We\u2019re super excited to have Heather Brooker on the show today. This mom, comedian, podcaster, and actress has been on shows including The Office and Grey\u2019s Anatomy, and Jamie really looks up to her. If you\u2019re not familiar with her from her acting roles, you might recognize her from her podcast Motherhood in Hollywood.\xa0As you\u2019ll hear in this conversation, Jamie is really excited to hear about Heather\u2019s life and career. Heather has been a TV reporter and international correspondent, as well as a host on the red carpet at the Oscars, so you can imagine why Jamie is thrilled for this conversation! You\u2019ll love it, too, because it\u2019s a powerful look into accomplishing big dreams, even when it takes a while.\xa0One thing that Heather has struggled with is finding a place in Hollywood as a heavier actress. We\u2019ll go into some depth today about the issues with typecasting and the tendency to portray heavy people as being funny when they\u2019re the butt of fat jokes instead of being comedic in their own right.\xa0As you might have guessed from that, being heavy in Hollywood requires a lot of confidence. And, luckily, that\u2019s something that Heather has! It\u2019s great to hear her take on how she builds and maintains this confidence, even when it seems like the people around her are set on destroying it. In fact, she\u2019s so confident that she\u2019s able to joke and laugh about events that would hurt other people deeply. Just wait \u2018til you hear her story about trying to get Hugh Grant\u2019s attention!\xa0Tune in to hear a refreshing, down-to-earth, and downright funny perspective on what it\u2019s like to be a mother in Hollywood, a heavier woman on the red carpet, and a wife who\u2019s been married for more than half of her life. She\u2019s an amazing person, and this conversation was such a treat!\xa0Today\u2019s Guest: Heather Brooker Heather Brooker in Twitter Heather Brooker on Instagram Heather Brooker on LinkedIn Motherhood in Hollywood Motherhood in Hollywood on Facebook\xa0In This Episode: [01:20] - Welcome to the show, and thank you to everyone who asked Doug a question last week! [06:38] - Doug introduces today\u2019s guest, Heather Brooker. Heather\u2019s daughter also chimes in to say hi! [09:17] - Heather talks about how she came up with the name Motherhood in Hollywood. [11:15] - What was it like to be a host on the red carpet at the Oscars? [11:17] - Jamie responds to Heather, sharing a point about reaching for big dreams. [14:52] - We hear a bit of a blog post that Heather wrote that really resonated with Jamie, and that a lot of listeners will probably relate to as well. [19:15] - Doug responds to what Heather has been saying about her audition for the part of \u201cFat Pam.\u201d [21:04] - Heather points out that fat jokes are an easy target, and digs into why it might be more acceptable to make fat jokes than racial jokes, for example. [23:21] - Is Heather\u2019s daughter always in the back of her mind when she\u2019s choosing new roles? [25:43] - Heather shares a story about being on Facebook Live at the red carpet, as well as other tales from the red carpet. [30:25] - We hear Heather\u2019s thoughts on having publicists who are very standoffish and even rude to reporters. [33:19] - Heather shares tips on how she gained and maintains her amazing confidence. [36:25] - Another way that Heather maintains her confidence is by knowing what she brings to the table, she explains. [38:49] - Heather chats about her relationship with her husband, who she met when she was just 21 years old. [43:32] - Does Heather have any tips or advice on marriage? [47:05] - Heather points out that sometimes it can seem like you\u2019re being insincere on social media, even if you\u2019re trying to be open. [48:29] - Where can listeners find Heather online?\xa0Links and Resources: Married at First Sight Married at First Sight Happily Ever After? Hot Marriage. Cool Parents. on YouTube Jamie Otis Wifey 101 by Jamie Otis hotmarriagecoolparents on Instagram Jamie Otis on Instagram Doug Hehner ...\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices