Ep 14 - What We’d Do If We Were Trying to Break Into Hollywood Today

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Hollywood is a mess right now. Yet and still, there are so many things we would’ve done differently to break in had we known what we know now.
In this episode, we cut up about the privilege of hindsight, the importance of networking, creating no matter what, and not putting all of your eggs into one basket.
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A breakdown of our chat:
(00:03:53) Having a strong sense of self
(00:04:50) How emotionally jarring the business is
(00:05:50) Not talking ourselves out of an opportunity
(00:06:14) Expanding our network with industry peers and folk outside of Hollywood
(00:08:44) Not discrediting the work you create and being in service to others
(00:11:11) Wishing we created more
(00:12:33) Solidifying yourself with one focus
(00:15:50) Changing paths sooner than later and not letting fear lead
(00:16:54) Finding her own opportunities vs. working OWAs (open writing assignments)
(00:18:47) Having a healthy confidence in the work and asking for what we want
(00:20:45) Making sure you have a North Star and know your why
(00:22:34) Believing in what you want to do and trusting it will happen
(00:22:55) Our How We Create segment where Felicia, Dria, and Georgette share things inspiring them this week

HOW WE CREATE Recommendations

Felicia: 10x is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More By Doing Less by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy
Georgette: The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show on HBO

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This podcast is a production of The Create Daily. It was produced by Georgette Pierre and executive produced by Felicia Pride. It was edited by Wize Grazette of the Indie Creative Network.
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