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The Hollywood Success Podcast

Hollywood Success Coach Erica Wernick: Making it in the film industry, finding success in Los Angeles

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Bestselling author and Hollywood's Leading Success Coach, Erica Wernick, combines mindset and strategy to help you achieve your biggest dreams. Erica has worked in television for 15 years as a Graphic Designer on 40 TV shows like This Is Us, Glee, Entourage, and Superstore. She shifted gears towards coaching when she felt a strong desire to help people. Erica's clients have booked TV shows and films on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, FOX, and CBS, just to name a few. Erica is also the author of the b ...
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When we're pursuing a big dream, it's scary and uncomfortable. We're living in the unknown everyday. Because of this, we often seek out formulas or easy-to-follow steps, to make the pursuit feel less risky. But when you're pursuing something extraordinary, you can't take ordinary steps. This episode is a deep dive into why that's actually awesome a…
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This is something I've never spoken about before. I share what consequences you'll experience when you pursue a dream that's close to what you want but not exactly what you want. You'll hear real examples of how it has played out in my life, and why I think it's life-changing to understand. Thank you for all the love on the return of the podcast! A…
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.....And we're back! Hello, Season 5. This episode is about dreams that aren't logical—so much so, that it can be hard to find people who support them. What do you do when people don't support your vision? Or when people don't believe you can't do it? What do you do when other people's doubts start to make you doubt? I share how I've navigated thos…
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In this episode, I talk with Amanda Durocher about my new dream that feels totally out of reach, the fears I have about it, and how to achieve it anyway. We also talk about how to know if your dream is fully aligned for you and what to do when things don't work out how you planned. Get tickets to my TV special live taping in Beverly Hills on Januar…
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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 …
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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.By Erica Wernick
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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).By Erica Wernick, Zack Arnold
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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…
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"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 …
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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 @…
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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!By Erica Wernick, Stephen Lovegrove
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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.comBy Erica Wernick
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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 …
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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.comBy Erica Wernick
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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.By Erica Wernick, Kabir Akhtar
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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 so…
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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.…
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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!By Erica Wernick, Melissa Blue
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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 ch…
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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…
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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, a…
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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 y…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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, an…
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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…
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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…
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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 w…
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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 Faceb…
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