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Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryHelp me REBRAND Mentors on the Mic podcast with Marketing expert Abby ZufeltMarketing Expert and Podcast Host Abby Zufelt walks us through the rebrand of her podcast, Working Girl Talk, sharing with us her tips on rebranding our projects.“Branding is one of my favorite topics and as somebody who just went through a really long branding journey, I’m happy to help and share my thoughts on this.”Some questions we went over include:1. What is the mission? What do I do? What am I trying to convey to people?2. Abby walks us through her three lists exercise so we can align your c...2025-02-2442 min
Creative RiskRaw + Rising: Michelle Simone Miller of Mentors on the MicIn this episode of Raw + Rising, we’re keeping it real with the multi-talented Michelle Simone Miller—actress, podcaster, and the powerhouse behind Mentors on the Mic. Known for pulling back the curtain on the entertainment industry with interviews featuring top-tier showrunners, casting directors, producers, and more, Michelle shares how she’s carving her own path while lifting others up.We dive into the nitty-gritty of starting a podcast and how Mentors on the Mic has become more than just a platform—it’s a community and a springboard for creative connections. Michelle gets candid about balancing her artist...2024-12-0435 min
Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm CollinsEvolutionary Psychology & Pronatalism with Dr. Geoffrey MillerIn this thought-provoking episode, Malcolm and Simone sit down with Geoffrey Miller, an evolutionary psychologist and author, to discuss the complex interplay between evolutionary instincts, modern technology, and pronatalism. Geoffrey shares insights on how evolved drives for social status and relationships can be short-circuited by digital distractions, leading to reduced fertility. The conversation delves into the potential paths forward for humanity, including traditionalist and cognitive strategies, the role of moral disgust in shaping technophobic conservatism, and the challenges of raising children in a rapidly changing world. They also explore the pronatalist potential of polyamory, the risks and benefits of...2024-04-0335 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry3 Actionable tips to starting your PR strategy before getting a publicistWaiting to hire a publicist when you book something BIG? It may be too late.
Former publicist Diane Foy breaks down why it's a tall ask for a publicist to start promoting your big project without all of the basics set up, things you can do NOW. It can also start your interview journey and prepare you for those bigger media outlets. How can you do The Late Show without some proper training?
This is where DIANE FOY comes in, the creator of the Superfan Attraction Method. We discuss the first three tips from her Superfan Attraction method including PERSONAL...2023-05-0531 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming Actor and Tony-nominated Broadway Producer Lamar Richardson ("DEATH OF A SALESMAN," "NEW YORK, NEW YORK")LAMAR RICHARDSON is an actor and producer born in New Brunswick, New Jersey and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He received his B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York in 2015. Shortly after, Lamar made his regional theater debut as 'Sylvester' in Phylicia Rashad's award-winning production of August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles in 2016. He made his Broadway debut as a Co-Producer of the 2022-2023 revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman starring Wendell Pierce, Sharon D. Clarke, and Andre de Shields at the Hudson Theatre. Kander...2023-04-171h 10
Blood Money with Vem MillerBlood Money Episode 29 - "Did Dr Simone Gold just hang herself with her hubris and lies?"UPDATE: SIMONE GOLD HAS LOST AGAINST JOEY GILBERT. SHE IS OUT OF AMERICAS FRONTLINE DOCTORS, REMOVED BY THE BOARD!!Dr Simone Gold has been spreading false information in a bid to nullify the board of America's Frontline Doctors. Her target is Attorney Joey Gilbert, who she accuses of criminal behavior, and who she has been targeting since September 8, 2022, when she tried to remove the Chairman of the Board, Joey Gilbert, from America's Frontline Doctors. This expose exposes her lies lies and hidden agendas...https://www.redvoicemedia.com/2023/01/the-future-of-americas-frontline-doctors-hope-in-a-sea-of-disarray/Vem Miller on the...2023-02-0847 min
The Friday ReporterHigh-Quality Original Reporting for Black America - Simone SebastianSimone Sebastian is the Editorial Director for Capital B - the newest Black News Nonprofit in the media world. This groundbreaking news outlet came from a vision shared by its founders -- and delivers news to it's supporters and black audiences throughout the U.S. and across the globe. Simone started her career in the traditional newsroom -- writing her first piece for the Detroit Free Press at just 17 years old -- and jokes that it's those vintage news styles that has brought her to modern news delivery. With verticals in climate, education, health and criminal justice -- Simone's team at...2022-12-0227 min
DiscoveryNew Music Podcast - Rosa Linn, Simone Miller, Alec Benjamin and Victoria Anthony / Mental Health Moments - DepressionKey Points:• ROSA LINNThe 22-year-old singer-songwriter represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy. Since then, "SNAP" has gone viral on TikTok and has received over 100 million streams worldwide, 4 million streamed in Canada, alone.Instagram and Twitter: @rosalinnmusic• SIMONE MILLERThe Toronto-based singer, songwriter and actor shares her process of writing and creating "Older."Instagram: @simone.mcqWebsite: simonemcq.com• "ALEC BENJAMIN"Devil Doesn't Bargain" is from the si...2022-08-2730 min
Tales of History and ImaginationThe Many Deaths of Glenn MillerGlenn Miller was a trombonist, composer, superstar bandleader, and a war hero. On 15th December he hitched a ride on a plane across the English Channel - and was never seen again.
This week we discuss some of the many, alleged deaths of them remarkable Mr Miller.
Note: Normally I’m fairly claiming all music yours truly - the ‘music box’ arrangement of Miller’s Moonlight Serenade (1935) at the beginning is my interpretation of his composition cribbed by ear off of the original.
