Call Sheet Confessions

Mia LePage
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Call Sheet Confessions was built from early call times, long days, career pivots, and the candid conversations that happen off-camera. The podcast creates space for entertainment industry professionals to share real advice with aspiring creatives—offering honest insight into how to break into the business, navigate the industry, and build a sustainable career.Hosted by Los Angeles–based entertainment professional Mia LePage, the show pulls back the curtain on what truly happens behind the scenes, demystifying the paths, challenges, and wins that often go unseen.

  1. 4d ago

    Recovery, Resilience, and Finding His Way as a Filmmaker (feat. Nayip Garcia)

    In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with filmmaker, director, and creative director Nayip Anthony Garcia for an honest conversation about building a career behind the camera. Nayip reflects on how early music videos helped shape his career, the lessons he learned working as an extra and production assistant, and why he believes in giving every project his full effort. He also discusses directing Almost Popular, creating safer and more inclusive sets, navigating the ups and downs of freelance work, and staying grounded through routine and personal growth. Plus, hear his advice for aspiring filmmakers: start making things with the tools you have, prepare thoroughly, and stay adaptable when a shoot doesn’t go according to plan. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Nayip’s early music-video work 05:00 How “Banji” changed his career 13:00 Starting out as an extra and PA 23:00 Personal struggles, recovery, and routine 31:00 Female perspectives and Almost Popular 38:00 Freelance life, rejection, and staying motivated 46:00 A director’s process and adapting on set 55:00 Hot takes in Hollywood 1:05:00 AI, creative collaboration, and filmmaking 1:12:00 Call Sheet Confession and on-set stories 1:19:00 Advice for aspiring filmmakers 1:26:00 Future projects and creative goals Follow the host and guest: CALL SHEET CONFESSIONS CSC Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/callsheetconfesspod/ Mia Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mialepage/ Nayip Anthony Garcia: @nayipanthonygarcia Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2PZkkg10gXNJTd5Y5JHb9a?si=632ca9d243e047e1 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/call-sheet-confessions/id1884911125 Website:  www.callsheetconfessions.com

  2. Sep 25

    Take #37 | Call Sheet Confessions Moments That Live In My Head Rent Free

    Step back onto set with us for a wild ride through the stories we cannot stop thinking about. In this special compilation episode of Call Sheet Confessions, we’re rounding up the most unforgettable, chaotic, inspiring, and downright unhinged tales from life in entertainment. From near-disasters to big breaks, hospital escapes to backlot blessings, these are the stories that remind us why we love set life so much. If you’re a PA, dancer, actor, creative, or just obsessed with how the industry really works, these moments will be living in your head rent free too.

  3. Sep 18

    Take #36 | He Thought He Wouldn't Book It… Then Landed the Michael Jackson Movie (feat. Rhyan Hill)

    From church dance teams to the Michael Jackson biopic, actor–dancer–writer–producer Rhyan Hill has lived a wild Hollywood journey—and he’s just getting started. In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with Rhyan to talk about: Landing the role of Tito Jackson in Michael and what really happened in the room with Antoine Fuqua, Graham King, and Prince Jackson Learning guitar from scratch, studying Tito’s mannerisms, and performing in front of hundreds of background actors Growing up as a theater kid at Amazing Grace Conservatory and balancing public school, auditions, and dance training Dancing in Childish Gambino’s “This Is America”, performing at the Super Bowl with Kendrick Lamar, and working NBA games Why he chose to study Creative Producing at Chapman University instead of majoring in acting Turning a classroom script into his new comedy film “Couldn’t Be Me” The ego problem in the industry, fake “friendships,” and his worst audition story (including that infamous singing disaster) Real talk advice for aspiring actors, dancers, writers, and producers on creating your own opportunities instead of waiting for the call If you’re a performer, filmmaker, or anyone trying to build a multi‑hyphenate creative career, this conversation will light a fire under you. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the people behind the call sheet.

  4. Sep 11

    Take #35 | 10 Truths About Making It in the Entertainment Industry

    If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a sustainable career in the entertainment industry, this episode is your shortcut. After over 30 episodes of Call Sheet Confessions and conversations with working pros—directors, choreographers, producers, gaffers, cinematographers, dancers, actors, and more—host Mia LePage is breaking down the 10 biggest lessons they all have in common. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why being a good human is your #1 career asset How to start before you feel ready (and why “done beats perfect”) How to create your own opportunities instead of waiting to be picked Why relationships ARE the career in entertainment How resilience and problem-solving keep you in the game Why your dream is allowed to evolve (without “giving up” on it) How mindset becomes your competitive advantageWhy you must put your work out there, even when it scares you How being a multi-hyphenate opens more doors What it really means to know your worth in this industry You’ll hear stories and takeaways from guests who’ve worked on projects like: The Bachelor, Let’s Marry Harry, Euphoria, Fox Sports, Vanderpump Villa, BTS tours, Grammys content, major commercials, and more. This episode is for you if: You’re just starting out and don’t know where to beginYou’re in the middle of the grind and feeling exhausted or discouragedYou need a reminder that your dreams are possible—and proof from people actively doing it At the end of the day, every guest had one thing in common: They refused to give up. ✨ If you want to work in entertainment, this is your reminder to keep going.

