Episode 102 - Writing Your Life’s Script: How Coaching and Storytelling Intersect with Carolyn J. Carpenter

Writing Your Life’s Script: How Coaching and Storytelling Intersect

Podcast Summary:
In this captivating episode, Victoria Johnson talks with Carolyn J. Carpenter, licensed Heal Your Life® coach, accomplished screenwriter, story analyst, and co-founder of Hollywood Gatekeepers. Carolyn is a highly respected industry expert who teaches writers, producers, and creatives how to craft emotionally powerful stories while navigating the complex dynamics of Hollywood.

Carolyn shares how her work as a certified Heal Your Life® coach, rooted in Louise Hay’s principles, enhances her ability to develop authentic characters and foster meaningful human connection in an era where AI is transforming creative industries. Her unique approach blends psychology, emotional awareness, and storytelling to create compelling narratives both on-screen and in life.

Together, Victoria and Carolyn explore how the structure of a screenplay mirrors life’s transitions, from inciting incidents to the "Valley of Despair" and ultimate transformation. Carolyn encourages listeners to view themselves as the protagonist of their own story and embrace every chapter as part of personal growth and reinvention.

Packed with personal stories, practical affirmations, and tools like journaling and visualization, this episode will inspire anyone seeking creativity, clarity, and transformation in their own life story.

Key Highlights

• Integrating life coaching with screenwriting to create deeper, more authentic storytelling
• Using screenplay structure to navigate and embrace personal life transitions
• Shifting perspectives to overcome challenges and choose empowering thoughts
• Embracing creativity and connection in a rapidly changing, AI-influenced world
• Practical tools like affirmations, journaling, and visualization for personal growth

Resources and Links

• Hollywood Gatekeepers: hollywoodgatekeepers.com/action
• Victoria Johnson Coaching & Training: www.healyourlifetrainer.com