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Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementCatCon to Career Success: Do it Yourself! Says Wendy Miller* Resilience and ReinventionWendy Miller has had a very CREATIVE career:Oprah WinfreyOxygenNBC UniversalPlayboy TVAuthorSexologistEntrepreneurCat LoverSummaryIn this engaging conversation, Wendy Miller shares her journey from a successful executive in television to an entrepreneur and social media influencer. She discusses her experiences at CatCon, her career highlights, and the evolution of her personal brand on LinkedIn. Wendy also delves into her entrepreneurial ventures, including her tarot card line and upcoming projects, while offering insights into relationships and sexology, emphasizing simplicity in understanding men's needs. In this engaging conversation, Wendy Miller shares her...
2025-08-1542 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementCoach Carole: NO Bullshit 4 Writers & CreativesPassion to Power Presents:Coach Carole: NO Bullshit 4 Writers & CreativesCaroleKirschner.comKeywords: career coaching, diversity in entertainment, writing advice, pitching, underrepresented voices, entertainment industry, creative careers, mentorship, storytellingMichelle Zeitlin interviews Carole KirschnerHighlights of their discussion:Diversity initiatives that have launched over 120 writers of color in the industry.The CBS Diversity Writers Mentoring Program Writers must learn to sell themselves, not just their work.The entertainment industry is cyclical; opportunities come and go.Aspiring creatives should build relationships before asking for f...
2025-06-0645 min
Funding is the MatterWhat Happened to Unions? How Can We Reunionize?In today's episode, I am talking about the participation of Black people in unions. I dive into the importance of the CIO (Congressional Industrial Organizations) into being the first interracial union. CIO's efforts also branched into the policies developed into the civil rights episode. For the pop culture section, I talk about the lack of unions in the music industry. Due to the segregation by race and genre by the American Federation of Musicians, this has led to musicians and artists having little to know power over their profits and artistic output. Links to Y...
2025-05-1629 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementDenise Woods: The POWER (and PASSION) of VOICEThe POWER (and PASSION) of VOICEIn this engaging conversation, Michelle Zeitlin interviews Denise Woods, a renowned voice coach, about the intricate relationship between identity, culture, and voice in performance. They explore how cultural assumptions and linguistic patterns affect communication, the importance of confidence in voice development, and the impact of technology on the voice acting industry. Denise shares valuable insights for aspiring artists and those pivoting in their careers, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and effective communication.TakeawaysIdentity is crucial in performance and encompasses various aspects of a person's background.Cultural assumptions...
2025-04-0649 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementLIVING IN THE AND with Dr. Jennifer TurnerLive in the And“I WAS A BUILDER. I WAS A CREATOR”In this conversation, Dr. Jennifer Turner discusses her journey of empowerment through health and wellness, integrating her experiences in media and education. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, authenticity, and the power of storytelling in driving social change. Dr. Turner shares her insights on teaching leadership skills, navigating career paths in entertainment, and the significance of staying true to one's values amidst chaos.Health and wellness are integral to personal success.Storytelling can drive behavioral change in communities.Integrating different aspects of ones...
2025-03-2148 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementKAMALA AVILA-SALMON; Black is Not a Genre Kamala Avila-SalmonFounder of KAS KAS Productions“Black is Not a Genre”Our first meeting on Zoom took place the day the fires broke in PP; in fact, I received an alert on my phone about the Pacific Palisades Fire and asked Kamala, who was on the Westside, if she heard anything, smelled anything …and as I wrapped our first conversation, the fire had spread and the winds in my neighborhood were increasing. I remember recording an Instagram about how elated I was about this talk, and noticing the crazy winds off my d...
2025-02-2841 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementMUSIC ADVOCATE Jason JordanYELLOW BRICK ROAD TO SUCCESS
Passion to Power
Jason Jordan
Navigating the Competitive Music Landscape
Data analytics play a significant role in artist development.
Sound Bites
"You have to be incredibly organized."
"Every artist is a business."
"The days of tour support are over."
Takeaways
The music industry has evolved significantly, especially for DIY artists.
A&R roles extend beyond signing artists; they involve nurturing and guiding them.
Artists today must view themselves as businesses to succeed.
Meaningful music is essential in...
2025-01-0340 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementCREATIVE LEAD- Liza with a Z! Liza WylesLiza Wyles
"LIZA with a Z" interviewed by Michelle Zeitlin
A "Creative Lead" and a Writer and actually, a Multi-hyphenate.
Liza Wyles, “toggled staff and freelance” roles and has been an executive at major companies and worked with some of the Biggest brands, including DISNEY’s MARVEL. In fact, she's "Marvelized." As producer of original Marvel series for Disney + and a "bespoke comic book."
With accents of grey in her hair, and glasses, she is a self affirmed NERD and that has served her just fine, thank you.
Liza has a speaking voice that is easy to hear...
2024-10-0330 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementHalf a Century in the Biz- Literary AGENTRICHARD CURTIS has had half a century in the world of Literary Representation and digital Publishing. Listen to this self described “old timer” share his journey and how he worked with authors of all genres, with special success in science fiction. “A million dollar company,” his agency, in NYC, was recently sold.
“I was a literary guy” and “not a tech guy” but he was pivotal in the beginning of the e-book industry. Richard shares the many skills and required communication styles that he has employed to work with authors and manage long careers. Authors love writing so much “they woul...
2024-08-2737 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementRichard Curtis Literary
2024-08-011h 10
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementOut on a Limb - Inclusive CastingDanielle is all about inclusivity in casting. She has worked on projects big and small- most of them focusing recently on stories that cast people with physical challenges, disabilities and encompass open thought. She will go "out on a limb" to get the best actors for the jobs- defending her ideas for talent and putting herself on the line when it matters. https://www.dpdcasting.com/
2024-06-1943 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementROCK the F--king BOAT Eitan Chitayat🇮🇱
You may not agree with everything that Eitan Chitayat says- but you have to respect him for speaking out against anti-semitism worldwide, and speaking out against all kinds of hate. He has done campaigns to support women, LGBTQ issues and you may know him for his recent advocacy work and the hashtag, I'm that Jew.
