Hollywood Hustle Podcast

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SIDE HUSTLE: Getting the Work Done. PLUS a Preview of Ep. 82 w/ Nicole G. Leier (Actress & Director) Mar 12, 2019

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This week Michael and Daniel discuss what keeps them from getting the work done. What holds them back from setting down and working? We offer tips to make sure you are able to be productive as well as offer updates on our hustle and what is inspiring us this week.

Finally…

We share a preview of our interview with Writer, Director and Actress Nicole G. Leier!

Nicole G. Leier is an Afro-Canadian-American, award-winning actor, producer and director, born and raised in Canada and now based in LA. As an independent producer and director, she has produced award winning films and commercial projects for companies such as Hootsuite and YouTube. As a young actor, she began her career working on the TV series Edgemont Road for CBC. Her award winning film, BLACK CHICKS, produced with acclaimed writer, director, and showrunner, NEIL LABUTE, gained her a prestigious Leo award nomination for her work as the lead actor in the film. Her film Henry’s Glasses (Co-Director & Producer) won Best Canadian Short Film by the NFB, Best Picture at The Oregon Disorient International Film Festival and many more.

As an actor, she has worked with some of the best directors in the industry, including ROBERT REDFORD, JAMES CAMERON, JAMES FRANCO and SETH ROGAN. Recently, she wrapped production acting alongside, academy award winning actor, Nicolas Cage. These experiences have made her well known for creating authenticity in her projects. Currently she is developing several projects through her production company, Black Tree Pictures.

Do not miss Episode 82 w/ Nicole G. Leier: Tuesday March 19th

Now, Let the Hustle Begin….

Hustle Inspirations Mentioned in the Show:

Books: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert & “Will in the World” by Stephen Goldblatt

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Ep. 81 - How to Come to America with $500 and Survive: The Strength and Beauty of Model, Actress & Entrepreneur Katarina Van Derham Mar 05, 2019

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Today Daniel & Michael sit down with Model, Actress & Entrepreneur: Katarina Van Derham. Katarina moved to the US from Slovakia with only $500 in her pocket. Using her brains, strength and natural beauty Katarina built an amazing modeling career, then used that to start her own on line magazine, Viva Glamm. Katarina pushed through struggles, negativity, sexism and so much more to find herself on top of the world.

In Our interview with Katarina discusses growing up with very little in Slovakia, How she survived with very little and how she used her wits to find a way out. Katarina shares what it was like being new to America and the hardships she dealt with while trying to learn to live as an American and her intense bouts of homesickness. Katarina also discusses building her online Magazine, Viva Glamm, building her brand and starting her own cosmetic line. This is an amazing story of strength and adversity as Katarina came from nothing to find her way in a new country, it's a story that shows no matter what's in your way or what others think of you, in the end you decide your destiny.

Let the Hustle begin!!

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Twitter: @KVanDerham and @VivaGlamMag

IG: @KatarinaVanDerham

Website: www.vivaglammagazine.com

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SIDE HUSTLE: And the Winner Goes To... PLUS a Preview of Ep. 81 w/ Katarina Van Derham (Model, Entrepreneur and Actress) Feb 26, 2019

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This week Michael and Daniel offer updates on their Hustles, and what is inspiring them this week.

For this week’s main topic:

Daniel and Michael discuss the 91st Academy Awards aka The Oscars, recording before the award show aired, Michael and Daniel discuss their favorites to win, movies they felt were snubbed, discuss the changes that almost happened and offer suggestions for new categories and hosts for the show

Finally…

We share a preview of our interview with Model, Actress and Entrepreneur, Glam Magazine's own, Katarina Van Derham!

Katarina came to America from Slovakia with $500 in her pocket and began to build a new life of opportunity. Katarina discusses growing up with limited means in Slovakia, opens up about the struggles of being in a new country and how she took her career as a model and turned it into a successful online Magazine, YouTube Series and more. Oh, and we have a guest Co-Host, former Co-Host of "Boss, Please" podcast and host of the new upcoming podcast, "We Need to Talk", Singer/Songwriter, Malynda Hale.

Do not miss Episode 81 w/ Katarina Van Derham: Tuesday March 5th

Now, Let the Hustle Begin….

Hustle Inspirations Mentioned in the Show:

Podcast: Wolverine: The Long Night, available on iTunes and Stitcher

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Ep. 80: Audition Psych and the Anti-Hustle w/Michael Kostroff from HBO’s The Wire Feb 12, 2019

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*Warning this Episode is Rated an 80's PG-13 for Some Strong Language.

Today Daniel & Michael sit down with Actor, Author, and Audition Coach: Michael Kostroff. Michael's career is the epitome of the phrase "Hey, I know that guy!" because he is the poster-child for a Character Actor. A huge thanks to Trevor Algatt, formally from Inside Acting Podcast, for putting this together.

Our interview with Michael Kostroff goes over his fifty years of work from Theatre to Television To film, most notably his experience playing "Maurice Levy" on HBO's "The Wire". We also discuss his published works as an author, including a book based on his time on the first National Tour of "The Producers" entitled "Letters from Backstage" & we discuss the book born from his game-changing workshop of the same name "Audition Psych 101". And the key to it all? You'll find out when he shares his theory of being "anti-Hustle". We enjoyed our conversation with Michael so much and both Michael and Daniel walked away even more inspired to continue their journeys. Now...

Let the Hustle begin!!

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Twitter: @TheRealKostroff & @AuditionPsych101

IG: @Michael_Kostroff

Website: AuditionPsych101

All of Michael's books are available on Amazon.com

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SIDE HUSTLE: Assistants, Auditions & Actors. PLUS a Preview of Ep. 80 w/ Michael Kostroff (Actor, Author and Audition Coach) Feb 04, 2019

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Michael and Daniel get together to offer updates on their hustles, discuss what has inspired their hustle recently and offer some motivational hustle statements.

To followup our most recent and amazing interview with Intern to Creative Executive, Hillary Levi. Team Hustle put a call out on Social Media for advice from current and former assistants in the industry. Daniel and Michael share the fantastic responses they received.

Finally, we share a preview of our next interview with Actor, Author & Audition Coach, "The Wire's", Michael Kostroff

In next week’s incredible episode, Michael and Daniel talk to THE poster-child for the definition of "Character Actor", Michael Kostroff. A face you will definitely recognize with a name you will not, yet. After 5 decades of work on stage, TV, and Film, Michael has built an amazing list of work, most notably playing "Maurice Levy" on HBO's "The Wire". Michael is also a published Author, his works include: "Letters from Backstage" (A book based on his time on the first National Tour of "The Producers) & "Audition Psych 101" a book based on his popular audition workshop with the same name. Michael discusses the highs and lows of being a working actor, reminding the joy in the business over and over again and how deep into his soul being an actor lives. Do not miss this amazing Interview.

Do not miss Episode 80 w/ Michael Kostroff: Tuesday, February 12th

Now, Let the Hustle Begin!

Hustle Inspirations Mentioned in the Show:

Television: "The Punisher" Season 2 on Netflix. Especially the performances of Jon Bernthal and Ben Barnes.

Los Angeles City: Echo Park & The Time Travel Mart: A non-profit dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with creative and expository writing skills and helping teachers inspire students to write.

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Ep. 79: From Intern to Creative Executive w/ Hillary Levi from Ellation Jan 29, 2019

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It's our first interview of 2019 and it is a great one

In this amazing episode we follow the industry journey from Intern to Executive of Creative Executive, Hillary Levi. The hard work put in, dealing with great (and not-so great) bosses and how connections are incredibly important in finding the right positions. We also discuss how taking a break from the industry and LA can sometimes be the best thing for you, including the importance of therapy and mental health. Finally, we take a look at the current environment and public struggle of women in and out of the entertainment industry. THIS IS the journey for so many in LA, do not miss an insider's look at all of it.

Let the Hustle begin!!

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Twitter: @HillaryLevi

IG: @HillaryRene

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Ep. 78 - Team Hustle #12: "Unbreakable" commentary, comics, early 2000's and More!! Jan 15, 2019

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"Now that we know who you are... I know who I am.” - Elijah Prince “Wait, they’re opening the season with a Team Hustle episode?”, is what we are sure you just asked yourself out-loud in front several people, causing an awkward moment of silence between everyone around. Do not worry!! We will break that silence with this fun commentary episode as Daniel and Michael prepare themselves for the new film, Glass, by gushing over how awesome and underrated one of their favorite movies, M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable, is. For those unaware of this movie from 2000, here is a short synopsis: “Unbreakable is a riveting story shared by two men. David Dunn, a man from a blue-collar neighborhood in Philadelphia emerges unharmed as the sole survivor of a devastating train accident. Enter Elijah Price, a mysterious stranger who offers a bizarre explanation as to why David escaped without a single scratch, an explanation that threatens to change David's family and life forever.” Michael and Daniel discuss how Unbreakable has impacted them, discuss the cinematography, the allusions to comic books and how it is the first great modern comic book film. Keep a look out on out IG on Jan. 17th/18th as Daniel and Michael go see the final film in the East Rail 177 Trilogy which includes: Unbreakable, Split and now Glass!! Fun will be had. Let the Hustle Begin…. Subscribe and Leave Us A Review! Theme Music Provided by: BenSound.com Find us: Twitter:@LAHustleCast IG:HollywoodHustlePodcast FB: Hollywood Hustle Podcast Email Us at: HollywoodHustlePodcast@gmail.com Visit us at www.HollywoodHustlePodcast.com

SIDE HUSTLE: New Year Resolutions! PLUS a Preview of Ep. 78, Team Hustle Commentary on "Unbreakable". Jan 08, 2019

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This week we bring you our first episode of 2019 in the form of our first Side Hustle 2.0!!!

