Linda K. Goldman, author of "Breaking Out of Pinewood," shares her journey from opening an employment agency to studying anthropology at UCLA and working in dispute resolution before embracing her passion for writing. Discover how her diverse experiences shape her storytelling and the fascinating posse of characters in her novel: the girlfriends, con men, hustlers, drifters, truckers and lovers. Tune in for inspiring tips on writing, self-publishing, and staying true to your vision. Don't miss this episode—it’s a treasure trove of wisdom and wit!

Linda K. Goldman's Bio:

A native born Angeleno, Linda also lived in New York as a single and then London as a young married. She worked at the Agency for the Performing Arts, UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute and eventually went into the employment agency business, opening her own with a partner at age 39.

Since Linda had always been interested in other cultures, she went back to school in her mid-40s after marrying her second husband, and received a BA in Sociocultural Anthropology. That skill set lent itself to becoming a mediator through the LA City Attorneys Office Dispute Resolution Program. Soon after the Rodney King riots, she facilitated dialogue circles on race relations all over the city and also specialized in employment and workplace disputes.

Linda started writing classes in her 60s and completed her novel, "Breaking Out of Pinewood", a few months ago. Her third grade essay, Silkworms, was published in 1952 Her first piece as an adult, Moving Mom, was published in 2021

Linda’s two grown sons left big city life for Lake Tahoe and Bend, Oregon. She resides in West LA with her two pugs, Ollie and Abby

You can find Linda's book "Breaking Out of Pinewood" online at Barnes and Noble or Amazon. It is also available at Diesel Bookstore in Brentwood and Village Well in Culver City.

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Ever wondered what it’s like to interview Harrison Ford or Cher? How about battling sugar addiction while navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood? Join us as we sit down with the incredible Reba Merrill, Emmy award-winning TV journalist, author, and speaker. Discover how Reba's childhood dreams led her to a serendipitous career in television, her unforgettable celebrity encounters, and her journey of resilience and reinvention in an industry often unkind to women. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and a masterclass in perseverance!

Reba Merrill's Bio:

Reba Merrill is an Emmy award winner and cable ACE nominee who spent 8 years doing television shows, 2 In Phoenix and 2 in San Diego. After realizing she couldn’t get another on camera job, she came to Los Angeles to try and use her amazing skills as an interviewer off camera. Being in the right place at the right time, a door was opened and the rest is history. She has interviewed Hollywood legends, Oscar winners, hot shots, and every studio director. She has written 2 books (Nearly Famous: Tales from the Hollywood Trenches, & Making it: What I got away with in Hollywood) both available on Amazon. She lectures on cruise ships and at universities like UCLA & Emerson. Member of the Academy of Motion Picture, Arts & Sciences as well as SAG-AFTRA. She was honored when the Motion Picture Academy added the body of her works to their Archives

Checkout Reba's website at rebamerrill.com for celebrity interviews and more!A little advice from Reba: "Make contacts first, develop your talent second."

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Ever wondered what it’s like to transition from Hollywood's glitz to the tranquil art scene of Mexico? How does one pivot from designing movie campaigns to illustrating children’s books and finally becoming a fine artist? Join us as we dive into these intriguing questions and more with our special guest, Lon Levin, on Episode 201 of Late Boomers! Lon Levin, former creative director at 20th Century Fox and Warner Brothers, takes us on a fascinating journey through his dynamic career. From working on iconic campaigns like "Romancing the Stone" and "Star Wars" to an unexpected nosebleed during a presentation to Paul McCartney, Lon's stories are as entertaining as they are inspiring.

Discover how a health scare led Lon to embrace his true passion for fine art, culminating in his vibrant life in San Miguel de Allende. Learn about his daily routine, the supportive local art scene, and his innovative use of AI tools like Theo Bot to refine his work. Lon also shares valuable advice for aspiring artists on persisting through challenges and embracing digital evolution.

Tune in for an episode filled with creativity, resilience, and a touch of Hollywood glamour!

Lon Levin's Bio:

Lon Levin is a former 20th Century Fox/Warner Bros creative director turned children’s book illustrator turned contemporary artist. During his long career in art direction, he led countless high profile feature film advertising campaigns including the Star Wars Trilogy. Over a 23 year career during which he was pro- moted to executive positions, Lon created highly successful award-winning film, TV and online advertising campaigns . In 2006, he transitioned to children’s book illustrator, working on 33 books before making the switch to fine art.

The pandemic changed everything. Lon and his wife moved from Los Angeles to San Miguel De Allende, Mexicoto experience a truly creative environment. Soon after, he was invited to exhibit at several local galleries. Since that time, he has had showings in Milan, Barcelona, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Laguna Beach and New York. He has been interviewed by several magazines including Shout Out LA, Observica, Voyage LA, Real Creative Magazine, Goddess Art Magazine and Biafarin.

Check out:

Lon Levin’s incredible work at: http://www.levinlandstudio.com/

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