Call Sheet Confessions

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. F...

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...

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 care...

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 is...

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 br...

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...

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 (includi...

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 th...

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 s...

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 firs...

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 everythi...

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...

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 foundatio...

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 layi...

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 bec...

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, acti...

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...

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...

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 p...

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 si...

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...

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 “starv...

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...

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...

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.

Be...

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 r...

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 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 c...