Later in the piece Miller’s own (far superior) composition features. 2022-08-0720 min
Strategic Advisor BoardEpisode 122 "War Room Round Table": Simone Bachaud Shares Her Business Journey and Thier Impact in the Accounting WorldIn this episode, Phillip Lanos and Jason Miller are joined by Simone Bachaud, Founder and CEO of Clear Accounting Inc. Simone share her unique business story and the impact they are having in the world of business through their accounting firm. You will also uncover how to overcome a business struggle that may help save your business.Tune in to learn more!ConnectStrategic Advisor Board: www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-advisor-boardJason Miller: www.linkedin.com/in/jasontmiller-sabPhillip Lanos: www...2022-06-2824 min
WorldWide Entertainment TVSimone Miller Talks Acting In The Clark Sisters Lifetime Movie & New Music ReleaseSend us a text Shea Marie Diva & Vixens Podcast Episode 22 includes singer/songwriter and actress Simone Miller. The talented young singer and actress goes into detail about her buzzing career and how she got started with the acting bug. That love for entertaining made her delve into the world of music.Nothing hits harder and cuts deeper than midnight reflections on our life, wishing we could go back in time to warn ourselves of future heartache. It’s this encapsulating retelling so beautifully captured by Toronto R&B artist Simone Miller that makes her...2022-06-0819 min
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry3 Tips to Calm your Nerves (before an audition or presentation - BONUS)Want 3 Tips to Calm your Nerves before any stressful situation? These tips are great before auditions, presentations, speeches, zoom calls, sales calls.
Excerpt from my interview on the GlobalVID podcast, with advice from Mentors including Grammy winning Producer Sandy Vee (Rihanna, David Guetta) and Emmy winning Casting Director Julie Tucker (The Following, The Equalizer, The Affair).
Recently, the Global VID Podcast sat down with NYC actor & communication coach, Michelle Simone Miller to talk about dealing with nerves & handling rejection during the pitching/auditioning process in TV & Film. This episode is meant to inspire up & coming...2022-05-0609 min
Solving the Riddle of Being HumanTrail Angels and the Deep Oneness of Life - with Dr. Lisa MillerThis week, Sah welcomes Lisa Miller, Ph.D. Dr. Miller is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and her new book, The Awakened Brain, as well as a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed...2022-04-241h 15
The Whole View with Stacy TothEpisode 004: Identifying Antisemitism w/ Jennifer Robins & Simone MillerWelcome Jennifer Robins and Simone Miller to the Whole View! This week, Stacy, Jen, and Simone discuss identifying Antisemitism. They dive deep into how and why it happens, and how science has been used historically to justify prejudice. Hear Jen and Simone's stories and how you can do to support the Jewish Community.Links to any products and articles discussed in the episode here on Monday!Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com.If you haven't yet unlocked our bonus content, checkout Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and how S...2022-04-151h 22Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... 2022 ALBUM OF THE YEAR Grammy winning Autumn Rowe (Jon Batiste, Diana Ross, Dua Lipa, Fifth Harmony)Autumn Rowe won a Grammy yesterday for Jon Batiste’s WE ARE—Autumn co-wrote five of the album’s 13 tracks—she has received nominations for “Record of the Year” for “Freedom” (a track she also produced); “Album of The Year” for WE ARE; “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for “I Need You” and “Best R&B Album” for WE ARE. Additionally, her Diana Ross single “I Still Believe” has recently been remixed by Purple Disco and is burning up the charts! See original and remixed versions in the links below. The legendary songwriter and woman of color has collaborated with some of music’s biggest name such...2022-04-0448 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Actress, Filmmaker, and Coach Chantal Maurice ("Greys Anatomy," "Queen Sugar," "The Blacklist," "Blue Bloods")Chantal Maurice is an award-winning actress & filmmaker. She has booked roles on over 15 Television shows including P-Valley, Queen Sugar, Blue Bloods, Quantico, The Blacklist, & more. She most recently guest starred as Rashida Flowers, a lively social media influencer suffering from Kidney Failure on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. Some of her film credits include: “Christmas DejaVu” Starring Loretta Devine and “Holiday Heartbreak'' featuring LisaRaye McCoy.
With 2 short films under her belt, Chantal is also an award-winning screenwriter & filmmaker. Her first short film, "Edge of Harmony" follows the journey of Harmony Bessler, a troubled Jazz singer in the 1930s. Edge of Harmo...2022-03-2855 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryActors: How to Write your Dream Role with Emily Grace (BONUS)Emily Grace is a career coach and Sundance award winning actress who helps actors finally write their damn script already and know what to do with it.
Do you have an interest in writing a script but just don't know where to start? I loved Emily's technique of creating a Character Square. In her free video, she breaks down everything you need to know to start writing right now. She even breaks down the first scene in The Devil Wears Prada so we could understand the wants and needs and conflicts of the protagonist and antagonist.
2022-03-2516 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming… TV & Film Producer Michael Harrop ("Billions" "A Mouthful of Air")Michael Harrop is a Motion Pictures and Film Consultant and Contractor. He is currently a co-executive producer on Billions. He was also a producer for "A Mouthful of Air" starring Amanda Seyfried (and directed by Mentor Amy Koppelman). He's also worked on films including Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List, I Smile Back, Nice Guy Johnny, and more. He is also worked as an associate producer on the TV Show Public Morals (TNT).
In this episode, we talk about:
• Why he decided to work in New York as a Production Assistant.
• Being on Goldcr...2022-03-2145 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryWhat is NYWIFT and how can it be a resource for YOU? (BONUS)What is the New York Women in Film and Television or NYWIFT and how can they be a resource to you right now?
Maybe funds or grants for your next film? Or a community to network? Or do you need your next DP or Director for a project?
Join me and the ladies of NYWIFT to discuss what NYWIFT can offer and their podcast 'Women Crush Wednesdays" highlighting some incredible people in Film and Television.
Katie Chambers is a communications executive and event producer with a lifelong commitment to supporting artists and advocating...2022-03-1819 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming… International Bestselling Author Jenny Hale (Hallmark’s ‘Coming Home for Christmas’ and ‘Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses’)Jenny Hale is a USA Today, Amazon, and international bestselling author of over 15 romantic fiction titles. Her books have sold worldwide and have been adapted for television, appearing on The Hallmark Channel as part of their famous Christmas lineup. Coming Home for Christmas was published in 2013 and the movie adaptation for Hallmark starred Danica McKellar from The Wonder Years. Her book Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses was adapted into a Hallmark Channel movie in 2019 starring Jill Wagner and Matthew Davis (who you might know as Warner from Legally Blonde).
She’s been included in Oprah Magazine’s “19 Dreamy...2022-03-1446 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryTips for Actors by Top Casting Director Mentors (BONUS)Question: What do each of the following Casting Directors have in common? Besides being a guest on Mentors on the Mic.
Answer: They all loved giving tips to Actors!
