Friends! I’m thrilled to welcome my new pal and native New Yorker, Beth Kushnick, to the show. Beth is a Set Decorator and Interior Designer with over 35 years of experience in the industry. She is known for her work on "The Good Wife," "The Good Fight," and films like "Rare Objects" and "Insidious 5”. Kushnick is a Hall of Fame Inductee of The Set Decorators Society of America, a Christie’s Arbiter of Style, and a voting member of both the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

She's also a trailblazer! Beth was the first in her field to launch a home décor line, blog, and internationally acclaimed podcast, "Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home, " where she offers listeners approachable yet sophisticated tips to create perfect spaces for their home, office, or social media backdrop.

In our conversation, Beth shares her experience and insights into the industry's current climate and ways you can expand your offerings to the “civilian world” to create diversified opportunities for yourself!

In this episode, we get into:

• Why we really are "more than our IMDB page"- and how to showcase that on your website and Linkedin

• The unexpected joys of podcasting

• How to give yourself a "win" each day

• Why creating a home office for yourself can make a big difference in your job search, especially now!

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Instagram - @bethkushnick
Podcast - Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home
Website - www.bethkushnick.com

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This week's episode with Under Water Portrait Photographer Jennifer Tanksley-Coss is nothing short of magic! Get ready to discover a whole new world and perspective with this extraordinary woman as your guide.

Jennifer grew up eating, drinking, and breathing film in an industry family in Germany. She began working as a high-speed camera technician right after high school on films and commercials across Europe- Eventually following the siren call of adventure to Los Angeles, where she worked as a local 600 Camera Assistant for 15 years. During that time, she worked alongside incredibly talented directors of photography and directors, bringing others' creative visions to life. After taking a break from her career to raise her children, Jennifer realized she couldn't return to her previous life.

This realization became one of the factors of her deep Sea Change -and set off an extraordinary journey of rediscovering her happiness.

At 43, she finally found a way to express her vision creatively when she shifted her focus to her love of photography. And just like that, she had a new career—one that she created by herself!

She now invites clients to her underwater portrait studio, where they experience seeing themselves in a totally new light and as works of Art, just as she sees them! Tune in to hear about Jennifer's unique artistic process and ways you can participate in her book project, 'The Art of Her'.

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Instagram -@jennifer_jtcphotography

Website -www.jtc-photography.com

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Episode Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey

00:48 Welcome to the Hollywood Second Act Club

01:37 Meet Jennifer Tanksley Koss

04:36 Jennifer's Transition to Underwater Photography

08:10 The Magic of Underwater Photography

11:50 Jennifer's Personal Transformation

20:38 The Art of Her Project

27:59 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Whether you're exhausted from trying to get a new side hustle off the ground, overwhelmed, or simply done with figuring it out alone- hang in there friend, today's shorty episode is for you! I'll let you in on a little secret...this episode was supposed to come out three days ago, but life had other plans. So I pivoted!

Today we get Meta about what it really takes to switch things up, the speed bumps along the way telling us maybe we *should* quit, and some things you can to do to help yourself get through those rocky bits and come back fresh another day.

The journey of starting something new can make us want to quit, bury our heads under the covers, or have a laugh/cry attack in a parked car, like me ! (Anyone else?;)

I'll share the four things that have helped me navigate the tough times of life's transitions without throwing out the baby with the bathwater and calling it quits for good!

And as a Bonus! Get the inside scoop on the upcoming Hollywood Second Act Club Pop-up Dinner Series- and no, contrary to what my mom believes, it's not a "potluck", so you can leave the ambrosia at home.

Tune in for your special Sunday reminder to Just Keep Going !

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Internal Barriers

00:21 Welcome to the Hollywood Second Act Club

01:06 Behind the Scenes: Real-Life Struggles

01:54 Upcoming Events: Clarifying the Dinner Series

02:59 The Power of Not Quitting

06:51 Personal Story: Renovating My First Home

09:33 Embracing the Messy Middle

12:57 Final Thoughts: Keep Going

15:36 Conclusion: Join Us Next Week

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If you've ever found yourself making a career pivot on a dime, despite having a good thing going- this episode is for you!

My guest is Film Development Executive turned Author and Advocate for parents , caregivers, and individuals with disabilities, Kelley Coleman. Her writing is an extension of her Before Times career developing talking animal movies, and also a few fun disaster movies!

Kelley's book Everything No one Told Your About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports ( Hachette , 2024) is a singular guide to accessing the supports disabled children need to thrive. And it’s weirdly not boring, she swears! ( her words, not mine;)

Her advocacy draws upon over a decade of firsthand experience, including advocating for her own kiddo, who has multiple disabilities.

During our conversation, Kelley talks about the lessons she's embraced, what it feels like a decade later, and how she's lighting the way for others. Get ready to be inspired and see your own pivot in a new light!

Connect with Kelley:

Instagram - @hellokelleycoleman

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

01:10 Guest Introduction and Fun Anecdotes

02:34 Balancing Career and Family

06:00 Hollywood Career Journey

10:57 Transition to Advocacy and Writing

15:50 Writing the Book and Its Impact

24:18 Current Life and Advocacy Work

33:12 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Ladies- and gentlemen- start your engines !!! This week's episode is about the incredible things that show up in our lives when we allow ourselves to pivot- and embrace the unknown. My guest this week shows us how !

With 200+ credits as a Makeup Artist and over 50,000 production hours to her name, Brenda Rippee is making a career "pivot" into the petrol world, Porsche in particular and Women In Porsche to be exact. After 25+ years working for HBO, 60 minutes, TCM, and an impressive list of private clients- she is "coming-in-hot" straight towards her heart's passion: Porsches & Speed!

