The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast
Do you work in the entertainment industry and dream of starting your own business but have no idea where to start? Whether you’re just starting to think about a side hustle or ready to dive in and switch things up completely, The Hollywood Second Act Club podcast is your launchpad for creating a life and business that is authentically you!
Join Alexis Walker, industry veteran, and professional coach, as she interviews showbiz insiders who have created inspiring lives and businesses on their terms. You’ll also hear insights and strategies from experts on branding, marketing, mindset, and all things entrepreneurship- so when you are ready, you’ll be fully empowered to launch and grow your own Hollywood Second Act.
We'd love to hear from you if you have a suggestion for a future guest consideration or would like to be the show yourself! Email hello@hollywoodsecondactclub.com
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Episodes
49 episodes
S2 Ep #48 The Hiker Babe's Guide To Finding Your Trail- with Former Actress + Redwoods Trailblazer, Noelle Bonhomme
Where do you go to reconnect with yourself when the world as you know it feels unrecognizable? For my guest, Noelle Bonhomme, the answer was out in nature.After two decades in Hollywood as a commercial actress, model, and a successful ch...
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S2 Ep #47 "It's Complicated", Thoughts on Loving and Leaving Hollywood- with Your Host + Second Act Bestie, Alexis Walker
It’s just me today, friends! I'm sliding in at the 11th hour from San Diego with my new laptop ( Yay! Finally), Waffle on the bed, and a whole lot of thoughts about what it means to not be done, but also not be the same.
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S2. Ep #46 Are All Creatives A Little ADHD?- with Your Guide For The Dopamine Deprived, Jorie Houlihan
Today’s episode is a deep dive into something that comes up frequently in my work with Hollywood creatives, entrepreneurs, and career-pivoters: ADHD. If you've ever wondered what the distinction is between having ADHD and being a creative think...
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S2 Ep #45 What Being Online Is Doing To Your Brain, And How To Fix It- with Former Editor + Digital Wellness Educator, Julia Storm
Feeling overstimulated, scattered, and overwhelmed? You’re probably not “just bad at focusing” — you might be digitally burnt out.Today’s episode is packed with real-life strategies to help clear the clutter and reset. We’re talkin...
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S2 Ep #44 Financial Empowerment For Showbiz Pros- with Actor + Financial Educator, Miata Edoga
Staying up late worrying about your finances and wondering how to make the numbers work? You're not alone, friend! This episode is Exactly what you need to hear to start feeling less overwhelmed and more empowered.Today, I’m talking with...
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S2. Ep #43 How To Discover Your "Next" By Thinking Like A Designer- with Author + Designer, Kelly LaPlante
Welcome back to Season 2 of The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast. I can’t wait for you to meet my fabulous lineup of guests this season, starting today! As always, my mission is to empower entertainment industry professionals...
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S1. Ep #42 That's a Wrap on 2024, Folks!- with Your Host + Second Act Bestie, Alexis Walker
Hello, my beautiful friends! Welcome to the final episode of The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast for this year. Can you believe we’re wrapping up 2024? Today, I’m settling in for a little heart-to-heart to close out the year. I...
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S1. Ep #41 What I Learned From Traveling The World For A Year - with Former Music Supervisor + Financial Advisor, Kristin Wollam
Ready to hit the reset button and reboot? My guest today did just that! And the results were transformative. I'm thrilled to welcome financial adviser Kristin Wollam to the show this week.Kristin began her career as a music supervisor i...
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S1. Ep #40 The Joy of Giving- with Sound Mixer and Founder of Del Prete's Pizzeria, Michael Krikorian
Happy Thanksgiving Sweet Friends! In honor of this special day, we’ve got an episode that’s equal parts heartwarming and mouthwatering. Foodies and pizza lovers, this one's for you!Joining us is the one and only Michael "Kriky" Krikorian...
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S1. Ep #39 *Bonus Episode* Tools For Life's Bumpy Bits - with Sari Rose Barron, L.M.F.T. and EMDR Therapist
Happy Sunday, friends! Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Sari Rose Barron, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified EMDR therapist. If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, start there to get context on Sari's journ...
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S1. Ep #38 When Your Dream Changes- With Actor + Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sari Rose Barron
I’m thrilled to welcome my dear friend Sari Rose Barron, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified EMDR therapist, to the podcast this week! We dive into the theme of evolving dreams and discuss Sari's own Hollywood Pivot. Original...
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S1. Ep #37 What To Do When Life Throws Us Curveballs - with Film Industry Caterer + Founder of Jane Foodie, Jane Carroll
My guest today is the incredibly lovely and inspiring Jane Carroll, founder of Jane Foodie. Growing up, Jane defied traditional roles for women, paving her own path and embracing the unconventional. She shares her journey from a single mom in t...