When I asked these incredible award-winning Casting Directors their tips for actors, this is what they shared
Featuring Casting Directors:
Kim Graham - Season 1 Episode 12 (Homeland)
Jenny Ravitz - Season 2 Episode 6 (Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago PD)
Julie Schubert - Season 2 Episode 2 (House of Cards, Jessica Jones, For Life, Manifest)
Julie Tucker - Season 3 Episode 5 (Nurse...2022-03-1114 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Film & TV Producer, Director and CEO Brian Volk Weiss ("Films That Made Us," "Down to Earth w/ Zac Efron")How do you sell to Netflix?
Brian Volk-Weiss is the founder and CEO of the Nacelle Company, a leading Comedy producing and distribution house. Nacelle has produced and distributed scripted and unscripted content and established podcasting, development, distribution, records, publishing, marketing and management divisions.
Volk-Weiss has created, directed and produced hits such as Netflix’s docu-series, Down To Earth with Zac Efron, The Movies That Made Us, and The Toys That Made Us, and Kevin Hart’s Guide To Black History, as well as Behind The Attraction for Disney +, A Toy Store Near You, CW’s Disc...2022-03-071h 03Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryAre Directors and Producers involved in casting episodic TV or Pilots? (With Jason Ensler)Jason Ensler is an Executive Producer and Director of some of your favorite TV shows. After graduating USC with an MFA in Cinema/Television production, Jason directed PSAs for a friend's marketing company and his alma mater, Brandeis University. That led to being part of a creative team at NBC 2000, promoting campaigns for NBC shows like The West Wing, Scrubs, Frasier, The Olympics and The NBA. Eventually, he started directing and producing shows such as The West Wing, The Newsroom, Scrubs, Gossip Girl, Franklin & Bash, The Passage, The Exorcist, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Red Band Society, and most recently, Love, Victor...2022-03-0404 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Screenwriter Karen McCullah ("Legally Blonde," "10 Things I Hate About You," "She's the Man")Karen McCullah has written the movies LEGALLY BLONDE, 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, ELLA ENCHANTED, SHE’S THE MAN, THE HOUSE BUNNY and THE UGLY TRUTH. She also did uncredited work on GIRLS TRIP which was the highest grossing comedy of 2017.
Her novel, The Bachelorette Party was translated into 12 languages.
She attended James Madison University, in VA.
In this episode, we talk about:
• How she and her writing partner started working on their first major film, the screenplay for 10 Things I Hate About You
• Being pitched twice in the same day to write...2022-02-2850 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry5 Tips that Will Make You a Better Storyteller (BONUS)5 Essentials to Storytelling 5 tips that will make you a better storyteller.
I teach Storytelling tips to clients all of the time. I have corporate and private clients, one day intensives, and 3 week workshops where I teach tips to tell engaging and powerful stories. Sometimes I talk about how we tell stories, but I also focus on teaching the content of our stories. How do we shape our stories for maximum impact?
The 5 Essentials we discuss in this episode are:
Identify your Audience - Who are you talking to?
Identify your Why - Why is...2022-02-2510 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Music Manager and CEO of Milk & Honey Music + Sports + Ventures Lucas KellerLucas Keller, is a veteran manager and CEO and Founder of Milk & Honey Music + Sports + Ventures, one of the biggest global management company for Songwriters, Producers and DJ’s in the world. Keller has over 25 employees, offices in Los Angeles, London, New York, Nashville, Dallas, Amsterdam, Australia/New Zealand and recently launched a sports division that manages 15 athletes in the NFL.
Keller’s clients have had some of the biggest global hits his year including Dua Lipa’s “Levitating,” (co-produced by client Stuart Price) and BTS’ chart-topping “Butter” as well as “Dynamite” and “Permission to Dance,” from client Jenna Andrews. Th...2022-02-2136 min
SPARK, A Mother-Daughter JourneyTeen Success - with actress Simone MillerWhat's it like to be a rising celebrity? In this episode, Jenny and Sophia chat with Simone Miller, an actor in shows such as CBC Detention Adventures and Run the Burbs. Sophia fell in love with Simone's debut single, Dry Eyes, that was featured in the CBC Searchlight competition. Sophia just had to know where this teen gets her drive and confidence. Simone shares her key secret's to being a highly effective teen (time management and purposeful social media usage being a few). She talks about her parents support and how her Mom pushed Simone into acting to...2022-02-1723 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Bestselling Author, Brand Marketer, and CEO of Leave Your Mark Aliza LichtAliza Licht is a digital and brand marketer with over two decades of experience. She is also the Founder & President of LEAVE YOUR MARK LLC; a multi-media brand focused on career development and personal branding. As a global mentor, LEAVE YOUR MARK currently includes a best-selling book, podcast, community, and live mentorship events. The book has been translated into Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. It is ranked in the Book Authority's "100 Best Career Development Books of All Time" and is required reading in many universities across the country. Licht was dubbed one of America's "Next Top Mentors" by The New...2022-02-1455 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryDirector/Executive Producer Jason Ensler on Advice for GUEST STARS (LOVE VICTOR on HULU)Jason Ensler is an Executive Producer and Director of some of your favorite TV shows. After graduating USC with an MFA in Cinema/Television production, Jason directed PSAs for a friend's marketing company and his alma mater, Brandeis University. That led to being part of a creative team at NBC 2000, promoting campaigns for NBC shows like The West Wing, Scrubs, Frasier, The Olympics and The NBA. Eventually, he started directing and producing shows such as The West Wing, The Newsroom, Scrubs, Gossip Girl, Franklin & Bash, The Passage, The Exorcist, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Red Band Society, and most recently, Love, Victor...2022-02-1111 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Warner Music Asia's Head of K-pop and J-pop Shin ChoShin Cho is the head of K-pop and J-pop and marketing director for Asia/Korea at Warner Music Group. He is an experienced marketing expert with a demonstrated history of working in the music industry in International, Asian, K-pop, and J-pop. Shin is skilled in management, marketing, international marketing, marketing strategy, and digital marketing. He is also a strong marketing professional with a Bachelor’s degree focused in Information Technology from Rutgers University.
