Happier in Hollywood

Liz and Sarah embrace the fact that sometimes things just suck. Sarah moved last weekend—and, yep, it sucked. But acknowledging the suck and not trying to put a spin on it somehow made it easier. In Take Two, Liz and Sarah share a supersized list of travel hacks from a former flight attendant. Small things—a white noise machine, smoothies, a pre-written checklist—can make your next trip, well, not suck! Then, in the Mailroom, they answer a question about whether or not Hollywood writers ever buy ideas from people outside the business. The short answer—no. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack is a conversation starter: create a wristscape.Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!Links:Atlanta Meal Prephttps://atlantamealprep.comTravelpro FlightCrew5 Crew Coolerhttps://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/11044?gclid=CjwKCAiAgvKQBhBbEiwAaPQw3O_hlZ_SpzDLfcThgDC_XhQwuoOUEOanbkOa1faFrLHqOzowYLKW4BoCGIwQAvD_BwEIce Cold Pack Ohuhu Reusable Ice Baghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AADOZCU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_i_8Y6VRKBC0DEEFXA8YM1MEnergy Superfood Smoothie Blendhttps://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/product/blendtopia-energy-superfood-smoothie-blend-7-oz-b07cc49t64Sowtech Espresso Machinehttps://www.walmart.com/ip/126476128Instacarthttps://www.instacart.com/Uber Eatshttps://www.ubereats.com/Poo Pourrihttps://pourri.com/Seropy Clothes Drying Rackhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09376ZTN2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_i_4HHGZ3K24WSK01SJ09RNSource Naturals Wellness Formulahttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GFPD10/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_i_SW68JRG47GYKTWH2M04V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Zinchttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B089TQDCJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_i_0Q2YFBZBWS06BTZDWGY7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraft To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do creative people budget? Creatively! Liz and Sarah talk MONEY—and how to manage it—with financial coach Dylan Snowden. Dylan shares how his background in the arts informs his work today, common mistakes, and how to set yourself up for financial success. Then, in Take A Hike, Liz and Sarah tackle the Sunday Night Blues. Listeners had lots of great suggestions—from planning a Sunday Spa, to meal prepping, to evening walks with friends. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your next potentially unpleasant hotel stay: change rooms!Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKSDylan Teaches Financehttps://www.dylanteachesfinance.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah are back from Puerto Rico! They discuss how being on location can be a (busy!) break from reality and how they’re tackling re-entry to their lives in Los Angeles and Ojai. Then, in Take A Hike, it’s crunch time on Fantasy Island. Liz and Sarah explain what double days are—two crews shooting two episodes at the same time—and how they’re managing the pressure with breathing techniques, meal kits, and Corgis! Next, from the Mailroom, Liz and Sarah answer a listener question about how to figure out your pilot story—focus on character intros, story structure, conflict, and twists. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack will brighten your day and someone else’s: pass on a compliment!Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKSBox Breathinghttps://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-box-breathingGobblehttps://www.gobble.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the 250th episode of Happier In Hollywood! Liz and Sarah celebrate by recapping their twenty-five favorite topics featured on the podcast. From their very first Hollywood Hack—saying “fuck” in a meeting—to revelatory conversations with guests like Channing Dungey, Marcia Clark, Annie Duke, and more. Favorite pointers include “be an insulator,” the value of the “boulder pusher,” what to wear on Zoom, and asking: “Does this move the needle?” If you’ve been listening from the beginning, join Liz and Sarah as they look back; if you’re new here, this episode is a great place to start—and welcome!Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKSEpisode 248: Embrace A New Identityhttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode248/Episode 27: Jenna Fischer Talks Party Crashing, Pottery Barn Tears, and Patiencehttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode27/The Actor’s Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischerhttps://www.amazon.com/Actors-Life-Survival-Guide/dp/1944648224Episode 69: Our Dream Guest! An Interview With ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungeyhttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode69/Channing Dungeyhttps://variety.com/exec/channing-dungey/Bonus Episode: Liz and Sarah’s “American Beauties” Pitchhttps://happierinhollywood.com/bonus-episode-american-beauties-pitch/Episode 47: “Live” From The Hollywood Forever Cemeteryhttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode47/Marcia Clarkhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1133849/The Fixhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7942774/Episode 144: What’s Your Personal “Canary In A Coal Mine?”https://happierinhollywood.com/episode144/Episode 156: Dressing For Zoom Meetings With Emmy-Nominated Costume Designer Allyson Fanger https://happierinhollywood.com/episode156/Episode 212: Be A Boulder Pusherhttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode212/Episode 98: What’s Your Role In The Workplace?https://happierinhollywood.com/episode98/Episode 147: Wrestling With Schrodinger’s Cathttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode147/Episode 179: The Strategy Of Decision Making With Annie Dukehttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode179/Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts by Annie Dukehttps://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Bets-Making-Smarter-Decisions/dp/0735216355Episode 136: Down With Exclamation Points!https://happierinhollywood.com/episode136/Episode 37: Sorry, Not Sorry!https://happierinhollywood.com/episode37/Episode 107: Wish/Want/Walk Negotiation With Entertainment Attorney Michael Donaldsonhttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode107/Episode 214: Be An Insulatorhttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode214/Episode 92: Ask Yourself: Does This Move The Needle?https://happierinhollywood.com/episode92/Episode 209: Sometimes It’s Not A Fun Job, And We Don’t Enjoy Ithttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode209/Episode 1: Picking A New Work Mantrahttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode1/Episode 42: We Want Volunteers, Not Recruits!https://happierinhollywood.com/episode42/Episode 5: Release The Banana!https://happierinhollywood.com/episode5/Ep. 242: What Would Dolly Do 2022!https://happierinhollywood.com/episode242/Episode 4: What’s Your Story?https://happierinhollywood.com/episode4/Episode 80: Power Down After Production!https://happierinhollywood.com/episode80/Episode 20: Liz and Sarah Take On Office Birthdayshttps://happierinhollywood.com/episode20/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah discuss how taking a moment to add a personal touch to your work can make a big impact. One example? The necessities-filled beach bags that Fantasy Island production had waiting for them in their hotel rooms. Next, now that Liz and Sarah are back in Puerto Rico for Season Two, they assess what they REALLY need to WFH—Work From… Hotel! At the top of the list—free breakfast, a coffee maker, and good WiFi. Then, in The Craft (and Fain), they talk about Story vs. Moves—what the difference is between the two, and how one makes for great TV, the other not so much. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack is a portable, compact snack that’ll ease your mind while traveling—protein bars!Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKSFiber One Barshttps://www.fiberone.com/NuGo Barshttps://www.nugonutrition.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV writers wear many hats, and it’s important for writers of all levels to have the chance to wear them. Liz and Sarah share how getting to do ALL parts of the job early on in their career helped them learn how to run a show, and how offering the same opportunities they received makes the job more fulfilling for everyone. Next, in Take A Hike, Liz has some news of the four-legged variety—Nacho the Corgi now has a sister, Daisy! Liz and Sarah discuss how embracing a new identity is both freeing and exhilarating. In Take Two, they reveal listeners’ reactions to their scripted pandemic podcast idea—it’s a fairly even split! Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack will light up your space in style: a personalized LED sign.Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!Pembroke Welsh Corgihttps://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/pembroke-welsh-corgi/Custom LED Neon Signhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/711418250/custom-led-neon-sign-neon-sign-light-for?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=custom+led+signs+for+wall&ref=sc_gallery-1-11&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1&listing_id=711418250&listing_slug=custom-led-neon-sign-neon-sign-light-for&plkey=a9b5803fb8989425ca97309115169292155fb8bd%3A711418250 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A kind word goes a long way! As Season Two of Fantasy Island takes shape, Liz and Sarah discuss how getting positive feedback on their work energizes them to work even harder – and it makes it easier to take criticism. In Hits & Bombs, Liz and Sarah give a mutual Hit to their assistant, Lauren, for her help with the podcast, and they give a mutual Bomb to meetings that should be emails. Sarah also gives a Hit to Liz for a recent morale boosting visit, and a Bomb to her time in Ojai. Liz gives a Hit to Sarah for remaining creatively present at work despite everything on her plate, and she gives a Bomb to herself for not even remembering what she’s supposed to be doing to be healthier in 2022. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack will help you layer your necklaces: the Triple Layering Clasp from Necklet.Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKSPB Comfort Roll Arm Slipcovered Sleeper Sofa With Memory Foam Mattresshttps://www.potterybarn.com/products/pb-comfort-slipcovered-sleeper-sofa/?pkey=s~sleeper%20sofa~186Wilding Wallbedshttps://www.wallbedsbywilding.com/Lauren Conoscentihttps://www.laurenconoscenti.com/I Survived Another Meeting Mughttps://www.amazon.com/survived-another-meeting-should-email/dp/B01NCTTSS6Necklet Triple Layering Clasphttps://www.nordstrom.com/s/necklet-triple-layering-clasp/5970946?color=GOLD&mrkgadid=3313967735&mrkgcl=760&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=&utm_content=9383363633&utm_term=pla-321248633732&utm_channel=low_nd_shopping_standard&sp_source=google&sp_campaign=645528200&adpos=&creative=57185734913&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&acctid=21700000001689570&dskeywordid=92700049880166076&lid=92700049880166076&ds_s_kwgid=58700005465914264&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007631122&dsproductgroupid=321248633732&product_id=36391749&merchid=1243147&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&locationid=9030966&targetid=pla-321248633732&campaignid=645528200&adgroupid=9383363633&gclid=CjwKCAiA3L6PBhBvEiwAINlJ9LKM-M0mdndBKDjKuLEYMfdgE3JHy1WHVKzFD9TmJe7BKqUSH4AYtBoC0wQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a room in your home that’s reserved for guests? Liz and Sarah discuss the merits of staking a claim and taking up space. Then, in Hollywood Jobs, they talk with Fantasy Island’s Music Supervisor Melany Mitchell about how she became a Music Supervisor, what the job entails, and how she transports audiences through music, all while working with a lean budget. Next, in Amplify, Sarah shares a new favorite cookbook — Nom Nom Paleo Let’s Go! Simple Feasts & Healthy Eats by Michelle Tam and Henry Fong. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack is a great gift idea that will help you help others: the Changing The Present Charitable Gift Card.Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!Links:Melany Mitchellhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm2903260/What Is a Music Supervisor? Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of a Hollywood Music Supervisorhttps://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-a-music-supervisor#what-are-the-responsibilities-of-a-music-supervisorNom Nom Paleo Let’s Go! Simple Feasts & Healthy Eats by Michelle Tam & Henry Fonghttps://nomnompaleo.com/letsgocookbookChanging The Present Charitable Gift Cardhttps://changingthepresent.org/products/charitable-gift-card-digital To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie – and TV! – magic means making miracles happen each day, but sometimes those miracles aren’t enough. Liz and Sarah reflect on a remark from famed cinematographer Dante Spinotti that resonates with their current work on Fantasy Island. Then, in Take A Hike, they talk about the daily joy that’s sweeping the internet – Wordle! Next, in Amplify, Liz recommends a podcast that takes listeners on the twisty journey of one woman’s relationship with a conman – Imposters: The Commander hosted by Abby Ellin. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack is bloody important: know your blood type!Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKSDante Spinottihttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005883/Women’s Murder Club https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0955353/Brett Ratnerhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0711840/Scott Winanthttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0934525/Wordlehttps://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/The Washington Post | Opinion: Why Wordle is the perfect game for the momenthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/13/wordle-perfect-pandemic-game-together/Imposters: The Commanderhttps://open.spotify.com/show/35nG81iVW9kbfMkMXkTym6Duped by Abby Ellinhttps://www.amazon.com/Duped-Double-Identities-Almost-Married/dp/1610398009Happier with Gretchen Rubin | Podcast 205: An Interview about False Identities with Abby Ellinhttps://gretchenrubin.com/podcast-episode/205-a-talk-with-abby-ellinEldoncard Blood Type Testhttps://www.amazon.com/Eldoncard-Blood-Type-Test-Complete/dp/B00JFTSPMW/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah have a confession to make — despite swearing Season Two of Fantasy Island will be different, they’re already working weekends. Arg! Then, in their new HIH WFH (Happier In Hollywood Work From Home) segment, they explain how the Writers’ Room is breaking story remotely using WritersRoom Pro®. Next, in Take A Hike, Sarah has an “ah ha” therapy moment about the difference between trying and doing. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack tackles time management: set aside ten minutes to do online research for every hour of writing.Get in touch on Twitter: @sarahmfain & @elizabethcraftGet in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraftVisit our website: https://happierinhollywood.comJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, Do The Thing, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!LINKSWritersRoom Pro®https://www.writersroompro.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.