Rejection, Imposter Syndrome, and Doing Everything "Right" | Julia Yorks

The incredible screenwriter and actress Julia Yorks joins Erin on the pod today. Julia's impressive accolades include writing the film 1UP for BuzzFeed/Lionsgate, working with Peacock and DreamWorks on several productions, and writing animated episodes for Hulu. Acting-wise she was most recently featured in an episode of Law and Order! Julia’s tale of navigating how to work in the film industry (i.e. if you can’t get in through the door try a window) is super inspiring! One of the double-edged sword realities of the film industry is there is no one path, so truly anything can happen. Her biggest tip here is persistence. Keep chipping away, and you will grasp the thing you want.  Julia’s experience starting out her acting career in Los Angeles until relocating to New York City is a true insider's breakdown of what it's like to “make it” in each place. One thing COVID taught everyone in the film industry is that you don’t have to be in L.A. anymore to make your mark. Julia goes on to offer hot takes on the recent 6-month WGA and SAG-AFTRA union strikes and the overall impact they had on her career and the industry. During the writers’ strike, she pivoted, or rather broadened her writing skillset and passion, to include screenwriting. The essence of screenwriting is helping brands tell stories and problem-solving, which Julia is oh-so good at doing. In the spirit of transparency, one of Julia’s core values, she shares how she works with agents, managers, lawyers, and bookkeepers. Super juicy!All New Yorkers have a quintessential living-in-NYC story and Julia’s is *chef’s kiss.* Picture this: she’s at the MET for the screening of Geroge Clooney’s latest film, wearing TJ Maxx’s chicest all-black comfy ensemble, runs into Anna Wintour, crashes the after-party at the Polo Bar and… well you’ll have to listen to find out!Episode Outline:1:40 Intro 1:41 Acting in Law & Order 4:35 Making $$ in Screenwriting 6:02 Background Q&A 9:08 Breaking into the film industry 14:30 Dealing with rejection 16:50 Networking & schmoozing 20:35 Biz of Professional Screenwriting 23:20 Agents vs. Managers 23:47 Joining the WGA (union) 26:12 Fighting Imposter Syndrome 27:20 The 2023 Film Strikes 31:11 George Clooney, Crustaceans  & TJ Maxx44:15 LA vs. NYC 45:35 Erin & Julia give AdviceConnect with Julia Yorks: Julia Yorks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliayorks/Julia Yorks Website: https://juliayorks.com/Julia Yorks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV4D-IAZcEyrxZfwtgQ5BTAJulia Yorks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/Julia-Yorks?lang=enConnect with Me: ↳ AdviceWithErin Instagram → https://bit.ly/40hgztK↳ NOKWTD Instagram → https://bit.ly/3ULVKaz↳ Submission form for advice → https://bit.ly/nokwtd↳ Get my emails → https://advicewitherin.com/show

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Join Erin McGoff (aka, AdviceWithErin) as she introduces you to new people, new careers, and new ideas to inspire you to confidently design a life that makes you truly happy. In this show, Erin dives into topics that are top of mind for folks in their 20s and 30s ranging from career advice and financial literacy to relationships and self-esteem. Erin will bring on experts to give advice on questions like, "Should I move to Europe?" and "How do I negotiate my salary?" and "How do I find a work-from-home job that isn't a scam?". Listeners can expect to hear from various guests—psychologists, authors, CEOs, filmmakers, detectives, chefs, etc. There's more to life than the Sunday scaries, resumes, and the 9 to 5. In this show, you'll gain access to tangible opportunities, secret advice, and proven strategies to help you craft a life you love.