Join Michelle Miller with Shin Cho as they chat about working his way up the music industry as an intern. Shin is Warner Music As...2022-02-0735 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryDirector/Executive Producer Jason Ensler on Social Media for Actors (Bonus Series)Jason Ensler is an Executive Producer and Director of some of your favorite TV shows. After graduating USC with an MFA in Cinema/Television production, Jason directed PSAs for a friend's marketing company and his alma mater, Brandeis University. That led to being part of a creative team at NBC 2000, promoting campaigns for NBC shows like The West Wing, Scrubs, Frasier, The Olympics and The NBA. Eventually, he started directing and producing shows such as The West Wing, The Newsroom, Scrubs, Gossip Girl, Franklin & Bash, The Passage, The Exorcist, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Red Band Society, and most recently, Love, Victor...2022-02-0411 min
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Emmy winning Casting Director Julie Tucker "The Equalizer," "The Affair," "The Americans"Julie Tucker is a two time Emmy winning Casting Director (7 times nominated). Tucker/Meyerson Casting recently worked on projects including Queen Latifah’s "The Equalizer," the final "Dexter," Chapter, "The Expanse," "The Hot Zone, Anthrax," and the Jennifer Lopez feature film, "Marry Me." Past television credits include: "Damages" (Emmy and Artios Award), "Six Feet Under" (Emmy and CSA Artios Award for NY Casting), "Rescue Me" (CSA Artios Award), "Hunters," "The Affair," "Nurse Jackie," "Sneaky Pete," "White Collar," "The Following," Fringe," "The Big C," "The Americans," "In Treatment," "Lincoln Rhyme," "The Baker and the Beauty," "Tell Me A Story," "Sleepy Ho...2022-01-3149 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry3 Ways you can CREATE YOUR OWN WORK from top Mentors (BONUS)Everyone tells you to create your own work, but what actually works?
In this bonus episode, I discuss three ways my Mentors have created their own work.
Mentors include:
- Actor/Director Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, King Richard, The Hot Zone: Anthrax, Tarzan)
- Film/TV Director Rosemary Rodriguez (The Walking Dead, The Good Wife, Law & Order: SVU)
- Director/Actor Ben Giroux (Henry Danger, Hart of Dixie, Big Nate, Danger Force)
PLUS inspiring words from Director Jason Ensler (Love, Victor; The Exorcist, The Passage)
Host:2022-01-2812 min
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Film/TV Director Rosemary Rodriguez "The Walking Dead" "Law & Order SVU" "Acts of Worship"Rosemary Rodriguez is a film and television director. In 2001, she wrote, produced and directed a feature film called Acts of Worship, about a young woman struggling with drug addiction. The film was nominated for, and won, numerous independent film awards and screened at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. In 2015, she directed the film Silver Skies starring George Hamilton. In 2004, she started directed Television on the show Third Watch. Her TV credits are numerous and include Law & Order, Rescue Me, Castle, White Collar, Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, Elementary, Jessica Jones, Sneaky Pete, The Tick, and more.
In this...2022-01-2458 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryTOP Entertainment News in only 5 Minutes (BONUS)You read that right... I read the Trades so you don't have to.
📰 I chose the top 5 stories this week to share with you from the major trades.
⏲️ Ever wish you had more time (or desire) to read what's going on in Entertainment?
ℹ️ Want to feel informed on the biggest things going on right now?
🧐 Don't know which trades to scan through?
Or simply, you don't feel like it.
🎙️Check out this quick bonus episode where I share the top stories from this week in 5 minutes or less.
This week:
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Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Showrunner/Writer Marshall Herskovitz "Blood Diamond" "The Last Samurai""My So Called Life"MARSHALL HERSKOVITZ is a writer, producer, and director who has won numerous awards for his work in television and film. Born in Philadelphia, he attended Brandeis University, then moved to Los Angeles in 1975, where he attended the American Film Institute. One of his classmates was Edward Zwick, and there the two created what is currently the longest-surviving creative partnership in Hollywood: The Bedford Falls Company, named for the town in Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. In the ensuing decades they created such TV series as thirtysomething, My So-Called Life, and Once and Again; and Herskovitz variously prod...2022-01-1759 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industrySelf Tape Tips for Actors from the Top Casting Directors (BONUS)Question: What do each of the following Casting Directors have in common? Besides being a guest on Mentors on the Mic.
Answer: They all loved giving tips to Actors regarding Self Tapes.
Self Tapes are the new normal. For non-Actors out there, these are how actors submit auditions now that we're not going in person. For this mini bonus episode, we are going over these Casting Directors's top Self Tape tips.
Featuring Casting Directors:
Kim Graham - Season 1 Episode 12 (Homeland)
Jenny Ravitz - Season 2 Episode 6 (Chicago Fire, Chicago Med...2022-01-1419 min
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Writer/ Director Amy Koppelman ("A Mouthful of Air" starring Amanda Seyfried)Amy Koppelman is the author of two critically acclaimed novels, A Mouthful of Air and I Smile Back. Her recent directorial debut for A Mouthful of Air stars Amanda Seyfreid, Finn Wittrock, Jennifer Carpenter and Paul Giamatti.
She received her undergraduate degree from University of Pennsylvania, and an MFA in fiction from Columbia University. Koppelman and her screenwriting partner adapted I Smile Back for the screen. The film, starring Sarah Silverman, premiered at the 2015 Sundance, Toronto and Deauville Film Festivals. Her other book is called Hesitation Wounds.
