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

Michelle Simone Miller

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 without having to ask for it.

tv & film film interviews

All Episodes

00:09:39

3 Tips to Calm your Nerves (before an audition or...

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2022/05/06

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

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00:34:37

Becoming... Casting Associate Allison Kirschner at...

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2022/05/02

Working alongside Gayle Keller, Allison's projects include several hit series, films and indie features. Allison's credits include: INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, GOTHAM (Season 1), LOUIE (Seasons 4 & 5), THE WHO WAS SHOW (Netflix), THE DETOUR, MAN SEEKING WOMAN, HOUSE OF CARDS (Season 1), CRASHING (Season 1, 2 & 3), the Woody Allen Feature IRRATIONAL MAN, & MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT, Indie features THE GOOD CATHOLIC and MS. WHITE LIGHT, the Judd Apatow feature THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND and the Amazon

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00:10:31

6 Memory Tips and Tricks (BONUS)

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2022/04/29

6 Tips to help you memorize your next audition, presentation, or speech Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-miller4/support

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00:47:18

Becoming... Primetime Network Television Director...

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2022/04/25

Bethany Rooney has directed more than two hundred thirty episodes of prime-time network television, most recently Law & Order: Organized Crime, Chicago PD and Station 19. Her credits include many critically-acclaimed series such as Desperate Housewives, Ally McBeal and Brothers & Sisters, and the American long-running classics NCIS and Criminal Minds. For two seasons, she was the Producing Director of the CBS drama Bull, following her earlier stint in that position on the CW drama The

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00:08:42

That time I was fired by my Headshot Photographer...

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2022/04/22

Here's an actor story for you. The time I was fired by my Headshot Photographer. Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-miller4/support

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00:45:36

Becoming... The Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast...

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2022/04/18

Celebrity Memoir Book Club is a podcast hosted by NYC based comedians Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton. Every week they read a celebrity memoir so that you don't have to. Come for the gossip and stay for the banter between two best friends! In this episode, we talk about: • The birth of the ‘Celebrity Memoir Book Club’ podcast • Their Tik Tok marketing strategy and how they grow to 237k followers • Why We Are the best thing she’s ever worked on and how she didn’t hold back at all • Incorporating a

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00:09:20

10 Tips to Achieve "On Camera Presence" or How to...

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2022/04/15

On Camera Presence - 10 Tips for How to Look and Feel your Best On Camera "Before anything else, preparation is the key to SUCCESS." - Alexander Graham Bell A. Be Technically Prepared 1. Well Lit Space 2. Eyes Leveled With Camera 3. Distraction-Free Background B. Be Mentally Prepared 4. Ground and Activate 5. Define Audience 6. Mind your Audience 7. Get there Early and Fully Prepared C. Be Physically Prepared 8. Be Mindful of Hand Gestures 9. Vary Pitch and Tone 10. Maintain Eye

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00:38:36

Becoming... Executive Vice President at Maven Screen...

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2022/04/11

Jenny Halper is EVP of Film at Maven Screen Media, where her credits include THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, DRIVEWAYS, AMERICAN HONEY, SKIN, and A MOUTHFUL OF AIR. As a screenwriter her scripts have placed three times on the Black List, on the Athena List, received grants from Film Independent and the Tribeca Film Institute, and been selected for New York Stage and Film’s Workshop (in association with Powerhouse Theater). She is currently developing an anthology series with Freida Pinto and Emily

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00:06:31

COMMUNICATION TIPS - How To Deepen your Relationships...

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2022/04/08

Did you know we are only using 25% of our mental capacity when we listen? What do we do with our other 75%? As a Communications Coach, I love teaching tips to improve Active Listening. One of my favorite strategies to teach is RASA ("juice" or "essence" in Sanskrit). R - Receive (Pay Attention) A - Appreciate (Respond instinctively) S - Summarize (respond with a summary of what the other person is saying) A - Ask (Ask questions) Check out the episode for more information on each. For more help,

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00:48:06

Becoming... 2022 ALBUM OF THE YEAR Grammy winning...

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2022/04/04

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” forWE ARE; “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for “I Need You” and “Best R&B Album” forWE 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

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00:13:04

'Stories from the Vault' with Mentors Marta Kauffman...

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2022/04/01

Here are two incredible stories from Showrunner and Co-Creator of Friends and Grace & Frankie Marta Kauffman and Executive Producer of Movies that Made Us Brian Volk Weiss. These are the stories that haven't been made yet. Brian hopes to develop his story this in the next few years and Marta has pitched her story around Hollywood to no avail. These are the stories that were never made. From Season 2; Episode 15 - MartaKauffmanis anEmmy- andGoldenGlobe-winning television writer, producer, and

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00:55:06

Becoming... Actress, Filmmaker, and Coach Chantal...

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2022/03/28

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

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00:16:38

Actors: How to Write your Dream Role with Emily Grace...

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2022/03/25

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

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00:45:46

Becoming… TV & Film Producer Michael Harrop...

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2022/03/21

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

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00:19:38

What is NYWIFT and how can it be a resource for YOU?...

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2022/03/18

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

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00:46:27

Becoming… International Bestselling Author Jenny Hale...

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2022/03/14

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

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00:14:07

Tips for Actors by Top Casting Director Mentors (BONUS)

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2022/03/11

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,

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01:03:28

Becoming... Film & TV Producer, Director and CEO...

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2022/03/07

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

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00:04:23

Are Directors and Producers involved in casting...

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2022/03/04

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

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00:50:18

Becoming... Screenwriter Karen McCullah ("Legally...

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2022/02/28

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

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