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Mar 30, 2020

Grace Douglas on unscripted (reality) TV and working in Los Angeles. She talks about self-comparison being the thief of joy and the importance of curiosity and building community. This associate story producer shares her journey from BFA actor to feeling confident and creatively fulfilled in her work in television where...


Mar 23, 2020

Tim Murray on stand-up comedy, Voldemort the Musical and moving from NYC to LA. Tim shares his journey from disappointment to forgiveness--starting over and ignoring the voice in your head that says, "You can't."

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Mar 16, 2020

Katie McClellan on voiceovers, J.J. Abrams, and working between NY and LA in TV/Film and Theatre. Katie shares how she survives and thrives as an actor without running out of fuel (self care!), finding a flexible and fulfilling side job, and how upholding one’s self worth can lead to a healthy outlook.

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Mar 9, 2020

Ross Evans on screenwriting, the transition from NYC's Broadway scene to the Hollywood writer's hustle, and how his degree in musical theatre led him to making his living as a screenwriter. Ross shares his perspective on "sellouts" and why getting specific leads to finding success in a career you will love.

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Mar 2, 2020

Sarah Schreiber on WWE announcing, hosting on the Home Shopping Network, and telling off David Letterman. She shares how Shakespeare and musical theatre prepared her for the wrestling entertainment world and how important it is to sell yourself as your own business. She stresses the importance of...