Read by the author. Foreword read by Heni Zoutomou.

How long will you wait to live your dreams? Maybe you're just starting out and are unsure where to invest your time and energy. Maybe you've started and stopped so much already that your fallback plan has become the only plan. Maybe you've simply lost touch with your creative self. In Hollywood Confidential, Steve Jones shares his twelve secrets to success he's gathered from some of today's most powerful voices in entertainment.

Known for production successes such as Jennifer Lopez's first holiday visual and the Oprah Winfrey Network's record-breaking #1 docuseries Black Love, Steve knows the endurance and optimism it takes to pursue your passion. In Hollywood Confidential, he dishes out inspiration from his two-decade L.A. career and what he has learned from the megastars he's worked with and admired. Inside you'll find:

Motivating ideas to help you live out your purpose, from twelve of Hollywood’s top actors and personalities including Issa Rae, Tabitha Brown, Regina King, and more
Strategies for anyone dreaming of a career in entertainment or the creative arts
Affirmations?to keep you going as you cast a vision for who you want to become
Questions for reflection at the end of every chapter
Practical suggestions for silencing your inner critic, making the most of failures, and giving yourself permission to shine

Full of unforgettable wisdom and powerful perspective from industry leaders, Hollywood Confidential is the perfect gift for:

The self-made creative looking to make their mark on the world
Anyone eager to break into the entertainment or music industries
Fans of Steve Jones’s popular Hollywood Confidential interviews
Readers who enjoy anecdotes and advice from today’s top Black creators

It's time to take your place at the center of your life's stage. Hollywood Confidential is the jolt of encouragement you need to embrace your creative self, your biggest dreams, and your innate desire to live a fulfilled, satisfying life.

Questions for reflection can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.