Happier in Hollywood

Hacks, hacks, and more hacks! Liz and Sarah have been saving up Hollywood Hacks, and today they reveal them all! Looking for an inexpensive Chardonnay? Tired of carrying around your laptop? From Sarah’s new food dehydrator to the personalized candle holders Liz is lusting after, there’s something for everyone.  Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It will come right to your inbox! Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!   LINKS: Sous vide immersion circulator:  https://amzn.to/3NjzSBE   Food dehydrator Psiidan: https://amzn.to/4pJifZw   Kirkwood Signature Chardonnay at Costco: https://sameday.costco.com/store/costco/products/19232553-kirkland-signature-chardonnay-sonoma-750ml-750-ml   Rhode Pocket Blush: https://amzn.to/49pGneU   Il Makiage Power Camo Redness Defense Primer Treatment: https://amzn.to/3YL14f0   Bandolier: https://www.bandolierstyle.com/products/remi-magnet-wallet-crossbody-phone-case-black-gold   Bandolier AirPod Case: https://www.bandolierstyle.com/products/avery-airpod-pouch-with-connector-black-gold?variant=39661605912612   Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad:  https://amzn.to/49FqoYO   Effing Candle Co: https://effingcandleco.com/collections/all?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19728636645&gbraid=0AAAAAoOI0LJqw9gzaJ-_UX7xz8IQxEG_s&gclid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTf5WMuVUCGZtfUJKmPKgHv43m0woB1bR8nYwSDwQxWuWfYIGl894VWRoCeIEQAvD_BwE   Personalized Candle Holders: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1629885648/your-favorite-person-as-a-candle-holder?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiA64LLBhBhEiwA-Pxgu1Mvk7c-ggPeLOraabanutHFGR-qvZzy16xAhHhBl8BkYYiqkE_hshoCrj8QAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_21500568447_167985813319_716809480477_pla-303628061699_c__1629885648_12768591&utm_custom2=21500568447&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21500568447&gbraid=0AAAAADtcfRLD7WyANrolfkMUNCMSL4VtH&gclid=CjwKCAiA64LLBhBhEiwA-Pxgu1Mvk7c-ggPeLOraabanutHFGR-qvZzy16xAhHhBl8BkYYiqkE_hshoCrj8QAvD_BwE   Curifurn Collapsible Rain Barrel: https://amzn.to/4pyosXX   Marley’s Monsters Bowl Covers: https://amzn.to/3NomzQn   Honeycomb Luxury Bamboo Toilet Paper: honeycombluxury.com/products/honeycomb-eco-friendly-toilet-tissue-24-rolls-box   Hydro Flask Micro Bottle: https://amzn.to/3LfgIMI   Miss Mary of Sweden Bras:  https://amzn.to/4bCbyVv   Forme Power Bra: https://forme.science/collections/womens-tops/products/power-bra?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=22353733358&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22353736001&gbraid=0AAAAABwYagDOubc5A1ubbWmb6a3Ep965B&gclid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTfzU5KS_dt7BRk7JYnXWBlYldWFR01BD8n9mmLNp4rdRRdRTEV0hqlxoCwawQAvD_BwE   Vibration Plate: https://amzn.to/4sGmveL   Weighted Vest: https://amzn.to/4qo258P   Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack:  https://happierinhollywood.substack.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah discuss their recent ChexMix ‘26 at the Emerald Iguana Inn in Ojai. They covered everything from how to tackle getting a draft of their novel finished to prioritizing their 2026 slate to the possibility of getting into microdramas. Next: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to collaborate on a creative project? Now you can find out! In The Craft (& Fain), Liz and Sarah reveal a new feature they’re offering on Substack — BTS: Working Lunch. Every week, they’ll go live to let viewers drop in while they work on various projects. It may not be pretty, but it’s real! Next, in the Mailroom, they answer a question about why it seems like fewer shows are being greenlit. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from Liz and Sarah’s amazing manager, Dianne Fraser: Easy Plant. Finally, Liz recommends the hotel bar and restaurant at the new El Roblar in Ojai.    Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!   Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It will come right to your inbox!   