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Happier in Hollywood

Happier in Hollywood

By: The Onward Project
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Summary
 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, and office yoga. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/2026 The Onward Project Career Success Economics Personal Development
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  • HIH 2026 Holiday Gift Guide!

    HIH 2026 Holiday Gift Guide!
    12 Nov 2026
    Today Liz and Sarah share their 2026 Holiday Gift Guide! Ranging in price from four to four hundred dollars, every item (almost) is something they have themselves and love. Looking for luxury loungewear or the perfect puzzle? From wristlets for face washing to bee cups to shampoo and conditioner bar bundles and a bird bath fountain, there’s something for everyone! Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. They’ll come right to your inbox! Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/ LINKS: BEAUTY: Ogee brush cleaner: https://link.amazon/B0aJ0gq7g Wrist Bands for Washing Face: https://amzn.to/4d3ojrc Spa Headband & Wristlets for Washing Face: https://amzn.to/3QReqFM Humby Organics Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle: https://humbyorganics.com/products/shampoo-conditioner-bars-mango-breeze Humby Organics Ultimate Frizz Fighter Bundle: https://humbyorganics.com/products/ultimate-frizz-fighter-bundle Kitsch Shampoo and Conditioner Bar Set; https://amzn.to/4taWKC Kitsch Shampoo and Conditioner Bar Saver Pouches: https://amzn.to/42ytc7b BLANKETS: Cercana alpaca blanket: https://cercanaojai.com Lola Blanket: https://lolablankets.com/products/toasted-almond-lola-blankets?variant=51724365136244 BAGS: Calpak — Luka Large Duffel: https://www.calpaktravel.com/products/luka-large-duffel/chocolate BaubleBar Custom Icon Tote: https://www.baublebar.com/products/rs-custom-icon-tote-natural?_pos=1&_sid=7ba36f147&_ss=r Helen Jon Mahj Tote: https://www.helenjon.com/collections/beach-totes/products/mahj-tote-fatigue Hollywood20 for 20 percent off Helen Jon Game Clutch: https://www.helenjon.com/collections/beach-totes/products/game-clutch-fatigue Hollywood20 for 20 percent off CLOTHES: Helen Jon luxury loungewear: Ankle Pant: https://www.helenjon.com/collections/luxe-studio/products/ankle-pant-stone Hollywood20 for 20 percent off Short Sleeve Pullover: https://www.helenjon.com/collections/luxe-studio/products/short-sleeve-pullover-stone Hollywood20 for 20 percent off! Lululemon Steady State SuperLoft Joggers: https://shop.lululemon.com/p/womens-steady-state-superloft-jogger/dk9wcfq3p3?color=74046 Uniqlo Women’s AIRism Seamless Hiphuggers: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E481134-000/00?colorDisplayCode=21&sizeDisplayCode=004 HOME & GARDEN: Mademax Solar Bird Bath Fountain: https://amzn.to/4vlu7UN Bee Cups: https://link.amazon/B01dZS2s6 Ninja Creami: https://link.amazon/B0aI13O0R Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl: https://link.amazon/B02nSHBT5 Kizen instant read meat thermometer: https://link.amazon/B02wkMP3i Mercer Bread Knife: https://link.amazon/B06eUESdE Dash Holiday Waffle Maker: https://link.amazon/B01Lji3xB STOCKING STUFFERS: Bandolier AirPod case: https://www.bandolierstyle.com/products/avery-airpod-pouch-with-connector-black-gold?variant=39661605912612 Butter Squishy: https://link.amazon/B05TSEUJU Oura Ring: https://link.amazon/B05N7z0QJ Smart Ring Cover Compatible with Oura Ring 5: https://link.amazon/B07AGiWTH WHIMSY: In Case Of Emergency Wish Bone: minutiawoodworks.com Butter Puzzle from Piecework Puzzles: https://pieceworkpuzzles.com/products/butter Wrapping: https://shikiwrap.com/collections/all LOOKING AHEAD: Design Your Year: A Guide — Deluxe Version (25) https://the-happiness-project.com/products/design-your-year-a-guide-deluxe-version?_su_rec=8MVPctQwBbN4GJbVObOtVCyerqrMh-eBjhj34KY87SPTvadWqSdAuumzlvnTUa0fMNeNAI2m4nHJI-E0L4UTD6tSk81c3qtuTd2JFyMNvzn9gRiuz5vUgce1N_gktZAnjJM8c3z4BLw4rOki309c4_93A_ymAPGGxhAj4Tm8ZsHV8JY1IitDNBzJ1ArR8dmneL2pkXhcraLMoUbzWgp9lo-vJSZh9i-VsplK7kWAsefCsrqxJfPLE6w7bQNJgeK5tbZDtYeIpAzQR8YwSOHRjAw9j0wPEXAf6KYaylqFgnkcuxKIPbtFgz8qvWg8Yy8K4YBWAFjCWpK6P-MproIRUT_AEUsTKN9F2ADU_GbLzkWOoM0E1uvVvuhmCXDzgFyGukrFzEFJOZ4moRfmSomwsX8q&_su_rec_id=51c0dce7-c07a-4bb8-a067-225ecfea0a54-1793137867 Countdown Calendar: https://the-happiness-project.com/products/twelve-day-countdown-calendar Anecdote Daily Planner: https://link.amazon/B03XlhVfq Legend Planner Weekly & Daily Goal Planner: https://link.amazon/B0dBw3K6W Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 min
  • Ep. 495: It’s Purge November!