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S1. Ep #36 The Tougher the Day, The Kinder You Have to Be To Yourself- w/ Author, Speaker, Comedian, and Mental Health Advocate Kristina Kuzmic
Today's guest is author, speaker, comedian, and mental health advocate Kristina Kuzmic. Kristina is a cheerleader for her fellow humans. After immigrating to America from Croatia during the war in her homeland and later facing more challenges (...
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S1. Ep #35 You're Invited: Yoga Pop-Up Event with Neon Soul Yoga on Nov 16th!!
If you're anything like me, it's been much more Hustle than Flow lately. Well, time to switch that up. The Hollywood Second Act Club is teaming up with Neon Soul Yoga on Sat. Nov 16th for a Special Yoga Pop-Up Event inviting you to press pause,...
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S1. Ep #34 Second Act Zen- with Former Production Manager of Health and Safety + Yoga Instructor, Akilah Chopfield
My guest today is Akilah Chopfield. Akilah is a former Production Manager of Health and Safety for Disney Corporate, Writer, and Yoga instructor. Akilah shares her journey of self-discovery and healing after a high-pressure role managing COVID ...
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S1. Ep #33 LinkedIn For Your Hollywood Pivot - with LinkedIn Trainer + Relationship Marketing Specialist, Janice Porter
In this Business Builder episode, we deep dive into the transformative potential of LinkedIn—an often-overlooked gem for entertainment industry professionals! If you've spent more time updating your IMDb profile than your LinkedIn page, this ep...
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S1. Ep #32 There is Life Outside of Hollywood- with Makeup Artist + Mature Beauty Educator, Michelle Spieler
Today's episode is a fun one! It will likely spark some wanderlust and encourage you to think outside the box—two of my favorite things:) We'll travel from Hollywood to Nashville and explore the transition from life on set to Tik Tok success.
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S1. Ep #31 You Are More Than Your IMDB Page- with Set Decorator+ Interior Designer + Podcast Host, Beth Kushnick
Friends! I’m thrilled to welcome my new pal and native New Yorker, Beth Kushnick, to the show. Beth is a Set Decorator and Interior Designer with over 35 years of experience in the industry. She is known for her work on "The Good Wife," "The Go...
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S1. Ep #30 When Its Time To Choose You- with former Camera Assistant + Underwater Portrait Photographer, Jennifer Tanksley-Coss
This week's episode with Under Water Portrait Photographer Jennifer Tanksley-Coss is nothing short of magic! Get ready to discover a whole new world and perspective with this extraordinary woman as your guide.Jennifer grew up eating, dr...
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S1. Ep #29 For When You Feel Like Calling It Quits- with Your Host + Second Act Bestie, Alexis Walker
Whether you're exhausted from trying to get a new side hustle off the ground, overwhelmed, or simply done with figuring it out alone- hang in there friend, today's shorty episode is for you! I'll let you in on a little secret...this episode was...
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S1. Ep #28 What I Learned From Talking Animal Movies- with Film Development Executive Turned Author + Advocate, Kelley Coleman
If you've ever found yourself making a career pivot on a dime, despite having a good thing going- this episode is for you! My guest is Film Development Executive turned Author and Advocate for parents , caregivers, and indiv...
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S1. Ep #27 How To Be A Badass- with Makeup Artist , Car Chick + Speed Enthusiast, Brenda Rippee
Ladies- and gentlemen- start your engines !!! This week's episode is about the incredible things that show up in our lives when we allow ourselves to pivot- and embrace the unknown. My guest this week shows us how ! With 200+ credit...
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S1. Ep #26 Why You Might Be a Unicorn- And How to Leverage Those Skills You Already Have! with Marketing Assistant Coach, Emily Reagan
If you're looking to diversifying your income outside of the Entertainment Industry, this Business Builder episode is for you! We've all lived through this season in Hollywood- and it feels like the punchline is this: Now more than eve...
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S1. Ep #25 My Life of Transitions- with Producer + Professor + Documentarian, Erinn Eichinger
This episode is for anyone who has found themselves somewhere in the middle- between what life used to be, and what it's becoming. Navigating without a roadmap, but trusting ( and following ) the "yeses" along the way!My guest today is E...
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S1. Ep #24 How To Be Unstoppable- With Special Guest, Chef Laurent Correa
Ready for a Pivot, but not sure how all those years doing "X" job will translate to whatever's next? This week's episode of The Hollywood Second Act Club, with special guest, Chef Laurent Correa is a game -changer ! Most of us feel...
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