To kick off this new season of THE SHOOT FROM THE HEART podcast, I delve into the question many aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers ask themselves: "Should I quit?"

This conversation touches on the nature of pursuing audacious dreams, facing obstacles, and the importance of reigniting the passion for one's craft.  You'll be encouraged to reflect on your desires, the importance of protecting your energy, and the potential for success through continuous learning and adaptation.

Tune in to connect with a powerful perspective on navigating the long and challenging journey of pursuing creative endeavors.

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As the 40th Sundance Festival kicks off today, I want to share this podcast from the archives on my personal Sundance journey.

From dreaming about getting in the screenwriter's lab to having my first film win two awards in the main competition, I share what Sundance has meant to me.

So FREAKING grateful to Sundance and all the support they give to indie filmmakers.

If your dream is to get to Sundance, KEEP FAITH!!!  Listen to this and know: you WILL get there!

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I'm back!  In this unexpected episode, I share how a period of silence and introspection has led me to a surprising realization about my true purpose. It was definitely not what I expected...but I'm feeling called to reembrace my passion for screenwriting and filmmaking. If you've been feeling the call to an unexpected plot twist in your own life, this episode will give you the courage to follow it!

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This is the last episode of The Shoot From the Heart Podcast.

In it I share what has brought me to this decision - and why trusting your heart is EVERYTHING, even when it is terrifying.

If you have enjoyed this podcast, please join me for my new podcast AIM FROM THE HEART!

I'm so grateful to you for listening to this!

Sending you so much love and gratitude always.

Do you need mentorship and group programs in order to achieve success?

If you've been debating whether to sign up for a coach or program, I analyze why to do it, what it can help with you - and also why you don't NEED it.

For a fresh perspective on what it really takes to succeed, pour a coffee, pull up a chair, and listen in!


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Often things don't go as planned (or how we hope) and it's outside our control.  What we make of these obstacles and setbacks matters a lot.

In this episode, you're going to learn how to take control of the narrative of your life in a way that serves you and helps you reach your goals.


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There are literally thousands of screenwriting competitions out there, and it can feel like they are an essential step in the journey to success as a screenwriter - but don't fool yourself into thinking that you need them!

You don't.

Here I dissect screenwriting competitions:  why you should enter them, why you shouldn't, which ones matter, what to expect if you win and more.


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It's inevitable that on the path to our dreams, we're going to have moments of real doubt.  Sometimes these can snowball into such extreme doubt that we give up - and that is a tragedy.

To make sure doubt doesn't get the better of you, please listen to this episode and learn how to deal with it and let it go.


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On everyone's path to a dream creative career as a screenwriter or filmmaker, there comes a moment when we wonder if we should quit our day job.

This week a screenwriter wrote to me with that dilemma and in this episode I dive into the realities of building a career in screenwriting.  Learn what myths exist around earning money as a screenwriter and how to position yourself to successfully go pro.



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This week, I answer a listener's question on what to do if lack of funds is holding you back.  You're going to learn a way of reframing this question and understanding this problem in a different way - so that it is never a problem for you again!

If lack of money has ever felt like an obstacle for you on the path to screenwriting or filmmaking success, don't miss this one.


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