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 Erinn Eichinger. Erinn is a producer, writer and professor with more than 25  years of experience in the television industry. She shares her journey from working in journalism and local news to becoming a successful segment producer for lifestyle television- and recently going back to school to obtain a masters degree in journalism with a focus on gender representation in the media. Erinn is currently working on a documentary In Transition that explores her child’s 10 year gender transition and her own journey in coming to terms with it.This episode unpacks parallel stories of transition, and what we discover about life, and ourselves , along the way! In this episode we get into:Erinn's journey from working for other people, to creating her own content and sharing her story with the others. Plus what it's like to make a documentary on your own!Real talk about grappling with her own biases and preconceived notions about gender - and transitioning to acceptance and understanding.Personal insights on "Imposter Syndrome", surrendering control, and learning to love yourselfEpisode Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview01:03 A Personal Message and Inspirational Reading02:16 Introducing Erinn Eichinger03:24 Erinn’s Early Career in Hollywood07:33 Transition to Lifestyle Television09:20 Pandemic and Personal Challenges10:51 Returning to School and Finding Confidence16:44 Saying Yes to New Opportunities21:38 Facing the Empty Nest22:41 Reflecting on Personal Growth25:21 The Journey of Making a Documentary29:35 Navigating Transitions33:18 Embracing New Possibilities37:13 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsConnect with Erinn:Website - www.intransitionfilm.comJoin the Club :Follow on instagram - @hollywoodsecondactclubSign up for our Newsletter. Subscribe here. Coaching Services:If you are interested in coaching and working together, schedule a time for a virtual coffee and let’s talk! I'd love to hear about your goals and see if I can be helpful [email protected] Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:"I heart Alexis and The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more entertainment industry professionals–just like you–in crafting their own Fabulous Second Acts. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t already, follow the podcast wherever you get your fix . I’ll be adding lots of goodies to the feed–and if you’re not following–there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!Love This Episode ? Send Me A Text Message and Let Me Know What Hit Home!