Passion to Power

Michelle 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, practical tools. Read the book Fragile Power, published by Hazelden and distributed by Simon and Schuster. We often think that "rich and famous" people don't endure and experience the same kinds of problems we have. Learn about how Dr. Paul succeeds in helping these people to grow and succeed. Also, the chapters about vanity and narcissism are fascinating. A note: Michelle was representing Dr. Paul in the early days of his book development and is currently in development with partners about Dr. Paul's work in feminist theory, marginalized groups such as the LGBTQ. More Zap is a boutique company that develops people and projects for all media.

MICHELLE 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 writer himself.  

Michelle is the producer and host of Passion to Power, a podcast for authors, actors, artists and advocates. Here she is excited to speak via video ZOOM with Krishan about their past experience working as Literary Manager (MZ) and Acquisitions Editor (KT) for the book "Gold Standard" by and about KYM GOLD with SHARON SOBOIL. (Foot note: Gold Standard is available now for purchase via Simon and Schuster's distribution online. The best selling book MZ refer's to is The Invisible String published by Hachette, Little Brown for Young Readers by Patrice Karst. You can purchase that soft back book for children on Amazon, at book stores, or direct from publisher or author.) 

If you have ever aspired to write non-fiction, or to get published, this is a winning podcast listen for you! You are invited to follow Krishan Trotman on her instagram where she will be offering tips for writers @krishantrotman and follow her hashtag #queensoftheresistance.  Michelle Zeitlin is a talent and literary manager, a creative producer and coach and speaker to those aspiring to work in entertainment and the performing arts. She is a former ballerina with the Joffrey Ballet, and grew up in a house of writers. Now her company, www.morezap.com represents "people and projects" for all media and the book business. Follow @morezap1 and book Michelle Zeitlin via http://www.pasion-power.com for online coaching or in session events when Covid 19 allows for a return to in-person events. You can learn more about More Zap at http://www.morezap.com or Publishers Marketplace for all literary queries.

Shout out to the dance experts that gather here in London after our conference was cancelled due to Corona Virus.

Actors, Authors, Artists who inform and entertain. Michelle Zeitlin has been called a HOLLYWOOD iNSIDER, as she is CEO of More Zap Productions & Management, a talent and literary manager and creative producer for stage and screen. She also offers strategic career advice and "tools and tactics" for success for up-and- comer in the Entertainment Industry. Enjoy aspirational, Informative and entertaining interviews with media and stage pros! "Engage, Enlighten, Entertain" is her mantra. Each podcast episode will include experts in the fields of the performing arts, theatre, music, media.

When 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 and managers work with PR people? How do they get paid?  When is social media relevant to your brand message? Together, we share kernels  of truth that will guide you and help you to make decisions that may impact your career. Join me with my Jumpstart collective of clients with More Zap Productions & Management and other guests in the room. For more on what I do, please check out (Passion-Power.com) and (MoreZap.com). I hope you'll listen intently, subscribe to this podcast series, and send comments and suggestions. You can also follow me on Instagram at @morezap1. This podcast is an opportunity to give information, share stories and reach out across the pond to clients and friends in the UK, Australia, Asia and Canada. We are building a collective of creative people and projects. I have been called an artistic tastemaker. I like the sound of that! Here's Jennifer Buonantony at the Press Pass LA HQ in Los Angeles. Thanks to my audio guy, who is also a "nice guy" according to his business card, Dan Lenard Audio (homevoiceoverstudio.com)