Episode Details

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.