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

While Tanya's sister, Nicole Brown Simpson (ex-wife of O.J. Simpson) was murdered 21 years ago, Tanya and her family still deal with the pain every day. In Tanya's new book, Finding Peace Among the Chaos, she candidly tells a detailed account of her experience with her sister's death. The book also includes Tanya's depression and how she eventually got out of it, with the help of tools she learned in an outpatient center.  These tools are universal to setting and achieving goals and overlap with what I teach through LA Bound. Listening to Tanya here, and reading her book can prepare you for the rollercoaster of going after your dreams.  Show notes here: www.laboundguide.com/podcast/25

We all get super scared about any new adventure. So what do you do when failure is a huge possibility? Show notes at www.laboundguide.com/podcast24

This is an amazing lesson that I learned a few years ago that completely changed how I view my life!  We tend to play the victim when we don't like what is happening in our lives, without realizing that we really do have so much control. When you start taking responsibility for your actions and your responses, doors will begin to open.  Coach Thais joins us today to discuss this topic, and explain how we can take advantage of this in our everyday lives.  More info on this episode in the show notes: www.laboundguide.com/podcast23

Sometimes when we struggle, we question whether or not we are meant to do what we're trying to do. We wonder if the rejections are a sign that we aren't meant for our dreams.  This episode is all about those feelings, and how to know if it's a sign, or you're truly meant to do this.  More info on this episode can be found ont he show notes at www.laboundguide.com/podcast22

Being uncomfortable is actually a good thing! Believe it or not, it's an emotion that helps us know we're on the right track.  But how do we push past that uneasy feeling? How do we get started with our dreams when we're so scared? In this week's episode I go over 4 super easy actions that you can do today, that will help you get started with pursuing your dreams.  For more info on this episode, visit the show notes at www.laboundguide.com/podcast21

Today we are joined by the talented designer, Jackie Morrison, talking to us about rejection and how to deal with it. Rejection is such a huge part of going after any Big Dream. It's inevitalbe that you'll get a lot of "no"s before you get that "yes". So how do we deal with rejection? How do we deal with the pain and the hurt, so that we can move on to the next? Info on today's episode can be found on the shownotes at laboundguide.com/podcast20

Are you scared to move to LA? Scared to take a leap into the unknown of your dream career? Or just have normal, every day fears about obstacles you encounter? Well, so am I! We all have fears whenever we are starting something new, or starting something unknown.  Sometimes these fears hold us back so badly that we don't actually move forward. Thais is here today to explain why that happens, and how we can push through it, so that NOTHING stops us from going after what we want in life.  For more info on this episode, check out the show notes at www.laboundguide.com/podcast19

Bret Green is a perfect example of it never being too late to pursue your dreams. Bret had a very successful career as a Sales Manager in Arizona, but wasn't feeling fulfilled. So he packed his bags and moved to Los Angeles to go after his new dream of being an actor.  Bret's story is really inspiring because he found success very quickly, even though he had little previous experience. Listen in as he reveals his best moves that helped land him roles and representation. For more info on this episode, visit the show notes at www.laboundguide.com/podcast18

This episode is all about creating your own opportunities. Often times we get stuck, feeling like the right opportunities aren't happening. We sit and wait and hope for those opportunites to come our way. But you could be waiting a very long time before one of those opportunties falls into your lap! It's time to take matters into your own hands, and create those opportunties. There are things that you can do to bring the opportunties to you, and I talk all about them in this episode! You can find more info on the show notes page at www.laboundguide.com/podcast17

David has worked with top tier celebrities including Madonna and Steven Spielberg. He is a published best-selling author, spent years working at two of the top talent boutiques in the country, and has been teaching Entertainment Law for over 10 years at NYU and UCLA.  David dives into the highly coveted topic of obtaining representation in the film industry, and what that really means. He teaches the language that is imperative to know for anyone interested in starting a career (and people who are well into their career!). For more info on this episode, head on over to the show notes at www.laboundguide.com/podcast16.

