What if one bold “yes” could change the course of a life? From championing a young Ryan Gosling to inspiring Scott’s own leap into hosting, Cynthia Hsiung proves that belief in others can rewrite the script.

Cynthia is a producer, mentor, and creative catalyst whose eye for talent helped launch careers and shape iconic action-adventure TV. From MTV/HBO development to producing Young Hercules with Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert—casting a 17-year-old Ryan Gosling as the lead—Cynthia’s path is a masterclass in betting on authenticity, building community, and pushing past “no” to find the yes. In today’s conversation, she and Scott trace the moments that reroute a life, including how her belief helped Scott step into hosting.

If you’re chasing a big dream, you’ll want to lean in here. You’ll hear: • The inside story of casting Ryan Gosling for Young Hercules • How to turn a “no” into momentum by staying uniquely you • Why community is the real accelerator for big creative dreams • A producer’s playbook for breaking out of boxes and creating your own roles • Practical steps for finding your lane in Hollywood without losing yourself

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9LUsl4D0wb4

Connect with Cynthia Hsiung: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourhollywooddream YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourHollywoodDream UCLA Extension courses: https://www.uclaextension.edu/writing/screenwriting/course/showrunners-boot-camp-script-x-4261 NYC Play Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/danny-and-the-deep-blue-sea-new-york-city-tickets-237628 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiahsiung/

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