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The Zack Arnold Podcast

Hi I'm Zack! If you want to make things that matter, I want to help you.I’m a former award-winning Hollywood film editor, producer, and documentary director turned writer, podcaster, and creative career coach who loves having deep conversations with interesting, highly creative humans to better understand how we can survive and thrive in this crazy, chaotic world we call reality. I’m excited to share with you the hundreds of deep, honest, and vulnerable conversations I’ve had over the years to

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73:53

Managing Fear and Overwhelm When You Have to “Start...

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2025/09/03

What do you do when the life and career you’ve built no longer work for you?In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Holtzman, a former reality TV editor turned therapist, now life coach, who helps creatives and entrepreneurs release imposter syndrome and step into the next chapter of their careers. Together we share our own pivots and life quakes, and what it really takes to keep moving one step at a time. If you’re frozen in fear, stuck in the messy middle, or wishing life could go back to “normal,”

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80:15

What We Can Learn From Prisoners About Applying...

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2025/08/27

What if the emotions you’ve been taught to hide are actually the key to deeper connection?In this episode, I’m joined by Sunil Joseph, mindfulness instructor, empathy coach, and former software developer. Sunil’s mission is to help us normalize all emotions so we can better process what we feel and connect more authentically with others. In our conversation, he guides me through this practice in real time, showing how naming and expressing emotions can shift everything. If you’ve ever struggled to

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80:25

Emotional Intelligence: What It Is, How to Improve...

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2025/08/20

How can emotional intelligence give you an edge in a world full of AI?In this episode, I talk with Robin Hills, Director of Ei4Change and an expert in emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Robin has a career full of varied experiences, but his superpower is turning complex ideas into practical lessons we can actually use. We dive into the five key components of emotional intelligence, how to stay motivated when your emotions are dragging you down, and how emotions impact

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89:04

SUMMIT TOP 5: Amie McNee on Moving Through The “Messy...

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2025/08/13

At its core, I organized my 5 day virtual summit about Navigating the Future of Entertainment to help us creatives, artists, and storytellers answer two key questions:What the hell is happening to our beloved film industry? And how can we shape the future of cinema?In this episode, I’m joined by Amie McNee, bestselling author of We Need Your Art, artist, creativity coach, and TEDx speaker who has become a beacon for creatives reclaiming their voice and self-worth. We talk about why art matters more

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72:47

SUMMIT TOP 5: Jay Clouse on Creatives & Creators, The...

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2025/08/06

At its core, I organized my 5 day virtual summit about Navigating the Future of Entertainment to help us creatives, artists, and storytellers answer two key questions:What the hell is happening to our beloved film industry? And how can we shape the future of cinema?In this episode, I talk with Jay Clouse, founder of Creator Science and one of the leading voices in the creator economy. Jay has helped thousands of independent creatives turn their passion into sustainable businesses—not through hacks,

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56:48

SUMMIT TOP 5: Selena Soo on Creative Careers In Crisis

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2025/07/30

At its core, I organized my 5 day virtual summit about Navigating the Future of Entertainment to help us creatives, artists, and storytellers answer two key questions:What the hell is happening to our beloved film industry? And how can we shape the future of cinema?In this episode, I talk with Selena Soo, bestselling author of Rich Relationships and a top publicity strategist who’s helped creatives land features in Forbes, O Magazine, and on national TV. Selena shares how we can build genuine,

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65:25

SUMMIT TOP 5: Kylee Peña on Creativity In the Age of AI

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2025/07/23

At its core, I organized my 5 day virtual summit about Navigating the Future of Entertainment to help us creatives, artists, and storytellers answer two key questions:What the hell is happening to our beloved film industry? And how can we shape the future of cinema?In this episode, I talk with Kylee Peña, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Adobe and longtime post-production expert. We explore how AI is reshaping the creative process, what it means for editors and storytellers, and how to navigate the

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87:20

SUMMIT TOP 5: Ted Hope on Navigating the Future of...

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2025/07/16

What the hell is happening to our beloved film industry, and how can we shape the future of cinema?In this episode, I talk with Ted Hope, the keynote speaker of my recent 5-day virtual summit about navigating the future of entertainment. With over 70 producing credits and 60 more as a studio exec at Amazon Studios, Ted has had a front-row seat to decades of disruption in Hollywood. We break down exactly why Hollywood’s business models are fundamentally broken and how that’s affected the quality (or

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65:21

Masterclass: Navigating the Next Act Pt2 | with Zack...

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2025/07/07

What would happen if you finally got the clarity and coaching you needed to take the next step in your creative career?In today’s episode, part two of the live masterclass from my recent virtual summit, I’m sharing raw, unfiltered Hot Seat coaching sessions with three creatives facing different forms of uncertainty. From a veteran editor worried about job security, to a multi-talented storyteller struggling to break into producing, to a blocked creative paralyzed by fear and perfectionism, each

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80:14

Masterclass: Navigating the Next Act Pt1 | with Zack...

