Behind the Scenes

In this episode, Laura Michelle Powers and Angela Dawn Bussone discuss the importance of laughter and frequency for healing and entertainment. Laura and Angela also share exciting details about The Frequency of Laughter, an upcoming live experience at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank that blends stand-up comedy, music, psychic insight, sound frequencies, and channeling for a truly high-vibe evening. Together, they explore the inspiration behind this unique fusion of laughter and light, the power of energy and frequency, and what audiences can look forward to during this one-of-a-kind event.

Angela Dawn Bussone lives in Los Angeles and is a playwright, comedian, medium, actor, violinist, past owner of Awaken Retreats, a licensed attorney, and author of Bony Pony Island.
Follow Angie Dawn Bussone on Instagram: @leftatdawn and Substack @angeladawn.

The Frequency of Laughter with Angie Bussone, hosted by The Lesley Wolff

At Flappers Comedy Club, Main Room
102 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 7:30pm

Laura Powers is a celebrity psychic, comedian, and media personality known for blending sharp intuition with sharp wit. She’s been featured on NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, The CW, The Weakest Link, Beast Games, Motherboard by Vice Magazine, and The Ron Burgundy Podcast with Will Ferrell.

You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on X @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram, TikTok and Insight Timer @laurapowers44.

Laura gives the scoop on the latest from the 78th Cannes Film Festival and tips to make the most of your visit if you choose to go. She also shares the latest news regarding her own projects including her script for the romcom Happy Accidents which is available for sale. Laura will also be the new program director for the iHollywood Film Festival.

Live from AFM 2024, Laura goes behind the scenes and talks to the creator as well as the actors of Paradise Falls: A Christmas Story. The film is a production of Costa Rica Film Commission and Cafe Cinema - a Costa Rica Production Company.

Check out the links and social media for the production company and actors below:

https://www.cafetelevision.com/index.php/producciones/pf-1-1-web 

https://www.instagram.com/cafecinemacostarica/p/DCF4LHlCv_H/

Michelle's email: [email protected]
Michelle's social handle: @MichelledeMatheu

@victoriaulmos 

You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on X @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram, TikTok and Insight Timer @laurapowers44.

Laura is finishing up some projects in London and will then be attending the International Film Festival in Wales where her new romcom screenplay "Happy Accidents' will be recognized as one of the outstanding screenplays. Also learn about the American Film Festival being held in Las Vegas and some inspirational tips for making your dreams a reality.


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Joyce Chow is the Founder and Festival Director of iHollywood Film Fest, which was the first film festival to award NFTs to filmmakers as awards. She is an ecosystem builder, advisor, executive+life coach and storyteller. She has lead creatives into technology and hosted webinars on Hollywood for creatives and moderated panels on Hollywood, Web3 and NFTs at SXSW, NFT.NYC and CoinAgenda in Monaco. As a media personality and journalist for nearly two decades she grew to become a filmmaker. She has navigated the world of talent, entertainment and media in arts, entertainment, fashion, technology, automotive and blockchain. Joyce recognizes industry directions, pioneering companies and unique abilities of storytellers and creating synergistic partnerships.
Learn more about the film festival at https://ihollywoodfilmfest.com/

You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Join Laura as she shares her experiences from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. She talks about the premieres of major films starring Natalie Portman, Julian Moore, Ben Affleck, and Johnny Depp. She also discusses the documentary Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese, which generated a lot of buzz. Fashion was a huge focus of the festival, and Laura wraps up the episode with tips for how to make the most of your trip — and save money — if you ever attend!

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Minh Collins joins Laura to talk about the feature film that he recently finished producing in Bulgaria. They talk about the upcoming Cannes Film Festival which runs May 16 through 23, 2023.

Minh Collins began his filmmaking career in 1997 on the independent feature film “Sparkler.” This positive experience prompted him to switch careers from the medical field to the entertainment industry. Never regretting the transition, he has created a list of notable projects on his resume. In 2019 Minh directed a horror feature film “Clown Fear” and is currently being distributed by Lionsgate. 2019 also marks the release of a powerful documentary about the sexual harassment inside the film industry call “Rocking The Couch” written and directed by Mr. Collins. 2011 Minh directed the feature film “Hit List,” a dark-romantic comedy starring Joey Lawrence, Shirly Brener, Andrea Evans, Chris Owen, Curtis Armstrong, and Laura Wiggins which is currently being distributed internationally. Minh also directed two television pilots: “Bottom Feeders,” and “Venice Beach Sushi” in 2009. “Bottom Feeders” went on winning the Aloha Accolade Award for Excellence in Filmmaking during the 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival.

Check out the music video for Mickael Mir's "Sur la route" directed by Minh Collins!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_cVvD00n_Y

Laura is a Celebrity Psychic who has been featured by Buzzfeed, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, the CW, Motherboard by Vice Magazine, The Jet Set television show, and many others.You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Jodie Bentley, an NYU Tisch trained actor, producer, and audiobook narrator has worked for Netflix, Hulu, ABC, CBS and many more big-name institutions. Since 2008, she has been a career coach for actors and in 2022 was named one of the Top 20 Coaches in Los Angeles by Influence Digest. She is also the former CEO of The Savvy Actor and Accelerated Artist. She helps actors take back their power and build the career they desire. Learn more at www.jodiebentleycareercoach.com/

Laura will be starting a new 9-week podcasting course in February, 2023! Learn how to grow your network, spread your wings, get comfortable with the technology, and gain insights from expert co-teachers. Why start from scratch when you can get a quantum leap into your podcasting journey? For more information visit www.powershour.biz/9-week-podcasting-course-how-to-launch-grow-and-monetize-your-show

To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

Shawn began playing guitar at the early age of nine growing up in Bellingham, Washington before he relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada where he currently resides and has performed everywhere there is a crowd and a plug in the wall! Shawn has spent his whole life surrounded by entertainment including an opera singer for a mother and a father who was a fitness pioneer who later did shows with Mae West and Debbie Reynolds who also preached health and nutrition in nationwide school assemblies and made television and film appearances for more than thirty years. Shawn has played to over 100,000+ at MIX 94.1fm’s Bite of Las Vegas and KKLZ’s Junefest music festivals sharing the stage with Journey, Bad Company, Macy Gray, Franky Perez, Wilshire, Uncle Cracker, etc. 1st place winner in the 2001 USA Songwriting Contest(rock category)..2nd place overall! In Music magazine calls him an “all-around hip musician and scenester with an extensive repertoire and dynamic stage presence. Catch this guitar playing, joke cracking, rock n roll singing, incredibly talented wild man before he makes it big.” Learn more at https://shawneiferman.com/

You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

Laura attended the Cannes Film Festival and has all the highlights from this year's awards and events, as well as recommendations for making the most of your trip if you are able to make it in the future.

To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.