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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 37 MIN

From Lawyer to Model & TV Extra, with Deidre Michael

from Your Creative Midlife · host Betsy Bush

When you watch a movie, do you ever wonder about the people in the background? What would it be like to work as an extra in the movie business and how do you get that work anyway? In this episode, I talk with Deidre Michael, a former lawyer, about how she became a model and movie extra. It took Deidre following her curiosity to start this new phase of her life. What is something you are curious about, and where could that curiosity take you? Submit your story on my website contact form –  https://www.yourcreativemidlife.com/contact. Remember – it’s never too late to follow your muse!Resources from the episode:https://www.backstage.com/Follow the show:Instagram: https://bit.ly/4tL6rcp Website: https://www.yourcreativemidlife.comPlease rate and review on Apple Podcasts.  And see more about Betsy Bush and her guests at www.yourcreativemidlife.com.  Are you on your own artistic or creative journey?  We want to know about you!  Please contact us through the website.  Dare to follow your muse!

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When you watch a movie, do you ever wonder about the people in the background? What would it be like to work as an extra in the movie business and how do you get that work anyway? In this episode, I talk with Deidre Michael, a former lawyer, about how she became a model and movie extra. It took Deidre following her curiosity to start this new phase of her life. What is something you are curious about, and where could that curiosity take you? Submit your story on my website contact form ...

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