Happier in Hollywood Ep. 441: More Notes & Celebrating Steps Along The Way
Oct 23, 2025
Liz and Sarah face unexpected additional notes on their Netflix pilot, highlighting Hollywood's unpredictability. Sarah shares her joy of cooking with homegrown ingredients, emphasizing the importance of celebrating small wins. They discuss how marking milestones fuels motivation and suggest using a bell for celebrations. A listener questions the overload from Substack newsletters, prompting tips to manage subscriptions. Additionally, they introduce a helpful tool in Apple Photos to enhance your images, and Sarah recommends a thought-provoking cookbook.
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Notes Keep Coming On Netflix Project
- Liz and Sarah expected a final decision on their Netflix pilot but instead received more rounds of notes.
- They treat ongoing notes as a sign people care and keep working with Netflix's process.
Maturity Changes How Notes Feel
- Liz notes that earlier in their career new notes would have caused anxiety and anger.
- Now they accept notes calmly, seeing them as a positive part of the development cycle.
Treat Notes As Positive Feedback
- Embrace notes because silence often means loss of interest from executives.
- Use notes as a tool to improve the project and keep stakeholders engaged.
