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Born in Indianapolis and raised in the desert of Scottsdale, Arizona, Ericka Kelly didn’t grow up surrounded by industry connections or a clear path to Hollywood. She grew up as one of the only Black kids in a very white suburb, with very Black parents, feeling tokenized at school but completely herself in the dance studio. Dance was her power and her escape: the place she could throw punches on the floor instead of in real life, sweat out the day, and experience what she calls “full‑body meditation.” What started as an after‑school outlet turned into Disney parade work at Disneyland, then the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns dance teams—professional gigs that quietly instilled the habits that now define her: be early, be prepared, and leave your attitude at the door.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Ericka and I trace how that disciplined sideline dancer became a cannabis marketing manager in Oakland, a divorced twenty‑something rebuilding her life after a mentally and financially abusive relationship, and ultimately a union costumer in Los Angeles. She walks us through getting physically sick from stress, using cannabis to manage a brutal cyclic vomiting syndrome, and following packs of Black women in the Bay’s cannabis scene into a new career—only to find herself tokenized again as the face of white‑owned brands. When COVID wiped out her job after a transfer to LA, Ericka went back to pure creativity: dance classes, styling friends, shooting music videos just because they could. A last‑minute call to fill in as a wardrobe PA on a commercial changed everything. Her organization, proactive mindset, and dancer‑trained eye turned one day of work into a mentorship under a veteran costumer and a clear path into the union.

We get into what a costumer actually does and why the job is so far from glamorous: prepping at costume houses with limited size runs, building and running high‑volume fittings, watching your favorite looks get passed over, and then spending days doing the least sexy part of the job—returns. Ericka breaks down how she manages big, chaotic days like Adidas’ World Cup jersey reveal with 40+ global creators, what it’s like to help dress Culture’s Biggest Night at the BET Awards, and the quiet thrill of hearing “no notes” from legends like Laurieann Gibson. She talks candidly about setting the tone in the fitting room, insisting people walk over rather than shout across the space, and reminding her team they’re “just putting clothes on people” when everyone’s spiraling.

We also talk about the boundaries she’s had to build as a Black woman in wardrobe—the baggy clothes and hats she wears to deflect unwanted attention, the hard line she draws at being hit on at work, and how pro sports dance culture taught her early that the players will never be the ones who get fired. From there, we dive into union reality: 10‑hour days versus 12, overtime and meal penalties, health insurance that actually works, and why she’ll always advocate for union sets. And through it all, Ericka owns her multi‑hyphenate lane: dancer, costumer, model, photographer, yogi. She talks about using breathwork to survive 10 hours of hearing her name called, staying disciplined enough to keep every creative muscle warm, and slowly getting over her fear of being seen so she can finally share more of her work online.

This is an episode about being many things at once—and refusing to shrink any of them to make other people comfortable. It’s for dancers wondering what comes after the court, creatives thinking about switching industries, and anyone trying to rebuild after a life they thought they wanted falls apart.

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Bianca Roth didn’t grow up surrounded by film sets or “industry kids.” She was the bossy oldest sister with an iPod and iMovie, forcing her siblings into homemade commercials and music videos, secretly dreaming about film while everyone around her was focused on sports and “practical” careers.

In small private schools where creativity wasn’t exactly cool, she buried the idea of directing and told people she just wanted to “write.” It wasn’t until a single PA gig on a chaotic overnight student shoot that everything clicked: this was a real job people actually did — and she wanted in. From there, she switched her major to TV writing and production, learned how to produce full pilots under SAG rules, and started quietly stockpiling real-life stories in her Notes app that would one day become her own show, 20 Somethings.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Bianca and I unpack how she went from a 9–5 assistant on the business side of Hollywood to raising $100,000 independently to shoot her own pilot — no studio backing, no famous last name. We walk through the unsexy reality of crowdfunding, asking family for money, pitching private investors, and landing brand deals and in‑kind sponsors by treating her show like a startup. Bianca breaks down how she found her AD and lead actress on TikTok, why she shot 20 Somethings both horizontally and vertically for social media, what really matters in a pitch, and how she’s using improv, Instagram, and pure persistence to build a rewatchable, comfort‑TV series from scratch. She also shares her non‑negotiables on set, her “industry icks,” the fine line between ego and collaboration, and why calling yourself a writer or director — before anyone else does — might be the most powerful move you can make.

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From Lego stop-motion in Japan to lighting Kendrick Lamar and national commercials, chief lighting technician Justin Usami (founder of Umami Lighting LLC) sits down with host Mia LePage to talk honestly about breaking into the film industry, surviving culture shock, and learning to speak up on set.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Justin shares how he went from homeschooled kid making YouTube covers to a union gaffer in LA, what really keeps you getting called back on set, and the mistake on a Taco Bell job that cost him a client—but taught him how to advocate for himself and his team.

In this episode, we talk about:

Growing up in Japan, creative parents & Lego stop-motion beginnings
Shifting from music and YouTube to film school and set life
How he “fell into” grip & electric and discovered lighting
Getting that first AFI set job and snowballing into more work
Why attitude beats technical skill for getting rehired
The politics of set life & how a gaffer protects their crew
Exactly how union hours and call sheets work for lighting techs
His favorite projects, including a Kendrick Lamar music video
The Taco Bell shoot that went wrong and why he was dropped
Learning to say “no,” leave a paper trail, and cover your ass (CYA)
Living the dream in LA and building a life outside of work
Who this episode is for:

Aspiring gaffers, grips, and lighting techs
Anyone who wants to work behind the camera in film/TV/commercials
Creatives navigating perfectionism, confidence, and “failing forward”
Immigrants and outsiders trying to find their place in Hollywood
Anyone curious what a chief lighting technician actually does

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with choreographer, creative director, and mentor Jona Biddle (aka The Jonah Show) for a powerful, full-circle conversation about growth, mentorship, and trusting your path.

Jonah was the first dance teacher Mia ever took class from in New York City — and years later, the two reconnect on the podcast to reflect on how that early belief, confidence, and guidance shaped Mia’s creative journey.

Together, they dive into Jonah’s story growing up in Atlantic City, discovering dance through music and rhythm, and building a career that spans choreography, teaching, youth mentorship, and creative leadership. Jonah opens up about the realities of working in the dance industry, the importance of planning over impulse, and why staying grounded matters more than chasing quick success.

