Author: Ms. In The Biz

MsInTheBiz.com is the go-to resource for female entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry, focusing on creating career success while living a purpose-filled, passionate life. Founded in 2013 by actor/writer/producer Helenna Santos as a magazine-style blog and collaborative community, the site has a readership of almost half a million people all over the globe and hosts various events and meetups.

Recently our founder Helenna Santos and fellow Ms. In The Biz contributor Alexandra Boylan were interviewed for Sam Valentine’s 1 Broke Actress podcast. They do a deep dive into how Ms. In The Biz started, how the made the feature film At Your Own Risk together, the importance of living a full life outside of the business, and more! Listen now via the 1BrokeActress.com website, Apple Podcasts, or SoundCloud!  Or LISTEN HERE:

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Yup, the holidays. This can be a crazy-making time full of deadlines and pressure and familial obligations, but it can also be a glorious downtime and period of self-reflection and manifestation. Here at Ms. In The Biz we’ll be taking the next two weeks off from posting new content and returning from our break on Monday, January 7th. I believe that it’s just as important to experience rest, relaxation, and downtime in order to recharge, regroup, and prepare oneself for the next leg of the journey. This is especially true at the end of one calendar year and into the…

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Ms. In The Biz’s resident “Mr.” and Social Media Coordinator Leslie Foster has an incredible show opening and the Ms. In The Biz community is invited!  Along with co-creating and co-writing the rituals, Leslie directed, produced, and shot many of the projects in this incredible series of films. It is a MUST SEE!  Here are some details from Leslie and the team! “It’s been an incredible three year journey to create Ritual Cycle and it’s been amazing sharing it with you, so we’re excited to announce the opening of our pop-up gallery show at Astroetic Studios in downtown LA on February 26th!  You won’t…

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If you’ve been to a Ms. In The Biz event recently, you’ll have been introduced to talentboom. They have been our incredible sponsors for a number of gatherings, and we wanted to tell you more about this awesome company! What is talentboom? Well… Serving a dual function, talentboom creates a direct path for creative agencies, management companies, and scouting firms to discover the talent they need for their next project. Talentboom establishes a central hub that allows agencies to easily access industry professionals through personally curated profiles. It also opens the door to the emerging DIY world of the entertainment…

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A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the Ms. In The Biz Holiday Party presented by Talentboom! Not only was the party huge success, we were also able to donate half of the ticket sales to WriteGirl.org! WriteGirl “is a creative writing and mentoring organization that promotes creativity, critical thinking and leadership skills to empower teen girls.” Ms. In The Biz’s own Teresa Jusino is a volunteer for WriteGirl has great admiration for the organization. As she mentioned, “I’ve been volunteering with WriteGirl for about two and a half years, and I can attest to what an…

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Are feeling stuck and wanting to move your career forward? Are you trying to figure out how to get out of your own way and take action? This is the video for you! Authors from our first book “Thriving In Hollywood!” gather together at The Hatchery Press, sponsored by Talentboom, to discuss their journeys in a straight up and inspiring way, to help you go out there are seriously ROCK your life and career! Happy viewing! https://youtu.be/FSb_Irwt7jc

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Get ready for the party of the year! Yup, it’s the Official Book Launch Party for the Ms. In The Biz book co-hosted by FilmBreak and presented by Dog & Pony. This event will be held on Monday, February 9th, 2015 at Vaucluse Lounge in Hollywood. More details coming soon, but for now make sure to block it off on your calendar!

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It is my pleasure to announce today’s launch of Thriving In Hollywood! Tenacious Tales and Tactics from Ms. In the Biz, complied by Ms. In the Biz Founder Helenna Santos and contributor Alexandra Boylan. This exciting new book, available on Amazon, Kindle and fine retailers today, is designed for the next generation of female Hollywood Power Players. Thriving In Hollywood! is a compilation of 25 posts from MsInTheBiz.com. The aim of the book is to provide the best of the uplifting stories and time tested practical tips that have been found on the site. Whether someone is brand new to the business, or an industry veteran, Thriving…

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Ms. In The Biz has come on board to co-present the cocktail reception at the “Etheria Film Night” at the Egyptian in Hollywood on July 12th.  This is a night that celebrates great emerging female directors in the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres…including the world premiere of “Dawn” from the awesome Rose McGowan (Charmed, Planet Terror) and our own Brea Grant (Heroes, Dexter, Best Friends Forever) will be hosting the Q+A! This is going to be an AMAZING night and we would love to see our Ms. In The Biz readers there! The event is only $11 which…

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YOU’RE INVITED!!! WHAT: 1 yr anniversary party co-hosted by FilmBreak  WHEN: Monday, May 19th  at Charlie Chaplin’s old residence Vaucluse Lounge in Hollywood, CA!  6pm – 11pm Official Red Carpet from 6pm to 7:30pm w/ drink specials, food specials, and more!  and be sure to join us before 8pm for a red carpet and drink specials. As a thank you to all of our guests, our partners will be raffling and giving away prizes throughout the night. To participate, all you need to do is join us and tag your pics from the night with hashtag #MsFilmParty! Giveaways will include: HandyBook will offer 1-hour of their free house cleaning service…

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I know you are a busy Ms. in the Biz, but please DON’T leave your holiday shopping to the last minute! There are oodles of sites with unique gifts and fashion fun that will make you the toast of the holidays Here are some of my (and my friends with impeccable taste) faves. May I present to you five fabulous sites that will have something for everyone on your list! Fab.com I can’t even really describe it—from bamboo towels to intricate jewelry to vintage items—this site has it all. Unique, one of a kind, and sure to please even the…

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http://youtu.be/UXwMae5-9qo On Tuesday, November 5th we hosted our first ever panel event with some incredible guest speakers! JoBeth Williams (Veteran Actress, SAG Foundation President), Erin Stam (Executive Producer), Bonnie Gillespie (Casting Director, Author, Coach)  Liz York (Talent Manager – Principal LA), and Katt Shea (Writer/Director/Acting Coach). The event took place at WeWork in Hollywood, CA with over 100 people in attendance. If you are interested in attending future Ms. In The Biz events, please sign up for our newsletter! (Sign up form can be found on the top right hand side of this site.)

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