Listen Now

Recently, I had the great pleasure of being interviewed by two-time Emmy Award-winning reporter, Elizabeth Espinosa. Elizabeth and I ended up discussing many of the finer points of how to land a job in Hollywood and launch a career. And after listening back to my interview with Elizabeth, I felt absolutely compelled to share it. So, sit back, relax, and ... Read More The post MGGJ Episode 016 – How to Land a Job in Hollywood and Launch a Career appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Recently, I sat down with one of my besties, who also happens to be a Co-Executive Producer on The Ellen Show, Corey Palent. Corey walked me through the ups and downs of a career in entertainment, covering everything from blowing his first interview at William Morris to producing The Ellen Show episodes with Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton! Corey overcame ... Read More The post MGGJ Episode 015 – Corey Palent appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Recently, I was a guest speaker at UCLA, where I spoke in great detail about one of THE most essential skills required to launch, build, and maintain a successful career: networking. And based on the number of emails I receive about networking, it’s easily the most misunderstood skill among twenty-somethings looking to work in entertainment. After listening to this fifteen-minute ... Read More The post MGGJ Episode 014 – How to Become a Networking Ninja appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Allen Maldonado, actor (Black-ish, The Last O.G.) and entrepreneur, talks about instinct, seizing opportunity, and his new app Everybody Digital, the Netflix of short films. All you short-filmmakers, be sure to download Everybody Digital after listening to this podcast! Play Episode 13: Allen Maldonado Subscribe to the Podcast The post MGGJ Episode 013 – Allen Maldonado appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Mike McCusker, Oscar-nominated film editor, discusses the business of being a film editor, how he transitioned from being an assistant, and why the software you edit on is absolutely irrelevant. Play Episode 12: Mike McCusker Subscribe to the Podcast The post MGGJ Episode 012 – Mike McCusker appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Danny Sussman, talent manager at Brillstein Entertainment Partners, discusses the key differences between an agent and a manager, the importance of knowing how to treat people regardless of their level on the food chain, and the power of asking for help at the beginning of a career. Play Episode 11: Danny Sussman Subscribe to the Podcast The post MGGJ Episode 011 – Danny Sussman appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Ellen Goldsmith, SVP of HR at FremantleMedia, discusses the do’s and don’ts of resume writing; the qualities she looks for in a potential hire, as well as an introduction to FremantleMedia’s internship program. Play Episode 10: Ellen Goldsmith Subscribe to the Podcast The post MGGJ Episode 010 – Ellen Goldsmith appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Jim Parkinson, lawyer and author, has spoken to over 22,000 students, including undergraduates at Stanford, Notre Dame, and UCLA, as part of his tours with his book “Autodidactic.” In this episode, Jim sits down with Krista Parkinson to discuss the art of networking, how introverts can break out of their shell, and the importance of character. For more information on ... Read More The post MGGJ Episode 009 – Jim Parkinson appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Television casting producer, Megen Sterba, sits down with Krista Parkinson to discuss her transition from a child actress auditioning alongside the likes of Lindsay Lohan, to publicist, to casting producer for reality television. Play Episode 8: Megen Sterba Subscribe to the Podcast The post MGGJ Episode 008 – Megen Sterba appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Krista Parkinson sits down with television writer, Mike Dow, currently co-executive producer on “Young & Hungry.” Mike shares some inspiring stories, including his time on “Big Bang Theory” and some lucky breaks in the business, one of them being the YouTube video that got him the attention of HBO and Mr. Steven Spielberg. Play Episode 7: Mike Dow Subscribe to ... Read More The post MGGJ Episode 007 – Mike Dow appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Play Episode A couple of years ago, I met Liza Pano, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Distribution Services at Paramount Pictures, and we became instant friends. Liza has a very impressive title, but, truth be told, I had no idea what it meant. Liza and her team are responsible for taking a filmmaker’s vision and translating it into different languages ... Read More The post MGGJ Episode 006 – Liza Pano appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Play Episode “Real Housewives” executive producers, Douglas Ross and Alex Baskin, join me on this episode for a fast track walk through the world of reality television. Breaking into the entertainment industry is always a fascinating story, and I took great interest listening to Alex Baskin’s adventures as an 18-year-old intern at MTV, where he set up his very first ... Read More The post MGGJ Episode 005 – Douglas Ross & Alex Baskin appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Play Episode What’s so compelling about this episode is how my guest, Sabrina Richmond, has forged a two-decade career as one of Hollywood’s most powerful and sought after financial experts, all the while keeping a massive personal secret from family, friends, and the entertainment industry. You see, Sabrina Richmond started out as David Robinson. As the first openly transgender woman ... Read More The post MGGJ Episode 004 – Sabrina Richmond appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Play Episode Krista Parkinson sits down with Variety Insight President, Mark Hoebich, who, amongst other things, discusses breaking into TV development, the inefficiency of the TV pilot model, and how to automatically put yourself in the top 2 percent of… Subscribe to the Podcast The post MGGJ Episode 003 – Variety Insight President, Mark Hoebich appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Play Episode Krista Parkinson sits down with showrunner Bob Myer, who, amongst other things, discusses the ups and downs of being showrunner on “Roseanne,” why acting is the easiest job in the world, advice for writers looking to break in, and how Chuck Lorre’s career almost never was… Subscribe to the Podcast The post MGGJ Episode 002 – Showrunner Bob Myer appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.

Play Episode Krista Parkinson sits down with screenwriter Jason Fuchs, who discusses his latest movie “Pan,” his experience with director Joe Wright, how he got an agent, and why everyone in Hollywood is terrified… Subscribe to the Podcast The post MGGJ Episode 001 – Screenwriter Jason Fuchs appeared first on MyGradsGetJobs.