Throughout the episode, Mia and Jonah discuss:
• Full-circle mentor moments and creative growth
• Building confidence as a young dancer
• Transitioning from performer to leader
• Why energy and professionalism matter on set
• The realities of teaching, touring, and long production days
• Social media, vulnerability, and being real as a creative
• Advice for dancers and artists finding their own path

Plus, we get into fan-favorite segments:
🎙 What’s On Your Call Sheet – a real look at Jonah’s day-to-day as a choreographer, creative director, and mentor
🔥 Hot Takes / This or That – industry debates and creative preferences🧠 Fact or Fiction – breaking down myths around dance, leadership, and success
🍿 Crafty Corner – the essentials that keep Jonah fueled through long rehearsal and production days
📋 Industry Truths – the realities of the creative world that don’t get talked about enough

Whether you’re a dancer, creative, entrepreneur, or someone navigating a long-term journey while staying grounded, this episode is packed with real perspective, full-circle moments, and hard-earned lessons.

📍 Philly roots. NYC impact.
🎬 Creativity, unfiltered.

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In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with choreographer, studio owner, and creative director Akia Deyvon for an honest, full-circle conversation about leadership, authenticity, and building a creative career from the ground up.

Akia opens up about growing up in the Poconos, discovering his creativity at a young age, and the mentors who helped shape his confidence early on. From starting as a dancer and choreographer to founding Creative Reaction and opening his own studio, Akia shares the real lessons behind entrepreneurship, community building, and betting on yourself — even when the path isn’t clear.

Throughout the episode, Akia breaks down:
How early leadership experiences shaped his career
Choosing Philly over New York and avoiding oversaturated spacesTransitioning from dancer to director and studio owner
The realities of running a studio (leases, setbacks, and hard lessons)
Why authenticity is the foundation of his brand and leadership styleBuilding opportunities for others through Creative Reaction and Next In Line 
Balancing creativity, business, and personal fulfillment

Plus, we get into fan-favorite segments:
🎙 What’s On Your Call Sheet – a day in Akia’s real-life routine as a studio owner & entrepreneur
🔥 Hot Takes / This or That – creative and industry debates
🧠 Fact or Fiction – breaking down myths around dance, leadership, and success
🍿 Crafty Corner – the essentials that keep him fueled
📋 Industry Truths – the realities creatives don’t talk about enough

Whether you’re a dancer, creative, entrepreneur, or someone trying to build something meaningful without losing yourself, this episode is packed with real perspective, hard-earned lessons, and motivation.

📍 Philly rooted. Community driven.
🎬 Creativity, unfiltered.

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In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with professional dancer, choreographer, and educator Reggie Oliver for an honest, full-circle conversation about building a sustainable career in dance — without leaving home.

Reggie opens up about his unconventional start dancing in church, how supportive teachers changed his life, and the early moments that pushed him to take dance seriously. From his first paid gig at 14 to working across film, television, live stages, award shows, and major artists, Reggie shares the lessons that shaped his professionalism, confidence, and leadership.

Throughout the episode, Reggie breaks down:

How to advocate for yourself early in your career
What film sets, TV shows, award shows, and live performances really demand
Why adaptability and awareness matter more than perfection
Teaching, choreographing, and building trust with creatives
Creating longevity in dance without moving to LA or NYC
Navigating loyalty, opportunities, and boundaries in the industry
Plus, we get into fan-favorite segments:
🎙 What’s On Your Call Sheet – a day in Reggie’s real-life routine
🔥 This or That: Industry Edition – dance debates & hot takes
🧠 Fact or Fiction – clearing myths about the dance industry
🍿 Crafty Corner – his dream on-set snack table
📋 Industry Betrayal List – the real frustrations no one talks about

Whether you’re a dancer, creative, or someone chasing a non-traditional career path, this episode is packed with real advice, mindset shifts, and motivation.

📍 Philly made. LA living.
🎬 Entertainment, unfiltered.

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In this episode, host Mia LePage sits down with Mar Santana — a Philly-based content creator, foodie, and one half of Philly’s Finest Foodies — for an honest conversation about building a career in content creation, navigating post-grad life, and turning passion into opportunity.

Mar opens up about:
• Starting content creation at a young age and growing online organically
• How he transitioned into Philadelphia food content
• Cold-pitching restaurants and brands (and why it actually works)
• Why engagement matters more than follower count
• Balancing freelancing, brand deals, and a new full-time role
• The realities of post-grad job searching and creative burnout
• Why you don’t need to niche yourself into a box to succeed

The two also dive into:
🎙️ What’s on Your Call Sheet — a day in the life of a content creator
🔥 Hot Takes (Philly Edition) — Instagram vs TikTok, CapCut vs in-app edits, solo vs collab
🧠 Fact or Fiction — debunking myths about social media, money, and freelancing
🍿 Crafty Corner — favorite snacks, coffee orders, and creator fuel
Whether you’re a creator, freelancer, student, or someone trying to figure out your next move, this episode is packed with real advice, real stories, and real perspective.

📍 Philly made. LA living.
🎬 Entertainment, unfiltered.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Call Sheet Confessions 🎥✨

Host Mia LePage kicks off the podcast by taking you behind the scenes of her journey through the entertainment industry — from dancing professionally and going viral, to working long production days on Netflix sets and navigating the realities of gig life.

In this episode, Mia shares:
What inspired Call Sheet Confessions and who this podcast is for
How she broke into both talent and production sides of the industry
What different roles on a call sheet actually do
Wild behind-the-scenes stories (including hospital runs, viral moments, and on-set chaos)
Why rejection is redirection and networking matters more than you think
Practical advice for aspiring dancers, creators, and production professionals
This podcast is for anyone who loves entertainment, wants to work in media, or has ever wondered “Where do I fit on the call sheet?”

🎙️ New episodes feature guests from across the entertainment world — dancers, producers, choreographers, camera operators, content creators, and more — all sharing real advice, real stories, and real paths into the industry.
📍 Philly made. LA living.🎬 Entertainment, unfiltered.

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Step inside the real story behind the highlight reels. On this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia Lepage sits down with photographer, creative director, dancer, and founder of Young CEO LLC, Neely Towns.

From growing up as a competitive gymnast in Alabama to shooting for Chris Brown, Winnie Harlow, Omeretta, and more, Neely breaks down the actual steps that took her from $250 sorority gigs to working with A‑list talent.

