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Happier in Hollywood

The Onward Project
Hollywood
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Career Transitions
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Television Writing

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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Liz and Sarah discuss that one of the biggest advantages of having a writing partner is being able to take turns bringing each other up when one is down. Right now, Sarah is feeling the chaos of their career, but Liz is calm and optimistic. Next mon... more

Liz and Sarah have added a useful new step to their pitch writing process — the talk-through step. If they’re working with someone they trust, they’ve discovered it’s super helpful to talk through what they’re thinking for a pitch before actually wri... more

Liz and Sarah discuss how their recent disappointment over a project that went up in smoke has once again taught them not to invest too heavily emotionally (or practically) in something until business affairs is involved. Then, in a new segment, Maki... more

Liz and Sarah are using a new accountability method to power through the pages of their novel Bad Trip. Every day, they’re writing down their respective word counts in their planners, even if it’s zero, and then reporting the number to each other the... more

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Recent Guests

Jordana Obermann
Pitch coach featured as an additional contributor to the pitching process
Pitch coach
Episode: Ep. 484: The Talk-Through Step & Monday Morning Steps
Candice Bernstein
Casting Director
Hoffman Bernstein Casting
Episode: Ep. 483: A Tough Hollywood Lesson & Making It Happen (Casting Edition)
Chuck Reed
Executive producer; husband of Amanda featured in the episode
Unspecified production partner
Episode: Ep. 482: Word Count Accountability (& Chuck Dances!)
Lisa Joyner
Emmy Award-winning producer and television host; co-host of TLC's Long Lost Family
Lisa Joyner/Plus One with Lisa and Morgan
Episode: Ep. 481: AI Work Flow & Plus One With Lisa And Morgan
Morgan Walsh
Actor, writer, producer and mother, co-founder of Open Books
Plus One with Lisa and Morgan
Episode: Ep. 481: AI Work Flow & Plus One With Lisa And Morgan
Elizabeth Craft
Co-host of Happier in Hollywood, longtime writing partner
Happier in Hollywood
Episode: Move Happier: Tips for Regular Exercise, How Walking Helps You Think, Plus Can Your Garden Be an Accountability Partner? (Bonus)
Sarah Fain
Co-host of Happier in Hollywood, TV writer and producer
Happier in Hollywood
Episode: Move Happier: Tips for Regular Exercise, How Walking Helps You Think, Plus Can Your Garden Be an Accountability Partner? (Bonus)
Rina O'Malley
Writer; former private equity professional; emerging screenwriter
Lit Entertainment Group (represented by Adam Kulbrenner in this episode)
Episode: Ep. 476: How To Get A Rep!
Katie Chen-Mazara
Trauma-informed financial wellness coach
Self-employed / katiechenmazzara.com
Episode: Ep. 471: Financial Wellness In New Hollywood (Yes, It’s Possible!)

Hosts

Liz Craft
Co-host of Happier in Hollywood; longtime TV writer/producer with a collaborative, practical approach to career development.
Sarah Fain
Co-host of Happier in Hollywood; TV writer and producer known for candid discussions about partnership, creativity, and work-life balance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Fun and helpful!

    Along with helpful information about the inside workings of Hollywood, I get so many excellent recommendations for a variety of things from your podcast. From tv shows to apps. You never know what useful information you may find!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gogogojojocro
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcast! Especially for folks outside of the entertainment industry

    I have so enjoyed listening to the podcast since the beginning! Fun and informative! I have taken many

    Ideas and recommendations- books, other podcasts, vacation spots etc.!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JillHR
    United States6 months ago
  • Disgusted you would promote planned parenthood

    400,000 babies killed per year. lol…”women’s health”!!! (Half of those babies were female). You’ve lost me forever. I’ll never listen to anything by lemonade or you both again. Pure evil!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    08 Dora
    United States9 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom10 months 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 Statesa year ago

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Listeners describe the show as entertaining and informative, with practical life hacks that translate beyond Hollywood.
Fans appreciate the hosts' warmth, humor, and actionable career guidance—feels like chatting with expert friends.
Growing engagement from a non-Hollywood audience who still finds relatable tips for work and life.

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#12
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#15
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Apple Podcasts
#112
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Apple Podcasts
#225
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Apple Podcasts
#14
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Apple Podcasts
#127
Italy/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 484: The Talk-Through Step & Monday Morning Steps
Q: We need a follow-up on legit hacks or just hype from January. What have we learned about the Form Power Bra and the Miss Mary of Sweden bra?
The Miss Mary of Sweden bra is neutral for most, with no wires and modest shaping, while the Form Power Bra remains unproven by our sources; both are pricey and investment-heavy, so we'd like more independent validation.
Ep. 483: A Tough Hollywood Lesson & Making It Happen (Casting Edition)
Q: Did LinkedIn or other channels prove most effective for breaking into verticals, and how did Candice approach cold outreach?
Candice describes a multi-month process of reaching out via LinkedIn and then emailing contacts after initial responses, with persistence and consistent follow-up eventually opening doors to a first in to the space.
Ep. 465: Help! We Need Book Therapy!
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing from one character's head versus an omniscient point of view?
Being in one character's head can deepen intensity but may limit information; omniscient lets you reveal more and manage suspense but can reduce immediacy. The best approach may vary by scene and character needs.
Ep. 465: Help! We Need Book Therapy!
Q: What does it mean to 'break' the book in this context, and how does that relate to scene construction?
Breaking a book means decomposing the story into individual scenes to map structure, pacing, and where tension should rise, which helps them re-break from the beginning when needed.
Ep. 459: The Cat Is Dead, But Verticals Are Alive!
Q: What advice do you have for writers looking to get into verticals?
Shelby advises writers to come with an open mind, familiarizing themselves with the genre, and learn the tropes and format of verticals.

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What is Happier in Hollywood about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran TV writers share practical strategies for thriving in Hollywood, blending candid career guidance with personal stories from long-running partnerships. Episodes emphasize turning ideas into executable projects, exploring new formats like verticals and micro-dramas, and balancing creative life with family, partnerships, and financial accountability. Guests typically span casting directors, producers, writers, and wellness/finance experts, offering hands-on advice for breaking in, staying resilient, and maintaining happiness in a demanding industry. A standout throughline is turning ambition into concrete steps, supported by humor, rituals, and a culture of collaboration.

Noteworthy angles include practical experiments with AI to ... more

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Recent guests on Happier in Hollywood include:

1. Jordana Obermann
2. Candice Bernstein
3. Chuck Reed
4. Lisa Joyner
5. Morgan Walsh
6. Elizabeth Craft
7. Sarah Fain
8. Rina O'Malley

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