Liz and Sarah reveal that ABC passed on their PLASTICS pilot. They’re super bummed but bouncing back and moving on. One thing that’s helping them cope? Hiking. In The Mailroom segment, they answer a question from an assistant who’s wondering if she should stay at her well-paying job or go for a position that pays less but offers more opportunity. This week’s “Three C’s” Hollywood Hack will help listeners never miss an appointment: clarity, calendar, confirm. Finally Liz and Sarah had a celebrity sighting of one of their all-time favorite celebrities — they had dinner with Marcia Clark!

Marcia Clark:

http://marciaclarkbooks.com/

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Liz and Sarah talk about why it’s important to “re-network” with people you’ve worked with in the past. Then in Take Two, they share the questions that are guiding listeners through 2020. One favorite: “What would I do if I wasn’t afraid?” In The Craft (And Fain) they discuss how to create specificity of place in scripts and why it matters. This week’s Hollywood Hack guarantees you’ll never have to arrive at a party empty-handed: keep a bottle of champagne on hand.

Also in today’s episode, Liz and Sarah announce a limited addition of their Happier In Hollywood merch — a rainbow Silipint travel cup featuring their logo and motto! If you’re interested in getting a cup, email us at [email protected]. For other Silipint products, go to Silipint.com and use coupon code HAPPY20 for 20 percent off your first order.

Happier in Hollywood Episode 139: What’s Your QUESTION For 2020?

http://happierinhollywood.com/episode139/

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV:

https://www.bevmo.com/shop/wine/champagne_sparkling/champagne/sparkling/veuve_clicquot_yellow_label_nv_750_ml/p/1564405684704472266

Veuve Clicquot Rose:

https://www.bevmo.com/shop?id=1564405684704501374

Silipint:

https://www.silipint.com/

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Many listeners have asked Sarah to tell the story of how she became an only parent to her daughter, Violet. This is the day she tells that story! Then actor/singer Amanda Noret Reed coaches Liz on how to strengthen her voice. The keys are good posture and diaphragmatic breathing. This week’s Hollywood Hack will help save money on professional blow outs: Dry Bar’s heated straightening brush, “The Brush Crush.”

Starfish Envy:

https://starfishenvy.typepad.com/

Single Mothers By Choice

https://www.singlemothersbychoice.org/

California Cryobank:

https://www.cryobank.com/

Amanda Noret Reed:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0912073/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Amanda Noret Reed Twitter: @amanda_noret

The Brush Crush:

https://www.thedrybar.com/the-brush-crush-heated-straightening-brush

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Liz and Sarah are celebrating their twentieth anniversary as writing partners! They reflect on the last two decades and discuss what they should do to mark this career milestone. In Take A Hike, Liz and Sarah talk about why it’s a good idea to become an expert in something unexpected. Sarah’s new obsession? Spinning yarn! This week’s delicious Hollywood Hack: give John Kelly Chocolates as a business gift. 

The Altered Stitch:http://www.thealteredstitch.com/contact-us

John Kelly Chocolates:https://www.johnkellychocolates.com/

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After what feels both like forever and no time at all, Liz and Sarah are approaching the finish line for both their pilot scripts. Now comes the hard part — waiting. In Take A Hike, Sarah and Liz reveal the question that will guide each of them through 2020. Sarah’s: Does this nourish me? Liz’s: Am I making this situation better? Then they answer a Mailbag Question from an aspiring TV writer about when to ask a co-worker or boss to read a script. Finally, this week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your next road trip: compile a group playlist. 

Happier with Gretchen Rubin - Episode 254: Choose a One-Word Theme For The Year

https://gretchenrubin.com/podcast-episode/254-one-word-theme-2020

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After a “Season of Failure” update, Liz and Sarah decide on their new team theme for 2020! This year, they’re going to Hike Into The Future! Then Sarah shares three food favorites that we can all make at home for a healthier and more delicious new year: forbidden rice, cashew milk, and air-fried french fries. This week’s Hollywood Hack is from our Facebook group: if you’re coming to LA, stay in two hotels.

Forbidden rice: https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-forbidden-rice-1664717Cashew milk: https://cookieandkate.com/cashew-milk-recipe/Breville Smart Oven: https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BOV900BSS-Convection-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B01N5UPTZS/ref=sr_1_2?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0ZHwBRCRARIsAK0Tr-qmABGvAejLvEWCClK18Q6miMYeo2QQlCRBWh8WShzGE82MI5VNojgaAs_VEALw_wcB&hvadid=176942025810&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031201&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11267160809367607566&hvtargid=kwd-11122039517&hydadcr=13935_9624584&keywords=breville+smart+oven&qid=1577405592&sr=8-2

Photo: Paul Gilmore - Unsplash

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It’s almost pilot pickup season, and Hollywood has entered the Spin (Out) Zone. Liz and Sarah discuss the techniques they use to stay calm while others are freaking out. In Hits & Bombs, they look back at 2019 and discuss the highlights and lowlights. Liz’s biggest personal hit? Getting over her fear of public speaking. Sarah’s biggest bomb? Not going to therapy. Finally, this week’s travel Hollywood Hack will improve your visit to any sprawling city: stay in more than one hotel.

The Altered Stitch: http://www.thealteredstitch.com/

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Down With Exclamation Points!

Are Liz and Sarah riding a dragon or a camel? They update listeners on their 2019 exam development motto — Ride The Dragon. Then they check in with their former assistant, Mary Mehrkens, who offers advice to assistants (or anyone) between gigs. She also shares one of her new boss’s favorite apps: Fantastical. This week’s Hollywood Hack will help your emails seem more professional: eliminate exclamation points! Period.

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 Ruben, Do The Thing, and Side Hustle School. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

Mary Mehrkens:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5766534/

Dayna Lynn North:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0635998/

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Liz and Sarah talk to actor and friend Dichen Lachman (Dollhouse, Altered Carbon, Animal Kingdom) about the audition pain point that almost made her leave the business, and what she did about it. Then Liz and Sarah discuss the psychology of documents — how does the look of a document impact its audience? This week’s flu season friendly Hollywood Hack: Throat Coat tea. Finally, Liz and and Sarah had yet another Hugo’s Celebrity sighting: Jon Voight.

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 Ruben, Do The Thing, and Side Hustle School. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

Dichen Lachman:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1901842/

Enver Gjokaj

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2222175/

Throat Coat:

https://www.target.com/p/traditional-medicinals-organic-throat-coat-herbal-dietary-supplement-herbal-tea-16ct/-/A-13376466?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9031201&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gclid=CjwKCAiAlajvBRB_EiwA4vAqiH8VPaC0t40jJGLCZB8aIssDUot5NEdfseogrwVLYXKkClKDAAko4hoCsTYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Jon Voight:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000685/

Mailbox Toluca Lake:

https://www.mailboxtolucalake.com

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TILiz and Sarah talk to their good friend Nichelle Tramble Spellman, creator and showrunner of the fantastic new Apple TV+ show TRUTH BE TOLD, starring Octavia Spencer, Aaron Paul, and Lizzie Caplan. Then, in Take A Hike, Liz reveals why she’s “failing on all fronts” during this extra busy time. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes courtesy of Nichelle: get a fabulous suit custom-made for a big event. 

Truth Be Told: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_Be_Told_(2019_TV_series)

Nichelle Tramble Spellman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2838492/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

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