You love what you do, and because of your passion you give everything you have to your craft. But this is unfortunately a one-way relationship.
The difference between exhaustion and burnout (and my dirty little secret)
I was recently asked, “What is burnout?” by one of my students. This is what I shared with them.
It looks like once again it’s up to us..so what now?
The reason I chose to name this weekly email the “Case of the Mondays” Newsletter is because of my obsessive love of the movie Office Space.
Dear Hollywood: If We Don’t Speak Up Now, The Industry As We Know It Will Never Be The Same (It’s Gut Check Time)
Never let others determine your value. Only you can determine your value. Are you willing to speak up for the respect you deserve?
How to Go From Cold Contact to Your Ideal Mentor In Seven Simple Steps
In this article I’d like to take a much deeper dive down the rabbit hole to help you better understand the seven simple (not to be confused with easy) steps that can help you turn a cold contact into a connection, then a relationship, and potentially even your ideal mentor.
How to Find the Right Type of Mentor For You (and When You Should Seek the Best)
Discover the 3 types of mentors & how to pursue the right mentor for your goals.
IMDbPro for Networking: The 10 Features That Will Take Your Outreach to a New Level
IMDbPro is my #1 recommendation if you’re looking for a tool to build your network of creative professionals in the entertainment industry. The ten features I detail in this article are just a small portion of what it has to offer and in my opinion make it worth the price of admission (and then some).
Dear Hollywood: Loving What We Do Makes Us Easy to Exploit. Here’s Why.
If we don’t collectively start saying “no” to the rapid deevolution of our well-being as creatives, we’re careening towards a race to the bottom.
Dear Hollywood: It’s Time For An Intervention About The Hours We Work
I believe not only CAN we find a solution to make 45 hours the new standard week in Hollywood, but we MUST find a solution because of Covid-19.
The Editor’s Guide To Networking (Especially If You Can’t Network)
Author’s Note: The following is an article I originally wrote for the site Filmeditingpro.com titled “The Editor’s Guide To Networking (Especially If You Can’t Network)” …
Dear Hollywood: We Don’t Want to “Go Back to Normal.” Normal Wasn’t Working.
Let’s be honest with each other Hollywood: Normal wasn’t working. Things need to change before production begins again.
Surviving Freelancer Unemployment: How to Manage Your Budget For the ‘Gig Economy’ (Global Pandemic Edition)
As freelancers it’s imperative to know how to create a monthly budget in the gig economy to manage periods of unemployment…or global pandemics. Here’s how.
Want a Response to Your Cold Emails? Then Every Message MUST Do These 5 Things
If you want to know how to get a response to your cold emails, here are 5 things every one of your messages MUST contain.
The 5 Most Common Mistakes You’re Making With Your Cold Emails (and How to Fix Them)
If you want people to respond to your cold emails, make sure you’re not making one (or all) of these 5 most common mistakes with your cold outreach messages.
Why Writing Cold Emails Is the Most Important ‘Soft Skill’ You Must Master (Especially If You’re An Introvert)
Imagine where your career could be just one year from now if you consistently sent just one thoughtful, personal, and authentic message per week to people in your area of the industry who could provide you with priceless career advice, mentor you, introduce you to the right people, open the right doors, or even hire you for your dream job.