LA Bound: The Ultimate Guide to Moving, Living, & Making Stuff Happen with Erica Wernick

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What do you do when you're thinking about pursuing many different parts of the entertainment industry? an you do all of them? Or should you pick one? If you have to pick one, how do you pick one? Shownotes can be found at laboundguide.com/podcast/43

This episode I'm with Life Coach Ginger Marie that shares her own story that led her to finding happiness in Los Angeles by going after her true life's purpose. Check out the show notes at laboundguide.com/podcast/42    

Every Thursday, I'm bringing you a brand-spankin' new episode of the LA Bound Podcast that is all about YOU, the listeners! Send in your questions at laboundpodcast.com and I may mention your name on air!

Jason Perlman is the King of Storytelling. He loves the art of telling stories, and built a successful career around it, no matter what technical skills were required.  Since moving to Los Angeles, Jason has learned how to hone his skills on Producing, Directing, Writing, and Editing. He is a rare gem that genuinely has talent in all areas of filmmaking. While most people (like me) usually tell people to focus on just one passion, Jason was able to take all of his passions and focus them in one direction: story telling. He set out to create content, and ended up learning how to do all aspects in order to make things happen on a small budget. In the process, Jason built an extremely successful career. Shownotes can be found at www.laboundguide.com/podcast/41

What whaaaat?! Today I'm chatting with actor and creator of The Ugly Friend series, Dana Alyss. Dana gives us a really honest look of what the LA Dream journey looks like: the ups, the downs, what it looks like when people aren't supporting you, and what it really takes to make your LA dreams come true. For the show notes and free money cheat sheet, go to: www.laboundguide.com/podcast/40

Making money in LA is a reality that you need to prepare for.  You'll have bills to pay, and rent to pay, and I want you to be able to do that easily while still pursuing your dreams. Your dream job may not happen overnight, and in the meantime, you'll still want money coming. So let's talk about how you can make that happen. Show notes can be found at laboundguide.com/podcast/39

Today I'm talking about the 4 main reasons people fail in Los Angeles.  Once you're aware of these 4 reasons, all you have to do is take action and you'll be on the right track.  Show notes can be found at www.laboundguide.com/podcast/38

This episode I'm chatting with actress Jannica Olin.  Born and raised in Sweden, Jannica has travelled extensively and been lucky to, over the past ten years, call Melbourne, London, New York and Los Angeles her home. Jannica is an actress and received her professional training at the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. She has appeared on stage in New York, Sweden and London. Now based in Los Angeles, Jannica is creating new opportunities that have grown out of her struggle with losing all her hair due to the autoimmune condition Alopecia. Show notes can be found at laboundguide.com/podcast/37

In this episode, I'm speaking with Jaclyn Friedlander, who is an actor, an Ocean Conservation and Marine Life expert, and the creator of Friends with Fins.   She is the perfect example of finding a way to make an income doing something you LOVE! For more info on this episode check out the show notes: www.laboundguide.com/podcast/36

I'm finally speaking with the incredibly inspiring Tara Tomicevic! Tara is the Executive Producer of the short film "Muted" that is now airing on HBO. She also acted in the film alongside Grey's Anatomy's Chandra Wilson. Originally, Tara moved to LA to be an actor. While she found some success acting in commercials and other projects, she wasn't enjoying the everyday life of an actor that mostly revolves around auditioning and waiting for someone else to tell her when she is hired. Tara felt, "this can't be it.". Being a DOER, Tara felt compelled to take her career into her own hands. For more info, check out the show notes at laboundguide.com/podcast/35

Kamille Rose, founder of The Ultimate Lyfe, teaches us how to network in a genuine way and really connect and build relationships with key people.  No matter what your dream is, it will take the help of others to get there, so networking is a crucial part of that process.  You can find the show notes at www.laboundguide.com/podcast/34

If you're feeling uneasy or unsure about actually moving your entire life over to Los Angeles, then give this episode a listen.  There are so many factors that stop us from moving towards our dreams, making it difficult for us to figure out if we should really go through with it or not.  For a full breakdown on what these factors are, visit the show notes at http://www.laboundguide.com/podcast/33

Did you know that there is NO COINCIDENCE in your gift? There is a reason you are a passionate actor, writer, director, musician, etc. You were meant to inspire the world with your gift and Meg Haines shows us how we can do that, without relying on the industry to make it happen for us.  Show notes can be found at www.laboundguide.com/podcast/32

In this episode, Josh and Jill Stanton from ScrewTheNineToFive.com, show us different ways to make extra (or full) income online. I'm pumped about this episode because it's so important to find a flexible job while you're in LA that allows you time to focus on your dreams, and making money online is the perfect way to do that.  For more info on this episode, head to the show notes at www.laboundguide.com/podcast/31

This episode, I'm interviewing David Margolis, founder of My World Management. David has been managing musicians' careers for over 15 years.  David talks about how he's built the careers of his artists who started with 1 fan (Mom!) to thousands of fans and sold out shows.  Check out the show notes at www.laboundguide.com/podcast/30

In this episode, I'm talking with Goar Galstyan, a Buyer in the set Decorating department for Television.  A Buyer buys furniture, artwork, and other pieces that make sets come to life. The Set Decorator will give style inspiration info to the Buyer, and the Buyer is then responsible for going to the stores and prop houses to buy the piece.  Goar has worked on some really cool projects like True Blood, and her background in Interior Design has helped her succeed in this industry.  The show notes can be found at http://www.laboundguide.com/podcast/29

This episode I'm chatting with Justin Vesci, Director of Development at Silver Lion Films. He shares with us his interesting career path and what it takes to find success in LA. (Yes, that sometimes includes valeting at a sex club.) #hardcore #punny   Justin also explains how to use the public transportation in LA. Yes it exists. I know, right?!   Shownotes: http://www.laboundguide.com/podcast/28/

Your first year or two in Los Angeles can be challenging when it comes to money. When you are just starting out to go after your big dream job, and you're starting at the bottom, you may not be making tons of money yet. So how on earth do you afford to live in LA? When I first started out in LA, I had a really tough time. I was making very little money and was forced to learn how to live on a budget. It wasn't fun, but it was an invaluable experience. In this episode, I talk about the 4 biggest money lessons I learned during that time period that I still use today.  Shownotes: www.laboundguide.com/podcast/27