The Vermilion Podcast

Confidence is one of the single biggest predictors in your career as an artist. In this episode, Misha shares her fifteen-year journey from chronically shy to achieving major visibility in her market. You’ll work through four of the essential stages for building confidence, including your health, optimizing your environment, living in your truth, and creating evidence of success. Time to unlock your power!

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Kaylyn Wey & Maryam Alkhaja
Music by Zeyu Wang

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion 

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
www.mishacalvert.com

If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
www.clubvermilion.com

Do you know what’s actually expected of you in an audition? This week, Misha pulls from her decades as a director and casting many of her own projects to share the secrets of auditioning from a director’s perspective. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with real talk on everything from communication and memorization to the risks of saying “sorry.” Get the inside scoop on what actually matters (hint: it’s not your background setup), what to avoid, and how to show up with confidence. Whether you’re auditioning for shorts, indie films, or series regulars, this episode is your go-to guide for booking more work.

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Jess Eichen & Maryam Alkhaja
Music by Zeyu Wang

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion 

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
www.mishacalvert.com

If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
www.clubvermilion.com

In this “best of” interview episode, Misha and her old co-host Brett sit down with casting director Coco Kleppinger for a deep conversation about acting and the power of art. Coco’s incredible filmography includes IT and IT: CHAPTER TWO, TAG, ISN’T IT ROMANTIC, and dozens of other great films. From audition room etiquette to the vital role of imagination in performance, this episode (it’s a long one!) is packed with startling moments of wisdom from the casting side. Rarely do we hear casting directors be this transparent about their experience: a must-listen for anyone looking to have better experiences in auditions. 

Co-hosted by Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein
Featuring Coco Kleppinger

Edited by Jess Eichen
Music by Manor of Animals

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion 

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
www.mishacalvert.com

If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit
www.clubvermilion.com

We're halfway through the year! Are you closer to your dreams than when the year started? If not, time to take action! In this episode, Misha takes you through a quick and powerful check-in on your goals, dreams, and career progress. Inspired by one of the podcast's most downloaded episodes, "Life Inventory," you'll conduct a soulful and strategic reflection on the year so far including a fun quiz to help you identify where to focus your energy for the second half of the year. If you're feeling distracted, discouraged, or simply ready for a big change, this episode is for you. Grab your pen and paper and get ready to reset!

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Jess Eichen & Maryam Alkhaja
Music by Manor of Animals

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion 

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
www.mishacalvert.com

If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
www.clubvermilion.com

Have you ever wondered why you’re so disciplined about some projects, but so wild and chaotic about others? This week we talk about the balance between inspiration and execution by using the concepts of “math and poetry.” Whether you’re acting, writing, or brainstorming your next big idea, Misha shares mindset shifts and creative rituals to help you engage both the logical and emotional aspects of your process. Both of these polarities are essential for the creative act, and you should walk away with clarity on how to increase both.

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Jess Eichen & Maryam Alkhaja
Music by Manor of Animals

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion 

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
www.mishacalvert.com

If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
www.clubvermilion.com

Most of us already know what we need to do—we're just not doing it. So why not? In this episode, Misha dives into the emotional root of procrastination and shares her go-to strategies for finally getting unstuck. From prioritizing sleep and using naps to reset your energy, to limiting phone use and tapping into flow states that boost productivity by up to 500%, Misha offers a refreshingly honest and practical guide to overcoming procrastination. She also shares mindset tips like “delegate what you hate,” “touch it once” for email efficiency, and how to build systems that eliminate mental clutter. If you're ready to finally face your procrastination and feel ease and excitement about your to do list, this episode is for you.

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Jess Eichen & Maryam Alkhaja
Music by Manor of Animals

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion 

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
www.mishacalvert.com

If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
www.clubvermilion.com

Most big, huge goals require a big huge effort. But how do you actually push through? What if you don’t actually know how to push through, or where to begin? In this episode, Misha shares her 7-step process for pushing through any obstacle with clarity and confidence. Whether you're trying to grow your career, increase your income, or moving into a new artistic medium, this method is a game-changer. Grab a pen and paper and get ready to crack the code on the thing you know you want to conquer.

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Jess Eichen & Maryam Alkhaja
Music by Manor of Animals

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion 

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
www.mishacalvert.com

If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
www.clubvermilion.com

What does it take for your short film to truly stand out among thousands of global submissions? In this episode, Misha sits down with Ben Thompson, the head short film programmer at the Tribeca Film Festival, for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the rigorous process of selecting films for one of the world’s most prestigious festivals. From the unique challenge of judging comedy, to how Tribeca's teams evaluate submissions, to the surprising self-care habits that keep programmers sane during crunch time, this episode offers invaluable insight for filmmakers, actors, and anyone curious about the festival world. If you're an artist navigating the festival circuit, this one is essential listening.

Co-hosted by Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein

Edited by Nola Powell
Music by Manor of Animals

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion 

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
www.mishacalvert.com

If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit
www.clubvermilion.com

Seeking validation is a very natural human tendency. But have you ever tried replacing validation with devotion? Cultivating a practice of devotion to your art can lead to not only a happier, more satisfying career, but it often makes for better results. In this episode, Misha discusses a few ways to go from chasing validation to cultivating devotion. In an industry that consistently rewards status above all else, it can seem like a radical act to turn away from validation and surrender to your art. If you’re ready to make big and bold moves in your life as an artist, this is an episode not to miss.  

Hosted by Misha Calvert  

Edited by Nola Powell
Music by Manor of Animals  

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion   

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
www.mishacalvert.com  

If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit: 
www.clubvermilion.com 

 In this episode, we explore how fear of money can hold you back from earning more and how shifting your mindset can help create more flow. Money is an energetic frequency (they call it currency, after all), and to make more of it, you need to increase the quality and/or quantity of people you engage with. Many creatives struggle with visibility, but overcoming that is key to creating more cash flow. A useful exercise is to list 25 separate ways you could earn money right now. This forces you to get creative and start to engage with society in new ways. 

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Sophia Di Giovanni
Music by Manor of Animals

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion 

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
www.mishacalvert.com

If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
www.clubvermilion.com