Shownotes
• Tips for dealing with REJECTION; wha...2022-01-1042 min
Love+Live+Life Podcast503 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Michelle Simone Miller - NYC based Actress, Communications Coach, Host of the podcast Mentors on the MicIn this episode, I had a conversation with Michelle Simone Miller, NYC based Actress, Communications Coach, Host of the podcast Mentors on the Mic. We talked about Asking the right questions Building relationship instead of networking Podcast “Mentors on the mic”; creating a resource that she wished she had in the Entertainment IndustryShow notes & quotables Michelle’s Fun fact that most people don’t know about How Michelle got started as an actress as a child. “It was never a question for me to be something else” Transitioning...2021-10-2744 min
Raccolti FestivalRaccolti 2021 - Simone Arcagni "Cinema Futuro"L’applicazione delle nuove tecnologie è sul punto di stravolgere il linguaggio e la pratica cinematografica, e in “Cinema Futuro” Simone Arcagni analizza come tutte queste tendenze più avveniristiche stiano rimodulando la natura stessa della settima arte. Arcagni ci conduce attraverso un vero e proprio museo del cinema che sarà, a partire da una approfondita disamina del presente e delle più avanzate forme di sperimentazione nell’ambito del racconto audiovisivo.2021-10-121h 02
Onorato & MillerSimone Biles Withdraws from Olympic Competition, Aaron Rodgers Unfiltered & WWE star Apollo CrewsPackers quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks candidly in his first press conference at training camp after an offseason of reports and rumors. American gymnast Simone Biles withdraws from Olympic competition citing mental health concerns. Plus, WWE Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews joins the show!2021-07-2958 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... President of Production and Development Andrew CalofAndrew Calof is the President of Production and Development of Wayfarer Studios, most recently responsible for CLOUDS on Disney+ and led by JANE THE VIRGIN's Justin Baldoni. Prior to joining Wayfarer Studios, Calof served as Vice President of Creative Affairs at Amblin Partners. In his five years with the company he oversaw development and production of tentpole films such as OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY—directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck—starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Kate McKinnon, TJ Miller, and Olivia Munn, as well as GHOST IN THE SHELL, directed by Rupert Sanders and starring Scarlett Johansson.
Prior...2021-06-1449 min
Chef Gigi's Food Talk Radio on KSCU 103.3 FM Silicon ValleyChef Simone Miller, - Season 2, Episode 8Get your Zen on! Chef Gigi will be chatting with Bay Area's premier gluten-free / paleo-living expert, Chef Simone Miller.
In 2007, Miller relocated to San Francisco, where she continued to develop her distinct style and build her career as a personal chef while simultaneously launching her catering company she called, Zenbelly.Today, Miller is an accomplished gluten-free chef, and owner of Zenbelly, a catering and recipe development company in San Francisco, California.
Miller is the author of three successful cookbooks: The ZenBelly Cookbook, The New Yiddish Kitchen and her most recent Paleo Soups & Stews. Join...2021-06-0801 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... 5x Emmy Winning Producer and Director Rob BurnettROB BURNETT is the writer/director of the feature film The Fundamentals of Caring, which was the closing night film at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. He is as a five-time Emmy Award-winning executive producer and head writer of The Late Show with David Letterman. In the course of his career he has received 34 Emmy nominations. Burnett began his career with David Letterman in 1985 as a 22-year-old intern. In 1988 he joined the show’s writing staff, and at 29 became its head writer. In 1996 he became the show’s executive producer.
Joining forces with former Late Show head writer Jon Beckerma...2021-06-071h 06Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Showrunner of Friends and Grace & Frankie Marta KauffmanMarta Kauffman is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning television writer, producer, and showrunner behind the hit series Friends and Grace & Frankie. After graduating from Brandeis University, Kauffman got her big break alongside David Crane when their pilots Dream On (1990) and The Powers That Be (1992) were green-lit. The pair then launched Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions with Kevin Bright and became the trio that created the iconic sitcom Friends. In 2015, Kauffman started her production company, Okay Goodnight, with industry veterans Robbie Tollin and Hannah KS Canter. Their first series, Grace & Frankie, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, and Sam Waterston premiered on Ne...2021-05-3153 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryTips and Tricks from Entertainment Career Coach Carole KirschnerCarole Kirschner is a sought after Entertainment Career Coach, mentoring Showrunners, TV Producers, Writers, Executives, and more. Carole was a senior level creative Television Executive, before becoming the Vice President of Steven Spielberg’s first Amblin Television. She also created the CBS Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring program and helped develop the curriculum for WGA Showrunner Training program.
“Kirschner is one of the best at preparing people for success in the entertainment business.” — Barry Kotler, Agent, Creative Artists Agency
In this episode, we talk about:
• A breakdown of Carole’s Four Pillars of Success including ho...2021-05-2842 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Creative Director at Netflix's Strong Black Lead Kara BarnettKara Barnett is currently the Creative Director of Strong Black Lead at Netflix (Editorial & Publishing). She is a TEDx Talk speaker, a former Senior Producer and Writer of Branded Content at BET, and has over 10+ years in unscripted casting, development, brand/product integration, editing and more. She had her start as a Casting Associate Producer on America’s Next Top Model, before working different reality shows on Discovery, ITV, CBS, Viacom, OWN, A&E, and BET.
In this episode, we talk about:
• How she got her first job working for ANTM and why she calls the...2021-05-2450 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Showrunner of the CW series Pandora Mark A. AltmanMark A. Altman is a television and motion picture writer/producer/director who is currently the Showrunner/Executive Producer of the CW series, Pandora which is distributed by Sony Pictures Television worldwide and streams exclusively on Amazon Prime in the United States. Previously he served as Co-Executive Producer of The Librarians (TNT), Agent X (TNT), Castle (ABC), Necessary Roughness (USA) among others. In addition, Altman has sold numerous pilots and produced the $30 million film adaptation of the bestselling video game, DOA: Dead Or Alive, which was released by Dimension Films. His first motion picture was the award winning, Free...2021-05-171h 01Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Television Writer and Award-Winning Filmmaker Felicia PrideFelicia Pride is a writer and an award-winning filmmaker. She was a writer on Ava DuVernay’s “Queen Sugar” for two seasons and is currently a writer on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” She developed a drama pilot, a book adaptation, with NBCUniversal and sold a pilot to 20th Century FOX. She sold the erotic romance Deeper to Universal Pictures and is the co-writer and executive producer of the 2020 feature film Really Love, starring Kofi Siriboe alongside Naturi Naughton and Emmy-winner Uzo Aduba. More recently, Felicia is known for her directorial debut, tender. In 2020, tender screened at over 20+ film festivals incl...2021-05-1049 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Grammy winning Producer Sandy VeeSandy Vee is a Grammy winning French Producer, selling over 120 million singles and records worldwide. He won a Grammy for Rihanna’s first single “Only Girl (In the World)," which debuted at #1 on the top of the U.S.A. Digital Song chart and Billboard Hot 100. It marked the latest career plateau for French producer/songwriter Sandy Vee’s meteoric rise to the top of the pop charts. The song has gone on to hit #1 all over the world as well as reaching gold status in Belgium and Platinum in the (4x) Australia, UK, New Zealand, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmar...2021-05-0340 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Producer of South by Southwest Critic's Pick and Director Winter DunnWinter Dunn is an award winning producer, director and actress. She produced Numa Perrier’s debut feature film, JEZEBEL which premiered at SXSW 2019 and was awarded Best Narrative Feature at the American Black Film Festival that same year. JEZEBEL has been acquired by Ava DuVernay and is currently streaming on Netflix.