They dive into:

How Neely pivoted from college gymnastics to dance and photography
Moving to Atlanta and finding a creative community that embraced individuality
Using free work, DMs, and personal projects to build real industry relationships
Shooting Breezy Bowl, touring, and going to Coachella with Winnie Harlow
The reality of anxiety, people‑pleasing, and downtime between big jobs
Why being more than “just a photographer” gets you rehired
Building Young CEO, escaping the “starving artist” mentality & aiming for financial freedom
If you’re an aspiring photographer, dancer, or creative trying to break into the industry—or just love a good behind‑the‑scenes story—this episode is for you.

JP Stanley didn’t take a straight shot into the Hollywood power seat either. He was a high‑energy kid bouncing between Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Florida, obsessed with performing long before he knew what a producer did. Theater classes, competitive dance, teaching combos at recess, and getting in trouble for making classmates laugh were his first “sets” — years before Apple TV spots, American Express campaigns, and founding Goodwork Productions were even on the horizon. What started as a four‑year‑old’s dream to “make movies” turned into a full dance career, then the LA grind of auditions and agencies, before a single casting internship quietly rewired his entire path.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, JP and I trace how a performer who thought he’d dance, then act, then maybe produce at 50 ended up fast‑tracked into casting director, senior casting director, and executive producer — and ultimately, CEO of his own production company. We get into the artist residency that birthed his first short film Stage Moms, the pushback and praise it received, and how that project became the catalyst for starting Goodwork. JP breaks down what actually happens inside a casting office (intern to assistant to associate to CD), why directability matters more than “perfection,” and how he quietly slipped himself and his friends into breakdowns while learning the system from the inside.

We also unpack what being an executive producer really looks like across music videos, commercials, and indie films — from line producing and UPM responsibilities to managing budgets, departments, and fires that will happen. JP walks through a recent near‑disaster on a Major Lazer video, when a crucial night‑shoot crane simply never showed up, and how a frantic round of cold calls, a random 24‑hour equipment yard, and a genius G&E team turned a potential shutdown into one of their best‑looking setups. He explains why he obsesses over fully built‑out call sheets (for a $50 shoot or a $50M one), what makes a Goodwork production different on set, and why he’ll always invest heavily in crafty that actually fuels 12‑hour days.

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What does it really take to go from church mime and $5 dance classes in St. Louis to choreographing for the Grammys, BET Awards, and artists like Latto, Cardi B, and Lil Baby?

On this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Mia sits down with creative director, choreographer, producer, and educator Jeremy Green – founder of Behind The Movement (BTM) and creator of the powerful live production Dear Black Boy.

Jeremy opens up about:

Growing up in St. Louis and falling in love with dance after watching Janet Jackson’s Velvet Rope tour
Failing his first professional dance class and why passion kept him going
Moving to Nashville and Atlanta with almost nothing, interning at Dance 411, and starting out homeless
Working as an assistant in the agency world and how understanding the business changed everything
How Behind The Movement went from a small showcase raising money for kids to a full week-long professional intensive
The heart and healing behind Dear Black Boy, and why telling Black men’s stories on stage is so important
The real qualifications that get dancers rehired (hint: it’s not just talent)
Why he prefers live stage, loves auditions, and believes work ethic beats talent every time
His advice for aspiring dancers, choreographers, creative directors, and program founders
If you’re serious about a career in dance – or you care about purpose, mentorship, and building something that outlives you – this episode is for you.

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Paul Becker didn’t grow up with a perfectly paved path into Hollywood, either. He was a self-taught kid from Victoria, British Columbia — one of six boys in a rowdy house where the basement was for fights and he was the one dancing in the corner — turning cardboard boxes into cars and Lego into entire worlds. His “training” wasn’t fancy studios or elite programs; it was VHS tapes of Breakin’ and B-Street, late nights copying moves in the living room, and a mom who let him follow two waitresses from her diner into a hip‑hop class that changed everything. By 16, a Ninja Turtles audition he prepped for in the middle of the closed restaurant earned him his first paid dance job — and a check in the mail that quietly rewired his brain: you can actually get paid to do what you love.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Paul and I trace how that self‑taught island kid became an award‑winning director, choreographer, writer, producer, and now AI‑driven filmmaker behind projects like Disney’s Descendants, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Riverdale, The Muppets, a Lionsgate feature (Breaking Brooklyn), The Last of Us movement design, and LEGO’s first live‑action musical, Heart Lake. We dig into the brutal realities of being “the afterthought” on set — choreographing viral Riverdale numbers with almost no rehearsal time, fighting for skeleton crews and proper prep, and literally having to explain to a room of producers what a choreographer actually does. Paul breaks down how he used shadowing stunt coordinators and DPs, shooting his own concept pieces, and editing his own work as his real film school after dropping out of the official one in Vancouver.

We also get into navigating egos and vulnerability on set, from life‑changing lessons with legends like Lou Gossett Jr. and Kenny Ortega, to mentoring young Disney and Netflix talent, to the hard conversation about entitlement and “rotten eggs” in the dancer community. Paul talks about reinventing himself from dancer to choreographer to director to songwriter, what it really feels like to stand at the monitor watching actors perform words you wrote, and why he still feels like he hasn’t “made it” — even while living the exact dream he had at 13.

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Ryan Nilsen didn’t grow up with a straight line into Hollywood post‑production. He was a kid from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania — mushroom drop, small‑town Americana, classic suburbs of Philly — whose world was more theater camp and high school sports than red carpets and studio lots. At Temple University, late‑night train rides to New York, PA gigs on grad thesis films, and internships on ABC daytime talk shows became his crash course in how “real” sets run, long before Marvel, Skydance, and Apple TV+ ever entered the picture. What started as an ADHD‑kid’s love of The Office and movie nights with his parents quietly turned into a full‑blown obsession with producing, editing, and post — the part of the process where the story actually comes together.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Ryan and I walk through how a Temple film major who almost stayed a New York talk‑show intern became a post‑production coordinator on shows like Reacher, Marvel’s Agatha All Along, and big Netflix series, while also stepping into story producing on Fox’s Reality Check with Kalen Allen. We trace the brutal 12‑hour days at a talk‑show network where he literally lived at work during COVID, the furlough that forced him back to Philly, and the single referral from a fellow Owl that dropped him into his first big post job — and changed his entire career trajectory. Ryan opens up about what a post coordinator actually does day‑to‑day (dailies, edits, ADR, vendor wrangling), how union hours, tax incentives, and strikes shape where jobs even exist, why goals are allowed to change after family health scares and industry upheaval, and how a random “think tank” visit led to meeting his favorite filmmaker and acting in his movie. We also dig into navigating LA cost of living, shifting from “corporate post” to freelance story producing, the myths about staying a year at your first job, the reality of nepotism, and why community and networking — from Temple alumni mixers to Marvel hallways with Samuel L. Jackson — matter more than any one credit.

