Happier in Hollywood Ep. 429: When Our Job Interferes With Our Career
Jul 31, 2025
The hosts discuss the challenges of balancing job duties with career aspirations in the fast-paced Hollywood landscape. They celebrate the joy of mentorship after witnessing a mentee's successful pitch. A heartfelt tribute to poet Andrea Gibson explores love and connection. Practical tips include using a foldable step stool for closet organization and refreshing summer wardrobes. Plus, there's excitement over a celebrity sighting, and a recommendation for homeschooling resources adds a personal touch to their journey.
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Job Interfering With Career
- Liz Craft and Sarah Fain realize their Hollywood jobs are interfering with their broader career goals like writing a novel.
- The tension between urgent work tasks and important creative goals requires learning to say no and prioritize better.
Navigating The New Hollywood
- Navigating the new Hollywood demands learning when to say yes or no to opportunities.
- Trusting instincts and aligning actions with values is essential for career progress and creative work.
Joy of Mentoring Success
- Mentoring Brooke, a friend and writer, brought Liz and Sarah immense pride as she succeeded in pitching to producers.
- Seeing Brooke's growth affirmed the joy and value of investing time in mentorship despite the industry's challenges.