Previously, Winter served as a producer / director for media maven Condé Nast Entertainment. Her celebrity video features for Vanity Fair, Vogue, Architectural Digest, GQ, Allure and other media brands have garnered over 60 million views and counting.
Most recently, Dunn directed season one of SoulPancake, Ove...2021-04-2649 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Music Executive, Entrepreneur & Manager of Legends Bob EllisBob Ellis is an American music executive and manager who has worked with musicians including Billy Preston, Chaka Khan, Meat Loaf, Rufus, Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood and many others. Bob joins the show to spill about the music industry and how social media has impacted the industry and music quality. Stay tuned in to hear the crazy story of how Bob and Michelle met!
In this episode, we talk about:
• Meeting and representing Billy Preston while working at a PR agency
• The story behind Rufus and Chaka Khan’s “Tell Me Something Good”
• Openi...2021-04-1935 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... VP at Disney Television Animation of Current Series & Diversity Jay FrancisJay Francis is the Vice President of Current Series and Diversity and Inclusion at Disney Television Animation. He has over 15 years’ experience in managing the creative direction of series’ production, and has worked on award winning shows including Phineas and Ferb, Big City Greens, and Amphibia. Jay plays an important role in driving the push for more authentic storytelling that represents the world in which we live.
In this episode we talk about:
• The key to a great pitch
• Transitioning from independent animation production to recruitment for primetime animation television
• How accessible a...2021-04-121h 05Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Casting Director for Chicago Fire, Med, and PD Jenny RavitzJenny Ravitz is a NYC-based casting director at Jonathan Strauss Casting. She is currently casting shows including NBC's hit shows Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med. She has years of knowledge of the casting industry after working at some of the top casting offices in New York City. Jenny is here to share her journey and provide an inside look at what it is like to help create a Chicago universe that reaches over 8 million home viewers per episode.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Finding her passion as a Casting Director through working as an...2021-04-051h 11Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Billboard charting vocalist, Actor and Viral sensation Chris MannChris Mann is a vocalist, musician, and actor who has performed as the lead in just under 700 shows of “The Phantom of the Opera” during his first major acting debut. He got fourth place on The Voice in 2012 and has continued to soar through the music industry with Billboard charting releases of his studio albums Roads, Constellation, and his most recent release, Noise. Chris joins the show to share how he has achieved his success despite facing devastating setbacks along the way.
In this episode we talk about:
Signing his first ever record deal with Sony Musi...2021-03-291h 05Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Producer and Award Winning Creative Director Jill HoppenheimJill Hoppenheim is the owner and creative director at Bagg Street Productions, an award winning creative content agency known for creating captivating marketing campaigns, branded content, and scripted series for TV/Film including 24, Homeland, The Handmaid’s Tale, Glow, Family Guy and more. Jill has over ten year’s experience in entertainment marketing and breaks down her track to success.
In this episode we talk about:
Her move from Montreal, Canada to Los Angeles while still on her student visa
The job which introduced her to Entertainment Marketing
The launch and inspiration behind Bagg Stree...2021-03-2242 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Actor and Director Ben Giroux (with 4.5 million Tik Tok followers)Ben Giroux is an Actor, Director, and Producer best known for his role as The Toddler on Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger and Danger Force. He is also known for voicing Mikey Munroe in the animated series Bunsen is a Beast on Nickelodeon. His other TV credits include Psych, NCIS, Bones, Sam & Cat, Hart of Dixie, FML, and The Big Show Show. His success carries off screen where he has amassed over 4.5 million followers on TikTok and over 100k on Instagram.
In this episode we talk about:
How he traveled across the country in the final months of his enrollment at th...2021-03-1553 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Emmy winning Casting Director Julie Schubert "Luke Cage," "Manifest," "House of Cards," "The Departed," "The Devil Wears Prada"Julie Schubert is an Emmy award-winning Casting Director. She has brought some of the best actors to beloved movies and shows. Some of her most notable credits include House of Cards, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Manifest, The Departed, The Devil Wears Prada, 50 Shades Darker, 50 Shades Freed and more. Julie has climbed the ladder from intern to director and is joining us to spill some of her secrets to success.
In this episode we talk about:
How working at her family restaurant business led her to a career in entertainment
What it means to be a casting...2021-03-0853 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryBecoming... Emmy nominated Composer/Musician Beau BlackBeau Black is currently writing music for 3 shows and 2 TV Features for Disney. He is an Emmy nominated composer, songwriter, musician, voice actor, and producer.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Being nominated for a 2017 Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Award for composing the song “Sisi Ni Sawa” from The Lion Guard
• Writing music for Commercials including m Commercials such as Aveeno (with Jennifer Aniston), Sally Hansen, HP, Google Play, Mercedes, Target, Samsung, McDonalds, Wendy’s
• Working on music for Miles from Tomorrowland (opening song), Penn Zero: Part time Hero (composed with Ryan Shore), The...2021-03-0158 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryThe Importance of Mastermind GroupsIn Napolean Hill's book Think and Grow Rich, he describes Mastermind Groups as: “A friendly alliance with one or more persons who will encourage one to follow through with both plan and purpose.” Mastermind Groups are a valuable form of peer-to-peer mentorship, uniting you with your colleagues in an effort to grow and build your business. What better way to share the importance of Mastermind Groups than by sharing with you a discussion with my own?
Twice a month, I get together with 4 intelligent, savvy, badass female podcast hosts:
Abby Zufelt is a digital marketing and...2021-02-2548 min
Suhrkamp DISKURSWann ist ein Mann ein Mann? Susanne Kaiser und Simone Miller über politische MännlichkeitKurz vor der Amtseinführung Joe Bidens haben uns die erschütternden Bilder vom Sturm auf das Kapitol in Washington erreicht. Was auffiel: Fast nur Männer waren auf den Bildern zu sehen. Das ist, laut Susanne Kaiser, Journalistin und Autorin des Buchs Politische Männlichkeit, kein Zufall. Der Vorfall in Washington ist nur eines der unzähligen Beispiele dafür, wie sich politische Männlichkeit in der heutigen Zeit manifestiert. Warum aber findet rückwärtsgewandte Politik wieder Wähler und warum möchten sie das Patriarchat um jeden Preis aufrechterhalten? Und wie wichtig ist die argumentative Überschneidung von Antifeminism...2021-02-2022 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry4 Tips on How to get a MentorThis episode was recorded LIVE on Facebook.
