Call Sheet Confessions

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 Expre...

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 Blac...

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...

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 dayt...

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 aft...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 t...

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...

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 NB...

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 re...

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 NF...

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 impor...

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...

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 s...

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 prod...

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...

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-...

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 b...