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4 crew members who were promised a role in NBC's 'Bel-Air' speak out: 'I left my son for a year for nothing'

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 05:00

Crew and cast members who worked with Morgan Cooper speak out about 'Bel-Air' — Crew members who were part of the viral "Bel-Air" fan video say they made major life decisions based on the promise they'd work on the NBC show.
Courtesy of Alishia Maxwell and Markis Allen

Entertainment, Careers, as told to, Bel Air, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, peacock, NBC

5 ways to cope with layoff anxiety and how to stop worrying you’re next

Sat, 03/25/2023 - 05:02

stock photo - woman anxiety work — Worrying about being laid off to the point of overthinking or underperforming can be detrimental.
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Careers, Nordic, Layofffs, Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, Melody Wilding, Contributor

How to spot a liar in seconds using nonverbal cues

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 05:01

group of people illustration 124328367 — Don Weber says that when you think someone is being dishonest, try observing them for emotional incongruence.
Luciano Lozano/Getty Images

Careers, Contributor, contributor 2023, Thought Leadership, liars, Workplace, Lying

I got my first TV writing job at 55. It was hard being the oldest person in the room — but I'm glad I never gave up.

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 05:01

Craig Williams TV writer — Craig Williams says getting his first job came down to a 20-year-old connection, who hadn't even read his work before reaching out.
Courtesy of Crystal Blake

Careers, Entertainment, writers, ageism, Hollywood, televisions, contributor 2023

I got laid off from my Netflix job 2 months after moving to LA. Here's how I networked my way into A24 and got my career back on track.

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 13:36

McKenzie Bugg says artists get treated like the bottom of the barrel by some streamers and networks.

Courtesy of McKenzie Bugg

Careers, Media, Entertainment, as told to, animation, artists, netflix

3 ways your business can survive an economic downturn without layoffs or marketing budget cuts

Sat, 03/18/2023 - 05:30

Business owner checks his Paydex score. — Whatever you do during an economic downturn, never decrease your marketing spend.
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Entrepreneurship, Careers, Nordic, Small Business, Recession Proof, marketing, business tips

Clients like Taylor Swift and 'Euphoria' love my realistic airbrush tattoos. Here's how I built my business.

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 05:00

Grace Joy, special effects artist, entertainment — Grace Lovejoy says fake tattoos in film and TV started to look worse and worse as Hollywood's cameras got better. She set out to do something about it.
Courtesy of Grace Lovejoy

Careers, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Special Effects, Women in Hollywood, Tattoos, airbrush makeup

'Phil of the Future' star Raviv Ullman said he wishes he'd been more strategic in his Disney Channel days: 'I was 17. I don't think I knew how to be.'

Sun, 03/12/2023 - 12:52

raviv ullman — Raviv Ullman reflected on his time as the star of Disney Channel's "Phil of Future" from 2004 to 2006.
Jim Spellman/WireImage

Entertainment, Careers, Disney Channel stars, Child Actors, contributor 2023, Eboni Boykin-Patterson, peel

5 ways to beat the blues and be productive when you just don't feel like it

Sun, 03/12/2023 - 11:19

Architect sitting at desk looking out window - stock photo — As the dead of winter sets in, the mornings are darker, the days are shorter, and you accept that the winter blues have taken their hold.
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images

Careers, Nordic, winter blues, Motivation, Burnout, Productivity, Focus

Nicole Bilderback played the 'friend' role in '90s teen movies and says she got roles meant for white actresses by not limiting how she saw herself

Sun, 03/12/2023 - 07:16

Nicole Bilderback then and now, — Nicole Bilderback played supporting roles in multiple '90s favorites and said thinking of herself as an "All-American girl from Texas" helped her not be pigeon-holed as an Asian actress.
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Entertainment, Careers, Where Are They Now, Bring It On, Clueless, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Child Actors

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