He speaks his truth through his art, his creative work as a brander, and as a writer. This is his link tree so you can dive into his work, his words: https://linktr.ee/eitanchitayat
Natie, his Tel-Aviv based creative agency, has been remote even before...
2024-04-2044 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management"To Be Continued" Mike Tankel"Simplify and amplify" "Entertainment- Not as Propaganda"- so many good quotes in this interview with marketing expert, creative, brander. Mike Tankel talks about his work in the MENA region and China. He talks math and entertainment. And somehow he makes it all equal out. Robust, firm and sometimes jovial, Mike offers creatives kernels of gold. Listen and learn. Maybe laugh a little. Mike is an experienced entertainment marketing executive known for strategies and campaigns across everything from major studio franchises to independents to Chinese film. Through his company, To Be Continued, LLC, he is focused on helping content creators...
2024-03-3131 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management𝙰𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚗𝚢 𝙻𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜 "i rep story tellers"Talent Manager, "jack of all trades", and a Triple Threat - Anthony checks many boxes. 📦 As a talent manager myself- It had not occurred to me until recently - to invite another talent manager on the show. But YES this was such a good idea. Anthony is a warm, exuberant and kind "human" who looks to find like-minded creatives who enjoy long, loyal relationships where truth and honesty and critical development are key. 🔑 His clients are made up of stage and screen actors and writers and producers who want feedback and job leads that lead to a career. Anthony has really...
2024-01-2337 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementCultural Fluency- Global Creative Johan VakidisJOHAN VAKIDIS
has worked with computers since his teens and took his skills in programming and early software and web development into the worlds of advertising and experiential event entertainment.
Johan's work as a
digital creative has allowed him to create projects all over the globe- from Montreal to Shanghai.
His work in China and Korea and Singapore taught him the specific ways and protocols of working in East Asia. The "rituals" that are a part of business in these markets formed his "cultural fluency."
Johan shared that "being able to trust the people you work with-- in China there...
2023-12-0358 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementJenny Reader - Music Industry ProChief Ideation Officer- is her preferred title!
PASSION TO POWER New Episode dropping Monday October 9, 2023
Jenny Reader Music Industry Pro
MORE ZAP Productions & Management contact MoreZap@gmail.com for more info. or to schedule a guest!
36:25 Chief Ideation Officer- is her preferred title!
Jenny Reader has worked in many facets of the Music Industry- she's been at boutiques, and big labels. She knew how to write a press release by age fourteen and now she loves to manage artists, create new opportunities and drive careers. Her background includes publicity, project and brand development and now she's got a...
2023-10-0936 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementVery Jerry Mitchell- Broadway Director-ChoreographerVery Jerry Mitchell...
Jerry Mitchell and Michelle Zeitlin shared their memories of working with the legendary Michael Bennett and Bob Avian, on SCANDAL, a Broadway workshop with an outstanding group of stars and triple threats. Jerry was assisting the show creator, Michael Bennett at the original auditions, where Michelle was amongst over two thousand dancer-singers auditioning for a few coveted ensemble roles for this ground-breaking musical, at 890 Studios.
Jerry was an assistant and skeleton crew dancer on that production, which led to so many other amazing productions including FOLLIES and CHESS. He also worked with...
2023-08-0651 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementTara Nicole Hughes, Ebb and Flow... Dancer/ChoreographerTara Nicole Hughes has worked for 26 years with "Uber brilliant" director/choreographer, Rob Marshall on some of the biggest contemporary movie musicals including, Mary Poppins Returns, Chicago, Nine, and for two years she was a part of the entire pre-production, production and post-production process of Disney's live action, The Little Mermaid. With long sinewy legs and pure line, Tara was always a standout both on Broadway stages and film/TV sound stages. She has a reputation for a strong work ethic and elegance as a performer. The day of this interview, the movie, The Little Mermaid, based on the animated...
2023-07-0238 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementThe Shark of Book Publishing: Lisa SharkeySVP, Director of Creative Development, HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins.com
A guru of nonfiction book publishing, Lisa Sharkey, who agrees that she is indeed "a shark," has worked for over sixteen years at one of the largest publishing houses in North America, chasing stories that have to be told. In her earlier life she was a talented and successful producer of TV news shows with a journalist's veracity. Since taking the plunge into book publishing-- she considers herself a hybrid editor/publisher-- she has helped to create multiple best selling books, and many have also received critical acclaim. Her list...
2023-05-1024 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementRight for the Role - Casting Director, John Frank LeveyJohn Frank Levey -casting director of iconic TV shows - especially ensemble shows- shares his ideas 💡 on the casting process. He talks about his book 📕- which you can purchase now- and why he wrote it. RIGHT FOR THE ROLE; John loves actors - he respects them and their process. He says "we want you to succeed" and we are not "obstacles" we are opening doors. "Finding the community..." is essential to "doing your job with the fullness of yourself." He says he found the ROLE for himself/ being a collaborator in the process of developing good programming. For more on Joh...
2023-04-1035 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementKristofer Updike - "I love to laugh" Kids Programming 🎈Programming for kid & family- keep it light even when it's important; but don't be self important. Enjoy your journey- it's yours alone. Every little thing you do can fold into another useful skill. Stay open - you never know which meeting will turn into a job. Temporary work can end up being full time even when you don't expect it! Kristofer Updike ⬆️ shares his optimism and enthusiasm and offers advise for those aspiring for creative careers who may not know what they want to be when they grow up. Originals, co- productions and licensed projects and properties - New York to L...
2023-03-1527 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementJocelyn Hamilton, INTEGRITYJocelyn Hamilton was about to receive a Crystal Award from the Women in Film & Television, Toronto, Canada. As the President of eOne Canada, she oversees a 'dream team' that develops, produces and distributes original content around the globe. She worked her way up over the years- with early interest in journalism and debate. A trajectory that has moved through several spheres of the entertainment industry landscape, she has treated others with kindness and respect. This is a value that she imparts and maintains - with offices in Canada, the US and the UK. A word that comes up a lot...
