How To Be Famous with Whitney Uland

What happens when you realize the career you’ve built isn’t the dream you actually want anymore? My friend, actress, producer, and Self-Made Celebrity coach Michelle Lang is back to talk about finding your way back to your creative identity, reinventing yourself in Hollywood, and using social media to create opportunities on your own terms.

Michelle and I talk about:

reinventing yourself as an actor, artist, or creative after losing confidence in your dream

how Michelle generated over 100 million views by embracing her weirdest creative instincts

why social media is changing Hollywood—and how actors and creators can use it to build their own leverage

motherhood, shadow careers, and giving yourself permission to want more

why the people around you need to see who you’re becoming, not just who you’ve been

We also talk about claiming your identity before you have external proof, letting yourself be “too much,” creating from desire instead of fear, and why Michelle is officially done trying to make herself more normal for the internet.

Michelle will be joining me at the upcoming Self-Made Celebrity Retreat, where we’ll be coaching, creating, connecting, and filming my new reality series. You can join us through The Self-Made Celebrity or purchase a ticket to attend the retreat. Find all the details in the links below.

Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland

Find Michelle Lang on social media @themichellelang

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What does it actually take to build a lasting creative career in Hollywood? I sit down with Cinco Paul, the writer behind Despicable Me, The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who, and Schmigadoon, to talk about the career highs, failures, big breaks, and creative risks that shaped his path from aspiring songwriter to successful screenwriter and showrunner.

In this episode, Cinco Paul and I talk about:

how Despicable Me became a massive success—and why you can never predict what audiences will love

why chasing trends can make your work less impactful

taking Schmigadoon from an idea he held onto for 25 years to a TV series and Broadway musical

dealing with rejection, career setbacks, and creative self-doubt even after you've found success

his advice for screenwriters, showrunners, and creatives trying to break into Hollywood

We also talk about social media, taking feedback without losing your creative vision, pitching yourself in Hollywood, and why your screenplay isn't your ticket to success—you are.

Go see Schmigadoon on Broadway.

Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland

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What happens when artists stop waiting for Hollywood to pick them? I sit down with creator-economy entrepreneur Zack Honarvar to talk about how the entertainment industry is changing, why creators have more power than ever, and what artists need to understand about building an audience in the new Hollywood.

In this episode, Zack Honarvar and I talk about:

the creator economy and the decline of traditional Hollywood gatekeepers

the difference between creators and celebrities—and why prestige still matters

why actors, musicians, and artists need to learn how to command attention

using social media to create your own opportunities instead of waiting to be discovered

why the artists who learn to love promotion will have an unfair advantage

Zack also shares his perspective on YouTube creators moving into traditional entertainment, Netflix licensing creator content, building businesses around your creative work, and why publicly claiming your biggest career goals can actually help you achieve them.

If you're ready to become the next big thing and want to work with me directly to become a Self-Made Celebrity, head to the link in the show notes to learn how to coach with me.

Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland

Find Zack Honarvar on social media @zackhonarvar

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What happens when you start becoming visible... and people begin projecting onto you?

This week I'm joined by actress, sales strategist, and spiritual teacher Ruby Robinson for one of the most honest conversations I've ever had on the podcast. We dive into spirituality, celebrity, identity, fame, nervous system regulation, creativity, and the very real fear of accidentally becoming someone's "guru."

If you've ever wondered where the line is between influence and worship, ambition and ego, or manifestation and identity, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

spirituality, ego death, and the law of detachment

celebrity energy, parasocial relationships, and why people project onto public figures

leaving Mormonism, religion, and rebuilding your own spiritual beliefs

creativity, acting, storytelling, and why artists must learn to detach from outcomes

identity, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building a business without losing yourself

why nervous system regulation changes your relationship with visibility and success

If this episode resonated with you, I'd love if you left a review. Your reviews help more creatives, entrepreneurs, and artists discover the show—and they're helping me build something much bigger behind the scenes.

Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok: @whitneyuland

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What happens when you start becoming visible... and people begin projecting onto you?

This week I'm joined by actress, sales strategist, and spiritual teacher Ruby Robinson for one of the most honest conversations I've ever had on the podcast. We dive into spirituality, celebrity, identity, fame, nervous system regulation, creativity, and the very real fear of accidentally becoming someone's "guru."

If you've ever wondered where the line is between influence and worship, ambition and ego, or manifestation and identity, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

spirituality, ego death, and the law of detachment

celebrity energy, parasocial relationships, and why people project onto public figures

leaving Mormonism, religion, and rebuilding your own spiritual beliefs

creativity, acting, storytelling, and why artists must learn to detach from outcomes

identity, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building a business without losing yourself

why nervous system regulation changes your relationship with visibility and success

If this episode resonated with you, I'd love if you left a review. Your reviews help more creatives, entrepreneurs, and artists discover the show—and they're helping me build something much bigger behind the scenes.

Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok: @whitneyuland

Find Ruby Robinson on Instagram: @[INSERT HANDLE]
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