The Hollywood Success Podcast

Super vulnerable episode. Trigger warning: Depression. I cried. It was tough to share, so please listen with a compassionate ear! And if you ever feel the same, please know that you are not alone. Contribute to my TV Special campaign here: bit.ly/mftspecial

My client sold her movie to HBO Max!! Selina and her husband Dan made a movie over the pandemic, with Selina writing and starring, and Dan directing. They sold it to HBO Max and it premieres Tuesday, November 2nd. In this episode, Selina shares how they made this big milestone happen. Follow Selina on Instagram @selinaringel Follow me on Instagram @hollywoodsuccesscoach If you're interested in coaching with me, click here.

If you've ever struggled with rejection, this one is for you. You can watch the video version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/EjfYsLlcPBs

Most of us have been brainwashed by the scarcity narrative in Hollywood. In this episode, I explain what it looks like, how you can see if it's ruling your career, and how it's happening on a major scale right now. And this all leads to why I'm voting NO on the contract ratification for IATSE.

Today I'm talking with editor extraordinaire Zack Arnold (Cobra Kai, Burn Notice, Empire). Zack shares his insights about the culture in Hollywood and how this YES strike authorization vote will be just the beginning of much needed change (and the consequences of voting NO).

Every 3 years our (the people who work in the crew for television and features) contracts are re-negotiated with the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers). This year, we've asked the AMPTP to stop the abuse with the 14-16 hour days, the lack of proper rest periods, the "new media" contracts, no meal breaks, and unlivable wages. AMPTP basically told us to go f*ck ourselves. Please listen to this important and pressing episode, with a very important vote coming up next week!

"It's not about the Oscar, it's about everything that leads you to the Oscar." On this episode, I talk to client and friend Amanda Durocher, who shares how we can heal the traumas and insecurities that hold us back from everything we desire. Check out her new podcast called New View Advice, and follow us on Instagram: Erica: @hollywoodsuccesscoach Amanda: @newviewadvice And I'm excited to share that the audiobook for Meant For This is finally here! You can find it on Amazon/Audible.

Real talk today. The barrier between you and your dreams is not what you think. In this episode, I tell you what it really is and how to break through it. Get my book Meant For This at meantforthisbook.com! P.S. Sorry for some of the background noise.

Three random topics that turn out to be not so random. Get my book at meantforthisbook.com!

Today's episode I'm talking with Amanda Kruger (they/them), one of my incredibly inspiring clients who is breaking through Hollywood stereotypes and advocating for the LGBTQ and gender non-conforming community.  We also dive into coaching, why it's important, and what difference it makes in an artist's career. Follow Amanda @theamandakruger and me @hollywoodsuccesscoach Get my new book at meantforthisbook.com

CONSISTENCY!! This is what everyone wants! Consistent jobs, consistent money, consistent opportunities. In this episode, I share how to get it. Click here for Star Power.

In this episode, I talk about how many people miss opportunities that are right in front of them. I also share about my new book, Meant For This, and the free bonus chapter you can get when you order a copy. meantforthisbook.com

Past client Kim Burns shares how she found success by letting go of everything she was told and following her own inner guidance. Follow Kim @kimmybeeeee and me @hollywoodsuccesscoach. Check out my book at meantforthisbook.com!

Past client and now dear friend, Stephen Lovegrove (America's Life Coach) is on the podcast today sharing the steps he is taking towards his own talk show and making the leap into Hollywood. Follow him @drlovegrove and me @hollywoodsuccesscoach on Instagram!

Holy honesty, Batman! I'm sharing what I've been going through during the past few weeks, and how my views have changed on manifestation and social media. Get on the waitlist for my book at meantforthisbook.com

Kaitlyn Black is here and I couldn't be more excited! Kaitlyn, most known for her role of AnnaBeth Nass on Hart of Dixie, shares how she jumped from recurring co-star to series regular, the truth about depression and mental health as an artist, and what it's like behind the scenes of a Hollywood career. Follow Kaitlyn on instagram @kaitlyn_black29 Check out her short Relationship Deli on Facebook here

My new book is finally here! Meant For This: The Mindset And Strategy To Achieve Your Most "Impossible" Dream is for anyone who is pursuing a dream they feel they're meant for. You can get your copy here (before it sells out!): meantforthisbook.com

Today I'm talking with Kabir Akhtar (@kabirakhtar) about how he won his Emmy, what it was like to be nominated 3 times and then win, and how he moved up in Hollywood, while making his happiness his priority.

