How to Build a Career in Hollywood Today: Acting, Podcasting & the Creator Economy with Kash Hovey

In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Kash Hovey — actor, producer, and host of On Air with Kash — to explore how the entertainment industry has evolved from traditional Hollywood systems to today’s creator-driven economy.

Raised in a legacy entertainment family and with experience both in front of the camera and behind the scenes at William Morris Endeavor (WME), Kash brings a unique perspective on how careers are built—and rebuilt—in a rapidly changing industry.

🎯 In this episode, we cover:

•  🎬 Breaking into Hollywood as an actor and navigating early career opportunities
•  🏢 What it’s like working inside a major agency like WME
•  🎙️ Why podcasting and hosting are becoming powerful career paths
•  📱 How social media, influencers, and YouTube are reshaping entertainment
•  💰 The shift from traditional residuals to modern creator monetization
•  🌍 Why production is moving outside Los Angeles (tax incentives & global filming)
•  🚀 How creators can build careers without relying on studios
•  🎥 Why vertical video, streaming, and digital platforms are the future
•  🧠 How to adapt to industry changes and stay relevant as a creative

Kash also shares firsthand insight into the transition from traditional film and TV structures to a world where content creators, podcasters, and influencers are driving audience attention—and revenue.