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2025/07/02

What does it really take to build a sustainable creative career in an industry evolving faster than ever before?For today’s episode, I’m sharing something different—a live masterclass I hosted at the end of my weeklong virtual summit. Over five days, I interviewed 15 brilliant minds—showrunners, entrepreneurs, AI experts, Oscar-winning filmmakers, and more—all centered around one question: how do we adapt and thrive creatively when the rules keep changing? The truth is, events like these can

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65:29

Navigating the Future of Entertainment | with Zack...

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2025/06/23

Ever feel like your creative career is becoming an uphill battle you’re no longer sure you can win?Budgets are tighter, opportunities are fewer, and AI is rewriting the rules. But this isn’t a conversation about giving up. Debby and I focus on how to adapt with intention, and why now is the time to design your next move, not just react to change. We pull back the curtain on the summit we’ve been building—designed specifically to help creatives like you to tap into your strengths, build meaningful

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70:08

From Five Emmys to Trader Joe’s: The Realities of...

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2025/06/18

What happens when your creative career no longer pays the bills—but you’re still called to create?In this episode, I talk with award-winning editor Mark Keefer, whose nearly 30-year career spans Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. A simple LinkedIn selfie in a Trader Joe’s uniform went viral after he shared he'd taken his first non-creative job in decades to support his family. We talk honestly about identity, resilience, and what it means to pivot when your career path changes. Mark shares the

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80:56

What It Really Takes For Creatives to Become...

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2025/06/11

How do you build a creative career that lasts when everything keeps changing?In this episode, I talk with Sven Pape—professional editor, filmmaker, and the creator of This Guy Edits, one of the most respected YouTube channels on storytelling and the creative process. With over 500k subscribers, Sven has seen firsthand how the creative industry is evolving. We dive into what it takes to adapt and stay in business—from shifting algorithms and declining ad revenue to building real community and

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82:36

On Vulnerability and the Courageous Act of Creating...

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2025/06/04

What if creativity isn’t just self-expression, but a way to heal and connect?In this episode, I talk with Allison Sweet Grant, an author, former psychiatric nurse practitioner, and mother of three who brings deep honesty and courage to her storytelling. Her debut novel I Am the Cage wasn’t written to launch a career but to process overwhelming trauma and offer hope to others. We talk about how creativity can be both healing and hard, especially for those of us who are sensitive or introverted. But

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73:39

Mastering the Art of Doing Scary (and Often...

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2025/05/28

Ever feel stuck between playing it safe and going all in on your dream?In this episode, I talk with filmmaker, actor, and real-life action hero Paul Beckman—whose story is equal parts hilarious, outrageous, and deeply inspiring. From sneaking into the World Series VIP section to facing cancer with grit and the mantra “This too shall pass,” Paul shows what it really means to take risks. We talk about walking away from comfort, facing fear, and pushing forward even when you’re unsure. If you’ve been

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84:03

Turning Adversity Into Opportunity and Suffering Into...

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2025/05/21

What if the way you see your struggles is the key to overcoming them?In this episode, I talk with motivational speaker and all-around awesome human Aaron Welty—moderator of the Council of Nerds film series, former Two Geek Soup co-host, and Senior Legislative Assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives. Born with cerebral palsy, Aaron brings a powerful lens to storytelling, shaped by his love of movies and his lived experience with disability. But instead of seeing himself as a victim, he calls

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56:02

How We are “Wired to Create”, What It Means to Be a...

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2025/05/14

What if your greatest creative strength is the part of you that never quite fit in?In this episode, I talk with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, psychology professor at Columbia University and host of The Psychology Podcast, to explore why creativity isn’t a rare talent but a way of being—one that thrives when we embrace what makes us different. We discuss how to reframe “disabilities” as strengths and how owning your uniqueness can unlock your creative superpowers. If you’ve struggled to share your work or

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9:21

Are we becoming Generation Xtinct?

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2025/05/13

Hey there, it's Zack. And for today's mini episode, I'd like to share with you an audio reading of a recent article that I wrote on Substack titled, Are we becoming Generation Xtinct?. If you enjoy this article and you're interested in reading more about navigating significant life transitions, finding meaning in your creative work, and what it means to be human in the age of AI. I invite you to subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Pivot with Purpose. To learn more and subscribe

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68:37

Why the Pursuit of Success Is Making Us All Miserable...

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2025/05/07

What if happiness wasn’t the reward for success but instead the foundation for it?Jackson Kerchis is here to share the science and psychology of happiness—not as an abstract, feel-good concept, but as a practical tool for navigating uncertainty, overcoming career challenges, and unlocking creativity. From the neuroscience behind gratitude and mindfulness to why we’re so bad at predicting what will make us happy, Jackson offers real, actionable strategies to reshape our thinking—and our lives.Key

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80:54

Why Optimization Isn’t the Answer (and How to Make...

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2025/04/30

What if striving for more is actually giving you… less?In this episode, Zack sits down with bestselling author Oliver Burkeman—known for Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals—to unpack the trap of productivity and the illusion of the perfect to-do list. Together, they explore why the constant chase for achievement might be keeping us from truly living, and how embracing the unfinished parts of life could actually set us free.Key TakeawaysAccept the kind of defeat that grounds you: Not as

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