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Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry

Michelle Simone Miller
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Join actress and host Michelle Simone Miller and hear from the most interesting people in Entertainment, as well as the inside scoop on all of your favorite films and TV shows. Each week Michelle talks to Directors, Producers, Network Execs, Actors and more, to learn how they started, how they moved up, and any tips they've learned along the way. Mentors on the Mic is the place to find Mentorship ... more

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ROB BURNETT is the writer/director of the feature film The Fundamentals of Caring, as well 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... more

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I had the pleasure of speaking with the filmmakers of the 'Competitive Edge' Shorts film block at the 25th Anniversary season of the Tribeca Festival.

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I had the pleasure of speaking with some of the filmmakers of the 'Love Fictionally' Shorts film block at the 25th Anniversary season of the Tribeca Festival.

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Jordan Britt
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Episode: Tribeca Shorts Film Roundtable panel "Competitive Edge" with Misha Calvert, Jordan Britt, Isabel Lamers, Ran Ran Wang, Jean-Luc Mwepu and Desirée Mwepu
Jean-Luc Mwepu
Director/Co-director, Ultimatum
Ultimatum
Episode: Tribeca Shorts Film Roundtable panel "Competitive Edge" with Misha Calvert, Jordan Britt, Isabel Lamers, Ran Ran Wang, Jean-Luc Mwepu and Desirée Mwepu
Isabel Lamers
Director, Kaia
Kaia
Episode: Tribeca Shorts Film Roundtable panel "Competitive Edge" with Misha Calvert, Jordan Britt, Isabel Lamers, Ran Ran Wang, Jean-Luc Mwepu and Desirée Mwepu
Maria Sofia Hernandez
Writer/Director, La Lucha de Lucía
La Lucha de Lucía
Episode: Tribeca Shorts Film Roundtable panel "Competitive Edge" with Misha Calvert, Jordan Britt, Isabel Lamers, Ran Ran Wang, Jean-Luc Mwepu and Desirée Mwepu
Ran Ran Wang
Writer/Director, I Think About Killing You
I Think About Killing You
Episode: Tribeca Shorts Film Roundtable panel "Competitive Edge" with Misha Calvert, Jordan Britt, Isabel Lamers, Ran Ran Wang, Jean-Luc Mwepu and Desirée Mwepu
Desirée Mwepu
Co-filmmaker, Ultimatum
Ultimatum
Episode: Tribeca Shorts Film Roundtable panel "Competitive Edge" with Misha Calvert, Jordan Britt, Isabel Lamers, Ran Ran Wang, Jean-Luc Mwepu and Desirée Mwepu
Misha Calvert
Writer/Director, Fault
Fault
Episode: Tribeca Shorts Film Roundtable panel "Competitive Edge" with Misha Calvert, Jordan Britt, Isabel Lamers, Ran Ran Wang, Jean-Luc Mwepu and Desirée Mwepu
Kaily Morgan Smith
Director of General Admission
General Admission
Episode: Tribeca Shorts Film Roundtable panel "Love Fictionally" with Kaily Morgan Smith, Drew Van Steenbergen, Ty Molbak, Maggie and Tyler Brown
Maggie Brown
Co-director of One Night
One Night
Episode: Tribeca Shorts Film Roundtable panel "Love Fictionally" with Kaily Morgan Smith, Drew Van Steenbergen, Ty Molbak, Maggie and Tyler Brown

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Michelle Simone Miller
Host of Mentors on the Mic, focusing on mentorship, career development, and insider perspectives from across the entertainment industry.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 238 ratings
  • OBSESSED

    I stumbled upon this podcast and I haven’t been able to stop listening. I love love love the discussions, the questions, the advice, the honesty, the humor, the reality. I think I’ve listened to almost every episode (or very soon). Thank you for creating this for the artists, Michelle. So encouraged, inspired, and entertained! You’re a great interviewer and person!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joyceyoungkim
    United States4 months ago
  • Incredible Podcast

    A wealth of information for those pursuing a career in show business. As an agent, I can tell you the is a podcast to pay close attention too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abramante76
    United States10 months ago
  • An Actor’s Goldmine of Information

    Michelle hosts THE essential podcast for actors who want to truly understand the business of acting. The caliber of guests she brings on is unparalleled, and their insights are shared with an honesty and depth that’s rare to find. Every episode is a masterclass, covering topics that are crucial for any actor striving to succeed in this industry.

    As a soon-to-be graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse’s 2-year conservatory in NYC, I’ve absorbed a plethora of invaluable lessons from both Michelle ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WadeSellers
    United Statesa year ago
  • Adriana Parsons

    One of my favorite podcasts! My daughter is a teen actress in LA and we love listening to Michelle’s interviews. She asks all the right questions and her guests openly share advice and success stories. Real world actionable ideas that you won’t find in a classroom or textbook. Keep up the great work Michelle!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bella.Barone
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hidden Gem

    Great podcast to learn about the entertainment industry. The interviewer asks all the best questions and every guest has provided so much good info. 5 Stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blueumbrellawords
    United Statesa year ago

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Tribeca: Pauline Chalamet and Showrunners Isabelle Platt & Sofya Levitsky-Weitz for premiere of SWITCH
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring actors and writers?
The guests emphasized making your own work, partnering with peers, and building a community; value persistence and versatility as the industry evolves beyond traditional routes.
Tribeca: Pauline Chalamet and Showrunners Isabelle Platt & Sofya Levitsky-Weitz for premiere of SWITCH
Q: What was the collaborative process like in developing the characters and the series?
The showrunners described a highly collaborative process where the actors helped shape Lena and Maxine, with constant dialogue and some improv, ensuring the characters felt authentic and true to the creators' concept.
Tribeca: Pauline Chalamet and Showrunners Isabelle Platt & Sofya Levitsky-Weitz for premiere of SWITCH
Q: How did you first connect with Switch, and what attracted you to the project?
Pauline and Sofya described being introduced through a director friend and being impressed by the writing and vision; the show's indie TV format and the personal basis of the relationships drew them in.
Tribeca: Pauline Chalamet and Showrunners Isabelle Platt & Sofya Levitsky-Weitz for premiere of SWITCH
Q: What was your first role in the entertainment industry?
Pauline: My first role was playing Emma Doyle on One Life to Live; Sofya and Isabelle discussed their early theater and film experiences in New York and college internships, highlighting how those early steps shaped their paths.
Tribeca: Red Carpet w/ Actors Rain Spencer & Gabriel Basso for the World Premiere of Iconoclast
Q: What was the through line or the image that you held onto through pre, filming, and post?
Gabriel recalls a pivotal moment with the DP Lula on a pre-visualization shoot, where a desire to push the camera closer to the face became a guiding visual principle for the film's execution and collaborative process.

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A candid, mentorship-focused series that interviews actors, directors, casting directors, producers, and writers to uncover how they built their careers in entertainment. Episodes mix personal origin stories with actionable guidance on auditions, self-taping, casting, and navigating festivals, distribution, and the business side of showbiz. A recurring strength is the host's ability to pull practical tips from a diverse roster of industry veterans, making it valuable for aspiring artists seeking real-world pathway advice and mentorship.

The show stands out for its behind-the-scenes access to casting dynamics, festival scenes, and the journeys of high-profile collaborators, often weaving in insights about authentic storytelling, collaborati... more

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