Have you ever found yourself secretly hoping for a risk-free, magic-bullet way to get your script made? If so, this episode is for you...because trust me, I’ve been there too. In this session, I pull back the curtain on what every writer and filmmaker really craves: that fantasy scenario where a producer, agent, or financier swoops in, takes care of the business, and all you do is write. Sounds dreamy, right? But as I share from my own journey (starting out as a yoga teacher in Ba...

We’ve all been there as writers – you finish a script you’re proud of, and then you’re stuck at a crossroads: should you sell it, or should you try to make that movie yourself? In this episode, I get super real about this crucial decision that so many screenwriters gloss over (and let’s be honest, sometimes completely avoid). I walk you through how choosing a path – selling your script vs. making it yourself – actually determines everything about where your energy and focus goes. I share stor...

Every screenwriter has been there. There's that script of yours that you poured so much time and energy into - and now it's just quietly gathering dust on your hard drive. If you find yourself wondering why your screenplay hasn’t made the leap from hopeful document to cinematic reality, this episode is for you. In it, I dive deep into the real reason that script is still stuck on your hard drive (and spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy, or don’t know the right people, or even th...

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn an unconventional path into a thriving creative career, you’re going to love this session. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Valerie Weiss, a true powerhouse of TV and film directing, for a candid and inspiring behind-the-scenes conversation. We talk about everything from Valerie’s fascinating leap from scientist (yep, Harvard Medical School PhD!) to filmmaker, to her latest shows gracing your favorite streaming platforms. Valerie opens up abo...

If you’ve been feeling the energy shift as we close out the year, you are not alone - and the good news is we are on the cusp of a new cycle of life. In this session, I dive into the magic of honoring endings and beginnings - not just the end of 2024 and the start of 2025, but the completion of a nine-year cycle (thank you, numerology!) and the launch of an entirely new era. It’s the kind of turning point that calls for something more than New Year’s resolutions. This is an opportunity ...

The end of every year is the opportunity to close a chapter and start a new one - but this year, it's even bigger. We’re not just stepping into a new year, but closing out a powerful nine-year cycle and starting a new one. If you’ve ever heard me talk about pre-planning before, you know how much I believe in intentionally shaping your path - not waiting for January 1st to decide who you want to be, but using this transition as a springboard for true transformation and the fulfillment of...

Have you ever found yourself staring at your finished screenplay and wondering: how on earth would anyone actually make this? What would it really cost? And does that number make your script more - or less - likely to see the light of day? Acclaimed filmmaker Paul Dudbridge and I sat down to discuss this, because honestly: knowing this information is your superpower as a screenwriter. This conversation is GOLD. I thought about editing it down but there's so much that would be lost. I in...

Have you ever reached the middle of the year, looked back at all those shiny goals you set in January, and thought, “Wait… what happened?” You started out so full of excitement and ambition—maybe THIS was going to be the year you wrote your script, made your movie, or finally kicked those old habits to the curb. But then, life happened. Maybe the world felt heavy, uncertainty crept in, or you hit a wall with rejections and setbacks. Suddenly, you find yourself feeling a little stuck, wonderin...

Do you ever sit down with the very best intentions to write - and suddenly find yourself deep-cleaning your kitchen, binge-watching Instagram reels, or tackling every odd job in your house except for actually writing? Trust me, you are so not alone. I’ve been there too - those days (or weeks… or months) where, despite your burning desire to create, you wind up doing everything but putting words on the page. In this episode, I get super honest about one of the biggest struggles we all face as ...

Have you ever felt totally anxious sharing your script with someone — like your stomach is in knots just hitting “send,” secretly hoping they’ll just say, “It’s amazing, you’re a genius”? Or maybe you’ve gotten feedback that just made you more confused or even made you wonder if you should keep writing at all? Trust me, you’re not alone—I’ve been there too. In this episode, I dive deep into something most screenwriters and filmmakers don’t talk about enough: the art of feedback. N...