2023-03-1128 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementA box isn't always just a box...Phillip Stamp, Island of MisfitsHe loves to draw. He likes collaborating. He likes to share stories that have meaning and a take away message along with good entertainment value.
Phillip Stamp, Executive Creative Director of IOM: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Phillip shares his experience working on all sides of the creative table, management of crews, and how to keep innovating when the industry keeps changing. The world will also enjoy their new Peacock series, L'il Stompers - adorable animated dinosaurs that Phillip created along with his partners.
"Know the TOOLS you're using."
What's the BOX?
Paradigm/Metaphor/Analogy
Just a Box.
That's the main tak...
2023-03-0227 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementOut TV Proud - Brad Danks❤️❤️❤️
Just in time -Valentine's Day is 2 days before PROUD will be released and available on the Amazon Prime platform in the US. Celebrate with some chocolate, roses, and scripted and unscripted LGBTQ content.
https://www.outtv.com/
Brad Danks is honest, direct, reflective. With a good dose of laughter, Brad and host, Michelle Zeitlin talk about the network, distribution, original content and his experiences running a gay network.
says: "I come from a legal background where I practiced as an entertainment lawyer for more than 10 years. For a number of years after practicing law I consulted for a number of entertainment...
2023-02-1435 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementIcons & Instincts, Choreographer Vincent PatersonChristmas Day :What does a Choreographer do? Why isn’t there a union to protect (them) us? How does a choreographer work with a director ? Actors? Icons? From MJ to Madonna Vincent Paterson has experienced a myriad of emotions on set - taking care of delicate egos. He has set iconic movement on dancers and singers and celebrities. He has won accolades and toured the globe. But for me, it was the meeting of the minds of artists and their “process” that struck a chord. #work #Passiontopower #podcast #dance #camera #film #television #choreography #moveit #star
Vince’s journey and how his real...
2022-12-2454 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management🎥C H R I S C A M P B E L L Director“Be the guy who people want to work with!” Says Chris Campbell, Director🍿 He is tatted, edgy, a little cynical and a pragmatist. He is also passionate about making quality work and being the guy people like on the set. Chris has been immersed in the YA space, namely directing young influencers for content that appeals to the tween and teen girl set. His commercial reel is impressive and he was awarded a student Emmy out the gate from film school that he thought would launch his career in commercials. “But no one cared.. the phone didn’t ring..” and that proverbi...
2022-11-1023 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementNick Roses 🌹 Hollywood AgentFrom child actor to reality TV star as "the youngest agent" to top theatrical agent in Los Angeles - Nick Roses has had an interesting trajectory.
Nick Roses is currently a partner at Pantheon, representing actors in scripted TV, feature films, in unscripted programming and redefining their agency opportunities and platform. Nick Roses over came scathing Hollywood press and a dented professional reputation in the industry in his early years in Los Angeles - where he says he had to do "a lot of self reflection" and rebuild. He did just that, and now at age thirty three he has e...
2022-09-2135 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementAli Afshar, ESX: Race Cars & Feel-Good MoviesAli Afshar is the founder of ESX Entertainment.
He races hot rods, he has been an actor, and he has built a sound stage in a barn in his home town, Petaluma, near Napa Valley where his company shot "California Christmas," in production during the Covid quarantines. Ali has built a company with a select and close group of friends who have all become busy producers, composers, directors and DPs. He has cast friends too- one woman he met as a waitress and now she stars in their newest Netflix romantic comedy. Many of his crew and team have met t...
2022-08-2638 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementMaria Capp, Director "I want people to feel happy and safe!"“Hire me to direct!” Maria Capp knows that to get what you want you have to ask. She’s been doing the big “asks” for years/ whether to pitch a project to Tubi, Hallmark, or Netflix, or to raise funds for original movies she is producing and writing, or to ask for the best cast members to lead one of her movies for TV. With a family-centric and female-centric approach to movie making, Maria Capp has always made it her business to be inclusive and to employ people of all colors, ages, and represent people of different ethnicities, being cognizant...
2022-08-2444 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementJenn Boyce Hollywood Prep
Michelle Zeitlin is the host of Passion to Power and considered a Hollywood Insider, so it's a perfect match to have Jenn Boyce, who is the founder of THE HOLLYWOOD PREP as her guest on this episode.
As a Talent Agent in Hollywood for 30 years, Jenn Boyce has worked with thousands of amazing actors: Paul Rudd, Jessica Biel, Nick Robinson, Shailene Woodley, Ava Michelle, Cedric Joe, Ciara Bravo and Storm Reid, to name a few.
What Jenn is focusing on now is helping actors, kids and their parents to navigate the complex "Hollywood" industry in film and TV...
2022-07-1334 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementFosse, Fosse, Fosse- Valarie Pettiford, Diva Triple ThreatValarie Pettiford is a "well rounded performer," who has longevity in the entertainment and performing arts. She has worked in show business for 45 years- which is impossible to believe when you see her on her three (!!) current roles on three different television shows (BLACKLIST, FAMILY BUSINESS, TRUTH BE TOLD) as she is flawless- long limbs, blonde stylish hair cut and posture like the dancer extraordinaire that she is! She's worked with Bob Fosse and many others show creators on stage and screen and she underscores that she is a "dancer through and through," and that DANCE came first in her tra...
2022-07-1235 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementHerizon Music: Thea Wood 🎤This episode marks 50 produced episodes of Passion to Power! We are so excited- Michelle Zeitlin, Host/Producer.
Herizon Music Foundation, founded by Thea Wood in 2019, aims to level the playing field for women in music- on the mic, in the studio, on the mixing board, in publishing, and in every pursuit of the wide open music industry - creators, producers, engineers, distributors, the whole gamut. This is quite a lofty goal, and Thea is committed, motivated, ready and passionate!
From participating in TEDx in Texas (say that three times fast!) to running music events in Detroit, Thea Wood has played ma...
