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On this week's Filling The Void, Lesley talks to her best friend/writer/producer, Sarah Heyward, about why the holidays fill her void!To talk to Lesley about your hobby, leave a voicemail at 844-370-VOID. You can also email the podcast at fillthevoidpod@gmail.com.Theme music by Michael Cassidy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today on the Podcast: Sarah Heyward. If you've ever had an unexpected chance conversation, which truly changed the trajectory of your life and career (maybe you fell upon a creative project or a new community or a business mentor, agent, or coach), then you know it wasn't simply about being in the right place at the right time. Yes, there may have been some initial serendipity that fell in your favor. But for you to have experienced sustained success and satisfaction? A true transformation? Where your present and future look and feel nothing like your past? That was ... Luck Meets Preparation: And this, my friends, is what inner and outer Creative Direction is all about — both for your beliefs and your creative business or brand. Because here's the truth: Every one of us has experienced some stroke of luck (or grace) at one time or another. However big or small, there's not a person on the planet who hasn't had some moment of blessed happenstance. The question is not, "Why doesn't that kind of synchronicity happen to me?" The questions are ... "Why don't I notice it when it does? What's draining and distracting me? How do I make myself more available next time? Who do I need to be? Where do I need to go? What do I need to think, feel, and do? When an opportunity opens, how willing am I to put myself 'out there' and simply start where I am? When the going gets tough, who will I turn to? How will I keep going? What stories will I tell myself about what it all means?" A writer of Television, Features, and Fiction: Sarah's creative chops turned a chance conversation into a seat at one of the most coveted writer's rooms in Hollywood. Her work has earned not only six seasons of writing and producing credits on HBO's hit GIRLS, but also garnered a Writer's Guild of America award and the ability to pick and choose next projects. And while she's gotten to work with Lena Dunham, Judd Apatow, Tina Fey — to name only a few — she's just getting started. Even better? She takes nothing for granted and she's having a really good time in the process. Turns out it's not fame or fortune that's made the success so worthwhile. Listen in and find out what has. Then make sure you're on our Insider Invite Only list for a chance to hear Sarah on an upcoming Dreamcatchers District panel, live in LA. In this Episode We Talk About: • How getting fired was the best thing that ever happened • What made her stand out from other screenwriters • The vulnerable question that made day 1 on set so much easier • Why the GIRLS writer's room was truly unique from the top down • What she learned working with Lena Dunham, Judd Apatow, and Tina Fey • How she handled continuous feedback, critique, revisions, deadlines • Why exploration and play are foundational to creative confidence • Where the lessons of the writer's room overlap with relationships, therapy, empathy • Why mentors are ageless and who she turns to for different needs • How she navigates being a woman in Hollywood & the things she wished she'd said • The #1 thing she refuses to bond with women around & how she vents with purpose • Saying "goodbye" to GIRLS, the fertile void, and how she avoids the "sophomore slump" • Why it's "all been done already" and, yet, it's "never too late to start" Get Ready to Hear All The Behind-The-Scenes Stories & Insights that Sarah is dropping. Mentioned in this Podcast: • Follow Sarah: Instagram , Facebook , Twitter • Watch: GIRLS on HBO , City Guys , Bored to Death , Friends With Money , Tiny Furniture , Sex and the City , Bridesmaids • People: Jonathon Aimes , Nicole Holofcener , Jennifer Konner , Lena Dunham , Judd Apatow , Tina Fey , Lesley Arfin • Read: Seth Godin's Ted Talk , Purple Cow • Workshops: Iowa Writer's Workshop • The Dreamcatchers District Creative Direction: For Your Beliefs and Business, Ask Me How This is Not a Monologue, Chime In! Rate, Review and Subscribe. Share this with your friends. Listen with your team. Send it to yo mama! • Got a question you want answered on the podcast? • A guest you want interviewed? • Email your biggest challenges, aha’s, and guest nominations to info @ dreamcatchersdistrict.com . (I read 'em all, ya'll!)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins are joined by ‘Girls’ writer Sarah Heyward to discuss the final season (5:00), the infamous Iowa episodes (12:00), Judd Apatow’s subtle influence (22:00), the best moment in the series (27:00), the best guest stars (33:00), and the feeling of wrapping the series (38:00).
Sarah Heyward and Aisha Muharrar (@shinyunicorn @eeshmu) join the Gilmore Guys to discuss episode 4 of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, Fall! - Pop Culture Plugs - AISHA: Hope in the Dark by Solnit, The Mothers by Brit Bennett Newsletter - https://tinyletter.com/eeshmu SARAH: The Love Witch DEMI: The Meddler KEVIN: Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
The one where Erin and Jamie discuss episodes 08x17 (TOW The Tea Leaves) and 08x18 (TO In Massapequa). You'll hear a cheery podcast recorded before the election, you'll hear a slightly-less-cheery introduction recorded after the election, and you'll join us in welcoming special guests, Sarah Heyward (@shinyunicorn) and Annie Stamell (@stamos)! Does anyone feel like attempting to ease the pain of the 2016 election by discussing a '90s sitcom? If so, we've got you covered. If not, you're already reading this so you might as well press play. If we don't get floopy, the bad guys win!In lieu of our standard request to support us on Patreon, we'd ask that you please consider donating to any of the organizations mentioned in the introduction of this week's podcast.
Sarah Heyward (@shinyunicorn) joins the Gilmore Guys to gab all about Episode 719 - It’s Just Like Riding a Bike! - Pop Culture Plugs - SARAH: Fleabag & Audiobook of Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe DEMI: Westworld & Clue KEVIN: Transparent Season 3 & Born to Run This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Me Undies
Sarah Heyward (@shinyunicorn) joins the Gilmore Guys to gab all about Episode 615 - A Vineyard Valentine This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Club W Pop Culture Plugs Sarah Heyward: Everything Is Copy (
Sarah Heyward & Sarah Ramos (@shinyunicorn & @sarahram0s) join the Gilmore Guys to gab all about Episode 605 - We've Got Magic To Do. This episode is sponsored by MeUndies Pop Culture Plugs Sarah Heyward: Making A Murderer (
Sarah Heyward (@shinyunicorn) joins 1/2 of the Gilmore Guys for a SPOILER FILLED DISCUSSION and also to go through voicemails and emails! This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Skurt Pop Culture Plugs Sarah: Playing House (
Sarah Heyward (@shinyunicorn) joins the Gilmore Guys again to gab all about Episode 508 - The Party's Over - Pop Culture Plugs - Sarah Heyward: Elena Ferrante series (
Aisha Muharrar, Sarah Heyward, and Michael Ausiello join the Gilmore Guys for a live taping from the Bell House in Brooklyn NY of Episode 420 - Luke Can See Her Face. Ep. 420 Visual Companion: http://youtu.be/i_oAXrDYHOE
Sarah Heyward (@shinyunicorn) joins the Gilmore Guys to gab all about Ep 309 "A Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving"