Liz and Sarah talk to Ola Shokunbi about his journey from representing pharmaceutical companies as a lawyer in D.C. to being a staff writer for The Fix. His advice on switching careers? Be all in! Then Sarah shares her airplane hit, and Liz has a post-surgery bomb. This week’s Hollywood Hack is all about self-pampering: invest in a paraffin wax bath. Finally, Mary shares her Big Little Lies Celebrity Sighting: Laura Dern!

Links:Outer Order, Inner Calm: https://www.amazon.com/Outer-Order-Inner-Calm Declutter/dp/1984822802

The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5k

Ola Shokunbi: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8356628/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Sade: https://deadline.com/2018/07/disney-sade-fairytale-african-princess-rick-famuyiwa-producing-1202434114/

Paraffin Wax Bath: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/homedics-reg-paraspa-trade-pro-heat-therapy-paraffin-bath/1040811918?skuId=40811918&&mrkgcl=609&mrkgadid=3301588810&enginename=google&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_beautywellness_local&product_id=40811918&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&adpos=1o4&creative=232742510542&device=t&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6qHF0Y3p4AIVoRx9Ch3phw4SEAQYBCABEgJc-_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Laura Dern: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000368/?ref_=nv_sr_1Mendocino Farms: https://www.mendocinofarms.com/

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Liz and Sarah discuss good (and bad) time management skills— for showrunners, and anyone else in a leadership position. A couple tips: give feedback instead of taking on the work yourself, and have an out time. Then, in Take Two, they revisit Sarah’s zen acceptance of L.A. traffic. This week’s business-savvy Hollywood Hack comes from Mandeville TV’s Director of Development, Lea Cuello: pre-Google the person you (or your boss) are meeting with! Finally, Liz shares her Fryman Canyon Celebrity Sighting: Kyle Richards!

Links:

WGA Showrunner Training Program: https://www.wga.org/members/programs/showrunner-training

Carol Barbee: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0053322/

Chris Cantwell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3437456/?ref_=tt_ov_wr

Chris Rogers: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4815022/?ref_=tt_ov_wr

Halt and Catch Fire: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543312/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Joss Whedon: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923736/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Dollhouse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135300/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Mekhi Phifer: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001616/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Lea Cuello: http://mandfilms.com/about/lea-cuello/

Channing Dungey: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1055381/

Kyle Richards: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0724202/?ref_=nv_sr_1

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Liz and Sarah discuss the importance of doing press for their new show The Fix, and their recent Television Critics Association experience. Their advice? Be yourself... and Drybar! Also — know your talking points. Then they answer a listener question about building a social media presence. This week’s Hollywood Hack helps you find your favorite show online: JustWatch! Finally, Liz and Sarah (and Mary) share the many stars they saw at the Television Critics Association including Eva Longoria, Dax Shepard, Scott Foley, Lauren Cohan, Pam Grier, and Demian Bichir!

Links:

Happier in Hollywood Writer’s Retreat: Will be up Thursday!

The Fix: https://abc.go.com/shows/abc-new-shows/news/shows/the-fix-coming-soon-to-abc

Marcia Clark: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1133849/

My Founder Story: myfounderstory.com

Pepper Reed: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4213808/

Television Critics Association: http://tvcritics.org/

Drybar: https://www.thedrybar.com/locations/?gclid=CjwKCAiA767jBRBqEiwAGdAOr56ltxmBRQjMz0xFQE6Hc5UnsTddQsfaYqnPur58fgPMw1tGECy67hoCQ9gQAvD_BwE

JustWatch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/apps

Eva Longoria: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0519456/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Dax Shepard: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1009277/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Scott Foley: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004930/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Lauren Cohan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1659348/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Pam Grier: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000427/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Demian Bichir: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0065007/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Colton Underwood: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9846206/

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Liz and Sarah discuss how they pick their battles when they're running a TV show. Their two most important questions: Is this inevitable? Does this move the needle? Then they call their agent, WME partner Matt Solo, to ask him a question from a listener whose dream is to be an agent herself. This week's Hollywood Hack was inspired by an Eco-friendly gift Sarah received: felted dryer balls. And finally, Liz and Sarah reveal this week's 80's Celebrity Sighting: Alan Ruck! 

Links:

The Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5k

Lucia Apothecary: https://www.luciacompany.com/Default.asp

WME: http://wmeentertainment.com/

Alan Ruck: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001688/

Ferris Bueller's Day Off: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/

Succession: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7660850/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_6

DIY Felted Dryer Balls: https://www.diynatural.com/how-to-make-wool-dryer-balls/https://variety.com/exec/matt-solo/

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Liz and Sarah discuss the pros and cons of having irons in the fire. Their advice? Have three to five GOOD irons in the fire at a time. Then they check in with their assistant Mary to talk about her adventures in stand-up comedy. This week’s Hollywood Hack is meaningful and fun: commission a piece of art. Finally, Liz and Sarah reveal The Fix editor’s restroom Celebrity Sighting: John Mayer!