2022-05-3140 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementBook Publicist, Beth Parker “don’t be replaceable”Beth Parker always wanted to be in book publicity: “Always Always Always”
She started her own company after working with some of the biggest publishers in-house. She loves what she does. She works with top authors and new authors- helping them build their platforms, gain traction with press and online publicity. Beth utilizes her people-person, writing, "a fair amount of editing," and pitching skills to get books out there and heightened for market.
She lives in Queens, New York, and works primarily online now- as she says the world of publishing has become a mostly "e-mail" work scenario. There is "Zoom...
2022-04-2836 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementBOLD Casting- Rachel Rose OginskyRachel Rose Oginsky is known for The Bold and the Beautiful; Men at Work; and Covert Affairs.
She has worked on primetime and daytime TV shows in the first chair as Casting Director, as a Casting Associate and a Casting Assistant. Every project has shaped how she works in the entertainment industry. She has had mentors who have empowered her, and she's had examples of what NOT to do that have also informed her stye and approach in casting actors for TV. Right now, she is working remotely on the CBS soap, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, her gig for...
2022-04-1836 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementShow Runner - Peter MohanHave you ever wondered what a SHOW RUNNER is and does? Peter Mohan, a man who has worked in television for 4 decades will share his duties, his creative life and his joy being in this (show) business. His current television series, The Hardy Boys (TV Series) - Executive Producer, is doing well and got picked up again. https://www.thehardyboystv.com/ He likes genre programming and especially the darker fantasy and science fiction type shows. Orphan Black was another popular show he was on.
Canada vs the US - how are we alike in our development to programming cycle and h...
2022-03-3034 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementDance Dance Dance - Grand Jete Forward!Michelle Loucadoux & Matthew Shaffer share their stories and career highlights with Michelle Zeitlin, in anticipation of the April 8-10, 2022 dance convention called PDN, Professional Dance Network.
Michelle Zeitlin will be leading master classes in jazz and contemporary, and judging dance showcases.
Michelle Zeitlin, host of Passion to Power, and talent and literary manager, CEO of More Zap Productions & Management and dance pro, also represented both authors for their respective book publishing deals, and hosts the Q&A with these authors and educators.
Topics include: Developing and discovering your identity- how one navigates the arts and entertainment world as a pre-professional an...
2022-03-2734 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementBiz Dev- Black Unicorn, Ty HumesTy Humes, 6’6,” African American, is imposing, impressive and especially well spoken. He is also humble in recognizing his own professional contributions, while cognizant of challenges of race, class and “lessons learned” that have shaped him and his career.
Ty is a proud father of two (tall) kids and coaches ball for their sports teams. Ty, though super tall To these tweens says in athletic circles he is “average” height.
Ty Humes has run companies as CIO, Global Business Development . He has worked in tech, energy, mergers and acquisitions in finance, and entertainment, including the music biz. From the Bronx to La Jolla- he...
2022-03-0144 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementJoe Towne, MindsetJoe Towne is an actor, writer, director and the founder of The Performers Mindset. “To revolutionize the way we Think about performance… and then Train accordingly.”
He's worked in television, feature films and theatre around the country, and currently he's coaching, speaking and hosting his own podcast. He graduated with a BA in Theater from The University of Southern California and interned at 20th Century Fox. Before that, however, Joe was inspired by theatre and the performing arts, finding his gifts and inspiration on stage and behind it. He always enjoyed collaboration and bringing people together to express himself and tell a...
2022-02-2052 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementWellness Innovator “I’m a magnet and a mentor for talent,” says Tammy PahelTammy Pahel is the VP of Spa & Wellness Operations, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort. She shares her experience growing up in an entrepreneurial household. Many jobs in her youth including as a fifteen year old bartender and waitress in her family restaurant, then in lumber— contributed to her success in working with people. Her focus is now on running a 70,000 square foot facility that is considered a mecca in the industry of global health and wellness. Speaker, educator, mentor and mother - Ms. Pahel offers her advice, guidance and passion. How do we come out of a global pandemic and balance ou...
2021-12-2534 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementAdam Belanoff: TV Writer-ProducerA writer with a big "W" is what Adam Belanoff is....along with being a producer for television in a few varied formats. He's worked in writer rooms for sitcoms (*situation comedies) and one hour procedural dramas and he's thinking about doing a feature film. Ideas are brewing. If you look up his credits on IMDB, you will see iconic shows starting in the 1990's and he is "grateful for 30 years of working steadily" in the television industry. Now he's taking stock, reflecting and designing his "next chapter." He loves playing the piano, and particularly a certain nocturne by Chopin, w...
2021-11-2741 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management"Luck of the Draw" with Ed Steckley, IllustratorEd Steckley is an illustrator. He works on children's picture books, middle grade chapter books and advertising assignments. He's been a caricaturist, cartoonist and tried animating too- but that wasn't his wheelhouse, he says. He shares his passion, his journey and his goals. He also expresses gratitude for his mentors, some of the greatest artists that have contributed work in the last 100 years. Along with drawing "tractors and lawn mowers," to get practice in his early years, he has created wonderful characters in pencil, ink and paint. His cat Franklin is always in his home studio, in Queens, New York...
2021-11-0925 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementJordan Gershowitz Head WriterNickelodeon and Disney writer Jordan Gershowitz has been incredibly prolific and he's had some adventures on his way to his current title as Head Writer for the kid and family genre of television entertainment.
In interviewing Jordan, these three words were especially vibrant and resonant:
ABSORB
ADAPT
ADJUST
He is an award-winning musician and was nominated for the MTV VMA for Best Breakout Artist as a member of the band Rushmore. He opened for Justin Bieber and performed his punk style for the Van's Warped Tour.
His long list of credits includes live action and animation and he's worked with HBO...
2021-10-2638 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementHybrid- Experiential Events Today, Tod SzewczykTod Szewczyk's official title is Executive Vice President, Digital Engagement at August Jackson. That means he's figuring out what's next in the world of meetings for his clients, including Fortune 500 brands, as an ad agency pro with his finger on the pulse of technology based platforms for communication and presentation. I asked him "what the heck is Hybrid" In the world of corporate events. The experiential space has changed drastically since the Covid-19 pandemic and will continue to change going forward. Tod calls this “disruptive.”