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Reagan Hewes didn’t grow up with a roadmap for touring the world with one of the biggest bands on the planet. She was a small‑town kid from Pennsylvania, dancing at a tiny, non‑competition studio where the vibes were more family cookout than cutthroat convention. Dance was always “the thing that stuck” — soccer came and went, gymnastics came and went — but dance stayed, quietly turning from an after‑school activity into the thing she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Hip hop companies like Reverb, performance‑based studios, and a drama‑free environment gave her a rare foundation in an industry that can be notoriously toxic.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Reagan and I trace how a girl who loved Ash conventions, contemporary combos, and commercial jazz went from AMDA dorm rooms and Universal’s Horror Nights to performing with TWICE at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and touring the world with BTS. We walk through her decision to leave a four‑year performing arts program, the grind of retail jobs and 3pm–3am haunt shifts just to pay LA rent, and the nearly two‑year stretch of “radio silence” before her first big booking. Reagan opens up about building a career without an agent, turning Instagram into a visual résumé, navigating rejection without losing yourself, finding real community in a city full of “fakes,” and what it actually looks like behind the scenes when you’re a working dancer on a global K‑pop tour.

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Dave Silver didn’t grow up with a roadmap for building a creative empire. He was a goofy kid from Warminster, Bucks County, who loved sports, found his first real sense of leadership in his Jewish youth community, and discovered his creative side almost by accident through high school media classes. He met his future co‑founder Will Toms because their last names — Silver and Toms — sat them next to each other in class. Before long, they were “the video guys” at school, taking over afternoon announcements, with Dave as the weatherman, and quietly laying the foundation for what would become REC Philly.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Dave and I dive into how a kid who picked advertising at Temple University mostly because he liked Mad Men and wanted an “easy major” ended up co‑founding one of Philly’s most important creative hubs. We walk through his journey from frat basement concerts and the Broad Street Music Group, to launching and losing a record label, to building a 10,000 sq. ft. state‑of‑the‑art creative facility… and then making the agonizing decision to close it. Dave opens up about what it really looks like to build something from scratch, scale too fast, survive a pandemic, confront burnout, and then completely redesign your life on your own terms.

We get into:
• Growing up outside Philly as a goofy, sports‑loving kid who only really found direction in high school through leadership in his Jewish youth organization
• Meeting his future business partner Will Toms in high school, becoming “the video guys,” and taking over their school’s afternoon announcements
• Choosing advertising at Temple almost at random, not loving school, and pouring his energy into extracurriculars: a Jewish fraternity, media and advertising clubs, and student leadership
• The capstone project at Temple (Diamond Edge Communication) that became his first real event — booking a band, raising sponsorships, creating graphics — and realizing how much he loved event planning
• Treating frat parties like a business: staffing, logistics, booking DJs, and turning his basement into a full‑on venue called the Broad Street Music Lounge
• Getting kicked out of that basement over a “$2M insurance policy,” and how that forced him to level up from house shows to real venues across Philadelphia
• Building Broad Street Music Group into an event production company, throwing concerts Monday–Thursday at multiple venues while still in college
• Acting as a de facto manager/opportunity‑maker for a close friend and using every show to put local artists on stage and in front of media
• Trying to evolve into a community record label, running a Kickstarter that ultimately failed, and how that “failure” became the catalyst for the birth of REC Philly
• Turning a rough North Philly warehouse into a scrappy creative hub with DIY studios and stages, and then evolving that into a 10,000 sq. ft. Center City facility with 12 production studios, concert spaces, and a full membership model
• The explosive growth from 100 to 900 members almost overnight, and what it felt like to see their long‑imagined space finally become real
• The brutal timing of opening in December 2019, then immediately getting hit by the COVID‑19 pandemic — shutting down, laying off team members, and scrambling to reinvent the business
• Pivoting REC Philly into a virtual production hub, working with corporate partners, and distributing relief funds to local creators during the pandemic
• Why REC never fully regained its original momentum post‑lockdown, how investor pressure and impatience led to expanding too quickly, and the hard lessons that came with that
• Making the decision to close REC Philly (final closure in December 2025), what it meant emotionally to walk away after a decade, and why that choice was ultimately about protecting his well‑being
• Going from 30 employees, big leases, and constant debt to “just Dave” — and what his life and “call sheet” look like now: slow mornings, long walks in the park, cooking for himself, and hand‑selecting a small roster of partner clients
• How a solo journey on the Camino de Santiago in Spain — hiking 70 miles mostly alone — helped him process 15 years of entrepreneurship and sparked the idea for his book “Life’s a Hike”
• Talking to a handheld camera on the trail, pouring out stories and lessons, then writing at night without editing or overthinking — and why he refused to let perfectionism stop him from publishing
• Why he believes you don’t need to “identify” as an author to write a book, or as any one thing to create something meaningful and share it
• Busting big myths: that creative careers aren’t sustainable, that you “need” outside funding, that bigger always means more successful, and that closing a business equals failure
• What he’s learned about entitlement in creative communities, companies that undervalue creativity, and the complicated truth about celebrity investors
• His “heart rate monitor” approach to entrepreneurship — not letting the highs get too high or the lows too low — and how that mindset is helping him build a healthier, more joyful life now

Dave also opens up about the inner work behind closing a dream he spent 10+ years building: learning when to stop brute‑forcing his way through problems, how to recognize when you’re solving the same survival problems over and over instead of growing, and what it means to design a life around curiosity, freedom, and joy instead of just scale and optics.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever tried to build something in their city instead of moving to LA or New York, anyone wrestling with the fear that closing a chapter means they’ve failed, or any creative/entrepreneur who wants to turn community, resource‑sharing, and real impact into a career — and then figure out who they are once that chapter ends.

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Matt Sonic didn’t grow up on a Hollywood backlot or with industry parents paving the way. He was a shy, movie‑obsessed kid in Minnesota in a no‑video‑games household who found his escape — and his education — in films and TV. While other kids were just watching Pixar, Matt was rewatching DVDs with commentary tracks, studying behind‑the‑scenes features, and quietly deciding he’d move to LA and work in film and television — with no plan B.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Matt and I talk about how a quiet, nerdy kid from the Midwest became a working filmmaker across some of the biggest shows in pop culture — from The Bachelor franchise and The Kardashians, to the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special and the Euphoria promo, plus our time together on Let’s Marry Harry. We get into what it really looks like to come from “outside” the industry, build a career from scratch, and keep going when your dream feels huge and your path is anything but guaranteed.