  5. Sep 4

    Take #34 | How a Hollywood PA Became ‘Kieran Culkin’ for a Night on Live TV

    In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with LA-based production assistant and coincidental on‑camera talent Kevin Brew for a brutally honest, hilarious deep dive into what it’s really like working as a PA in Hollywood. Kevin and Mia first met as production assistants on Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, and things took a wild turn when the writers realized Kevin’s voice sounded uncannily like Kieran Culkin—landing him an on‑camera bit performing Kieran’s Oscar speech and making him SAG-eligible overnight. From reality TV mayhem on Let’s Marry Harry, American Idol, and Foul Play, to surviving the freelance hustle, crashing trucks, falling asleep on the job, and figuring out how not to get blacklisted, Kevin shares unfiltered stories and real advice for anyone trying to break into film & TV. If you’ve ever wondered: What does a day in the life of a PA actually look like? What gets PAs rehired vs. quietly never called again? How do you navigate ego, respect, and “minion” treatment on set? How do you survive the ups and downs of freelance in Hollywood? …this episode is for you.

  6. Aug 28

    Take #33 | Set Pressure, Leadership, and 1,000 Questions a Day: Inside a DP’s Life (feat. Kaity Williams)

    Kaity Williams went from making home videos in South Carolina with her twin sister to becoming an award‑winning director of photography in Los Angeles. In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Mia LePage sits down with Kaity to talk about her unconventional path to becoming a DP, why she skipped the traditional camera-assistant ladder, and what really matters more than owning the “perfect” camera. Kaity opens up about moving to LA with no connections, going into debt to buy an Arri camera, and surviving the slow seasons of freelance life. She shares how mentorship from cinematographer Jay Holben transformed her understanding of lighting, why community is everything in this industry, and how she protects her mental health through jiu-jitsu and life outside of set. They dive into what a DP actually does day-to-day, how to lead a crew, what a great director–DP collaboration looks like, and how to navigate the pressure of answering a thousand questions on set. You’ll also hear Kaity’s honest “call sheet confession” about the career mistake she wishes she hadn’t made, her favorite projects (including shooting with Brettman Rock in Hawaii and Michael Jackson’s nephews), and her inspiration behind launching her podcast “Exposing the Negative,” which focuses on the realities and mental health challenges of working in entertainment. If you’re an aspiring cinematographer, film student, or anyone curious about the real life of a DP in Hollywood, this conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and practical advice.

  7. Aug 21

    Take #32 | She Left Accounting to Interview Hollywood’s Biggest Stars (feat. Kara Mayer Robinson)

    In this episode of Call Sheet Confessions, host Matt sits down with therapist-turned-Hollywood interviewer and Really Famous host, Kara Mayer Robinson, for an honest, inspiring deep dive into her unconventional career path and the psychology behind great conversations. Kara shares how she went from growing up obsessed with TV in New Jersey, to majoring in accounting at the University of Florida, to hating her banking job, and finally finding her way back to New York to work at Comedy Central. She explains how listening to an advice call-in radio show and informally “therapizing” her coworkers pushed her to attend Columbia and become a licensed therapist—before pivoting again into writing for outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Hollywood Reporter. Kara reveals how those journalism years led her to interviewing major actors, why her background in therapy makes her interviews different, and the moment with Tim Gunn that convinced her to launch her own podcast, Really Famous. She opens up about teaching herself audio gear, editing, and the transition from audio-only to video, including scrappy early YouTube experiments and how the pandemic changed her process. Kara also talks candidly about nerves, anxiety, and performance pressure—sharing therapist-approved tools for reframing fear as excitement, staying present in the moment, and handling the emotional rollercoaster of interviewing celebrities and performing in public. The conversation goes behind the scenes of booking famous guests, dealing with gatekeeping publicists, and why she’s so selective about who appears on Really Famous. Kara and Matt discuss persistence in the face of constant rejection, the reality of slow growth when you start a podcast or creative business, and why collaboration and networks might help new creators. Kara also offers grounded advice on dealing with hate comments, separating your self-worth from online negativity, and remembering that even the most “really famous” people struggle with insecurity and self-doubt. If you’re an aspiring podcaster, interviewer, creator, or just someone curious about mental health, authenticity, and building a meaningful career in entertainment, this episode is packed with real talk, practical wisdom, and behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood and beyond.

  8. Aug 14

    Take #31 | He Turned Summer Camp into a 76ers Powerhouse (feat. Sonny Elia)

    In this special episode of Call Sheet Confessions, Mia sits down with one of the biggest influences on her life and career—her grandfather, Sonny Elia, the man behind the legendary Philadelphia 76ers basketball camps. From a tight-knit Philly neighborhood to partnering with an NBA franchise, Sonny shares how he: Turned a struggling summer camp into a thriving 76ers-branded basketball empireBalanced teaching, coaching, and entrepreneurshipwhile raising a familyNavigated bad business partners, broken deals, and 10+ years of struggle before things finally took offBuilt a reputation for loyalty, honesty, and hard workthat still follows him decades laterImpacted thousands of kids through sports, camps, and mentorshipYou’ll hear stories about: Growing up in Philadelphia and falling in love with sportsPlaying college baseball at Louisville and discovering his passion for basketballThe risky letter he wrote to the Sixers that changed everythingWorking with NBA stars like Charles Barkley and running “Thump and Bump” campsLife lessons on money management, loyalty, self-advocacy, and taking smart risksThis is a heartfelt, behind-the-scenes look at family, legacy, and building something from nothing—and how those lessons shaped Mia’s own journey in entertainment. If you’re into entrepreneurship, sports, Philly stories, or just love a good family legacy, this one’s for you.

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Call Sheet Confessions was built from early call times, long days, career pivots, and the candid conversations that happen off-camera. The podcast creates space for entertainment industry professionals to share real advice with aspiring creatives—offering honest insight into how to break into the business, navigate the industry, and build a sustainable career.Hosted by Los Angeles–based entertainment professional Mia LePage, the show pulls back the curtain on what truly happens behind the scenes, demystifying the paths, challenges, and wins that often go unseen.

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  • Creator
    Mia LePage
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Call Sheet Confessions
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