Brenda grew up with cars and motors on her mind as her father worked for GM for 60 years and raised her around the parts department- Cars have always been a secret passion and goal of hers-that she didn't know how to reach for ...until recently!

Fast forward to being approached last October to help develop a car show about Women and Speed- She has appeared on podcasts with @WestofTulsa to speak and spark passion in others about Porsche. Recently she put together an all women's PORSCHE SUMMIT Podcast also on @WestofTulsa which will be out on youtube towards the end of September.

Buckle up for a super exhilarating ride with this inspiring, fast driving, and confident woman in Hollywood . It will get you thinking about what doors You want to walk through next- and making friends with the unknown in your life!

This Episode We Get Into-

* Real talk about the current challenges in Hollywood

* Pivoting towards being of service- and giving what you seek

* Why perception is our ticket to empowerment



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Instagram - @brendarippee and @ripp.n.ride

Website - www.brendarippee.com or IMDB.COM/BrendaRippee

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Embrace the Unknown: Introduction
00:34 Welcome to the Hollywood Second Act Club
01:19 How to Be a Badass: Guest Introduction
02:01 Brenda's Hollywood Journey
03:15 First Feature Film Experience
06:06 Lessons from a Makeup Artist
12:31 Pivoting to New Passions
15:48 The Porsche Journey Begins
18:54 Racing and New Opportunities
22:22 Developing a Women's Car Show
25:05 Final Thoughts and Superpowers
30:42 Closing Remarks

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If you're looking to diversifying your income outside of the Entertainment Industry, this Business Builder episode is for you! We've all lived through this season in Hollywood- and it feels like the punchline is this: Now more than ever, cultivating that side-hustle isn't just smart, it's essential.

If you're short on ideas for *what* that could be -or not feeling confident you've got what it takes-this episode is will open your mind to so many creative possibilities in the online space that you've probably never considered! And the great news is, you can start right where you are.

My guest today is Digital Marketing Expert, Emily Reagan. Emily is a mom of four, former military spouse, sheepadoodle owner and jill-of-all-trades when it comes to digital marketing and techie skills. She's worked behind the scenes as a freelance digital marketer with creatives, copywriters, and coaches- to grow, nurture, and monetize their online audiences.

Emily is the founder of the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School and Digital Marketer’s Workgroup where she helps women advance their digital marketing skills and services to become booked-out, in-demand unicorn digital marketing assistants (and beyond).

In This Episode We Get Into:

• Why "Soft Skills"- like being a good communicator, organized, and reliable- are Everything ! And the rest can be learned.

• Becoming a Digital Marketing Assistant- and why it's a great fit for someone looking for a flexible and lucrative side hustle.

• Plus... We play a round of the "What are Some Ways I Can Make Money?" Game. First time for both us ! You'll be pleasantly surprised by the long list we came up with.

Get ready to walk away with a ton of ideas and resources to get you started. Emily will have you thinking about your existing skills in a whole new way !

Connect with Emily:
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This episode is for anyone who has found themselves somewhere in the middle- between what life used to be, and what it's becoming. Navigating without a roadmap, but trusting ( and following ) the "yeses" along the way!

My guest today is Erinn Eichinger. Erinn is a producer, writer and professor with more than 25 years of experience in the television industry. She shares her journey from working in journalism and local news to becoming a successful segment producer for lifestyle television- and recently going back to school to obtain a masters degree in journalism with a focus on gender representation in the media.

Erinn is currently working on a documentary In Transition that explores her child’s 10 year gender transition and her own journey in coming to terms with it.

This episode unpacks parallel stories of transition, and what we discover about life, and ourselves , along the way!

In this episode we get into:

• Erinn's journey from working for other people, to creating her own content and sharing her story with the others. Plus what it's like to make a documentary on your own!

• Real talk about grappling with her own biases and preconceived notions about gender - and transitioning to acceptance and understanding.

• Personal insights on "Imposter Syndrome", surrendering control, and learning to love yourself

Episode Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:03 A Personal Message and Inspirational Reading
02:16 Introducing Erinn Eichinger
03:24 Erinn’s Early Career in Hollywood
07:33 Transition to Lifestyle Television
09:20 Pandemic and Personal Challenges
10:51 Returning to School and Finding Confidence
16:44 Saying Yes to New Opportunities
21:38 Facing the Empty Nest
22:41 Reflecting on Personal Growth
25:21 The Journey of Making a Documentary
29:35 Navigating Transitions
33:18 Embracing New Possibilities
37:13 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Connect with Erinn:

Website - www.intransitionfilm.com

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Ready for a Pivot, but not sure how all those years doing "X" job will translate to whatever's next? This week's episode of The Hollywood Second Act Club, with special guest, Chef Laurent Correa is a game -changer !

Most of us feel unprepared when it comes to starting something new, but the truth is you already come fully loaded with some pretty bad-ass qualities. All of which are transferable to whatever dream you set your sights on next . Get ready for a conversation that will have you believing in your ability to redefine Your life and career, by using what you've already got !

My friend Lou, shares his journey from being a professional basketball player in France to becoming a baker in Los Angeles. Be sure to tune in to hear his incredible story and learn how he transferred his determination on the basketball court into opening one of LA's most beloved pastry shops, ' Lou the French on the Block'.

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Instagram - @louthefrenchontheblock

Website - www.louthefrenchontheblock.com

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude

00:33 Welcome to the Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast

01:19 Meet Chef Lou: From Neighbor to Friend

03:27 Lou's Journey: From Basketball to Baking

10:08 Building a Community Through Pastry

13:39 Challenges and Growth in Business

18:57 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

20:46 The Importance of Belief and Consistency

24:14 Gratitude and Reflection

29:02 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

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