39 min
End Credits with Patty Lin My Simplified Life
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Patty Lin, a former screenwriter on hit TV shows like "Friends" and "Breaking Bad," shares her experiences in the entertainment industry, including the mistreatment she endured and how she eventually left the industry to write her memoir, "End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood."
What we’re talking about
The entertainment industry can be a toxic and abusive work environment, with many individuals accepting mistreatment to keep their jobs.
Patty shares her experiences of being mistreated and discusses the importance of standing up for yourself.
Big egos and insecurity often go hand in hand in the entertainment industry, with some individuals being less generous and supportive of their colleagues than others.
Michelle and Patty talk about the importance of nurturing talent and celebrating creativity.
Pursuing a career in the entertainment industry can be challenging, especially when it doesn't align with your parents' expectations.
Patty shares her experiences of navigating her parents' expectations and the financial insecurity that comes with working in the entertainment industry.
The entertainment industry can be a toxic and abusive work environment. Patty Lin describes her experiences of being mistreated while working in the entertainment industry, including being fired for no good reason and having her work rewritten without her input. She also talks about the culture of the industry, where those without power are expected to accept mistreatment and abuse. Patty encourages individuals to stand up for themselves and to demand better treatment in the workplace.
Big egos and insecurity often go hand in hand in the entertainment industry. Michelle and Patty Lin discuss the importance of nurturing talent and creativity in the entertainment industry. Patty shares her experiences of working with individuals who had big egos and were less supportive of their colleagues. She also talks about the difference it makes when working with individuals who celebrate creativity and talent, like Judd Apatow.
Pursuing a career in the entertainment industry can be challenging, especially when it doesn't align with your parents' expectations. Patty Lin talks about her experiences of navigating her parents' expectations while pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. She shares how her parents wanted her to be a doctor but didn't understand that working in TV writing was a viable career. Patty also discusses the financial insecurity that comes with working in the entertainment industry and how it can be challenging to have the support of your family.
LINKS MENTIONED
Patty Lin's Website
Patty Lin's Instagram
End Credits by Patty Lin
Zibby Books
Patty Lin, a former screenwriter on hit TV shows like "Friends" and "Breaking Bad," shares her experiences in the entertainment industry, including the mistreatment she endured and how she eventually left the industry to write her memoir, "End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood."
What we’re talking about
The entertainment industry can be a toxic and abusive work environment, with many individuals accepting mistreatment to keep their jobs.
Patty shares her experiences of being mistreated and discusses the importance of standing up for yourself.
Big egos and insecurity often go hand in hand in the entertainment industry, with some individuals being less generous and supportive of their colleagues than others.
Michelle and Patty talk about the importance of nurturing talent and celebrating creativity.
Pursuing a career in the entertainment industry can be challenging, especially when it doesn't align with your parents' expectations.
Patty shares her experiences of navigating her parents' expectations and the financial insecurity that comes with working in the entertainment industry.
The entertainment industry can be a toxic and abusive work environment. Patty Lin describes her experiences of being mistreated while working in the entertainment industry, including being fired for no good reason and having her work rewritten without her input. She also talks about the culture of the industry, where those without power are expected to accept mistreatment and abuse. Patty encourages individuals to stand up for themselves and to demand better treatment in the workplace.
Big egos and insecurity often go hand in hand in the entertainment industry. Michelle and Patty Lin discuss the importance of nurturing talent and creativity in the entertainment industry. Patty shares her experiences of working with individuals who had big egos and were less supportive of their colleagues. She also talks about the difference it makes when working with individuals who celebrate creativity and talent, like Judd Apatow.
Pursuing a career in the entertainment industry can be challenging, especially when it doesn't align with your parents' expectations. Patty Lin talks about her experiences of navigating her parents' expectations while pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. She shares how her parents wanted her to be a doctor but didn't understand that working in TV writing was a viable career. Patty also discusses the financial insecurity that comes with working in the entertainment industry and how it can be challenging to have the support of your family.
LINKS MENTIONED
Patty Lin's Website
Patty Lin's Instagram
End Credits by Patty Lin
Zibby Books
39 min