Zack Arnold posted an article that went viral in the Hollywood community, titled: Dear Hollywood: We Don't Want To "Go Back To Normal." Normal Wasn't Working. In this episode we talk about what needs to change in Hollywood, post COVID, and how it's totally possible AND profitable to cut back hours. His follow up article proposes well-thought-out solutions which you can read here.

My client Anna Patch, who lives in Australia, shares how working together led to her winning the Green Card lottery and an offer for a role in a U.S. film (with just a few tweaks to how she was pursuing her career)!

In this episode, I'm sharing a training that teaches you how SIMPLE a Hollywood pursuit is. It all comes down to 5 main things. See the video version of the training here: http://www.hollywoodsuccesscoach.com/why-master-hollywood

Spiritual teacher and healer Meg Haines shares how she manifested her dream house, how her husband manifested a lead in a movie, and how we can get the answers we're seeking from our intuition.

My honest, raw thoughts on Black Lives Matter in Hollywood, and in life, and the work we need to do. We're just getting started. Submit your script: http://www.hollywoodsuccesscoach.com/scriptsubmission

Today I'm interviewing the incredibly talented Deborah S. Craig! Deborah is an actress who originated a role on Broadway, has acted in countless TV shows like the Black List, Hart of Dixie, and most recently Awkwafina is Nora from Queens, and all around badass. Are you on the waitlist yet for my book? Get on now! Click here to sign up.

This episode covers a bunch of different topics that were swirling around in my mind this week! 

This was taken from an Instagram live that I did with Melissa Blue from Rock Your Reel. If you want to make a lot of money in your career, this episode is a MUST LISTEN! And if you're an actor who wants to book your first TV credit, grab my mini training Zero To Co-Star!

Sharing how I'm getting through all of this (and hopefully helping you in the process), and also sharing a concept from my book, called Star Power! Download my free meditation for anxiety: http://www.hollywoodsuccesscoach.com/anxiety

In this episode, I'm sharing the REAL work that needs to be done for true transformation (and epic results). If you feel like you take one step forward and two steps back all the time, then give this episode a listen! I also dive into the most important strategic advice I could ever give you, that I'm implementing for myself now as I try to get a book deal.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with world-renown acting coach Anthony Meindl. We talk about authenticity, mindfulness, struggle, comparison, and how to find the truest form of joy in a Hollywood pursuit. This episode is JUICY!! You can find Anthony on instagrgam @anthonymeindl and me @hollywoodsuccesscoach. Go watch Anthony's powerful new film, Where We Go From Here, now out on Hulu!

Ahhh!! My good friend Carrie Stiers is on the podcast today! Carrie is an Intuitive and Astrologer, and just an all around amazing human. I ask her questions about intuition, energy, astrology, and how it weaves in to our dream paths. If you're curious about or interested in energy, signs, synchronicities, Mercury Retrograde, or anything else in this family, then you'll love this episode! Follow Carrie on IG @carriestiers Come join my new movement #EveryDreamIsPossible! Click here to learn more or head to hollywoodsuccesscoach.com.

I'm back! Happy new year! Welcome to the first episode of Season 3! In this episode, I'm sharing what you should be taking from Netflix's lead, and how your intuition knows more than any industry professional, and how to connect to your purpose. I'm really excited to share this with you, as I feel it's what sets apart this podcast from the other Hollywood podcasts out there. If this episode resonates with you, please share it as much as you can! Let's spread the light.

Last episode of this decade!! Crazy! This episode is about a strategic technique that we use at HSC -- Breaking the Rules. I explain what this means, how to do it, and why it is 100% crucial if you want to succeed at the top 1% level. My private coaching fee is doubling on January 1, so there are 4 days left to grab the last spot at the current price. Click here to learn more.

Are you a Visionary? This episode dives into what it really means to be a Visionary and why it's so important on your path to succeed. Only 10 tickets left at the time of this recording! Come to Inspired Strategy on Wednesday, Dec 4 at 7pm. Get tickets here.

