Stay ConnectedVeteran 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, and office yoga.
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Fifteen years ago, Gretchen Rubin’s book The Happiness Project changed Sarah’s life—it helped her decide to have her amazing daughter, Violet. Now Sarah wants to get happier again with Gretchen’s new course The Happiness Project: Revisited. Gretchen joins Liz and Sarah to talk about what Sarah can expect from the course in the year ahead. One thing? More energy! Then Gretchen has a Hollywood Hack that will definitely make all of us happier: Suit yourself! Don’t get discouraged when something doesn’t work; try a different approach that’s right for you. Finally, Liz and Sarah have a joint audio book recommendation — The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.
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The Happiness Project: Revisited
https://the-happiness-project.com/
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
The Happiness Projectaudible.com
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As 2023 comes to an end, Liz and Sarah discuss their favorite everything from the year. From Liz’s favorite Real Housewives podcast (Drama Darling) to Sarah’s favorite little thing that had a big impact (her gorgeous new salad bowl), to their favorite team activity (the HIH Retreat at the Johnny Cash Ranch), they cover it all!
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Liz & Sarah’s Favorites:
Favorite Non-Fiction Book:
Sarah — Burn It Down by Maureen Ryan
Liz — Number Go Up by Zeke Faux
FavoriteFiction Book:
Sarah — Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Liz — The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
Favorite Movie:
Sarah — Elemental
Liz — Barbie
Favorite TV Drama:
Sarah — The Night Agent on Netflix
Liz — Succession on MAX
Favorite TV Comedy:
Sarah — Somebody Somewhere on MAX
Liz — Physical on Apple TV+
Favorite TV Pilot Episode:
Sarah — Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix
Favorite TV Reality Show:
Sarah — Great British Baking Show on Netflix
Liz — The Traitors on Peacock
Favorite Overall Podcast:
Sarah — More Perfect from WNYC Studios
Liz — The Powers That Be from Puck
Favorite True Crime Podcast:
Liz — Scamanda from iHeart
Favorite Audible Series:
Sarah — Slayer, A Buffy Verse Story
Favorite Housewives Podcast: Drama Darling hosted by Amy Phillips
Favorite Beauty Product:
Sarah — TheraFace Pro
Liz — Dry Bar Liquid Glass Moisture Rich Miracle Smoothing Sealant
Favorite Item of Clothing:
Sarah — Natural Life dress
Liz — Uniqlo Easy Cargo pants Natural Life
Favorite Shoes:
Sarah — Hokas
Liz — Black Arizona Shearling Birkenstocks
Favorite Little Thing with Big Impact:
Sarah — Salad bowl from Cercana in Ojai
Liz — Inevifit Bathroom Scale
Favorite Activity:
Sarah — volunteering at VCAS
Liz — restarting Mah Jong
Favorite Team Activity:
Sarah & Liz — Happier In Hollywood Retreat 2023
Favorite Restaurant:
Sarah — Zadie’s in Ojai
Liz — Bacari in Sherman Oaks
Favorite Accomplishment:
Sarah — getting her Pilates Reformer
Liz — completing her Fryman 100
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Liz and Sarah share their Team Theme for 2024 — Hear Us Roar 2024! They also reveal their personal words for the year. Sarah’s is “steps” and Liz’s is “book.” In Take Two, they revisit the topic of Sarah making salads, which has sparked a major discussion in the HIH FB group! This week’s Hollywood Hack will help you impress when entertaining: Don’t be afraid to prepare for an occasion early. Possibly years early. Finally, Sarah recommends watching the documentary series Beckham on Netflix.
