, Liz and Sarah discuss the problem of feeling like they're being pulled in a million different directions. How do they stay sane as they adjust…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 8: The Problem of Eating at Work
In this episode, Liz and Sarah discuss the torture of resisting the TV writer kitchen. Their new assistant, Boafoa, introduces herself. Sarah and Liz answer a…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 7: You Can Have It All and Other Wisdom from Producer Laurie Zaks
In this episode, Liz and Sarah share their pre-new job rituals and discuss their role in the writers' room of ABC's upcoming "For The People." They also talk…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 6: 'Kill the Croc' and Other Life Mantras
In this episode, Liz and Sarah share listener opinions on having a "heart full of love," and discuss their life mantras. Sarah talks about the doctor's visit…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 5: Release the Banana!
In this episode, Liz and Sarah share their favorite listener work mantras; talk about letting go of bananas (AKA things that threaten their mental well being)…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 4: What's Your Story?
In this episode, Liz and Sarah tell their "origin story" and ask "What's your story?" They also talk about why it's actually good to suck at something, and…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 3: Marcia Clark Talks Rising From The Ashes
In this episode, Liz and Sarah talk about to give good meeting. Then they're joined by special guest Marcia Clark, author and lead prosecutor in the case…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 2: Burnout!
In this episode, Liz and Sarah discuss surviving burnout; check in with their assistant, Brook Turner, about what it's like to be on verge of making it in…
Happier in HollywoodEp. 1: Picking A New Work Mantra
Happier in Hollywood is here! In this episode, veteran TV writers/producers/showrunners Liz Craft and Sarah Fain pick a new work mantra to get them through…
Happier in HollywoodComing Soon: Happier in Hollywood
A weekly podcast debuting May 18, 2017 with The Onward Project. Subscribe now to ensure you get the episodes as soon as they are available! To learn more about…