Ep. 454: Hollywood Hack Jackpot!

Ep. 454: Hollywood Hack Jackpot!

Author: The Onward Project January 22, 2026 Duration: 29:35
Hacks, hacks, and more hacks! Liz and Sarah have been saving up Hollywood Hacks, and today they reveal them all! Looking for an inexpensive Chardonnay? Tired of carrying around your laptop? From Sarah’s new food dehydrator to the personalized candle holders Liz is lusting after, there’s something for everyone.  Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It will come right to your inbox! Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ 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 Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!   LINKS: Sous vide immersion circulator:  https://amzn.to/3NjzSBE   Food dehydrator Psiidan: https://amzn.to/4pJifZw   Kirkwood Signature Chardonnay at Costco: https://sameday.costco.com/store/costco/products/19232553-kirkland-signature-chardonnay-sonoma-750ml-750-ml   Rhode Pocket Blush: https://amzn.to/49pGneU   Il Makiage Power Camo Redness Defense Primer Treatment: https://amzn.to/3YL14f0   Bandolier: https://www.bandolierstyle.com/products/remi-magnet-wallet-crossbody-phone-case-black-gold   Bandolier AirPod Case: https://www.bandolierstyle.com/products/avery-airpod-pouch-with-connector-black-gold?variant=39661605912612   Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad:  https://amzn.to/49FqoYO   Effing Candle Co: https://effingcandleco.com/collections/all?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19728636645&gbraid=0AAAAAoOI0LJqw9gzaJ-_UX7xz8IQxEG_s&gclid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTf5WMuVUCGZtfUJKmPKgHv43m0woB1bR8nYwSDwQxWuWfYIGl894VWRoCeIEQAvD_BwE   Personalized Candle Holders: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1629885648/your-favorite-person-as-a-candle-holder?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiA64LLBhBhEiwA-Pxgu1Mvk7c-ggPeLOraabanutHFGR-qvZzy16xAhHhBl8BkYYiqkE_hshoCrj8QAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_21500568447_167985813319_716809480477_pla-303628061699_c__1629885648_12768591&utm_custom2=21500568447&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21500568447&gbraid=0AAAAADtcfRLD7WyANrolfkMUNCMSL4VtH&gclid=CjwKCAiA64LLBhBhEiwA-Pxgu1Mvk7c-ggPeLOraabanutHFGR-qvZzy16xAhHhBl8BkYYiqkE_hshoCrj8QAvD_BwE   Curifurn Collapsible Rain Barrel: https://amzn.to/4pyosXX   Marley’s Monsters Bowl Covers: https://amzn.to/3NomzQn   Honeycomb Luxury Bamboo Toilet Paper: honeycombluxury.com/products/honeycomb-eco-friendly-toilet-tissue-24-rolls-box   Hydro Flask Micro Bottle: https://amzn.to/3LfgIMI   Miss Mary of Sweden Bras:  https://amzn.to/4bCbyVv   Forme Power Bra: https://forme.science/collections/womens-tops/products/power-bra?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=22353733358&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22353736001&gbraid=0AAAAABwYagDOubc5A1ubbWmb6a3Ep965B&gclid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTfzU5KS_dt7BRk7JYnXWBlYldWFR01BD8n9mmLNp4rdRRdRTEV0hqlxoCwawQAvD_BwE   Vibration Plate: https://amzn.to/4sGmveL   Weighted Vest: https://amzn.to/4qo258P   Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack:  https://happierinhollywood.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.
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