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LINKS:
The Satellite Sisters:
The Satellite Sisters Podcast / A Pep Talk for Modern Womensatellitesisters.com
Sarah’s 2024 word bracelet:
Monica Vinader | Women’s Jewelry | Shop Christmas Nowmonicavinader.com
Beckham trailer:
'BECKHAM' Documentary Series | Official Trailer | Netflixyoutube.com
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Christmas is coming, and Liz and Sarah are determined to finish a first draft of their novel. But they’ve made a slight adjustment to their plan — since so much is changing, they’re going to leave the last third of the book in outline form until the next the draft. In Take A Hike, Sarah shares an idea that listener Laura discovered on TikTok — plan a 90 Day Dinner with friends when times are tough. In Hits & Bombs, Sarah gives listener Melissa a Hit for being Sarah’s salad tutor. And Liz gives herself a Bomb for not having finished Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia. This week’s Hollywood Hack will help clean up your inbox: go on an unsubscribe spree! Finally, Liz recommends a limited series — Candy on Hulu.
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LINKS:
Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia:
Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity - New Book by Peter Attiapeterattiamd.com
Candy — official trailer:
Candy | Official Trailer | Disney+youtube.com
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The Holiday Season is upon us! Liz and Sarah share their favorite gifts for 2023, including Cal Pak’s water bottle sling, puzzle sorting trays, dry erase wall dots, Oofos slides, and gift boxes from the Women’s Bean Project. Plus, so much more!
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LINKS:
ECCOSOPHY large beach blanket :
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFLRNL2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
CALPAK water bottle sling:
Wanderful water bottle sling:
https://www.amazon.com/WanderFull
Cal Pak Luka Expandable Laptop Tote:
https://www.calpaktravel.com/products/luka-expandable-laptop-tote/celery
Yeti Go Box:
https://www.yeti.com/cargo/storage/gobox-30.html
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin:
Outlive by Peter Attica, MD:
Audio books from independent bookstores:
I’m Dead Now What?
Gretchen’s The Happiness Project: Revisited course:
Don’t Break The Chain Tracker, Five Senses Journal, and Tackle Box:
Wooden puzzle from Liberty Puzzles:
Stackable puzzle sorting trays:
https://www.amazon.com/Puzzle-Sorting-Tray
Flirt Dry Erase Dots Wall Decal from Wayfair:
https://www.wayfair.com/Ebern-Designs
Reusable paper towels from Paloma Danger:
https://palomadanger.com/collections/reusable-napkins
Uniqlo Easy Cargo pants — black — 49.90
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E456106-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09&sizeDisplayCode=003
Mother’s Hustler Ankle Fray Jeans (238.00)
Oofos slides:
Retro Radio Farm:
http://www.retroradiofarm.com/
PMD Clean Pro — Smart Facial Cleansing Device:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PQ7Q26F?th=1
Rose Quartz Roller:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087YPY5L5?th=1
Women’s Bean Project gift box:
https://www.womensbeanproject.com/product-category/gifts/premium-gift-boxes/
Organize & Prioritize Planner:
https://www.blazardesignstudio.com/shop/organize-prioritize-planner
Hello Harlot:
https://www.helloharlot.com/collections/the-housewives-collection
Trapp Home Fragrance Mists:
Notes To Self Socks:
Helen Jon Hooded Terry Cover-up:
https://www.helenjon.com/products/hooded-terry-cover-up-paros?_pos=1&_sid=b8290be2e&_ss=r
Topsy’s Popcorn:
https://www.topsyspopcorn.com/item?size=3
Cercana alpaca blanket:
Ojai Olive Oil:
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Liz and Sarah talk to one of their oldest friends, Todd Schulkin, who is a manger, producer, and Executive Director of The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy. He’s also the guy who got them their first agent in Hollywood, and he has tips for pre-WGA writers about how to land an agent or manager. (Spoiler alert: A coherent logline is key.) Then they have a Hollywood Hack that will help you turn off the TV and go to sleep: When you’re binging a show, watch the teaser for the next episode, then turn it off. Next, Liz had a Celebrity Sighting — she saw Lisa Rinna THREE TIMES at Fryman Canyon. Finally, Liz has a Julia Child inspired recommendation: The Spot in Carpenteria, home to Julia Child’s favorite burger. (And stay tuned for a Julia Child related button with EP Chuck Reed’s sister, Chef Danielle Reed!)