After premiering our Side Hustle episodes last year and Michael doing an incredible job with them, we wanted to begin utilizing them better in the overall structure of our show.

In this Side Hustle: We discuss our new season and the changes we are making to our release schedule, our side hustle episodes and to our interview episodes. All for the better. then… Michael and Daniel share updates on their journey, what is currently inspiring their Hustle including 2 books and a YouTuber!!

For the Main Topic: Daniel and Michael stare 10 of their 19 for 2019 New Year’s Resolutions!! They range from Professional to Personal. We hope they inspire you to share your goals and resolutions for this year.

Finally…

We offer a preview for next week’s “Unbreakable” Commentary, including Daniel and Michael’s guesses and hopes of what they’ll see in the upcoming sequel, “Glass”. Enjoy our first Side Hustle 2.0!!!

Now, Let the Hustle Begin….

Hustle Inspirations Mentioned in the Show:

Books: “Bored and Brilliant” by Manoush Zomorodi (Daniel) “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah (Daniel)

Music: “Acoustic Covers” Playlist on Spotify (Daniel) “Deep Focus” Playlist on Spotify Video:

YouTuber: BrandonDoesEverything (Daniel)

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Hustle Replay: Ep. 60 - The Social Media Hustle w/ Buffer's Brian G. Peters Dec 21, 2018

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This week we continue to look back at season two with one of Daniel’s favorite episodes. Team Hustle has been using the third party social media app, Buffer, since the beginning of the show to assist with our social media posting. From there we discovered Buffer has a podcast called “The Science of Social Media” co-hosted by our guest, Brian G Peters. Brian is the Strategic Partnerships Manager for Buffer and also the co-host of the popular Buffer podcast The Science of Social media, where Brian and his Co-Host, Hailley, break down news, analytical reports and anything else social media. Brian has led talks at several conference and has taught workshops, including a popular online course on the website, SkillShare. We discuss Brian's journey to his focus on Digital Marketing and Social Media. We talk about what he finds fascinating about social media, his joinery to working and the responsibilities he takes on for buffer and what it's like to have a job where you can literally make your office anywhere. We also interrogate, con and squeeze all kinds of tips, advice and thoughts on how YOU can improve your social media hustle. You do not want to miss this educational episode, focusing on something that's becoming more and more relevant and important in any person's hustle. Check out Brian & Hailley’s podcast "The Science of Social Media" on iTunes. Subscribe and Leave Us A Review! Find Brian G. Peters & Buffer Twitter: @brian_g_peters & @buffer IG: briangpeters & buffer Websites: www.buffer.com, www.briangpeters.com buffer.com/podcast Theme Music Provided by: BenSound.com Find us: Twitter:@LAHustleCast IG:HollywoodHustlePodcast FB: Hollywood Hustle Podcast Email Us at: HollywoodHustlePodcast@gmail.com Visit us at www.HollywoodHustlePodcast.com

Hustle Replay: Ep. 51 - Team Hustle #7: Inside Podcasting Dec 13, 2018

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While we are still on our holiday hiatus, Michael and Daniel wanted to look back on this season and each take turns picking an episode or series that impacted them the most. First up is Michael’s pick. Earlier this season we had the privalidge of interviewing three of the minds behind the incredible podcast “Inside Acting Podcast”, Co-Hosts AJ Meijer & Trevor Algatt as well as the former head of Marketing and PR, Grace Gordon. We ended this series with an amazing, SUPER-SIZED Team Hustle/IAP crossover episode where Michael, Daniel, Trevor & AJ set down to discuss the most obvious of topics, Podcasting. As the name suggests, we break down the science of podcasting. The Do’s, the Dont’s, the questions you should consider when starting a show, and the lessons we have learned during our own podcast journeys. From the informative to the very personal, this episode is one that you do NOT want to miss. Enjoy this look back on Season 2 as we work towards a fantastic Season 3, premiering in January, Let the Hustle Begin... Subscribe and Leave Us A Review! Find AJ Meijer, Trevor Algatt and Inside Acting: Facebook: Inside Acting Twitter: @Inside Acting, @digitalactor & @trevoralgatt IG: @insideacting, @digitalactor & @trevoralgatt Websites: www.InsideActing.net, Theme Music Provided by: BenSound.com Find us: Twitter:@LAHustleCast IG:HollywoodHustlePodcast FB: Hollywood Hustle Podcast Email Us at: HollywoodHustlePodcast@gmail.com Visit us at www.HollywoodHustlePodcast.com

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