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.
Ep113: The Importance of Setting Boundaries, Advocating For Yourself, and Asking For Help | with Janace Tashjian
“It’s important not only to empower ourselves, but to empower each other. We are 200% stronger together than we are as an individual in our common endeavors.”
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.
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.
Ep110: From Out-of-Shape to Running a 240 mile Ultra Marathon | with Wes Plate
In today’s conversation, you’ll hear the challenges and hard lessons that Wes Plate learned on his journey from being a depressed, overworked alcoholic to a lean and happy Ultramarathoner.
Ep91: How To Reduce Anxiety and Take Back Control During COVID-19 | Mastermind Q&A
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of COVID-19, there is very little we can control right now. Fortunately there are still things we can control to reduce the fear and anxiety consuming us all.
FEAR: How to Protect Your Mental Health From the Infection Far Worse Than COVID-19
If you find yourself losing control and getting sucked into the black hole of anxiety and paranoia, here are five simple suggestions (and a bonus) to weather this storm and begin taking back control of your mental health during this unprecedented global crisis.
Ep82: Real Talk About Mental Health and Depression | with Michael Kammes
Michael Kammes is a production & post-production workflow master and a business developer. He has also fought a lifelong battle with depression.
Ep79: Balancing Health, Happiness, & Hollywood (and the Consequences When You Don’t) | with Roger Barton
Roger Barton has edited and worked on some of the most iconic films of a generation such as Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, Titanic, World War Z, …
Ep73: “I’m Not Going to Let the Business Kill Me” | with Fil Eisler
Learn how award-winning composer Fil Eisler completely transformed his 24/7 workaholic lifestyle from unhealthy to running a marathon.
Ep57: Pursuing Your Passion With Authenticity (And No Apologies) | with Dr Noah Arnold
Dr Noah’s Ark is one of the most unique veterinary clinics in the United States. Learn how it became that way with founder Dr Noah Arnold.
Ep54: The Darker Side of Creativity | with Daniel Arnold
World-renowned NYC street photographer Daniel Arnold candidly discusses the many facets of the creative mind…including the darker ones.
Ep50: EditFest 2018 Panel “The Extended Cut: How to Survive and Thrive In Editorial”
Listen to Zack Arnold (ACE), Lillian Bension (ACE), Carol Littleton (ACE) and Andy Seklir (ACE) discuss what it REALLY takes to survive the working conditions in Hollywood and become a successful editor in Hollywood.
Dear Hollywood: We’re Not “Lucky to Be Here”…You’re Lucky to Have Us
Those of us working in the filmmaking industry are willing to put up with ridiculous (and deadly) working conditions that few other industries would deem acceptable. But the much deeper question is: Why?
Dear Hollywood…We Create Entertainment For a Living. We’re Not Curing Cancer.
For those of us in Hollywood working behind computers in dark rooms for a living, will there ever come a time when we realize it’s counterproductive, unhealthy, and downright dangerous to work insane hours at the expense of our health and our creativity simply for the sake of our jobs?