We get into:
• Growing up in Minnesota as a shy, nerdy kid who used movies and TV as an escape and a way to learn social skills
• Being in a no‑video‑games household — and how that pushed him deeper into storytelling, film language, and characters
• Rewatching movies with commentary tracks, obsessing over behind‑the‑scenes features, and realizing he cared about how stories were made as much as the stories themselves
• Knowing from a young age that there was no “Plan B” — he was going to move to LA and work in film and TV, period
• Having parents outside the industry who were initially unsure, then became fully supportive once they saw his seriousness and commitment
• Why that parental support mattered, and what it looks like when your family doesn’t quite “get” your dream but still chooses to back you
• Coming into Hollywood as an outsider and slowly finding his place on sets and in production
• Working on major projects like The Bachelor franchise, The Kardashians, the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special, and the Euphoria promo — and what those experiences taught him
• Our time working together on Let’s Marry Harry, what that show was really like, and why we’re still waiting for it to finally drop
• The importance of proof of concept — showing, not just telling, the people around you that this is serious and you’re all in

Matt also opens up about the inner work behind his journey — pushing through shyness, using movies as both comfort and a blueprint for human behavior, learning to operate without a safety‑net “real job” plan, and appreciating the people who believed in him before the credits ever rolled with his name on them.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever dreamed of moving to LA, breaking into film and TV from far outside the system, turning a childhood obsession with movies into a real career, or just understanding what it actually takes to build a life in entertainment when you don’t start with connections or industry parents.

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Christian Crosby didn’t grow up with a spotlight on him or a straight path into entertainment. He was a shy kid in Philly who hid behind his mom’s leg, hated public speaking, and secretly doubted himself — until his parents put him in church theater, handed him a Panasonic camcorder, and quietly changed the entire trajectory of his life.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Christian and I talk about how a quiet, self‑doubting kid from Philadelphia became a multi‑hyphenate media personality — from directing toy “movies” in his bedroom and rapping in church, to dancing, acting, and eventually building his own media brand, working NBA games, and landing on hit shows like Abbott Elementary, Hustle, and Wild ’N Out.

We get into: • Growing up in Philly as a shy kid who hid behind his mom and avoided the spotlight
• How his parents used church theater to pull him out of his shell and build real confidence
• Getting his first camcorder and shooting full scenes and “music videos” with his action figures at age seven
• Performing hip hop and rap in church, directing choir, and playing drums as a young “church boy ready to rock and roll”
• The importance of having a supportive family — and what to do if your own family doesn’t understand your dream
• Training at Freedom Theatre in Philadelphia and realizing entertainment wasn’t just a hobby
• Working retail at Foot Locker while chasing acting gigs and auditioning nonstop
• Landing his first Target commercial as a teenager, getting that $5K check, and realizing, “Oh, it’s over — this is what I’m gonna do”
• The mindset of fearlessness: trying things before you feel “ready” and letting experience build belief
• Moving from Philly to LA after years of dreaming about it — and why he finally stopped pushing that move off
• The reality of LA life: brutal traffic, long drives, and still choosing to show up anyway
• Why he thinks LA gets a bad rap — and why he loves the food, the people, and the creative energy
• How coming to LA with a specific mission, not a vague dream, changes everything
• Wanting to build a bigger team, deeper relationships, and a real media empire — not just chase clout

Christian also opens up about the inner work that fueled his journey — battling early self‑doubt, letting his parents’ belief carry him until he could believe in himself, learning to try new things without guarantees, and intentionally surrounding himself with people who pour into his vision.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever wanted to move to LA, break into entertainment from outside the system, turn childhood creativity into a real career, or just understand what it takes to build a media life from scratch when you don’t start with money or connections.

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Raina Hill didn’t grow up with Hollywood connections or a clear blueprint for breaking into television. She was a kid from Missouri obsessed with Oprah, movies, and behind‑the‑scenes specials, telling anyone who would listen that she wanted “an agent” for her birthday long before she even knew what that meant.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Raina and I talk about what it really takes to build a career in reality TV — from cold‑emailing casting directors off IMDb in college, to moving to LA with no job and no housing lined up, to working her way up from PA and talent wrangler to senior producer on massive franchises like The Bachelor, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Vanderpump Villa, and Hulu’s Love Overboard.

We get into:
• Growing up in Missouri with a childhood obsession for Oprah and TV
• Studying film, switching (begrudgingly) to PR, and still finding ways to stay close to storytelling
• Cold‑pitching casting directors from IMDb and landing her first casting job in a tiny Missouri town
• Deciding to take a leap of faith, packing up the car, and driving to LA with no job and nowhere to live
• How a single Facebook post turned into her very first PA gig in Los Angeles
• Working as a talent wrangler on Finding Prince Charming and learning on the fly
• The power of “making a friend on every set” and how it led to Drag Race and The Bachelor
• What a talent handler actually does and how that role prepared her to produce
• Asking for a coffee meeting, advocating for herself, and finally making the jump into producing
• The difference between cast producers and date/field producers — and how she ended up on the date team
• What a “day in the life” of a creative producer really looks like: brainstorming, pitching, and logistics
• Taking an idea from paper to screen — and what it feels like to watch it air on TV
• The wild logistics of filming Love Overboard on a yacht in Malta (boats, scuba cams, and losing light)
• Producing Vanderpump Villa in the English countryside and reuniting with past casts from other shows
• Hot takes: reality vs scripted, live vs pre‑tape, travel jobs vs studio lots, early calls vs night shoots
• Myth‑busting: are reality TV shows fully scripted, or is the chaos actually real?
• Why meal penalties, breaks, and fair treatment of crew really matter
• Why she believes PAs deserve first dibs on leftover crafty and set goodies
• Her advice for aspiring producers and PAs who want to move up in unscripted TV

Raina also opens up about the mindset it took to build her career — saying yes to every job that first year in LA, being “delusionally” confident in her own path, learning every department’s role on set, and realizing that the people you meet and the relationships you build are the real engine of this industry.

This episode is for anyone who wants to break into reality TV, move to LA for a creative career, climb from PA to producer, or just understand what really happens behind the scenes of your favorite dating shows and competition series.

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Amy Paffrath didn’t grow up with Hollywood connections or a perfect roadmap to success. She was a creative kid from Missouri putting on homemade newscasts in her basement, dreaming about California long before she ever stepped foot in Los Angeles.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Amy and I talk about what it really takes to build a career in entertainment — from moving to LA with almost no money, to booking hosting gigs off Craigslist, to eventually landing on shows like Entertainment Tonight and The Jennifer Hudson Show.

We get into:
• Growing up in Missouri with big Hollywood dreams
• Why she chose journalism over theater school
• Moving to LA with $1,000 and no connections
• Booking early hosting jobs through Craigslist and hustle jobs
• Working survival jobs while chasing acting and hosting opportunities
• The reality of auditions, self tapes, and rejection
• How she landed opportunities with Entertainment Tonight and Morning Save
• What it’s like working with Jennifer Hudson behind the scenes
• Balancing career, motherhood, homeschooling, and personal life
• Healing from grief, perfectionism, and hustle culture
• The importance of staying authentic in the entertainment industry
• Why community, presence, and self trust matter more than “making it”

Amy also shares some of the hardest lessons she’s learned in Hollywood, including standing up for herself on set, navigating uncomfortable industry situations, and learning that success means nothing if you lose yourself in the process.

This episode is for anyone trying to build a creative career, move to a new city, chase a dream, or figure out how to stay grounded while doing it.

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Mia and Sara didn’t grow up with industry parents or perfect plans — they were Philly studio kids who loved hip hop, went to Sixers games, and suddenly found themselves on center court as NBA dancers balancing college, barista shifts, and a “dream job” that didn’t always feel like a dream.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Sara and I unpack the real story behind making (and leaving) an NBA dance team: auditioning last-minute vs. prepping for months, getting judged on tricks like kip-ups and headsprings, learning to perform for a 360° arena, and navigating the gray-area politics of corporate sports entertainment.

We get into:

How we actually made the Philadelphia 76ers dance team: materials, interviews, athletic combos, and freestyle strategy (including what NOT to do)
What NBA teams really look for: individuality, brand alignment, and why your IG stalking (outfits, hair, makeup, team “vibe”) matters more than you think
The reality of the job: 3-hour rehearsals, 7pm games that run till 10:30, promos every quarter, t-shirt tosses, Chick-fil-A timeouts, and being “on” for 20,000 people
The truth about pay: why almost everyone needs a second job, how “dream job” can still mean part-time wages, and what that looks like in real life
Team culture & mental health: being the younger rookies, feeling excluded in the locker room, mixed signals from leadership, and learning to keep your identity in a corporate system
Freestyle vs. “freestyle”: how some circles were secretly choreographed, why Sara’s real freestyle was constantly policed, and what that says about authenticity in pro teams
The gray area with players: weird unspoken rules, Mia’s talk-show “scandal” about Tyrese Maxey, and how tightly the organization tried to control our personalities and platforms
Appearances & community work: school events, watch parties, Junior 76ers, and the full-circle moments of being the dancers we used to look up to as kids
Knowing when to walk away: realizing the job didn’t fully align with our values, finishing out the season anyway, and choosing long-term dreams over short-term status

If you’re curious what it actually looks like to make an NBA dance team — the auditions, the politics, the low pay, the pressure, and the parts that still make it worth it — this episode breaks it down.

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I moved to LA at 22, started a 9–5 at a talent agency, launched this podcast, survived a car accident, an apartment fire, money stress, and a full-blown restart of my life on the West Coast.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the 10 biggest lessons I learned in my first year in LA and post-grad - from starting before you feel ready, to dropping perfectionism, building real community, and staying resilient when everything goes wrong.

If you’ve ever thought about moving to LA, working in entertainment, or chasing a “crazy” dream after college, this episode is your sign.

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Tyler Winston didn’t move to LA with a perfect plan — he pivoted from college football to TGI Fridays, got scouted on a shift, and said “yes” to a free photoshoot that turned into agency contracts, billboards, SAG commercials, and a spot on Vanderpump Villa Season 3.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Tyler and I unpack the real story behind that pivot: growing up in Houston chasing the NFL, losing his place on the team, starting over in New York, and slowly building a career as a working model and commercial actor before reality TV ever entered the picture.

We get into:

Getting scouted at TGI Fridays, shooting digitals on a phone, and landing early campaigns (including his first SAG job)

How he cold-pitches brands and uses his sports background as a selling point

The behind-the-scenes reality of Vanderpump Villa: casting DMs, blindfolded arrival, six weeks mic’d, and the pressure of being “on” 24/7

His showmance with Sage, the Love Overboard hot-tub drama, and why he now sees the lie as worse than the flirtation

The emotional and financial whiplash of Net 30/60/90 payments and waiting on thousands in checks

If you’re curious how someone actually goes from college athlete to commercials, campaigns, and reality TV — without connections, and with plenty of mistakes along the way — this episode breaks it down.

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If your acting career feels stuck, this episode is your wake-up call.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, I sit down with Miguel Luciano – working actor, viral content creator, and acting coach – to talk about the real path from Miami theater kid to Nickelodeon star to LA acting coach & Housewives impersonation king.

We go deep on:

Why “don’t judge the character” might be the most important acting note you ever get

How Miguel manifested a seamless move to LA after his show was cancelled

The truth about the “starving artist” myth and why your language about money is keeping you broke

Turning fear of social media into a career-changing content strategy

What casting directors actually want: you, not a robot version of a “character”

Good, bad, and “uncooked egg” parts of yourself – and why your mess makes you a better actor

How to survive industry droughts, rejection, and compare-yourself-to-everyone-on-Instagram syndrome

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Work hard. Chase the dream. If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.

In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with professional dancer, choreographer, and movement director Caroline Cullers for a candid look at how she went from quitting dance for three years and planning to study engineering… to movement directing Snoop Dogg’s short film, dancing for Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl, performing in European football stadiums, and touring the world.

From growing up a math-loving Austin nerd who “accidentally” chose dance over soccer, to nearly walking away from the industry for good after a pandemic shutdown and a canceled tour, Caroline’s story is a playbook in trusting your gut, honoring the “God pull,” and letting faith lead you into rooms you didn’t even know existed.

Before the Snoop set calls, Juventus stadium gigs, and viral Meta glasses concept videos, Caroline opens up about being the youngest of three in ultra-competitive Texas schools, falling in love with choreography in high school drill team, almost going to Clemson for engineering, and what it felt like to move to LA at 18, see everything at once… and decide it was too much.

Together, Mia and Caroline dive into:

Austin roots, sports kid to studio kid – being thrown into every sport to burn off energy, falling in love with both soccer and dance, and the moment her parents finally said, “You have to choose.”

