Happier in Hollywood Ep. 448: Be The Killer Bee
Dec 11, 2025
Liz reflects on her father's passing, sharing heartfelt gratitude for listener support. The hosts unveil their bold Team Theme for 2026 — 'Be the Bee,' pushing for an aggressive mindset. They tackle the weighty expectations on new writers, emphasizing balance over perfection in spec scripts. Insights on the fast-paced demands of showrunning versus writing emerge, along with advice on how to keep from being paralyzed by the rewriting process. Liz wraps up with a recommendation for 'I Love LA' on HBO Max.
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Personal Loss And A Small Keepsake
- Liz shares that her dad, Jack Kraft, died on December 2nd and she was with family when it happened.
- She plays a short voicemail from him at the end to remember his voice and impact.
Team Theme: Be The Bee
- Liz and Sarah evolve their 2025 theme into a more assertive 2026 theme: "Be The Bee" with a killer bee symbol.
- The new theme signals persistence, aggression, and showing up louder in work and life.
Stop Rewriting — Share Your Calling Card
- Don't let perfection paralysis stop you from sharing your sample script; get it out and learn from feedback.
- Use trusted readers: if respected peers call it a calling card, stop rewriting and start submitting.