I struggled to land a job in LA, until I started producing video podcasts for influencers

Devon Asher works on shows for influencers like Tana Mongeau and Trisha Paytas.

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• Devon Asher pivoted from working on Hollywood sets to producing video podcasts with influencers.
• Asher used a strategically placed Venmo payment and video résumé to get his first podcasting job.
• This article is part of "Trends to Bet Your Career On," a series about trending professional opportunities.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Devon Asher...