Using the creative and strategic tools in his toolkit, as an audio sound guy, global ad gu...
2021-09-0834 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementBE BOLD. Larry DeutschLARRY DEUTSCH; Connector extraordinaire. Foodie. Runner, Partner of dvk marketing. Larry shares his story, his experience, his advice and his vision for a business model where he can support, build brands, and create viable campaigns that resonate with purpose driven content. Over the course of our 90 minute conversation, Larry quoted "The Good the Bad and the Ugly," "A Few Good Men," and "The Wizard of Oz." Since I am the Hollywood iNSIDER, Larry liked sharing analogies and metaphors with a Hollywood vibe.
We also share the belief that one's YELLOW BRICK ROAD TO SUCCESS is entirely unique and playing to one...
2021-09-0347 min
2021-08-0530 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementLa Jolla International Fashion Film Festivalhttp://passion-power.com/ Michelle Zeitlin:
I am so excited to be podcasting LIVE amongst people on a real red carpet! This is the first “real life” event I’ve experienced since the lockdowns started with Covid-19 in March of 2020, and it feels good!
This two day event is the La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival, presented by Fred Sweet. Fred Sweet, the organizer and founder of this festival shares his mission and ideas for a world class event where filmmakers, fashion designers and artists can share their purpose driven collaborations in a supportive atmosphere.
In preparing for this weekend event July 23...
2021-07-3151 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementFarah Ramzan Golant CEO, KYU Rebels & CreativesFarah Ramzan Golant is CEO of kyu EMEA: A collective of creative companies that Farah (rhymes with Sarah) leads in a rare and vigorous role to evaluate creative partnerships, incite ideas, ignite and activate collaborations and identify which "epic" projects and campaigns to help green-light. She says of her role, "I am inspired to imagine a future in which the global creative industries collaborate in new and unconventional ways to address the world’s most complex challenges."
"SIGNIFICANCE over SUCCESS"
Over the course of the 90 minute Zoom (this podcast is edited for highlights) we discussed what makes her tick, what ma...
2021-07-1444 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementArielle Moyal, Sports Agent "Strategy for Success"Arielle Moyal was a champion chess player as a kid, an overall athlete who loved soccer, and very determined. Growing up in a single parent household she learned to be assertive, forthright and activate her goals early on. Ms. Moyal thought about being a doctor, and she was well on her way in that direction, but changing lanes was a good idea when she got her first athlete recruiting job at UCLA. Michelle Zeitlin, host of Passion to Power suggested that this was a 'playing to one's strengths' decision and recommended the book by Tom Rath, STRENGTHSFINDER 2.0 which says "yo...
2021-07-0629 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementMike Goldberg, Creative DirectorWhat is a Creative Director? What do they do?
What do they get paid for?
Where do you get the skills and training and know-how to be one?
Mike Goldberg answers these questions and more. He also talks about his campaigns for Finagle a Bagel and Mentos in Madison, WI.
A fine artist, Goldberg does paintings on pieces of wood, and uses his fingers to rub the oil paint into the wood. His character paintings were the backdrop for this ZOOM conversation and Michelle Zeitlin drew out his kernels of gold over the course of the 90 minute conversation. Here is the...
2021-06-2435 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementCareergasm-- Feel Good Work
Sarah Vermunt has a wry sense of humor and an upbeat vibe. Refreshingly candid and optimistic, she offers tools for realigning with your happier self in work and life. As a "reformed" academic, she knows that some careers can feel stale. She has created a cohesive and comprehensive program for those who may not know what they want, but know they want something else.
Listen up to Vermunt's tested tips and tools for those who are not happy in their current jobs, and want to find their creative within. Vermunt is direct, sarcastic, a little dirty and on the...
2021-06-1850 min
Angle on Producers with Carolina GroppaMichelle Satter - Founding Director of Sundance Institute’s Feature Film ProgramMichelle Satter is the Founding Director of Sundance Institute’s Feature Film Program, the inaugural program of the Institute. She's passionately ushered the world of independent film to new heights since 1981 as a founding member of the Sundance Institute. Many consider her the fairy godmother of independent film; the hidden hand shepherding, developing and nurturing many filmmakers who've likely gone on to become your favorite storytellers today. She continues to breathe life into the film industry both in the US and abroad and leaves her indelible mark on our industry at every turn....
2021-06-0158 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementTami Powers: PowerDriveListen and get some "SEAT TIME" with expert Tami Powers who is celebrating her 20th year as an executive in motorsports, and she is a driving force in this industry. Her goal is to "normalize" the motorsports industry and get equal sponsorship funds, recognition and opportunity for women race car drivers. Powers is gung-ho to make it happen now and to level this playing field.
Her motto: "the race car knows no gender."
Michelle Zeitlin and Tami Powers talk about the world of advertising, sports marketing, the inequity of women in competitive sports and how it's going to change the mo...
2021-05-3131 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementKristen V. Carter- the V is for VIP- Hue You Know!Kristen V. Carter is a writer-producer and show runner in unscripted television. She has worked on productions with BET, HBO Max and Kevin Hart. Currently developing her own work as an independent contractor for award shows, magazine shows and fact-based entertainment, she also mentors youth and young adults. Kristen attended boarding school through an initiative supported by Oprah Winfrey, A Better Chance, and because of those inspiring grades 8-12, Kristen now offers mentorships to other young people with encouragement, advice and tools for success. Kristen is currently developing her own projects along with interviewing for other existing "amazing" programs as...
2021-05-1135 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management"Get Curious- Don't be Scared" with Jason Kirk, Accelerator
Tech guru, new venture activator, innovator- Jason Kirk has a cool job! He is the GM of the Disney Accelerator.
Listen Up for advice and tools for success- whether you are new in the game or pivoting in your new iteration.
Jason puts creativity and strategy into everything he does.