Engineering brain, dancer heart – taking all AP classes, loving math and science, almost committing to Clemson for engineering, and why school never felt like the enemy of creativity.

Quitting dance (for real) during the pandemic – getting a scholarship to a now-closed LA dance school, moving downtown at 18, seeing the industry up close… and deciding it was not the life she wanted.

The “God pull” back to LA – moving home to Austin, working at a lash salon, getting barre-certified and doing online school at Purdue, yet feeling deep down that her purpose still lived in Los Angeles.

The leap: quitting her job with zero bookings – the exact moment she emailed her hot yoga studio from a Texas dance convention to quit, lost the convention check to a hurricane… and somehow stayed totally calm.

Nine-day miracle run – the wild timeline where, within days of quitting, she booked a Victoria Justice music video, a tour with Marco Antonio Solís, and a performance in Italy at the Juventus stadium with artist Tia Tia—all through relationships and reputation.

Advice for aspiring dancers & LA dreamers – why there’s no single “right” path, how to honor your own timing, and why your relationships, gratitude, and work ethic matter infinitely more than your follower count.

Living the dream, but letting it evolve – why Caroline genuinely feels like she’s living her dream now, how her definition of success keeps shifting, and why freedom, joy, and good people around her are the real endgame.

🎬 You can quit, pivot, and still come back stronger. You don’t need a perfect plan—you need faith, community, and the courage to jump before all the answers appear.

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In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with Kailey – Philly-born former stylist turned artist & athlete relations lead at a live streaming production company – for a raw, no-fluff look at what it actually takes to survive and thrive in a male-dominated entertainment world while getting sober, staying grounded, and loving the chaos.

From moving to LA at 19 to get sober, to accidentally talking herself into a promotion, to running 16+ hour production days between Radio City Music Hall and NBA All-Star Weekend, Kailey’s story is a blueprint for young women who refuse to sit at a desk, know they’re “people smart,” and want to turn that into a real career.

Before live streaming tours, award shows, and album release parties, Kailey opens up about growing up in Philly, nannying kids with special needs, trying to study criminology to join the FBI, and realizing her superpower wasn’t textbooks—it was people.

Together, Mia and Kailey dive into:

Philly roots, LA restart – moving cross-country, growing up loud and energetic, and realizing she was never built for a 9–5 behind a desk

From boutiques to celebrity styling – working retail on Abbot Kinney & in Santa Monica, getting randomly DMed into an assistant role, and falling into styling via closet organizing, events, and brand deals

One client that changed everything – how landing a single celebrity client put her name “in the game,” and what it really takes to hold your ground on rates, travel, and boundaries as a 22-year-old woman

Being young, female, and taken seriously – walking into male-dominated rooms as the only woman, owning her direct “Philly” communication style in an LA world that sugarcoats, and why confidence changes the whole conversation

Constructive criticism as a love language – letting mentors and her Head of Production “hold her to it,” studying powerful women COOs in the room, and treating feedback as proof people care about her growth

From assistant to running point – getting hired on the crypto side of a startup, speaking up in the wrong room at the right time, and accidentally pitching herself into a senior role on the social side after a Love Island project

Future of live streaming vs TV – why she thinks Twitch & Kick are on a straight incline, how Amazon’s integration will change how we shop on stream, and why organic product placement beats in-your-face ads

Crafty Corner & set survival kit – cucumbers with salt over snacks, coffee non-negotiables, the “diaper bag” her assistant built (peppermint hand sanitizer, meds, gum, pen, highlighter, face spray, chapstick, hair ties, and more)

Industry icks & betrayal list – begging for contracts to get signed, delays on payments and decisions, cold emails that drain her soul, and the chaos of managing 3,000–4,000 texts plus dozens of calls a day

Getting fired, then leveling up – the Santa Monica swimwear content “scandal,” an unprofessional boss, and how that firing immediately turned into her first real styling assistant setup and work trips to Vegas

Advice for 19-year-old you – don’t rush into living alone, stop lying about who you work with, start small, and choose being driven, honest, and accountable over looking like you “made it” on Instagram

Living your dream (for real) – what long-term success looks like for her now, how sobriety made this life possible, and staying grounded while being fully desensitized to mansions, money, and celebrities

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In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with creative director, multi-hyphenate, and viral “Sign My Lens” mastermind Izzy for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at how she went from iMovie warrior and ASMR chaos gremlin… to Times Square billboards, the Grammys red carpet, and now the Oscars.

From painting on her face and screaming into a camera at 16, to interning at a production studio in high school, to building a creative career across music, fashion, and lifestyle campaigns, her journey is a blueprint for self-made storytellers who refuse to wait for permission.

Before the viral Grammys sign and Recording Academy calls, Izzy opens up about being the “weird” entrepreneurial kid who left school midday to work, binging early Asian YouTubers to learn production, and turning free prom dresses and Famous Footwear shoes into real brand partnerships by making herself—and her ideas—impossible to ignore.

Together, Mia and Izzy dive into:

Philly roots & early hustle – leaving high school midday to work at 16, leading student government, and embracing being “slightly weird” and entrepreneurial from day one

Representation and Asian YouTube era – growing up with no local representation, finding JK Films, David So, Timothy DeLaGhetto, Wong Fu, and deciding to document her own journey

From ASMR chaos to series queen – painting her face, screaming at the camera, and turning unhinged ASMR into viral content and early series like full-time creative, part-time student and Izzy Learns Things

Learning production before graduation – landing a high school internship at Cucinara Productions (now BTS Studios), jumping from iMovie to Adobe Premiere, and getting thrown real-client work editing for Cole Hamels’ daughter

Turning wants into work – pitching prom dress brands and Famous Footwear, trading great storytelling and visuals for product, and realizing everything she wants can be “paid for” with intentional content

What a real call sheet looks like – admin mornings, afternoon creative sprints, prospecting for new leads, and why she treats production and red carpet days like game days (matcha, stretching, and all)

Inside the Grammys “Sign My Lens” phenomenon – getting the Recording Academy call, pitching seven concepts in three hours, improvising with $1 Dollar Tree and Michael’s acrylic frames, and still getting every single person on the carpet to sign

Billie Eilish, Times Square, and pressure diamonds – how one sweet interaction and consistent virality changed the exposure on her work, and why pressure only works if your foundation is solid

Big budget vs big ideas – shooting a full documentary on $10k, why equipment is a luxury (not a requirement), and how done beats perfect every single time

Virality myths & brand trust – why “I just want to go viral” is her industry ick, how virality without infrastructure means nothing, and why she focuses on brand trust and long-term IP instead of chasing the algorithm

Freelancing is “unstable”? Cap. – how she’s been an entrepreneur since 16, built retainer-based income, and why if you’re capped financially, it’s often a positioning problem, not a talent problem

🎬 You don’t need permission, a huge budget, or a perfect plan. You need taste, tenacity, and the courage to pitch big ideas before you feel ready.