Ozark: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5071412/?ref_=nv_sr_1Mary’s Stand-up Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discount-tickets-to-the-comedy-store-comedy-madness-show-tickets-55784357515Amy Smith: https://artbycolorscape.com/Todd Barry: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0058178/?ref_=nv_sr_1Harland Williams: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005558/The Comedy Store: https://thecomedystore.com/Chris Rock: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001674Larry David: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0202970/?ref_=nv_sr_1Ali Wong: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4399227/?ref_=nv_sr_1Jordan Peele: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1443502/?ref_=nv_sr_1Bo Burnham: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3102998/?ref_=nv_sr_1Jen Kirkman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1327303/John Mayer: https://johnmayer.com/Brad Katz: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1375461/

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Sparked by a listener question, Liz and Sarah discuss the difference between writing for TV versus movies. One reason they chose to work in television: writers have more control. Then Liz and Sarah talk about why it’s important to have a “why.” In Hits and Bombs, Liz reveals her reading hit (Educated) and Sarah has a gyno bomb. This week’s earth-friendly Hollywood Hack is sweeping the entertainment industry: Scriptation. Finally, Sarah shares her vicarious Ojai Celebrity Sighting: Jason Segal!

Links:

Madison Reed: https://www.madison-reed.com/

Hairprint: https://www.myhairprint.com/

Educated: https://www.amazon.com/Educated-Memoir-Random-House-Large/dp/0525589988/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548799491&sr=8-3&keywords=educated+a+memoir+by+tara

Tara Westover: https://tarawestover.com/

Bad Blood: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Blood-Secrets-Silicon-Startup/dp/152473165X

Scriptation: https://scriptation.com/

Blackish: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3487356/

Hot in Cleveland: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1583607/

Jason Segal: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3777224/?ref_=nv_sr_1

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Liz and Sarah interview The Fix’s Executive Producer/Director Michael Katleman! He explains what it’s like to be an Executive Producer/Director for TV and why being on set makes him happier in Hollywood. His advice to aspiring directors? Get out there and shoot. It’s easier than ever. This week’s Hollywood Hack is earth-friendly AND high tech: Rocketbook Everlast. And finally, Sarah Fain was a Happier in Hollywood fan’s Celebrity Sighting!

Links:Allyson Fanger: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112999/Zara: https://www.zara.com/us/The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kMichael Katleman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003150/Scandal: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837576/?ref_=nv_sr_1The X-Files: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106179/?ref_=nv_sr_1Smallville: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279600/?ref_=nv_sr_1ER: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108757/?ref_=nv_sr_1Justified: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1489428/?ref_=nv_sr_1How to Get Away with Murder: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3205802/?ref_=nv_sr_1Primeval: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808096/?ref_=nv_sr_1The Last Ship: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2402207/?ref_=nv_sr_1Life on Mars: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478942/?ref_=nv_sr_1Tru Calling: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364817/?ref_=nv_sr_1Gilmore Girls: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238784/?ref_=nv_sr_1China Beach: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094433/?ref_=nv_sr_1Rocketbook Everlast: https://getrocketbook.com/

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Liz and Sarah are DONE with the first season of The Fix! They discuss how they’re managing their anxiety before the big premiere on March 18th. Some coping mechanisms: planning for Season Two, focusing on “life stuff,” and a potential trip to the Integratron. After their new segment Take Two, in which Liz and Sarah revisit Personal Symbols, they debate To Do Lists in a spirited L v. S. Finally, Sarah reveals this week’s Hollywood Hack: an email account for your child.

Links:The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-ccM5kThe Fix Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/thefixabcThe Fix Writers Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/TheFixWritersBest Friends Animal Sanctuary: https://support.bestfriends.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2884&mfc_pref=T&2884.donation=form1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6brSnOrw3wIVzCCtBh0VnAswEAAYASAAEgJs1PD_BwEIntegratron: https://www.integratron.com/Levenger Next Level To-Do Organizer: https://www.levenger.com/circa-next-level-to-do-organizer-notebook-13655.aspx

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Liz and Sarah answer all your questions about the entertainment industry in this very special Mailroom episode! What are some qualities of a script they can’t put down? How do they handle all the no’s that come before a yes? What does it mean to break a story? Liz and Sarah dive into all this and more!

Links:

The Happiness Project Experience: https://courses.gretchenrubin.com/happiness/?ref=8

The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhXOz: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118421/

All About Us: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0858424/

The Shield: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286486/

For the People: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6437276/

Jane Espenson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0260870/

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Liz and Sarah talk to the queen of Costume Design: The Fix’s Allyson Fanger! Allyson shares which actor was the most fun to dress, how to build a character through wardrobe, and tips on how to up your own style game. Then Liz and Sarah discuss their recent Ojai getaway and how a change of scene can help you make a difficult decision. This week’s comfy Hollywood Hack is a must: get a lounge outfit. Finally, Sarah reveals her Christmas tree lot celebrity sighting: Viola Davis!

Links:

The Fix: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJhX-

Allyson Fanger: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112999/

Jane Fonda: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000404/?ref_=tt_cl_t2

Lily Tomlin: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005499/?ref_=tt_cl_t3

Grace and Frankie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3609352/

Scott Cohen: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169753/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Ojai Valley Inn: https://www.ojaivalleyinn.com/

Viola Davis: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0205626/

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