In this episode of Be Anomalous, screenwriter Arielle returns for Part 2 of our conversation — and this is where things get deep.
We talk about what it took to walk away from Google and leap into the unknown world of Hollywood, why fear never really disappears, and how ancestral grounding helped her stay rooted when everything around her felt uncertain.
This is a conversation about risk, resilience, and redefining success — not as a title or a salary, but as alignment with who you really are.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a bold pivot, or how to keep going when fear won’t let up, this one’s for you.
Listen to the episode:
What You’ll Learn
• Why Arielle walked away from a “dream job” to chase her own
• How fear and imposter syndrome show up — even when you’ve “made it”
• What it means to divest from people and environments that keep you small
• Why reconnecting with your ancestry can be the most powerful compass
• How Arielle defines success now — and why it has nothing to do with status
• What it’s like to cry every night in your dream job — and still choose to stay in the room
Favorite Quote
“When your heart truly desires something, the entire universe conspires in your favor.”
Favorite Book
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
In This Episode, We Cover:
(00:00) Recap + why Arielle left Google
(06:30) How she landed her first job in Hollywood
(11:15) What it felt like being the only new writer with no industry experience
(18:00) Learning to regulate fear — even while living her dream
(22:00) Why success doesn’t silence imposter syndrome
(26:00) The spiritual practices that helped her stay grounded
(32:00) Letting go of generational scarcity — and choosing her own voice
(38:00) Redefining belonging, purpose, and what it means to be “ready”
Referenced in This Episode:
• The Last Man on Earth (Fox)
• Navigating fear in creative careers
• Choosing a spiritual anchor in high-pressure industries
• Generational patterns — and how to break them with grace
• Walking away from certainty to choose alignment
Missed Part 1?
Catch up on how Arielle’s early rejections, career pivots, and relentless curiosity set the foundation for the life she’s living now.
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