So, that happened. I’ve been orbiting the Ramit Sethi universe for a while now. I’d say it was just under a decade ago that one of the SMFA Ninjas brought up his book — I…
Browsing Category Mindset
Pruning Is Essential to Growth
Earlier today, I sent the below to the members of the SMFA All-Access program. Why am I now sharing it with you? Because it’s about growth. It’s about how we HAVE TO prune in order…
The Three V’s
You decided to create your own content. At long last, you’re going to shoot something that shows the buyers exactly how to cast you at your on-brand bullseye best. You fleshed out a story idea…
Perfectionists! I’ve Got You Covered
Hello my fellow perfectionist. How are you? I know. You’re “Great!” Because you’d never tell me you’re a little on-edge, low-grade anxious at all times, wondering how long you can get by on so little…
Get Your Mind Right
I’m just getting back to LA after a long weekend in Berkeley where the hubs and I participated in a days-long upper-limit couples camp with the good folks of The Hendricks Institute. You may have…
Booking ≠ Love
More correctly, NOT booking does not equal NOT loved. Let me back up. Those of you following me on Instagram — and specifically keeping up with my STORIES — know I’m dealing with quite the…
Remembering Your First
As I write this, it is two hours before a speaking engagement I have in Hollywood and I’m seated by the window in the 101 Coffee Shop. The first time I sat here (possibly in…
How to Turn Thoughts Around
So. As you may know, I’ve been going through some health stuff. I’m not ready to get specific because when I get specific, I get sad and I really don’t like being sad. One of…
When you realize you have the power to change your life, it’s a bit terrifying!
Today’s BonBlast is about one of the scariest things that happens in a creative person’s lifetime: realizing how much freakin’ power is in our own damn hands. Just hours ago, a lovely ninja enrolled in…
Reverse Shoplifting
A few hours ago, my beloved partner and I walked up the Third Street Promenade after a lovely dinner, headed home for him to host his weekly writers group. Even though I had heard the…