Hollywood Confidential: 12 Secrets to Becoming the Star of Your Own Life
About this ebook
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.
About the author
Transitioning from marketing projects like Creed and Quentin Tarantino’s Hateful Eight into full-time TV production, Jones’ notable executive producer credits include Jennifer Lopez’s first holiday visual and Oprah Winfrey Network’s Wearable Art Gala special featuring Tyler Perry, Viola Davis, and the first TV interview with Beyonce in six years. He additionally produced three seasons of OWN’s record-breaking #1 docuseries, Black Love. Jones also prides himself as a trusted host and journalist, credited with landing the first interview with Ben Affleck and J. Lo as a reunited couple for Adweek. He also facilitates dynamic conversation with the likes of OSCAR-winning Regina King, Angela Bassett, Tiffany Haddish, Issa Rae, and more at his event series, Hollywood Confidential, a forum devoted to helping creatives of color break into the industry. An esteemed member of the Television Academy, Jones has been featured in Variety, People, and in-book in ESSENCE magazine’s Hollywood Issue for his impact on the industry. He’s also appeared as a repeat guest on CNN shows Anderson Cooper 360, CNN Tonight with Don Lemon, and ShowBiz Tonight with AJ Hammer.