From interning at ICM to running a tech start up to being on the dream team now- he is excited and motivated to be making decisions about which companies are "next" in the portfolio for the Walt Disney Co.
And, whenever he can, he surfs the waves and...
2021-04-2733 min
The Adam Messer Show#106 - Michelle ZeitlinMichelle Zeitlin is a talent manager, creative director/choreographer/producer and CEO of More Zap Productions & Management. Starting her career in her early teens, realizing her childhood dream of becoming a classical ballerina with the Joffrey Ballet Company NYC; Michelle has been leaping into opportunities ever since, and morphing along the way. http://www.morezap.com/ www.passion-power.com
2021-04-1954 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementSYMPOSIUM UK to LA "creating opportunity in crisis" Arts & EntertainmentChair, Sylvia Lane of UC Weston in the United Kingdom has produced an international symposium with the theme "creating opportunity out of a crisis." With Joe Miller, also on faculty at UC Weston, they invited an esteemed industry panel of guests.
Michelle Zeitlin, CEO of More Zap and Host of Passion to Power, was invited along with casting directors, James Pearson UK and Matthew Lessall, USA; additionally actress/singer, Alice Fern, Matthew Shaffer, actor/author and Emily Alabi, actress/dancer.
With over 200 guests on Zoom in real time, this was recorded February 11, 2021, during a major lockdown all over Britain.
Now, with...
2021-04-021h 54
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementCreatives- The Courage of Your Convictions, CEO Andy Bateman Sid Lee USA🎧 Andy Bateman has been a lifelong strategist. He is CEO of the US HQ for Sid Lee, a creative company that offers services in marketing, advertising, architecture and design, and looks to connect buyers and sellers. Andy talks about how their company is building community and how now, during this worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, being "more human" and being both a 'person and professional' while living with a 'work and life congruence' is more important than ever.
Andy was born in Britain and has lived and worked in Australia and the US. His POV is shaped by his international life and tra...
2021-03-1338 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementKendra Levin Children’s Book PublishingKendra Levin balances her career in books and life coaching....she is a straight shooter, yet gentle and gracious. Here we talk about her work as Editorial Director at S&S Books for Young Readers, acquiring books. She is also the author of The Hero is You.
2021-03-0348 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementAgent Life: Blair Taylor says: "Love What You Do!"Blair Taylor has a big personality, a straightforward approach and an abundance of energy. He has been an agent for over 20 years and he loves his work. He has closed big endorsement deals. Now he is a daddy and works remotely with the baby monitor close by. We talked about unions and how so much of the advertising business is going non-union. We discussed options for actors. We shared laughs and I was reminded that Blair went to University where I grew up- Madison, WI. For advise, motivation and great insight about marketing actors - the "intangibles" - Listen Up! 🎧
2021-03-0347 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementJonas Agin, Disney Executive: "Have an Opinion, Have a Point of View."Jonas Agin is VP, Original Series, Disney Branded Television. He shares his experience working in kid and family entertainment, and how the pitch process works, the development process, the wins and losses. According to Agin, "90% of the projects we develop don't go to pilot..." The Wins are important, but sometimes he learns more from the losses. In fact, he says one can fail upward in this industry, by taking risks. He is an advocate of creative risks, and gets very excited about taking new directions in content development. Michelle Zeitlin hosts, and interviews Again, via Zoom. Listen up for tips...
2021-03-0332 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management"Reality TV Shifts" Kristen Moss
Founder of the American Reality TV Awards, Kristen Moss shares her work in the Unscripted Reality TV world.
Currently she has two major productions on the way... her first baby, a daughter, and the American Reality Television Awards, as a virtual presentation this year in February, 2021.
How did she start? She worked in hospitality...a people person...and answered an ad on Craig's List!
What has she learned? "SAY YES" as you never know when the next opportunity will turn into a golden one.
What advice does she offer? "BE OPEN" since you never know who you might meet and lea...
2021-02-0933 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementCasting Game Changer: Matthew LessallMatthew Lessall has been the President of the Casting Society of America, a staff casting director in London and Los Angeles. Positions include casting TV pilots, working on big studio films and "first-time" director indies. He loves his new role working with Effie Brown and Game Changer Films. He offers advice, 'tips and tools for success' and insights on how the casting process has changed, and his own process.
Matthew Lessall and Michelle Zeitlin will be panelists together for an International Symposium in February 2021, moderated by Sylvia Lane and sponsored by UC Weston in the UK. The su...
2021-01-1034 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management"The Dynamism of TV" Kevin Beggs, Chairman of Lionsgate TV Shares his Journey"I have an incredibly short attention span..." That's why Kevin Beggs loves TV- it integrates all the many skillsets he has as a "generalist." Kevin Beggs is the Chairman of Lionsgate TV, in his 22nd year working with this massive entertainment company that has international sprawl.
"This year has been, as you say, a really crazy year...morale, staff...and pivoting into this new normal...many many things, a crazy political year on top of it...ironically enough, zooming in has brought more people into the (creative) process..."
Kevin offers tips and tools for success, and shares his story-- how he s...
2020-12-2840 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementAn Animated Life: Splash Entertainment CEO, Mike YoungBusiness is in the home kitchen right now for Splash Entertainment's Mike Young and his wife, Liz.
They are creating stories, story boards, designs, character bibles and layouts for movies and television programming. Their partners are in multiple countries, and they are facilitating a busy market in animation, while live action has stalled considerably during the Covid-19 pandemic. As Mike explains, "it's massive..." the way digital technology has changed the landscape of animation, with partners in Canada, Malaysia, the UK and India- where they have night-morning Zoom conferences to continue content creation and distribution.
Mike Young is from Wales, and b...
2020-12-1642 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementCasting Canada with Catherine FalconCatherine Falcon has been casting talent for over twenty five years in Vancouver, Canada. She has worked on major commercial campaigns such as Mattel Barbie and currently she is casting movies for television- especially focusing on Lifetime and Hallmark. With a teen daughter on camera and a step daughter who is a talent agent- she has a unique viewpoint about the relationships that one establishes and honors. Upbeat and optimistic, Catherine gives her candid ideas on the casting process and advice for actors who are learning the ropes, learning new "self tape" skills and those who might want to assist...
