Happier in Hollywood

Happier in Hollywood

Author: The Onward Project Language: English Episodes: 50
For over two decades, television writers Liz Craft and Sarah Fain have navigated the unique pressures of Hollywood as a team, and their Happier in Hollywood podcast pulls back the curtain on that journey. This isn't just industry gossip; it's a candid conversation between two friends who have built a career and a life inside a famously tough town. Each episode feels like grabbing a table at the commissary with them, where they translate their personal and professional hurdles into relatable lessons. You’ll hear how a blend of stubborn optimism and pragmatic Midwestern grit helped them thrive in a male-dominated field, offering tangible advice that goes far beyond writing a script. Their discussions tackle everything from navigating office politics and difficult conversations to the small, daily practices that maintain sanity. This Happier in Hollywood podcast, from The Onward Project, transforms specific Hollywood struggles into universal themes about resilience, partnership, and finding your footing in any high-stakes career. It’s about the unglamorous work behind the glamour-the ass-kicking, the occasional ass-kissing, and yes, even the office yoga-that actually makes a sustainable life possible. Tune in for a surprisingly grounded perspective from two veterans who have learned to carve out happiness on their own terms.
Episodes
Ep. 488: No Wallowing Policy & Start In Neutral [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:47
Liz and Sarah have discovered that, for them, productivity is the best medicine. After a major disappointment they thought about taking the day off and wallowing in bed. Instead, they had an incredibly productive work da…
Ep. 487: Killin’ It Killer Bee Style [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:01
Liz and Sarah check in on their 2026 Team Theme “Be the Bee,” and decide to update it to “Be the Killer Bee.” In Take A Hike, Liz shares a strategy for putting yourself in the right mindset for the day. Then they answer…
Ep. 486: What Will We Do Without Dolly? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:38
In honor of the incredible life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Liz and Sarah are doing an all-Dolly episode! In From The Treadmill Desks Of, they reveal how they wish they’d had Dolly’s backbone when they caved on a busines…
Ep. 485: Chaos Vibes & The Joy Of Rehashing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:38
Liz and Sarah discuss that one of the biggest advantages of having a writing partner is being able to take turns bringing each other up when one is down. Right now, Sarah is feeling the chaos of their career, but Liz is…
Ep. 484: The Talk-Through Step & Monday Morning Steps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:35
Liz and Sarah have added a useful new step to their pitch writing process — the talk-through step. If they’re working with someone they trust, they’ve discovered it’s super helpful to talk through what they’re thinking f…
Ep. 483: A Tough Hollywood Lesson & Making It Happen (Casting Edition) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:29
Liz and Sarah discuss how their recent disappointment over a project that went up in smoke has once again taught them not to invest too heavily emotionally (or practically) in something until business affairs is involved…
Ep. 482: Word Count Accountability (& Chuck Dances!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:02
Liz and Sarah are using a new accountability method to power through the pages of their novel Bad Trip. Every day, they’re writing down their respective word counts in their planners, even if it’s zero, and then reportin…
Ep. 481: AI Work Flow & Plus One With Lisa And Morgan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:57
Liz and Sarah are experimenting with AI to make their work flow more productive. Will their new Chat GPT Work-generated schedule help them keep their project priorities straight? Next they interview Lisa Joyner (married…
Ep. 480: Making It Happen & The Wonder Of A Repertoire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:40
Liz and Sarah are making it happen! They’ve been doing a deep dive into micro-dramas for several months, and now they’re at the beginning stages of Executive Producing their first one. They talk about how they’ve gone ab…
Ep. 479: Summer 2026 Listener Questions Episode: Part Two! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
Liz and Sarah are answering more listener questions! Do they still drink espresso martinis? What advice would they give their college senior selves? Could they have been writing partners if they met as adults? What rando…