    Ep. 495: It’s Purge November!
    5 Nov 2026
    A recent pitch reminded Liz and Sarah that there are many ways to win at work. Maybe they’ll sell their project, maybe they won’t. But either way it’s meaningful to connect with executives — both ones they’ve known for years and ones they’ve never met before. In Take A Hike, they talk about Purge November! What are the questions Sarah is asking herself when deciding what to do with an item? This week’s Hollywood Hack is courtesy of grief counselor and career strategist Laverne McKinnon: Remind yourself, “Pleasure doesn’t have to be earned by solving all my problems first.” Finally, Liz recommends the new hit documentary You Can See Everything about Elizabeth Holmes. Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It’ll come right to your inbox! Sign up for Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter Chickening Out at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. It’ll come right to your inbox! 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. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: This is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1671938716?i=1000798170764 You Can See Everything trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvW_N5p1q44 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • Ep. 494: Excise A Pain Point

    Ep. 494: Excise A Pain Point
    29 Oct 2026
    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 season tickets. In The Craft (& Fain), Liz and Sarah talk about their decision to drill down on the beginning of their novel. This week’s Hollywood Hack is perfect for holiday travel: the Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Small Weekender bag. Finally, Liz and Sarah have a joint recommendation — the October 20th, 2026 episodes of the MeSsy podcast, hosted by Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. They’ll come right to your inbox! 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, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Small Weekender: https://www.loandsons.com/products/catalina-deluxe-small-eco-friendly-canvas-deep-navy?variant=42412045828192&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_content=Catalina_Deluxe&=utm_term=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=826744390444&tw_campaign=24310967696&tw_kwdid=aud-536150889810:pla-2379794906601&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24310967696&gbraid=0AAAAADogCDNSlL8_VYfRP8OiCTbq6ijIB&gclid=CjwKCAjwl4HXBhAjEiwAHlpWhNsbbenXluiGlYavGDz_4c81HXjd3yZyP7HyzJQrEHuuFRsO_RbRkxoCiGcQAvD_BwE Helen Jon Mahj Tote: https://www.helenjon.com/products/mahj-tote-fatigue MeSsy podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messy-with-christina-applegate-jamie-lynn-sigler/id1734318382?i=1000797230355 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min
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