2020-12-0535 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementAVANI PAREKH: Empathy Hacker, Facebook Strategic Partner ManagerShe has experienced the "gifts of Covid" during the quarantine, held multiple online international meetings, reflected and given herself permission to let go of what is not healthy, and maybe harmful. Avani Parekh (pronounced Avnee Pah-rake) brings people and builds communities-- from North Carolina to Delhi, India, from the Facebook HQ in Menlo Park, CA to destinations all over the map. She has been an entrepreneur and developed companies with women's initiatives at the forefront.
A vibrant, direct and certainly optimistic realist- Avani initially wanted to be a ballerina or a marine biologist. Right now she is advising, connecting and m...
2020-11-1843 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementAvoid Pain, Less Risk- Donna Jones shares her story in music.This recording took place the day after Election Day 2020. Music moves us and this episode is motivated by musical chapters of Donna's career story. 🎧 An advocate for women entrepreneurs, an active mom for special needs kids, including her own, and one of the few women of color who has become successful in music publishing, outside of recording artists. Donna Ross Jones is the CEO of Transition Music and is now launching Music in Media an educational outlet for aspiring music publishing pros and artists who want to learn more about the "insider" track in the biz. TMC is currently accepting app...
2020-11-1146 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementLauren Grace Media, Diversity: Why Us, Why Now?Leslie -- "The fastest road to your destination is Not a straight line. You need to jump off the bridge sometimes. Dorothy- "Turn the NO's into YES's." These ladies are strong, dynamic, successful and they do not demure to challenges. "It's a valued asset" - our thoughts and our company, says Dorothy. 🎬🎧. Check out their own podcast "Producer's Confidential" and their slate of new shows. They have an impressive roster of DIVERSE projects. A pleasure to Rock the Zoom with these passionate producers.
2020-10-2922 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementBallerina Feminist - Ashley Bouder is "loud," she has a big jump, and she speaks up!Grace, gumption and courage! Ashley Bouder 🩰 is an American ballet dancer who is currently a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet. She also founded and runs her own collective, The Ashley Bouder Project. Now she can add "author" to her list of accomplishments with a children's book called "Welcome to Ballet School."
2020-10-2838 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementProducers: Twin Paskoffs - Andrew & Scott -Comedy, Coming Out, Creating Content during Covid 🎬"Go the agency route... we have a no asshole policy... just be yourself... " Great quotes from the Twins Paskoff! #producers #showbiz #skysthelimit #connections #passiontopower 😁 Andrew is Scott's older brother by 8 minutes. They finish each other's sentences, support each other's goals and promote family. Each twin dad has 2 kids. They talk about the scripted vs unscripted worlds- being EP's - one straight and one gay. These two grew up in Massapequa LI and landed in Hollywood as 23 year olds- eager to make sitcoms - and they each got busy in their lanes of development and production; Andrew is now EVP at 44 Blu...
2020-10-271h 03
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementDance Agent Julie McDonald - Pioneering and PerseveringJulie McDonald is co-owner of McDonald Selznick Associates (MSA). She is the pioneer in the field of dance and choreography representation, having formed the first talent agency in 1985 devoted exclusively to dance.
2020-10-2244 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementMarisa Levy, "The Golden Age of Content" Unscripted TV Creator 🎬Marisa Levy has blue hair, bright eyes and a magnetism that draws you in immediately. Over Zoom, we talked about her background as a Texas girl who moved to the Netherlands, then India and South Africa. She had camera pack in hand, and an adventurous spirit. Speaking "a little bit of a lot of languages," and with impressive degrees, scholarships and grants under her belt, Marisa set out to make "bleeding heart" documentaries and ended up in DC, New York and Hollywood. Television was the end goal.
🎤 Marisa has a range of experience in the field and behind the executive desk...
2020-10-151h 11
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementEvan Shapiro can Razzle Dazzle.... his Progress, Pivots and Passion to ChangeHe's a self-proclaimed raconteur who has been a media and marketing executive and TV executive --running networks. He is on the Tony committee and started his own career in theatre. He is the father of two young women in their 20s and they're both working on the Democratic election right now. He is a professor at two major New York universities including NYU and Fordham, in business, and he's one of the founding members of the Ghetto Film School. He offers this take away advice to young people: "have a very sharp educated opinion..."and when it's your chance to...
2020-10-071h 06
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementMUSIC BIZ with Peter Cohen A&R Casting Director AMERICAN IDOL & DIY Artists🎤Peter Cohen shares his trajectory in the music business, from college radio through working for labels, through his current position, casting artists for ABC TV's, American Idol. This montage has conversations with up and coming artists who share their honest POVs on how to "do it yourself" in the age of social media, the quarantine and all the challenges. How do you get discovered? How do you build an audience? What are the 5 character traits it takes to "make it?" Indie artists come together to share their stories intercut; Bettis Richardson, Forever Emerald and Ruby Chase.
You can now audition f...
2020-09-2158 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementAndrew Strauser - how unscripted shows get made -content creator & development executive, MagnoliaCake Boss, Extreme Makeover Home Edition and a new show about dreams on Twitch. Learn how this creative Executive gets it done! A trajectory that includes as PA, talent agent and casting director, Andrew Strauser has made his mark in digital, cable TV and broadcast TV. Tips and tools for success!
Awards:
Reality TV Awards - Best Digital Series
1 win, 3 nominations
Telly Award - Winner - Directing Online Series
Telly Award - Winner - Diversity & Inclusion
2020-09-2037 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementCasting Commercials, How it All Works: Marta Parrillo and Lesley Wolff join Michelle Zeitlin"Commercials are all about face value," says Marta Parrillo, on-camera commercial agent at DH agency.
"It's time to create whatever you want to create," says Lesley Wolff, independent casting director.