In this episode, we talk about:
• 4 Tips on How to get a Mentor
• How to cultivate a relationship with a Mentor over time
Episodes Referenced:
Episode 1 - Stan Brooks - From the Mailroom to Hollywood Producer & Director
Episode 21 - Linda Mendoza - From page to Comedy TV/Film Director of Scrubs, The Good Place, Blackish, and more
If you like this episode, check out Bonus Episode 4 on The Importance of a Mastermind Group
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Erwecke die Löwin in Dir - Female Business, Erfolg, Geld und Fülle#065 Erschaffe dir das Leben deiner Träume - Im Gespräch mit Elina MillerMindset, Manifestation, Gesetzes der Anziehung und vieles mehr...
Elina Miller ist Mindset & Manifestation Coach - sie begleitet Frauen im Prozess, das Leben ihrer Träume zu kreieren, mit dem nötigen Vertrauen und Selbstbewusstsein. Dafür nutzt sie unter anderem das Gesetz der Anziehung. Sie sagt: Alles beginnt mit Dir und IN Dir, denn Deine innere Welt kreiert Deine äußere.
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Wie du dir die...2020-12-3031 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryHow to become a DIRECTOR (and other lessons from Season 1 Directors)Here is a Highlight Reel with advice from top DIRECTORS of Season 1 including Stan Brooks, Kristin Hanggi, Linda Mendoza, and Jason Ensler.
In this episode, we talk about:
• How one future Director stood out working in the Mailroom
• How one Director made the jump into Narrative Television
• How to transition from Producer to Director
• Are you waiting for permission to Create? How one director realized that she could just do it
• Using the available resources around you to create your work
• What you need to sacrifice for your...2020-12-2830 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryGet to know your Host Michelle MillerPeople kept asking for more information on me (thanks guys!). Since I can't interview myself, I asked my good friends of the popular Voices of Misery podcast if I could use some of their interview for a Bonus Episode.
In this episode, we talk about:
• How I started acting and my first outside school gigs on The Rosie O' Donnell show and the Off Broadway play "I Never Saw Another Butterfly"
• Best advice for any actor
• How I booked a Hand Modeling campaign for Samsung
• Dealing with nerves in the audition...2020-12-1438 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryLinda Mendoza - From page to Comedy TV/Film Director of Scrubs, The Good Place, and moreLinda Mendoza is an Emmy nominated, Comedy Director Extraordinaire. Her credits are extensive, directing episodes of Scrubs, Gilmore Girls, The Mindy Project, The Good Place, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Ugly Betty, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Grownish, The Chris Rock Show, Girlfriends, The Bernie Mac Show, The Tick, Liv & Maddie, 30 Rock, and many, many more. She has also been the go to Director for many Comedy specials including Tiffany Haddish (Black Mitzvah and 6 episodes of They Ready), Katherine Ryan, Wanda Sykes, Jamie Fox's Laffapalooza, Caroline Rhea, and various Mark Twain Prize specials (Ellen Degeneres, David Letterman, Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Bill Cosby, Carl...2020-12-071h 02Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryScott Feinberg - From Oscars blogger to The Hollywood Reporter Awards Columnist & HostScott Feinberg is an Awards Columnist for The Hollywood Reporter. He is also the Host of the incredibly popular podcast "Awards Chatter," where he has interviewed over 350 incredible guests including Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Oprah, and Denzel Washington. He is considered by many as an Oscar Oracle, helping many people (including myself) win their Oscar pools. Having previously created one of the first successful Oscar blogs called "And the Winner is..." he was hired to create something similar out of college for the LA Times.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Some tips and...2020-11-301h 20Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryNaz Perez - From The Ellen Show to E! Correspondent and Rotten Tomatoes and Dodgers TV HostNaz Perez is a TV Producer, Host & Podcaster. She is a true Renaissance Woman, juggling hosting responsibilities at Rotten Tomatoes, Dodger Stadium, E! Daily/Nightly Pop, T-Mobile, and the 'I don't get it' podcast. She is currently working her dream job at Rotten Tomatoes, hosting the tri-weekly show "The Ketchup," covering Movies and Television, and the weekly show "Binge Guide" covering what to watch next. After starting out at The Ellen Show and on E! True Hollywood story, she produced 5 seasons of The Bachelor.
