On this episode I'm chatting with my good friend Shannon Dietterick. Shannon spent 4 years working as an executive assistant to the showrunning team of How I Met Your Mother.
Shannon talks all about what it was like to work on a hit show, what being an "executive assistant" really means, and how she landed such a coveted position.
Read MoreTANYA BROWN is the youngest sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, and the #1 Bestselling author of Finding Peace Amid The Chaos. As a spokesperson for issues of Domestic Violence and Overcoming Adversity she appears frequently on major media, including People Magazine, AC360, Dr. Drew, The Katie Couric Show, and Larry King Live.
Read MoreEvery time we start something new, there is a huge possibility that we may fail. OR SO WE THOUGHT!
There is also a huge possibility that we may succeed. Like crazy, crazy success.
So how do know? What can we do to shift our thoughts to a more positive place?
Read MoreThis topic was a total wake-up call for me 7 years ago when I first read about it in Jack Canfield's book, The Success Principles (my obsession). The idea that I am actually responsible for how my life is going blew my mind. I'm so excited to have the amazing Thais back with us to talk about this topic because she is truly an expert in this stuff!
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When you're going through the journey of achieving your dreams, there are always going to be moments that make you question, "Am I meant to do this?"
It may be a harsh rejection, or a series of rejections, or hitting a brick wall. We all expereince those hard times where we wonder if this is a divine sign sent down to warn us that we aren't mean to do this dream.
Read MoreI know you may be thinking about your LA dreams, but not taking action yet. So I wanted to speak specifically to you. It's very common to let your fear take over, and stop you from going after what your heart desires. That uncomfortable feeling is actually good; it's a sign that you're about to stretch outside of your comfort zone and grow.
Read MoreToday I'm talking with talented TV designer, Jackie Morrison. We're discussing rejection and how to get through it. Unfortunately, rejection is a huge part of going after a big dream, and how we deal with it can shape our career path.
The best tools to help you get through rejection are: a support system, a clear vision, and a plan in place. When you have those three things by your side, dealing with rejection will be much easier.
Read MoreToday I'm talking with Thais, who is a Leadership Life Coach, which basically means she helps people kick ass in their lives. She is an expert on making shit happen, and today we are talking all about fears.
We all get scared on this LA journey. It's scary moving across the country, it's scary to move to a brand new city, and it's scary to go after a big dream that has no guarantee. It's also scary doing smaller things...
Read MoreToday I'm talking with Bret Green, a Sales Manager who decided to be an actor just 2 years ago. Bret started his Sales career after college in Arizona, and while he did very well there, he decided he didn't really love what he was doing. He found a new passion in acting, and just went for it! Bret and his wife Amanda packed their bags and headed for LA.
This year, Bret booked roles on ABC's "How to Get Away With Murder" and CBS's "Stalker".
Read MoreIn this episode, I talk about how to create your own opportunities. First, I talk about the idea of asking questions. It's important to ask the right questions, and to ask the right people. What dreams do you want to achieve? Who can answer your questions? What questions can you ask?
My big question when I first started was, "How do I get into the Art Directors Guild?". When I realized I could just ask the Guild, my mind was blown!
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