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Happier in Hollywood

The Onward Project
Hollywood
Mental Health
Substack
Friendship
Career Transitions
Orange Theory
Netflix
Writing
Networking
Thanksgiving
Pitching
Reality TV
Productivity
2024 Goals
Therapy
Self-Care
Writing Process
Novel Writing
Social Media
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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 excising a pain point from their latest TV pitch — they’ve cut the pilot description WAY down, which is always the hardest to write and the least fun to listen to. Then, in Take A Hike, Sarah shares why it’s a good idea to buy s... more

What did the Elizabeth Holmes documentary leave out about the Theranos scandal? Just 34 days before reporting to federal prison, Elizabeth Holmes invited a documentary crew into her life. Now, the new Nathan Fielder documentary, You Can See Everythin... more

Liz and Sarah are psyching themselves up for free range writing! They’re about to start a draft of their spec pilot, Angry, Unlikable, Women, and they want to write like nobody’s watching. Then, in Making It Happen, they talk to romantasy novelist Am... more

Liz and Sarah discuss the joy they’re getting from their work — which is helping Sarah cope with her puppy-related Season of Sacrifice. Then they talk to grief coach and career strategist Laverne McKinnon about the grief of getting rid of stuff. Shou... more

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Recent Guests

Eliza Orlins
Manhattan public defender with 15 years of experience
Episode: Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos: What the Documentary Left Out | Criminally Online
Thea Johnson
Professor of criminal law and criminal procedure
Episode: Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos: What the Documentary Left Out | Criminally Online
Amy Suto
Novelist, memoir ghostwriter, and creator of Make Writing Your Job
Episode: Ep. 493: Free Range Writing!
Laverne McKinnon
Grief coach and career strategist, former senior entertainment executive at CBS and Epix
Episode: Ep. 492: Work Joy & The (Good) Grief Of Getting Rid of Stuff
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

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
  • Entertaining and informational- a fun listen!

    A must listen for those starting out in Hollywood, navigating “Hollywood, Dollywood or in between” or looking for a respite between scenes on set. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j berb
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States4 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 States8 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 Statesa year 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 Kingdoma 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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#3
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#108
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#10
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#99
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#187
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 493: Free Range Writing!
Q: So, what I really loved when I was kind of putting together Make Writing Your Job and creating our place for kind of uniting writers and helping writers navigate the worlds of freelancing, of substack, and to get connected to jobs, the thing that I wanted to do is to try to figure out how to build communities on the internet that people were excited to engage with.
Amy Suto says writers should build creative-feeling revenue streams around their interests and create online communities where writers can share resources. She also recommends consistency and choosing distribution approaches that fit a writer's strengths.
Ep. 493: Free Range Writing!
Q: So tell us a little bit about your journey as a writer, where you started and where you are now.
Amy Suto studied screen and television writing at USC, worked her way into television writing and earned a credit on Condor. She also built a memoir ghostwriting business, then shifted toward books and independent writing, including ghostwriting for athletes and other clients.
Ep. 492: Work Joy & The (Good) Grief Of Getting Rid of Stuff
Q: Is there anything you regret getting rid of?
Laverne says she wishes she had kept some power strips, but has not yet fully processed what she gave away. She says that uncertainty and mourning can be part of the transition.
Ep. 492: Work Joy & The (Good) Grief Of Getting Rid of Stuff
Q: What do you think about career mementos? Do you think I should just get rid of them?
Laverne says the decision depends on the value and meaning of each object, and notes that sometimes people are holding onto the experience it represents. She encourages Liz to give herself permission to let go and suggests trying small steps, such as displaying a meaningful item and seeing how it feels.
Ep. 487: Killin’ It Killer Bee Style
Q: How are we doing with our team theme Be the Bee for 2026?
They review progress, confirm the shift to Killer Bee, and discuss continued alignment and potential amendments to maintain momentum.

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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.

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Recent guests on Happier in Hollywood include:

1. Eliza Orlins
2. Thea Johnson
3. Amy Suto
4. Laverne McKinnon
5. Jordana Obermann
6. Candice Bernstein
7. Chuck Reed
8. Lisa Joyner

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