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LINKS:
Todd Schulkin:
About Schulkin Managementschulkinmanagement.com
Julia Season Two trailer:
Julia Season 2 | Official Trailer | Maxyoutube.com
Lisa Rinna:
L I S A R I N N A (@lisarinna) • Instagram photos and videosinstagram.com
The Spot:
The Spot | Carpinteria CAfacebook.com
Chef Danielle Reed:
Home | Sur l' Adoursurladour.square.site
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Liz and Sarah discuss their plan to forge a clear path amidst the post-WGA strike chaos. That includes committing to finishing a first draft of their novel before Christmas! In Take A Hike, they talk about the benefit of creating a discussion agenda. Then Liz and Sarah give themselves a Bomb for letting the HIH website falter, and listener Laura gets a Hit for reaching out about fixing it. This week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your Zoom meetings: put parchment over your ring light to prevent a reflection in your glasses. Finally, this week Liz and Sarah have a joint recommendation — Mayim Bialik’s video about what it feels like to Jewish right now.
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LINKS:
Happier Ladies podcast:
Kenzi Enright’s dad’s dIscussion agenda:
Dad's incredible 'discussion' agenda for bar meetups goes viraldailymail.co.uk
Mayim Bialik video:
Big Fat Positive Podcast: How
Big Fat Positive Podcastbigfatpositivepodcast.com
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When Liz and Sarah sat down to discuss ideas for their next HIH retreat, they realized having one idea made it easier to have another and another. Creativity begets creativity! In Take A Hike, Sarah talks about the benefit of knowing your neighbors. She even borrowed an actual cup of sugar from someone on her cul-de-sac! Liz and Sarah answer a question about how to know if your child might be a future writer in The Mailroom. (Note: Asking for a typewriter is a definite sign.) This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from HIH retreat attendee Jenn — sing bad news. Then Liz is on a Celebrity Sighting roll. She saw Maya Rudolph at a cross country meet. Finally, this week Liz recommends two books for people interested in the world of crypto — Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis and Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall by Zeke Faux.
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LINKS:
Maya Rudolph:
Maya Rudolph - Biography - IMDbimdb.com
Going Infinite by Michael Lewis:
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoonamazon.com
Number Go Up by Zeke Faux:
Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fallamazon.com
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The Happier In Hollywood Retreat 2023 is in the books! It was a huge success, and now Sarah and Liz are discussing what was fantastic (the people, the place, the sound bath, the conversation) and what they’d change for the next one (less food). In Take A Hike, inspired by the weekend, they talk about the Magic of Community. Next, in The Craft (& Fain), they share a writing exercise (suggested by a retreat attendee) designed to help you tell your story in meetings. This week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your posture: the Gaiam Balance Ball Chair. Finally, Sarah has an Audible series recommendation — Slayers: A Buffyverse Story.
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LINKS:
Johnny Cash Ranch:
JOHNNY CASH RANCH - Ojai Rentals, Villas, Getawaysenchantedvacationrentals.com
Gaiam Classic Backless Balance Ball Chair:
Slayers: A Buffyverse Story:
Slayers: A Buffyverse Storyaudible.com
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Liz and Sarah are prepping for the 2023 HIH Retreat. It’s all the scary things rolled into one — entertaining, public speaking, meeting new people. They’re excited but nervous! In Take A Hike, Sarah discusses why she’s happy she found a volunteer opportunity that works for her (spoiler alert: dogs are involved). This week’s Hollywood Hack makes working at home more pleasant and quite possibly more productive: Try a work change of scene in your home. Then Liz had another Celebrity Sighting: Tiffani Amber Thiessen at the Encino Katsuya. Finally, Liz has a book recommendation — End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood by Patty Lin.
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LINKS:
Ventura County Animal Services:
Ventura County Animal Servicesvcas.us
Tiffani Thiessen:
Words From Metiffanithiessen.com
End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood by Patty Lin:
End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywoodamazon.com
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