Sorry about the sound in this episode, guys. I think I learned my lesson about wearing bangle bracelets during a podcast!! I promise never to do that again! This episode talks about some ideas on how to stick it out in LA when times get tough. These are EXCUSE-PROOF! You should have no excuses when it comes to your dreams.  You can find more info over at the show notes: http://www.laboundguide.com/podcast15

Today's episode was inspired by my two new friends Thais and Amanda. Shout out to them! First I dive into what really pisses me off: people who choose not to go after their dreams! Listen to why I think your life will be more exciting, and more fulfilled if you just go for it.  Second, I talk about the importance of standing out, maintaining what makes you unique, and how to use that to make connections.  For more info on this episode, check out the show notes: www.laboundguide.com/podcast/14

I'm always trying to learn new ways to make money on the side, or even to make a full income, so that I can use all of my free time focused on my dreams. We all have bills to pay, so side jobs like bartending, retail, etc. can be great. But often times those jobs divert our attention from our goal, and we get sidetracked, allowing our dreams to take waaaay too long to achieve.  Derek Doepker is an amazing guy who makes a living by writing books and selling them on Amazon. The most amazing part is that once the book is up on Amazon, he doesn't have to do much for sales to come in. Sometimes he makes money in his sleep! It's such a cool way to make extra income, and flexible enough to leave time for your true passions. Derek is a pretty amazing guy. He is a killer guitar player, a fitness guru, and a #1 Best Selling Author on Amazon for several books that he has written. Derek found a way to make consistent money on the side, mastered it, and is here today to share some of his secrets with us.  For more info, c

Ever wonder what it's like on a real movie set? In this episode, Erica shares some fun behind-the-scenes stories from the TV shows she has worked on, and what it's like working with actors who are big stars. Learn more about Erica and her life working in Los Angeles. Dreams really do come true, and Erica is proof! For more info on the episode, visit http://www.laboundguide.com/podcast12

Instead of FINDING success, let's CREATE success! There are so many things that we can be doing on our own, without waiting for projects to fall into our laps. In this episode, I talk about 4 ways to get started with your own projects, even if you don't have any money.  For more info on this episode, check out www.laboundguide.com/podcast11

Today we are hanging with Christine Avery! Christine spent many years working for Dick Clark Productions, which means she was up close and personal with a bunch of live events including the Golden Globe Awards, the American Music Awards, the Miss USA Pageant, the Country Music Awards, and even So You Think You Can Dance. While she kicked ass at DCP, she is shifting gears now to fulfill her passion for performing. For more info please check out the show notes: www.laboundguide.com/podcast10

Today we're hanging out with the inspiring Mac Demy. Mac Demy writes, composes, and produces his own music, and just got back from touring the country with OMG Fest. His music can be heard on a myriad of television networks, and of course, on fan-created videos all over YouTube. Many of you may know Mac Demy through his cousin Austin Mahone, but what you may not know is that Mac Demy has found his own success and is thriving in his new home of Los Angeles. Mac Demy talks a lot about Los Angeles vs. New York because he spent many years living in NYC before making the move to LA. He has some really insightful information about the two cities, so definitely take a listen! He also mentions using my ebook to help him move, and you can get the ebook too! Check it out here: http://www.laboundguide.com/ebook For more info on Mac Demy, check out the show notes here: http://www.laboundguide.com/podcast9

Imani Hakim, star of "Everybody Hates Chris", and the recent "The Gabby Douglas Story" (playing Gabby Douglas), shares with us her fears, what inspires her, how she got started with her success, and how she feels about Los Angeles. You don't want to miss the exclusive interview! For all the information on this episode, visit: http://www.laboundguide.com/podcast8

Life is hard. Totally get it. But what most people don't get, is that they are in complete control of their life. It's time to take responsibility for your own actions, and if you don't like what you're seeing, then change it! It's a simple concept, but most never think about it. When you take time to realize that the results in your life are caused by your actions, and you can change those actions, it's kind of mind-blowing.  What don't you like in your life right now? What can you change about what you're doing to make things different? You have the power to make your life better, so get to work! For more info on this episode, visit: http://www.laboundguide.com/podcast7