LINKS: Emerald Iguana Inn: https://www.emeraldiguana.com/   Easy Plant: https://easyplant.com/   El Roblar: https://theroblar.com/dining-experiences/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah discuss what they learned about New Hollywood in 2025 and how those lessons are impacting their approach to 2026. The key? Buy in! In Take Two, Liz grills Sarah about her Year of No Buying. How did it go? Is she still an overbuyer? In Hits & Bombs, Liz gives a Hit to Sarah for introducing her to the wonders of Legend Planner, and Sarah gives a Hit to Violet for her skill at gift-giving. This week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your shower experience — Kitsch shampoo and conditioner bags. Finally, Sarah has an exciting recommendation related to her plan to roast a chicken every week in 2026 — her new Substack newsletter Chickening Out.   Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It will come right to your inbox! Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!   LINKS: Legend Planner: https://amzn.to/4ssHNww   Kitsch Bar Shampoo & Conditioner: https://amzn.to/4pqAB1c   Kitsch Bar Soap Saver Bags: https://amzn.to/4sqJNW5   Chickening Out Substack:  https://happierinhollywood.substack.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah are continuing their tradition of Roar ‘24 and Hive ‘25 with ChexMix ‘26. In a few days, they’ll spend the night at the Emerald Iguana Inn in Ojai and plot the next year of their career. Also? They’ll drink wine. In Take A Hike, they each share a new practice for 2026. Inspired by the book I Remember by Joe Brainard, Liz is going to record memories about her beloved dad. Sarah is going to roast a chicken every week — and use items from her own garden to season it! Next, in Take Two, Sarah shares what she’s learned about her algorithm after their recent Alter Your Algorithm Challenge. This week’s Hollywood Hack is pure whimsy: Hinge Heads. Finally Liz recommends the new season of Vanderpump Rules on Bravo.    Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It will come right to your inbox!   Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Emerald Iguana Inn: https://www.emeraldiguana.com/   I Remember by Joe Brainard: https://amzn.to/3MRFL8Q   Julie & Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell: https://amzn.to/4j7q61a   Unraveling by Peggy Orenstein: https://amzn.to/3MLnyKd   Hinge Heads: Mushrooms: https://amzn.to/4pXnwh4 Chickens:https://amzn.to/4983t8c Cats:https://amzn.to/4qr0HSM   Vanderpump Rules Season 12 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oKgvwAFpHTESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Sarah are celebrating 450 episodes of Happier In Hollywood by sharing listeners’ favorite takeaways (and a few of their own). Some winners? Volunteers not recruits. People succeed in groups. Show up as yourself. And everyone’s favorite “get to steppin’” story from friend-of-the-pod Nichelle Tramble Spellman. Also Liz manages to squeeze in a bonus recommendation — Heated Rivalry on HBO Max.  Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It will come right to your inbox! Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!   LINKS: Lizness School podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lizness-school/id1775855173?i=1000724051123   Hard As Hoof: https://amzn.to/3MNqE0c   Giftful: https://giftful.com/   Ojai Olive Oil Company: https://ojaioliveoil.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqbhG3DkQfiymLw1jcSSBpV9fH5oOg0hxWjQ37jq7JFiRuH0yn9   Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil: https://freshpressedoliveoil.com/home/c/WA_GA_Q421_BRAND/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC_BRAND&utm_campaign=WA_GA_Q421_BRAND&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22221901806&gbraid=0AAAAADoizYfrLRUUFOb4CkqSC_Sa-fEUN&gclid=CjwKCAiA9aPKBhBhEiwAyz82J6_kErMjcVt0mo-aOsf5Enk4CqFZJEwSCfbOQbibUWv4o8ag81L8IxoCdgMQAvD_BwE   Fearless Negotiating: The Wish-Want-Walk Method to Reaching Solutions That Work by Michael Donaldson: https://amzn.to/44JTW66   Heated Rivalry trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKO26odltssSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.