"Be word perfect, and 100% off book," for all commercial audition self tapes, says Michelle Zeitlin, talent manager.
If you want great advice, tools and tactics to succeed and a fun listen...join us for this episode all about casting and commercials with industry pros.
These two women are hysterically funny, warm and generous with their time and knowledge. Lesley Wolff has cast national commercials, digital ads, podcasts, film and television, and...
2020-09-2035 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementMore Zap's Angels - 3 dynamic actresses share their daily rituals, practice and purpose.These three actresses are not just waiting for the next audition... they are making stuff happen! Michelle Zeitlin orchestrates the conversation with three clients of More Zap Productions in Los Angeles. Positive, pro-active and High Voltage. Ashli Auguillard, Emily Alabi and Brianna Joy Chomer aka the More Zap "Angels" photographed here by Russell Baer. These women are compelling and generous with tips and tools they utilize and recommend to others aspiring to on-camera work. Enjoy! morezap.com/management
2020-09-2054 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementRyan Stana Leadership "guiding the proverbial ship home during crisis"🎧 As CEO of RWS Entertainment Group, Ryan Stana has 5 take aways for leading a company during a crisis. He offers honest insight and advice for his staff, casts and crew, and compassion for his team, while making shifts for sustainability. Listen up.
RWS has a enormous physical facility in New York where he houses rehearsal studios, casting offices, and offers many programs including Ignites for educational outreach. (Located in the heart of Long Island City, RWS Studios is designed to make your rehearsal, meeting, shoot or commercial project a seamless experience) For more on RWS and their myriad of...
2020-09-1334 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementPassion to Power LIVE UK DANCE Move It 2020 Michelle Zeitlin & Dance Industry Pros LONDON PanelPassion to Power offers a special episode with Dance Industry Pros; Menina Fortunato, Ryan Jenkins, Rick Tjia, Sylvia Lane, Shel Robins and Marlon "Swoosh" Wallin, came together to offer Q&A at the Aloft at Excel London after Move It Dance Expo is cancelled due to Corona Virus precautions. Of the 35,000 projected attendees - turned away after a year of planning for the 15 th anniversary - a dozen young dancers ages 8-25 and their parents joined together for our collective. Here we offer advice, suggestions and tools to success. March 13, 2020 Please see (www.passion-power.com) to book Michelle for speaking...
2020-09-1359 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementPassion to Power
with Hollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin (Trailer)
2020-09-1200 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementFragile Power -Dr. Paul on positions of power and the pivots of Corona; top therapist & authorMichelle Zeitlin interviews marriage and family therapist, Dr. Paul Hokemeyer. Listen to his expert advice on how to cope during Covid 19 and our "swirl of uncertainty, chaos..." and how special populations are dealing with the "power paradigm." How can we as working and aspiring actors, artists and entertainment industry personnel deal with the challenges of this powerful pandemic? Dr. Paul practices in Los Angeles, New York and London. This recording was done May 3, 2020 by Zoom, so there may be some echo. As a talent and literary rep and producer, I appreciate Dr. Paul's warm and comforting advice and his mindful...
2020-08-271h 04
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementNEW YORK QUEEN, PUBLISHING with Krishan Trotman, Guest of Michelle Zeitlin Passion to Power's HOLLYWOOD iNSIDERMICHELLE ZEITLIN interviews KRISHAN TROTMAN, who was just promoted to the position of Executive Editor for Hachette Books, NYC. She is also the Author of a four book series called "Queens of the Resistance" along with her co-author, Brenda Jones. These books will be available for purchase June 30th, 2020 online and in better book stores. Four dynamic political leaders are featured in this series. Krishan speaks about her start in publishing, her work balancing a full time job and writing on deadline before the Democratic National Convention and being a mom to her young son, who aspires to be a...
2020-05-2639 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementPassion to Power Live: Jennifer Buonantony, CEO of Press Pass LA Episode #2When do you need to enlist the help of a publicist? Jennifer, who has "been there, done that" on all sides of the entertainment industry, let's us in! She's worked with big talent management, in production getting coffee, coordinating schedules for agents, learning from some of the best in the Biz at Innovative and Tribeca Films in NYC. Heed her advice, Jennifer will tell you stuff straight up. You don't hire a publicist until you can afford one. Boom! Boutique style or major, different types of marketing firms work for you at different times of your career. How do agents a...
2020-02-2726 min
Passion to Power for CreativesHollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & ManagementPassion to Power LIVE Lee Curreri - Grammys & Kobe, Fame, MusicMichelle Zeitlin interviews Lee Curreri, who played Bruno "the cute, Italian, curly-haired synthesizer player" from the FAME movie and TV series... He talks about making music today and how "It's all about the artist and what the artist wants to say..." His road to the Grammy's Performance on the day of Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash, and his life now making music for other up and coming artists. Michelle and Lee worked on the TV series together for NBC/MGM TV and then Michelle went off to dance at the Joffrey Ballet School (and eventually the junior ballet company) and Lee d...
2020-02-0919 min
The Sauna interviewsThe Sauna Interviews With Nica Episode 18 Ashli Auguillard“Feel through it first, and then boss up afterwards.” Ashli
“I’m sensing a self-help book in your future.” Nica
Ashli Auguillard is a TV actress from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Ashli is multi-ethnic with African, Native American, and Creole heritage. She is the oldest of 6 siblings, led by a strong single mother. She is a fearless and independent millenial who is business savvy with tough skin, a requirement for success in her industry. She stays true to her Southern Belle essence and exudes sass and soul! She moved to Los Angeles for her acting career in 2014 and has been a force ever...
2019-06-2328 min
Speak L.A. the PodcastMichelle Zeitlin - Hollywood Talent ManagerMichelle is the owner and lead manager of MORE ZAP MANAGEMENT (Clients have included: Tony Nominee - Brian Lane Green, Disney TV star - Kelli Berglund, and many other working actors, dancers, singers, choreographers, directors, and writers.) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) How can you deal with all the NO’s in this business? 2) What is the role of a manager? 3) How do you know if a rep is good?
2019-04-2435 min