Hollywood Insiders Gather to Celebrate “The Grapevine” Founders Book Launch

2/20/26, 10:00 PM

This article highlights a Los Angeles book launch celebration for Straight From the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search, co-authored by The Grapevine founders Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zucker Briller. The event brought together Hollywood insiders, executives and creatives to celebrate the authors’ practical guide to navigating today’s competitive job market.

This LA mag article covers a Beverly Hills gathering hosted at THE A LIST to celebrate the upcoming release of Straight From the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search. Co-authors Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zucker Briller, founders of the staffing agency The Grapevine, were joined by industry leaders, talent representatives and creative professionals for the launch event. Notable attendees included Mindy Kaling, Sasha Alexander, Kevin Huvane, Courtney Kivowitz and Darin Friedman, among others. The article also explains how the book draws on the authors’ decades of recruiting and career mentorship experience to offer practical, no-nonsense advice for job seekers.

To learn more, read the full article here: https://lamag.com/arts-and-entertainment/hollywood-insiders-gather-to-celebrate-the-grapevine-founders-book-launch/