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In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with red carpet PA, moderator, and host Logan Grube for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to move across the country, break into entertainment, and build a career one connection (and 12-hour day) at a time.

From grinding in Midwest restaurants and construction, to managing a brand new Buffalo Wild Wings, to now working The Voice, Netflix’s Let’s Marry Harry, and the Emmys / Golden Globes red carpets, Logan’s journey is a masterclass in attitude, resilience, and saying “yes” before you feel ready.

Before the Golden Globes crowds and red carpet setups, Logan opens up about growing up in Mansfield, Ohio, discovering he’s “good with people,” road-tripping solo across the U.S. to move to LA, and how his sisters in the industry helped him get a foot in the door—but his work ethic and personality kept him in the room.

Together, Mia and Logan dive into:

Midwest roots & personality hires – being the “Energizer Bunny” kid, loving the outdoors, and why being a good hang can matter just as much as being good at your job

Choosing “safe” business management… then pivoting – thinking a college degree would be a golden ticket, working IT staffing, and realizing the traditional path wasn’t it

Restaurant & construction grind – 60–70 hour weeks, opening a Buffalo Wild Wings at 24, and how running a restaurant secretly prepared him for production schedules and chaos

The move to LA – fires forcing his sisters to move, the “if there’s a will, there’s a way” mindset, and a 10–day solo road trip through Chicago, Colorado, Utah, and Vegas

First gigs in entertainment – day-playing on The Voice, talent wrangling on a reconfigured set, feeling “off” and still getting called back, and learning that you’re always auditioning for your next show

From The Voice to Netflix & red carpets – how one day on a set led to Let’s Marry Harry, then E! red carpet work at the Emmys & Golden Globes through relationships and reputation

How to be a PA people actually want back – “be available, be invisible,” why perception is everything, and the fine line between being helpful and being a kiss-ass

Networking without being weird – talking to everyone on set (drivers, art, grips, coordinators), avoiding PA purgatory, and remembering that “anybody can be anybody” on the next show

Freelance reality vs 9–5 life – missing the consistent gym routine and early mornings, but embracing unpredictable call times, random off-weeks, and the tradeoffs of loving what you do

Friends, relationships, and sacrifice in entertainment – why you need people who understand last-minute call times, canceled plans, and ghosting for a week because you’re on a run of 12s

Crafty Corner & industry icks – best crafty picks (breakfast burritos, fruit snacks, Sour Patch watermelon), the return of the sweet tooth, and why constant job-begging & over-kiss-ass behavior are major red flags
Protecting your reputation when you vouch for others – the risk of recommending people, why your name is your currency, and how one bad referral can cost you calls later

🎬 No nepotism without hustle. Connections can open the door—but showing up kind, prepared, and ready to work is what keeps you inside.

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In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with sports camera operator and studio utility Josh Boro for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to break into live sports production and survive 16-hour days on the road.

From shooting Temple athletics with ESPN crews, to freelancing under his own banner, to now working with Fox Sports in both studio and on-site race coverage, Josh’s journey is a masterclass in initiative, humility, and hustle.

Before the Super Bowls, IndyCar races, and national broadcasts, Josh opens up about growing up in South Jersey, discovering cameras through his dad’s camcorder, and turning silly middle school YouTube skits into a real career path.

He shares how Temple’s resources quietly unlocked huge opportunities, how a single DM changed everything, and the fine line between being ambitious and being “that annoying intern.”

Together, Mia and Josh dive into:Growing up sporty & creative – how playing sports and messing around with cameras as a kid turned into a career in sports media

The power of over-delivering – doing extra edits, working for less (or free) early on, and why client happiness mattered more than the check

Temple University & the LA Semester – choosing Temple for opportunity, navigating college during COVID, and finding community through athletics

Getting onto the ESPN crew at Temple – stalking the “right” person on Twitter, sending a cold DM, and landing on the sideline with a camera he’d never used before

Balancing school and gigs – knowing when to say no, regrets about turning down a Netflix “Hustle” opportunity, and how to weigh long-term value vs. short-term gradesFrom Temple to Fox Sports – applying to ~70 internships, nearly not landing one, and finally getting the call from Fox just a week before moving to LA

How to be the intern people actually want back – avoiding ego, reading the room, and making everyone’s day easier instead of trying to be the starLife now at Fox Sports – the reality of studio days vs. road days, setting up cameras and lights, keeping sets clean, and being the person who quietly holds everything together

Grinding through 16–24 hour days – how camaraderie, crew chemistry, and genuinely loving the work help push through the exhaustion

🎬 No ego. All effort. Cameras, connections, and catching your big break by showing up ready to work.

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In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Mia LePage reconnects with mentor, choreographer, and educator Anthony Burrell for a deeply personal conversation about growth, faith, and full-circle moments.

Anthony’s career spans Alvin Ailey, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Dance Moms, and more — but his story begins in Philadelphia, where dance became therapy and mentors became lifelines.

He shares how childhood trauma shaped his drive, how Point Breeze Performing Arts Center changed his future, and why Breaking Barriers was created to give other kids the same opportunity he once received.

The conversation dives into:

• Taking risks and walking away from stability
• Concert vs. commercial dance worlds
• Navigating industry politics and public controversy
• The importance of mentorship and affirmations
• Relationships, self-worth, and protecting your light
• Building legacy through education and fatherhood

Plus, we get into fan-favorite segments:

🎙 What’s On Your Call Sheet – teaching at Boston Conservatory and launching Burrell University

🔥 Hot Takes / This or That – stadium tours, rehearsal magic, classical foundations

🧠 Fact or Fiction – clearing up misconceptions about commercial dance

🍿 Crafty Corner – wild tour stories and lessons learned the hard way

📋 Industry Truths – talent opens doors, but business keeps you there

Whether you’re a dancer, creative, educator, or someone rebuilding after setbacks, this episode is packed with perspective, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom.

📍 Philly roots. Global impact.
🎬 Break barriers. Build legacy.

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