Liz and Sarah dive into the Mailroom with an all listener questions episode! What are their top tips for making sure your voice is heard in a meeting? Would Liz rather be a Traitor or a Faithful? Where in the world does Sarah most want to shoot a show? What do they think about the sale of WBD? They answer all these questions and many more!

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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

LINKS:

A Man on the Inside Season Two trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6UXdDbuNFc

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman:

https://amzn.to/4aeLcZa

Actress of a Certain Age by Jeff Hiller:

https://amzn.to/4s6AoD1

How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast:

https://amzn.to/3MC5emG

Squid Game: The Challenge Season Two trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ4D7HA7Ov4

War and Peace, by Leo Tolstoy:

https://amzn.to/4j8nOPy

Wolf Hall, by Hilary Mantel:

https://amzn.to/48u01Vj

Simon Haisell’s Footnotes and Tangents:

https://footnotesandtangents.substack.com

We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship with Kate Spade by Elyse Arons: https://amzn.to/4j2mxtl

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Before Liz and Sarah dive into the episode, Liz shares the sad news of her dad’s recent death and thanks listeners for the outpouring of love and support. Then they talk about their Team Theme for 2026 and how they want it to relate to this year’s theme but also be more aggressive. They land on “Be the Bee,” and their symbol is the Killer Bee. In The Mailroom, they answer a layered question about whether or not too much pressure is put on new writers to deliver stellar spec pilot scripts. This week’s Hollywood Hack is to have multiples of certain items — including phone chargers, scissors, and reading glasses. Finally Liz recommends I Love LA on HBO Max.

Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

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Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

LINKS:

Jack Craft obituary:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kansascity/name/jack-craft-obituary?id=60219609

I Love LA trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnBAmvw_Yow

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Executive Coach and Friend of the Pod Michael Melcher joins Sarah to discuss the benefits of networking up. Making connections with higher ups is intimidating but worth it! Michael stays on as Guest Host to discuss the idea of an Admin Night— which is, essentially, a group Power Hour. Then, in Take Two, they discuss their current personal canaries in a coal mine. This week’s Hollywood Hack is Slidelock Carabiners! Finally, Sarah recommends the novel Wolf Hall, by Hilary Mantel and Simon Haisell’s accompanying Slow Read.

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Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra

Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/

Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

LINKS:

Michael Melcher:

https://m2leaders.com/team/michael-melcher/

Your Invisible Network, by Michael Melcher:

https://amzn.to/440xy87

Slidelock Carabiners:

https://amzn.to/4pHVLbs

Wolf Hall, by Hilary Mantel:

https://amzn.to/48u01Vj

Simon Haisell’s Footnotes and Tangents:

https://footnotesandtangents.substack.com

Photo by Thomas Le on Unsplash

Note: Go to the Happier In Hollywood Facebook Group for Liz and Sarah’s extensive Teens/Tweens Gift Guide. Thanks to listeners for such great ideas! Link below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/903150719832696/permalink/3081705578643855/

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Happy Thanksgiving! Liz and Sarah share a veritable cornucopia of practical hacks from listeners. Some faves? Use a hotel room pants hanger to clip the curtains closed. Put whitening mouthwash in your water flosser. Attach a house key to your dog’s leash. And so many more!

Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/

Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

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LINKS:

Luggage Strap: https://amzn.to/4r8kxD8

Plug-in Night Light: https://amzn.to/49rzIRM

Expo Markers: https://amzn.to/4icUQO2

Contact Lenses Cases: https://amzn.to/47Zo4uP

Satin Pillow Case: https://amzn.to/43D7LCH

Asobu Cold Brew Maker: https://amzn.to/47FiAqm

Cold Brew Pitcher: https://amzn.to/4iaZj3B

Rolling Cart: https://amzn.to/49JE9HR

Whimsical Binder Clips: https://amzn.to/4r4s2uY

Dryer Sheets: https://amzn.to/3JEDNYo

Roomba: https://amzn.to/3LNLFY4

Tackle Box: https://amzn.to/43yHghN

Whitening Moutwash: https://amzn.to/3LEDygB

Grooming Kit (for the car): https://amzn.to/4roSEar

VFM No Show Footie Sock: https://amzn.to/49Ps43G

Hulken Bag: https://amzn.to/4r1HiIY

Universal Fit Car Gap Filler: https://amzn.to/4oKSTKS

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Every episode, Liz and Sarah refer to winning the “war of attrition.” Today they discuss concrete ways to get IN that war — you can’t win if you’re not in the fight! In Career Lessons With Laverne, they talk to career coach extraordinaire, Laverne McKinnon, about how to handle someone being incredibly rude. This week’s Hollywood Hack is for pet owners — Paw Inspired reusable crate liners/pee pads. Finally, Sarah recommends Burn It Down by Maureen Ryan.

Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra

Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/

Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

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LINKS:

Jen Grisanti:

https://www.jengrisanti.com/

Carole Kirschner:

https://www.carolekirschner.com/

Jordana Oberman:

https://www.jordanaoberman.com/

Moonshot Mentor:

https://www.lavernemckinnon.com/

Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood by Maureen Ryan: https://amzn.to/3LUIiyx

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Liz and Sarah have SO MANY pitches coming up! They decided to hire Pitch Coach, Jordana Oberman, to help them up their game. And they’re so glad they did. In Take A Hike, Sarah shares why a recent L.A. Zoo outing with Violet reminded her to talk to strangers. Then Sarah gives Violet a Hit for getting Sarah to go to concerts, and Liz gives herself a Bomb for bailing on an event last minute. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from Liz’s ongoing search for the perfect Zoom lighting — LitONES Model F630 desk lamps. Finally, Sarah recommends the new Louise Penny book, The Black Wolf.

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Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra

Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/

Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you athttps://www.rula.com/hollywood #rulapod

LINKS:

Jordana Oberman:

https://www.jordanaoberman.com/

Eloise the Orangutan:

Https://youtu.be/0xdY3Fzu5vo?si=px4XIBg6kRkbOHPy

All the Way to the River: Love, Loss and Liberation by Elizabeth Gilbert:

https://amzn.to/3LlR5t8

LitONES Model 630 desk lamps:

https://amzn.to/3X9j4if

The Black Wolf by Louise Penny:

https://amzn.to/4hMlPzE

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After a recent rude encounter related to one of their projects, Liz and Sarah talk about how sometimes you just have to suck it up. (Being able to see your own facial expression on Zoom helps!) In honor of Halloween, they share their personal horror stories and discuss why it’s good to laugh at yourself. Then, in The Craft (& Fain), they explore what you want your sample script to show about your skills as a TV writer. This week’s Hollywood Hack is affordable and comfortable — H & M Wide-Leg Joggers. Finally, Liz recommends the documentary series The Last Wright: Building the Final Home Design of America’s Greatest Architect on HBO Max.

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Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft

Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/

Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

LINKS:

H & M Wide-Leg Joggers:

https://www2.hm.com/en_us/search-results.html?q=women%27s%20wide-leg%20joggers

The Last Wright trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMsHoavzs8Y

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