Work From Your Happy Place With Belinda Ellsworth

Title: From Small-Town Dreams to Disney Magic: Calvin Lester's Puppeteering Adventure Summary: In this episode, Belinda interviews Calvin Lester, a performer puppeteer with the Walt Disney Company, who shares his journey in puppetry and his experiences working on shows like Bird Call. Calvin discusses his journey, being a reluctant leader, engaging with fans, the birth of Bird Call, and navigating the business side of creativity. He offers advice for success - being authentic and true to oneself, which leads to opportunities. Calvin grew up in a small coal mining town in West Virginia with limited access to performance opportunities. Despite the focus on sports in his town, Calvin was drawn to drawing, acting, and writing. He became interested in puppetry through the works of Jim Henson and decided to pursue a career in the entertainment business. Calvin initially studied psychology in college but had the opportunity to audition for Sesame Street and the Muppets. He was selected for workshops and training in