Behind the Scenes

Michelle is passionate about helping women connect to their authentic selves, get past their perceived limitations and shine in their lives and careers. Having overcome tremendous obstacles herself, including severe anxiety, self-doubt, recurring negative mind loops and ultimately a tremendous fear to shine and let herself be seen she came to realize there are key factors that are specific to women that had to be brought to light. In addition to private coaching she has been teaching workshops with her husband Robert in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco for the past 14 years with her husband Robert, reaching over five thousand people through their INSIDE GAME workshop. At the beginning of 2016 Michelle started teaching one-day workshops for women about why and how they give their power away and to impart how they can live authentically without apologizing for their true selves and passions. You can find more about Michelle at www.michellecolt.com. Connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

Michelle is passionate about helping women connect to their authentic selves, get past their perceived limitations and shine in their lives and careers. Having overcome tremendous obstacles herself, including severe anxiety, self-doubt, recurring negative mind loops and ultimately a tremendous fear to shine and let herself be seen she came to realize there are key factors that are specific to women that had to be brought to light. In addition to private coaching she has been teaching workshops with her husband Robert in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco for the past 14 years with her husband Robert, reaching over five thousand people through their INSIDE GAME workshop. At the beginning of 2016 Michelle started teaching one-day workshops for women about why and how they give their power away and to impart how they can live authentically without apologizing for their true selves and passions. You can find more about Michelle at www.michellecolt.com. Connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

Yuri Cataldo brings years of experience in the arts, design, entrepreneurship, marketing, and publicity to his advising of founders, artists, and students. He is a Yale-trained set/costume designer who founded IndigoH2O, the only multiple award winning bottled alkaline water in the world and the 2015 best tasting water in the world.Through his efforts, IndigoH2O was distributed all across the USA, Europe, and South America has been featured at the Oscars, Golden Globes, the Emmy's, the MTV VMA's, and in 100+ magazines and articles in the last two years.
Named one of the 40 under 40 business leaders in Indiana for bootstrapping IndigoH2O, he mentors founders, artists, and students, and has lectured at Princeton, Stanford, Notre Dame, Emerson and other universities and conferences about the connection between art and entrepreneurship.
He is currently the director of marketing for a tech company and the chief envisioner at his company ART TECH MEDIA GROUP where he helps artists and businesses turn ideas into beautiful products and get a ton of press in the process. You can find him online at www.yuricataldo.com, on Twitter @ycataldo, and hear his podcast at www.advanceyourart.com. Connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

Brandan “Bmike” Odums is a highly sought after visual artist and filmmaker who uses these chosen mediums to tell stories and make statements that transform the minds of viewers as well as the spaces in which his work appears. In 2016 Brandan debuted his first solo show in New Orleans in a 35,000 sq ft warehouse named #StudioBe. Welcoming hundreds of visitors a week as well as school tours from around the region. In 2013, Brandan completed a series of graffiti murals depicting iconic African American civil rights leaders at the Hurricane Katrina damaged Florida Avenue public housing complex in New Orleans’ 9th Ward. Given the name #ProjectBe, the space unexpectedly received national attention bringing spectators from all over to see the art before the deserted complex’s set demolition date. As a Filmmaker his directed music videos has appeared on MTV, VH1 and BET, Brandan has been honored as one of “20 Artist You Should Know” by Complex.com, Presidential volunteer award from the white house, and a Joan Mitchell Foundation Fellowship recipient. 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 and on instagram at laurapowers44.

Alexandra Boylan is a writer, producer and actor. She was born and raised in Georgetown, Massachusetts, where she first began her exploration into acting, which led her to relocate to Los Angeles. Utilizing the skills obtained on dozens of movie sets and harnessing the passion that fuels her, she formed her own production company. MirrorTree Productions, which has produced numerous feature films, including “Home Sweet Home” and “At Your Own Risk.” Her film “Catching Faith” is currently streaming on Netflix and had an eight-month run in Wal-Mart. Her most recent film “Wish For Christmas” sold to Pure Flix Entertainment and Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Alexandra is the.To view her websites please visit, www.mirrortreeproductions.com and www.yourperfectadventure.com. She is an active member of Woman in Film in Los Angeles, where she sits on the PSA Board. And hopes to continue to create strong female driven content for audiences everywhere. Alexandra is the Outreach Coordinator for Ms In The Biz, and co-collaborator of the book “Thriving in Hollywood.” www.misinthebiz.com. For more information on Alexandra, go to Mirrortreeproductions.com. Connect with Laura Powers at www.laurapowers.net or on Facebook and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.

Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, Paul is the founder of the company taitkenflight. He spends half his time here and half his time at DroneU as the Chief Pilot. Paul acquired a University Certificate in Unmanned Systems Engineering from UXY. Paul has trained students from the BBC, CNN, Fox News, ABC, and CBS, and has flown for multiple multi-national companies in multiple genres, including BBC, ITN, Fox News, Discovery Channel, Sony Pictures, Marriott Hotels and Resorts and Centurion Boats. Through his Drone U community and his book “Livin’ the Drone Life” he teaches and mentors other flyers. Find more about Paul at www.taitkenflight.com and follow his work on Instagram @thedroneu, on facebook at /droneu, at www.thedroneu.com and at www.askdroneu.com. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

Scott Little is a filmmaker and the CEO of LifeFlip Empire where he recently completed Electric Heart, a silent narrative film with an EDM soundtrack. In this follow-up interview he reflects upon the production and screening process as well as the film’s reception since his last conversation with Laura in March. For more information visit www.LifeFlipMedia.com/ElectricHeart or find them on instagram and Facebook @electricheartmovie. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

Nikki is a health and wellness expert with advanced degrees in nutrition and exercise physiology. After playing professional volleyball she started her own wellness brand, Nikki Nutrition. After appearing on various shows as a lifestyle correspondent, Nikki is now the co host of the Jet Set, tv's first travel talk show. You can find more about Nikki on www.nikkinoya.com and her show on www.thejetset.tv. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

Wallace Collins is an entertainment lawyer based in New York city handling entertainment law, copyright, trademark and related intellectual property law matters in the music, film, television, book and fine arts areas as well as in the general communications and technology fields. He has represented clients in contract disputes, negotiations and business entity formation and he is representing several high profile clients on copyright terminations. He has represented recording artists, songwriters and record producers, film producers, book authors and illustrators, magazine publishers, photographers and models, clothing and fashion designers, cartoonists, fine artists and art galleries, and website designers and start-up tech companies. Laura met Wallace at Winter Music Collins where he was speaking on a panel about legal matters. You can learn more about Wallace at www.wallacecollins.com. 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 at laurapowers44.

In this interview, Laura Powers talks with Bob Schultz, President of Script Fest and The Great American Pitch Fest. Pitch Fest is an event held in Burbank, CA in which 500 writers pitch to more than 120 production companies, agents, managers, financiers, and industry pros seeking material to option, writers, to manage, hire, and represent. There are also classes and panels on screenwriting and the business. You can find out more information and register at www.scriptfest.com or get in touch with Bob directly at [email protected]. Enter the code “Laura10” at checkout for a 10% discount. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.