Episode 307: Are You Playing The Victim In Your Hollywood Career? Overnight Success, Manifesting Opportunities, + More
This episode covers a bunch of different topics that were swirling around in my mind this week!
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The Hollywood Success Podcast
Hollywood Success Coach Erica Wernick: Making it in the film industry, finding success in Los Angeles•www.hollywoodsuccesscoach.com
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 book Meant For This, and just filmed her debut TV special called Meant For This: Permission To Dream.
Enjoy Erica's fresh take on Hollywood (a positive breath of fresh air) as she debunks myths about luck, competition, and your chances of succeeding.
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Episode 306: From Broke To Millionaire: How To Stop Being A "Starving Artist" And Make The Money You Desire
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!
Episode 305: How I'm Handling This Pandemic and How To Access Your Star Power
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
Episode 304: The Most Important Strategy You Need To Implement, + Are You 80/20 or 20/80? (The Real Work That Makes All The Difference)
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.
Episode 303: How Authenticity Leads To The Truest Form of Happiness and Success with Anthony Meindl
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!...
Episode 302: Intuition, Energy, and Astrology in Hollywood with Carrie Stiers
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 ...
Episode 301: How To Be Like Netflix And Operate From YOUR New Model
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.
Episode 216: Why Breaking The Rules Is Essential For Success (And What To Do If You Didn't Achieve Your Goals This Year)
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.
Episode 215: Are You A Visionary?
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.
Episode 214: Why Rejection Makes Your Career Predictable + How To Change That Cycle
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...
Episode 213: Screw "Realistic Expectations" -- Your Dreams ARE Realistic And Here's Why With Nikole Mitchell
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 limitati...
Episode 212: Why I've Moved Away From Strategy And Towards Energy
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 Mag...
Episode 211: How To Make Decisions For Optimal Results
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 Y...
Episode 210: How To Feel Abundant In A Scarcity-Based Industry
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. 💖 Come join the waitlist for Your Dream Your Light Your Hollywood!...
Episode 209: Resistance - The Truth Behind Procrastination
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! ...
Episode 208: THIS Is What It Really Takes To Succeed In Hollywood
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!...
Episode 207: Coaching Session: Rejection + Pushing To The Next Level
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 strateg...
Episode 206: How to Get Distribution For Your Film or TV Show With Shayla Riggle
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 Liv...
Episode 205: How To Become A Booking Magnet With Christine Horn
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 p...
Episode 204: The Most Common Reason People Don't Succeed In Hollywood (And How To Change It)
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....
Episode 203: When You're In A Slump (PART 2)
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...
Episode 202: When You're In A Slump
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!
Episode 201: Coaching Session: Money + Self Doubt
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!...
Episode 123: Are "Absolutes" Killing Your Success?
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...
Episode 122: How To Ask For What You Want
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...
Episode 121: A Look At Working On Hollywood's Biggest Movies From A First Timer
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 g...
Episode 120: Is Your Dream Authentic To YOU?
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...
Episode 119: Why Your Ego Doesn't Like Coaching - A Message For All Past and Future Clients
This episode is for you if you have any of these thoughts: - I don't want to do coaching again because I want to prove that I can do this on my own now - I don't want to do coaching again because I want to prove that I can trust myself - I don't want to do coaching because that will mean I'm weak and need help - I don't want to do coaching because I'll be too embarrassed to tell my friends and family that I have a coach This is a great episode if any of those thoughts cross your mind! Also, I an...
Episode 118: How I Manifested An Ocean View Room (And How Luck Has Nothing To Do With Success)
I had the most magical week by the ocean and I HAD to share with you how I manifested it! In this story, I walk you through every step so you can see how the manifestation came to be (and how you can apply this to your own desires). An outsider might call this "luck" but I don't at all. I know I'm responsible for what I create in my life. And I'm so excited to share this with you so you can create magic in YOUR life!! Oh, and come check out my brand new fabulous course that is open for one week ...
Episode 117: How To Shift From Negative Thoughts To Positive Ones
In this episode, I'm sharing my go-to way of shifting my thoughts. Fears and doubts will always come up, especially as you graduate to every next level. It's so important to have a system in place, or tools to use to shift out of the fears and back into a space of empowerment. Because our fears will control our actions if they are speaking loudly enough. If you struggle with negative thoughts, or you want some new tools to shift away from them, you will love this episode! The doors are also open...