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Happier in Hollywood

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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, an... more

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Before Liz and Sarah dive into the episode, Liz shares the sad news of her dad’s recent death and thanks listeners for the outpouring of love and support. Then they talk about their Team Theme for 2026 and how they want it to relate to this year’s th... more

Executive Coach and Friend of the Pod Michael Melcher joins Sarah to discuss the benefits of networking up. Making connections with higher ups is intimidating but worth it! Michael stays on as Guest Host to discuss the idea of an Admin Night— which i... more

Happy Thanksgiving! Liz and Sarah share a veritable cornucopia of practical hacks from listeners. Some faves? Use a hotel room pants hanger to clip the curtains closed. Put whitening mouthwash in your water flosser. Attach a house key to your dog’s l... more

Every episode, Liz and Sarah refer to winning the “war of attrition.” Today they discuss concrete ways to get IN that war — you can’t win if you’re not in the fight! In Career Lessons With Laverne, they talk to career coach extraordinaire, Laverne Mc... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Melcher
Executive coach and CEO of M2 Leaders, a leadership development firm
M2 Leaders
Episode: Ep. 447: Networking Up: It’s Scary! (Do It Anyway)
Adrin Nazarian
Los Angeles City Councilmember, focused on revitalizing film production
Los Angeles City Council
Episode: Ep. 432: Make A Laugh List & Councilman Nazarian on Bringing Back Production
Kristen Tepper
Writer, podcaster, and showrunner's assistant.
Tepper Talks, Hollywood Hang
Episode: Ep. 431: Navigating New Hollywood With Tepper
Bruce Ramer
A distinguished entertainment lawyer with a notable career and relationships in the film industry.
Gang, Tire, Ramer & Brown
Episode: Instinct, Integrity, and Influence: Bruce Ramer's Hollywood Journey, from Superhero Leadership with Peter Cuneo
Melissa de la Cruz
Author and number one New York Times bestselling author known for her critically acclaimed novels
Melissa de la Cruz Studio at the Walt Disney Company
Episode: Ep. 419: When Stars Align & Immersion Events
Charles Duhigg
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
Author of Supercommunicators, The Power of Habit
Episode: Ep.411: Supercommunicating With Charles Duhigg
Gretchen Rubin
Bestselling author and speaker
Author of "Secrets of Adulthood"
Episode: Ep. 409: Secrets Of Adulthood With Gretchen Rubin
Laverne McKinnon
Career coach and author
Episode: Ep. 408: Career Transitions With Laverne McKinnon
Liz Dolan
Award-winning global marketer and podcast creator
Episode: Ep. 397: Lizness School With Liz Dolan

Hosts

Sarah Fain
A veteran TV writer and producer, Sarah is known for her insightful takes on Hollywood dynamics and personal growth. She has a strong connection with co-host Liz Craft, sharing experiences from their long-standing friendship and writing partnership.
Liz Craft
An accomplished TV writer and producer, Liz specializes in exploring the personal and humorous side of the Hollywood experience. Her collaboration with Sarah Fain has resulted in a wealth of engaging insights on career and life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Oh gosh, I LOVE listening to this!

    I’m not in Hollywood - in fact I’m a million miles from it. But I LOVE Liz and Sarah and it’s astonishing how much life experience translates - it doesn’t matter I’m a million miles from Hollywood.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Happy Obliger
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I’ve been listening since the beginning, and Liz and Sarah feel like old friends to me. I couldn’t be further removed from Hollywood or the entertainment industry, but they always have great hacks and advice for navigating life—professional life AND personal life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBT67
    United States3 months ago
  • Not just for writers

    I have learned so much about Hollywood and the world of writers through Liz and Sarah which has been fun but that is only a small part of what I get out of this podcast. I love hearing them talk about their friendship, their writing partnership, their families and just their lives in general. I never fail to pick up a useful tip. I have been listening from the beginning and look forward to Thursdays when I get to get caught on their lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beckytwo
    United States4 months ago
  • No subscriptions

    Not everyone has subscriptions

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kbt322
    United States6 months ago
  • Makes you happier

    I have listened to this podcast since the first episode. I love it. Liz and Sarah make me laugh so much. With so much fake out there this is real people! Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joh A
    Australia7 months ago

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The friendly dynamic between the hosts resonates with listeners, making them feel like they are part of an ongoing conversation among friends.
Many enjoy the way the show makes the complexities of Hollywood accessible while sharing practical advice for a wide audience, not just those in the entertainment industry.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' relatability and camaraderie, finding their discussions engaging, humorous, and filled with useful life hacks.

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Ep. 447: Networking Up: It’s Scary! (Do It Anyway)
Q: Why is networking important?
Because it connects your value to the wider world, developing a type of wealth over time.
Ep. 447: Networking Up: It’s Scary! (Do It Anyway)
Q: How do you make networking fun?
Distinguish between managing the work of networking and managing discomfort toward networking.
Ep. 441: More Notes & Celebrating Steps Along The Way
Q: What tips do you have for enjoying Substack?
Pay attention to subscription options to avoid signing up for unwanted channels, and consider adjusting notification preferences in app settings.
Ep. 437: The Curse Of Hearing Good Things & Pivoting
Q: What is the sunk cost fallacy?
Laverne explains that it is the belief that one must continue on a certain path because they have already invested significant time or resources, even if shifting to another path may be necessary.
Ep. 437: The Curse Of Hearing Good Things & Pivoting
Q: How do you know when it's time to pivot?
Laverne shares that it is essential to evaluate both the pragmatic and spiritual aspects of your current career, looking at ROI beyond just financial returns.

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This show features two veteran TV writers who share insights on navigating the complexities of the Hollywood entertainment industry while connecting their experiences to universal career and personal challenges. As friends and writing partners for over two decades, they delve into topics such as networking, pitching, and the realities of work-life balance in a demanding field, while weaving in humor and relatable anecdotes from their own lives. The hosts regularly engage their audience with practical life hacks and advice that extend beyond the entertainment world, making the content accessible and beneficial for listeners from various backgrounds.

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1. Michael Melcher
2. Adrin Nazarian
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8. Laverne McKinnon

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