Forbes (Jun 15 2020) - “Essentially, you create your dream job by making the work th...2020-11-2349 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryDavid Grae - From Spec Scripts to Executive Producer of Madam SecretaryDavid Grae is a Writer and Executive Producer of Television. He's written for Joan of Arcadia, Without a Trace, Gilmore Girls, Castle, and Madam Secretary. At the latter, he moved up to Executive Producer of the 6 season show. He was second in command to Creator and Show runner, Barbara Hall. He started off writing spec scripts and directing his Off-Off-Off Broadway play 'Moose Mating' in NYC, before directing the play in LA. He invested $25k of his own money to put up the production, an investment that paid off.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Mee...2020-11-161h 00Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryErika Karnell - From PR Temp to Legit Agent at BRS/GAGE Talent AgencyErika Karnell is an Agent with BRS/GAGE Talent Agency, representing actors in TV, Film, and Theater. BRS/GAGE clients include Series Regulars and recurring actors on Station 19, Claws, and Madam Secretary, as well as Guest Stars on NCIS: New Orleans, Elementary, Gotham, and Mr. Robot. BRS/GAGE Talent agency clients have appeared in almost every Broadway musical, including The Lion King, Aladdin, Hamilton, Come From Away, Moulin Rouge, and Waitress.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Why she knew instantly that she wanted to work for The Gage group
• What's a "medium sized" Talent Agency and why BRS/GAGE Talent...2020-11-0949 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryJason Ensler - From PSAs to Executive Producer/Director of HULU's "Love, Victor"Jason Ensler is an Executive Producer and Director of some of your favorite TV shows. After graduating USC with an MFA in Cinema/Television production, Jason directed PSAs for a friend's marketing company and his alma mater, Brandeis University. That led to being part of a creative team at NBC 2000, promoting campaigns for NBC shows like The West Wing, Scrubs, Frasier, The Olympics and The NBA. Eventually, he started directing and producing shows such as The West Wing, The Newsroom, Scrubs, Gossip Girl, Franklin & Bash, The Passage, The Exorcist, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Red Band Society, and most recently, Love, Victor...2020-11-0251 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryElizabeth Van Metre - From In Touch Weekly Intern to Reporter/Fill-In Anchor on Channel 13Elizabeth Van Metre is currently an Alert Desk Anchor/Reporter/Fill-In Anchor on Channel 13. Upon graduating college, she got an editorial internship at a Tabloid, researching storylines, collecting information, attending red carpets, and transcribing interviews. She was offered a full time reporting job shortly after. Subsequently, she worked at The New York Daily News and Entertainment Tonight, before getting her Master in Journalism at Columbia University. She has spent the last 3.5 years working in front of the camera in News. She produced and anchored the daily morning show "Today in Wyoming," before moving to her current role in Missouri.2020-10-2651 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryDamon Lee - From unpaid assistant to Award Winning Producer & CEO of Deacon MediaDamon Lee is an Award-winning Producer and CEO of Deacon Media. Not only has he been the Executive Producer for two of the top five grossing African American themed films of the past decade, but he is responsible for the first and only cross-over from animated web series to live action feature film. His projects have included Beyonce, Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Issa Rae, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, Loretta Devine, Chris Brown, Regina King, and more. He won an NAACP award for Outstanding Television Movie, Sins of the Mother, the second most watched original film in...2020-10-191h 16
Your Business GreatnessCreating Multiple Business Revenue Streams with Adrian MillerIn this episode, Adrian Miller, President and Founder of Adrian Miller Sales Training, a sales consulting organization, shares her approach to creating multiple revenue streams. She has been in business for more than 30 years. She has written two books, The Blatant Truth: 50 Ways to Sales Success and The Blatant Truth: How to Not Screw Up the Customer Service Game. She has been successful in creating multiple revenue streams, from content writing and development, sales training and consulting, website development, and social media; all designed to increase her client’s visibility, credibility and market penetration.
To connect with Adr...2020-10-1641 minMentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryJonathan Mason - From News Assistant to Legit Agent at Don Buchwald & AssociatesJonathan Mason is a Theatrical or legit agent at Don Buchwald & Associates in NY (film, TV, and theater). In addition to celebrity clients, he also represents actors in some of your favorite television shows, streaming shows, and films. Buchwald is a top tier bi coastal agency with name recognition, offering representation in commercial, print, digital, branded lifestyle, film, TV, theater, literary, social media influencers, and voiceover.
In this episode, we talk about:
• The incredible journey Jonathan took to get to Buchwald, including working as a PA, Background Artist, Assistant at Channel 5 News, Finance, and Casting...2020-10-121h 05Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryKim Graham - From Opera Singer to Casting Associate for SHOWTIME's HomelandKim Graham has been the Associate Casting Director for the Emmy award winning casting office of Judy Henderson Casting since 2003. She casts for Film, TV, Commercials, Theater, and more. Most notably, Kim cast all seasons of Showtime's critically acclaimed, award-winning Homeland, starring Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin. She has also been an independent Casting Director on numerous projects.
In this episode, we talk about:
• How she toured opera as a competitive singer and why she quit
• Her journey from casting intern to associate
• Being introduced to one of her icons, Julie Andrew...2020-10-051h 05Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryMatt Witten - From writing poems to Playwright, Novelist and Television WriterMatt Witten is a Playwright, Novelist, TV writer, and Teacher. He started writing plays, with The Deal winning a Clauder Playwriting Competition in 1989. He's written four novels starring amateur sleuth Jacob Berns, include Breakfast at Madeline's, Grand Delusion, Strange Bedfellows, and The Killing Bee. His next book, The Necklace is coming out next year with his book already optioned by a huge production company. He's written for a long list of Television shows, including Law & Order, House, Medium, Supernatural, Pretty Little Liars, CSI Miami, Women's Murder Club, JAG, and more.
In this episode, we talk about:
•...2020-09-281h 01Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryRon West - From the Mailroom at ICM to Hollywood Manager and ProducerRon West is a co-founder and principal of Thruline Entertainment, a prominent Management and Production company. Thruline manages incredible actors and writers including Oscar Winner Alison Janney, Eric Stonestreet, Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman, Rob Estes, Lindsay Sloane, Annie Mumolo (Bridesmaids), six time Emmy award winner Barry Julien, director Zak Hilditch (1922), and more. Many Thruline clients have been honored with nominations and wins at the Academy Awards, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, the Emmy Awards, Tonys, Writers/Directors/Screen Actors Guild Awards, and The Grammys, to name a few. As a production company, Thruline produced 'The Great' on Hulu (Starring Elle Fanning...2020-09-211h 08Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryKristin Hanggi - From playing pretend to Film, TV, & Tony Nominated Director of Rock of AgesKristin Hanggi is a Theater, Television, and Film Director, as well as a Writer, Teacher, and poet. She is well known for directing and developing the international smash-hit Rock of Ages, which received five Tony Award nominations. Kristin was only 31 when she received her Tony Nomination for Best Direction of a Musical. Since then, she traveled the world directing productions of Rock of Ages all over the world. Recently, she has directed Episode 6 of Julie and The Phantoms, which came out on Netflix last week, Thursday, September 10th.
In this episode, we talk about:
• The sto...2020-09-141h 03Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industrySerena Kerrigan - From Nickelodeon Voiceover Actress to SFK, The Queen of ConfidenceSerena Kerrigan, also known as Serena F*cking Kerrigan, SFK, and “The Queen of Confidence,” does not wait for someone to give her a role, she creates that role for herself. This incredibly popular Content Creator, video producer, and Confidence Coach has amassed an engaged and loyal following of 70k+ on Instagram and 150k+ on Tik Tok. Only a few months ago, she created, produced, and hosted Let’s F*cking Date, the first reality show on Instagram Live, which The Today Show called a "Must Watch" and Guest of a Guest called "Better than the Bachelor."
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