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Back to EpisodesTake #35 | 10 Truths About Making It in the Entertainment Industry
Description
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.