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Passion to Power for Creatives Hollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management

Michelle Zeitlin

Michelle Zeitlin is a creative catalyst for conversation, a Talent and Literary manager, producer "who wears many hats," and director/choreographer. She"s an expert in the ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, BOOK PUBLISHING and ORIGINAL CONTENT spaces, currently developing multiple original shows and attractions. She "works and plays" in dance, drama, music, yoga and wellness. She is known as a career strategist. These conversations are with #bigshots in television, film, stage. Follow your Yellow Brick Road to

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00:43:00

CREATIVE RABBI: Yitzi Weiner

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2025/12/30

Creative RabbiBoth Michelle and Rabbi Yitzi discuss how their passions have empowered them in their careers, with a focus on teaching, uplifting others, and creative expression.Balancing ValuesRabbi Yitzi talks about the Jewish tradition of asking questions and balancing competing values, drawing parallels to the story of "Fiddler on the Roof."SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Michelle Zeitlin interviews Yitzi Wiener, a rabbi and media entrepreneur, exploring his journey from aspiring

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00:58:43

Power Dynamics- HAVING A VOICE- THE ASTER Live

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2025/12/01

Keywordsmental health, empowerment, community, voice, trauma, music industry, creativity, authenticity, self-discovery, cultural identityLive EVENT at THE ASTER 11/13/2025 Host; TONI MENDOZA-GRATITUDE!TakeawaysDr. Paul shares his journey from law to therapy.Denise: The Lower East Side shaped cultural identities and experiences.Finding one's voice is crucial for empowerment.Donna: Power dynamics in the music industry can be exploitative.Trauma can be addressed through voice and

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00:46:36

Welcome to the Creative Club with PIA

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2025/11/22

Welcome to the Creative Club Pia Mailhot LeichterSound Bites"Life is a creative process.""Creativity is collaboration.""Creativity is a way of being."the realm of infinite possibility and a kick in Pia’s creative peachSummaryIn this engaging conversation, Pia Mailhot Leichter shares her journey of creativity, exploring the themes of self-discovery, the impact of travel, and the importance of embracing uncertainty. She discusses her book, which aims to redefine

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01:08:40

Desmond Richardson: POINTE of View

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2025/10/26

Follow Your Yellow Brick Road to Success….Desmond Richardson: (Ballet) Pointe of View What is your INTENTION?WHY ARE YOU DOING WHAT YOU DO?He says to his dancers be “Inside of the Moment.”He’s worked with Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Prince and MadonnaHe’s trained and /or danced alongside the greats: Alvin Ailey, William Forsythe, Sylvie Guillem, Sarita Allen, Carmen de Lavallade, Maurice Béjart, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Diana VishnevaKeywordsdance, ballet, artistry, mentorship, performance,

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00:31:45

Don't TRY! CARLA ONDRASIK has Advice & A BOOK!

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2025/09/01

Summary of this Episode:Summary In this engaging conversation, Michelle Zeitlin interviews Carla ONDRASIK, a motivational coach and author, about her philosophy of 'doing' rather than 'trying.' Carla shares insights from her upcoming book, discusses the importance of finding one's passion, and offers practical advice for navigating the modern music industry. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, including Carla's life as a shopping cart heiress and her experiences in the music world

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00:42:55

CatCon to Career Success: Do it Yourself! Says Wendy...

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2025/08/15

* 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

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00:45:02

Coach Carole: NO Bullshit 4 Writers & Creatives

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2025/06/06

Passion 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

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00:49:38

Denise Woods: The POWER (and PASSION) of VOICE

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2025/04/06

The 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,

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00:48:24

LIVING IN THE AND with Dr. Jennifer Turner

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2025/03/20

Live 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

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00:41:32

KAMALA AVILA-SALMON; Black is Not a Genre

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2025/02/28

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

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00:40:56

MUSIC ADVOCATE Jason Jordan

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2025/01/03

YELLOW BRICK ROAD TO SUCCESSPassion 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

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00:30:00

CREATIVE LEAD- Liza with a Z! Liza Wyles

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2024/10/03

Liza 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

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00:37:49

Half a Century in the Biz- Literary AGENT

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2024/08/27

RICHARD 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

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01:07:29

Out on a Limb - Inclusive Casting

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2024/05/31

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00:44:47

ROCK the F--king BOAT Eitan Chitayat

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2024/04/20

🇮🇱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:

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00:31:10

"To Be Continued" Mike Tankel

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2024/03/31

"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

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00:37:51

𝙰𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚗𝚢 𝙻𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜 "i rep story tellers"

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2024/01/23

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

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00:58:21

Cultural Fluency- Global Creative Johan Vakidis

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2023/12/02

JOHAN VAKIDIShas 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

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00:36:23

Jenny Reader - Music Industry Pro

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2023/10/09

Chief 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,

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00:51:03

Very Jerry Mitchell- Broadway Director-Choreographer

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2023/08/06

Very 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

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