Oh, rejection! You're so annoying! Am I right?! Rejection pops its head up a lot in our Hollywood careers and can have a big impact on our next moves. What most people don't realize, is our response to rejection is a completely unconscious pattern that creates predictability in our careers. So if we want exciting new things to happen, we have to change how we handle rejection. If you've ever experienced rejection before, this episode is for you! This episode might blow your mind. Get ready! Grab your ticket for Inspired Strategy before it sells out! Tickets are here: http://bit.ly/inspiredstrategy

This is my favorite episode to date! In this episode, I'm talking with one of my course students, Nikole Mitchell (who is pursuing an acting career after creating a massively successful Life Coaching business) about the reality most of us have been living -- fear based limitations that are passed down from person to person. We are not interested in what most people consider "realistic expectations," we are much more interested in the reality we choose to create (that goes way beyond the limitation most people buy into). Download my free meditation "The Ultimate Reset" that goes perfectly with today's episode! Click here to download. Follow Nikole on instagram: @mitchellnikole Click here for my favorite Dr. Joe Dispenza Book

Oh my! What a title. It's been quite a journey for my own career, and for the way I coach my clients. While we still spend a considerable amount of time on strategizing, the focus has really shifted to energy. How we FEEL has a major impact on the actions we take (or don't take). In this episode, I'm sharing why I've shifted into an energy focus, and how it can work for you and your dreams! I opened up Hollywood Magic for just ONE DAY! because we already started. Click here to join Hollywood Magic. I also have a free meditation for you! Click here to download the free meditation.

This is for the people who want BIG BIG BIG AMAZING dreams like me! You in?? Listen to this... In this episode I'm breaking down the 2 main categories for making decisions in your career: 1. CHANGE Decisions 2. Yes/No Decisions Decisions will change your life. The create everything you have (or don't have). So I'm sharing how to make decisions so you can HAVE everything you want! P.S. My ultimate transformative Hollywood program is now open for Enrollment!! Click here for Your Dream Your Light Your Hollywood (closing Friday, September 20)

This episode was inspired by YOU! Thank you for your ideas on Instagram! Today's episode is all about abundance! I know how challenging it can be to maintain an abundance mindset when scarcity and lack-based stories are shared all day long in Hollywood. But I've got you! In this episode, I share 5 ways you can feel abundant on a daily basis.  There is an ENDLESS supply of opportunity for you. You can have everything you dream of.

In today's episode I'm sharing all about resistance! YAY!  The actions we procrastinate, the things we are afraid of doing, and how it all blocks us from having the dream career we want.  But don't worry, I've got your back! I share a 4 step process for pushing through the resistance and getting to the other side (i.e. the pot of gold). And come join the waitlist for Your Dream Your Light Your Hollywood! When you sign up, you'll get a free training immediately AND a free video training in a week! Sign up here: http://www.hollywoodsuccesscoach.com/ydylyh

Going sooo deep today into what it truly takes to be successful in Hollywood. I talk about the 10% gap and how you can close it (the gap between where you are and where you want to be). Listen to this episode if you haven't achieved your Hollywood goals yet. You can TOTALLY do this!! You're 90% of the way there :) I'm also keeping Hollywood Success Live tickets open 3 more days until Wednesday, August 21. Click here to grab your tickets before it sells out!

In this episode, I'm coaching Amanda Kruger! Amanda is an actress who has been in LA for several years, has had some success and is pushing for the next level. We talk about rejection, competition, and what to do when it feels like people around you are succeeding and you are not. Amanda has a pretty great mindset transformation in this session, and I even gave her an assignment to change part of her strategy. Tune in to see what it is, and how you can implement something similar in your strategy! The program that Amanda references (Your Dream Your Light Your Hollywood) is currently closed. But you can get on the waitlist here! Amanda: @theamandakruger Erica: @hollywoodsuccesscoach

Today we've got Shayla Riggle on the podcast talking all about distribution! Shayla works in development and distribution at Echelon Studios and is also the CEO and Partner for The Hudson Sterling Firm, where she consults on film financing. If you know nothing about distribution, know a little, or have any dreams of having your projects distributed to big companies like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc. then you want to give this episode a listen! Tickets are still available for Hollywood Success Live on September 14th, so click here to get your tickets! IG: shaylamicole1   Website: Packaging &Finance www.thehudsonsterlingfirm.com   Website: Actor Producer  www.shaylamicole.com

