Chris Bumbray: Turning a Side Hustle into a Hollywood Career. (Part 1)

In this engaging conversation, Nat Lauzon speaks with Chris Bumbray, editor-in-chief at JoBlo.com, about he he turned a side hustle into a full-time career in the entertainment industry.

They explore the importance of pursuing passions, the necessity of adaptability in today's job market, the impact of failure, and the unrelated side hustle that Chris still maintains!

Chris also shares some candid and memorable celebrity encounters and insights into our fave Hollywood stars.

Keywords

side hustle, career development, film criticism, celebrity interviews, entertainment industry, personal growth, teaching, Chris Bumbray, JoBlo.com, podcast

Takeaways

Figure out what you enjoy and see if you can monetize it.

Don't focus too much on money; do it for pleasure.

Failure builds resilience and teaches valuable lessons.

It's important to have multiple skills and side hustles.

Networking and relationships in the industry can open doors.

Teaching can enhance your communication and interviewing skills.

Celebrity encounters can be surprising and memorable.

Film criticism is subjective and nuanced.

Side hustles can lead to unexpected career paths.

Embracing change is essential in today's job market.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:41 From Side Hustle to Hollywood

04:20 Jo Blo Beginnings

05:45 Chris' Side Hustles & Developing Skillsets

07:33 Why The Hustle for Side Hustles?

10:27 When Chris Knew He'd "Made It"

14:38 Defining Childhood Movies

17:55 Memorable Celeb Encounters

19:03 Bryan Cranston's Prank

21:14 What's Bob Odenkirk Really Like?

23:50 Anne Hathaway Loves This

24:35 Jessica Chastain's Sense of Humour

25:12 ESL Teaching on the Side

26:14 Rob Reiner Encounter

28:52 What Being a Teacher Has Taught Chris

30:15 Side Hustle Advice

31:36 Chris's Dad is Montreal-Famous!