With 53 film and TV credits to her name (not to mention The Lion King on Broadway), Christine Horn is the true definition of a BOOKING MAGNET!! I am so honored to have her on the show, sharing her "secrets" on how to book more often as an actor. We also chat about what it's like to nominate yourself for an Emmy, and what it takes to jump up from Co-Star to Guest Star. This episode is JUICY! Even if you're not an actor, I urge you still to listen. I'm inspired every time Christine speaks -- her process applies to every craft in Hollywood. Christine's brand new book is out TODAY on Amazon (Playing Small: The Actor's Guide To Becoming A Booking Magnet) which you can get here. You can also sign up for her free guidebook at www.getbookedplaybook.com

People often ask me if I see a common thread between the people who struggle in Hollywood, and my answer is always "yes!" I wanted to share this with you because if it's something that is holding you back from succeeding, you can easily change it. Come join us at Hollywood Success Live in September! Click here for tickets. If you're interested in working one-on-one with me, check out the program here.

A crazy thing happened. I listened to my own podcast episode and got inspired. LOL. I walk my talk... It led me to create a FREE 5 Day Challenge to help you get out of the slump and gain your momentum back! I am ridiculously excited about it. Click here to sign up for the challenge that starts on Monday, July 8th! The challenge takes place on Facebook, and I did my first live video in there today giving ideas on how to get out of the slump. I didn't want to leave my podcast listeners hanging, so I decided to share this with you, too! This is extracted audio from the Facebook live where I talk about gaining your momentum back. If you want to hear more, come join us in the challenge!

Today I'm sharing my own little "existential crisis" and what to do when you feel like you're in a slump. And get your tickets to Hollywood Success Live (September 14) right here!

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Hollywood Success Podcast! In this episode, you get to hear a live coaching session between me and Ellie Wells. We chatted about struggling with money, self doubt, and the frustrations of the Hollywood journey. Let us know what you think by tagging us on Instagram! Erica: @hollywoodsuccesscoach; Ellie: @eleanorbrynn Hollywood Success Live tickets discounted through Friday, June 21! Click here to get tickets now!

Absolutes -- "never," "always," "only," etc. are used all the time in Hollywood and often stop people from taking action or succeeding. This is something that you want to be aware of as you pursue your career.  This was taken from a Facebook live I did that you can watch here. This is the last episode of Season 1! I hope you enjoyed this season and will join us for Season 2! This hiatus will be brief, I promise :) Make sure to follow me on Instagram @hollywoodsuccesscoach and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodsuccesscoach THANK YOU for listening and sharing and reviewing. I appreciate you. Let's expand the light in Hollywood together. 

In this episode, I'm sharing all my thoughts on asking for what you want and why it's so important. I even cover burning bridges and blacklisting, so if you're afraid to ask for what you want out of fear of those things, make sure to give this episode a listen! Get your tickets for Hollywood Success Live here: http://bit.ly/hslive-sep19 Come join Your Dream Your Light Your Hollywood here: http://bit.ly/ydylyh19

Today I'm chatting with my good friend Kyle Higman, who made a huge career jump into Hollywood from Seattle. She spent the last year working on one of the biggest blockbuster franchises -- as her very first job in Hollywood. If you've ever wanted to change careers, or hear what it's like to work on a big Hollywood movie you'll love this episode! Also, Hollywood Success Live tickets are now available! And they've already started selling, so get your ticket now before it sells out! Click here to grab your ticket. Private coaching spots are also open now and you can read all about that here.

I had an interesting revelation this week that I wanted to share with you. Do you want your dream because YOU want it? Or because you see other people with it and it looks shiny and glamorous? The waitlist is officially open for Hollywood Success Live in September!! Early bird discounted tickets go on sale next week to the waitlist, so get on the list now: click here to get on the waitlist. I also have a special sale going on for the rest of March!! $47 for the 2 most popular lessons out of Your Dream Your Light Your Hollywood. Click here to grab them now (You'll get the first Mindset lesson that everyone is LOVING and the Reverse Engineer strategy lesson so you can create a tailored new strategy for your career...both life changing!!) Oh, and this episode is dedicated to YOU. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, buying my courses, being a client. This business wouldn't exist without you and I am so grateful.