Passion to Power

Passion to Power

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Passion to Power episodes

  • Joe Towne, Mindset
    Joe 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 story. His mother,  who he lost early in his twenties, was an artist and his father a rock and roll DJ. Joe pursued a career and embarked on his highly acclaimed 30-year journey in the US and abroad, cultivating a "cross-training perspective from the different lenses of production." Joe’s journey led him to become an acting coach at a Hollywood studio and to study with a feng shui master…both of which taught him the power of being intentional with different modalities of study and practice. 
    In this conversation, Passion to Power host and producer, Michelle Zeitlin and Joe Towne talk about daily habits that create excellence, accountability and performance. Joe shares his love of athletics and sports in addition to film, television and content creation, and how the tools he utilizes are science based and proven to work. Enjoy! 
    For more on Joe and his work: Joe Towne: Websites The Performer's Mindset: https://theperformersmindset.com Social Media for Joe Towne: Instagram: @mejoetowne Twitter @MeJoeTowne Social Media for The Performers Mindset and The Better Podcast: Instagram: @theperformersmindset 
    Michelle Zeitlin Show Creator A creative catalyst for conversation! Talent & Literary Manager http://www.passion-power.com http://www.morezap.com "We Develop People & Projects" 
    If you'd like to book Michelle for a speaking engagement, workshop, or coaching session, please send us an email: [email protected] Thanks to More Zap’s team: Episode Editor, Jason Usry; Announcer VO, Mark David; ZISI Papadol, Scott Musgrove and Julia STIER for their support. 🙏🎥🩰
    53 min
  • Wellness Innovator “I’m a magnet and a mentor for talent,” says Tammy Pahel
    Tammy 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 our lives? What skills does she use to adapt? How are innovations in “touchless technology” being utilized and advanced in her work and the services provided for relaxation, sleep improvement and physical well being- Listen Up! Show host, Michelle Zeitlin, also an entrepreneur, asks questions about the marketing and development in this industry- and how we can all benefit from Ms. Pahel’s knowledge. For more on Michelle Zeitlin, her work as arts and entertainment coach, talent manager and literary agent- please visit our websites. More Zap is a talent and literary company that also creates original content. Passion to Power is a service entity offering speaking engagements, career guidance, workshops and special customized education for aspiring creatives of all ages. Michelle is also a certified fitness professional who teaches group Dance Hiit, Booty Blast and yoga at Crunch Fitness, and privately. Online courses are also offered in dance, exercise and personal development.
    35 min
  • Adam Belanoff: TV Writer-Producer
    A 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, which he's been practicing while also working on the FOX TV Series, "FANTASY ISLAND," that just got picked up for a season 2!  Belanoff is father to a creative and savvy twelve year old, and is happy that his current family, marriage and private life complements his working life - now splitting time between Los Angeles and Puerto Rico. He feels very fortunate for his current work/life balance.  While we spoke via Zoom, his cat posed on a pillow, and you may hear a little Meow in the background of this podcast episode. Listen up! Here are kernels of gold for anyone looking to enter this field, making a pivot in their later career years, or looking for inspiration, motivation or grounding advice.  For more on host, Michelle Zeitlin, see www.passion-power.com or www.morezap.com.  Michelle Zeitlin is happy to hear your comments and suggestions. Send an email to [email protected]. If you are a publicist and would like to pitch your guest, please send an email or reach out through the website.
    42 min
  • "Luck of the Draw" with Ed Steckley, Illustrator
    Ed 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, where he creates his magic.
    His newest accomplishment is available mid November; one of a series of books called "Rube Goldberg," about a little kid who invents things, and based on a real person. He did ninety drawings for this series of books in grey scale and full color. You can now purchase this book, published by Abrams Publishing, and the same editorial director who put out the hit MG series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Charlie Kochman. 
    Ed Steckley is also on the board of the National Cartoonists Society, and says networking is a key way to get to know people in this industry. Knowing your craft is imperative, but "a college degree is not what will get you work in this industry," says Steckley. 
    For more on Passion to Power and host, Michelle Zeitlin, please see Passion-Power.com and MoreZap.com
    Michelle Zeitlin is the founder of More Zap Productions & Management, a talent & literary boutique in Los Angeles. Along with representing artists, authors, actors and activists, Zeitlin is also a show creator and director/choreographer. 
    If you are interested in appearing on this podcast as a guest, please send a request to [email protected].
    26 min
  • Jordan Gershowitz Head Writer
    Nickelodeon 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, CBS, Warner Bros., DreamWorks and many more networks and SVOD's. 
    His father was in the toy licensing world and his mother was a school teacher, and he believes these influences were constructive, inspiring and informed his knowledge and motivation to be in show biz. 
    He says it's good to use your passion and your "transferable skills" to find your way and create your career path. 
    Look for "THE TWISTED TIME LINE" which he is especially proud of and says represents work that was not only creative but fun!
    He believes in hiring diversity for the writers rooms-- "diverse" meaning in gender, age and POV. 
    https://jordangershowitz.com
    Please share these conversations, and post your comments on the various podcast platforms' sites. For more on Michelle Zeitlin and her platform, PASSION TO POWER, please visit morezap.com or passion-power.com
    Michelle is a talent and literary manager, show creator, former ballerina and producer/host of this podcast for those aspiring to careers in the performing arts and entertainment, and for those pivoting professionals.
    If you are interested in learning more about, or booking Michelle Zeitlin for speaking engagements, workshops and coaching sessions, please reach out to [email protected].
    39 min
  • Hybrid- Experiential Events Today, Tod Szewczyk
    Tod 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 guy and someone who figured out how to get hired via online job sites (amazing!) by learning the algorithms used by Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, to name a few...Tod is now helping to "shape, communicate and deliver digitally grounded innovation strategies."
    As an experiential creative director-choreographer and producer, I'm keen to learn more about the WHERE, WHAT and HOW too!
    So enjoy, and feel free to reach out and include yourself in this conversation. Engage, Enlighten, Entertain!
    Michelle Zeitlin is the Hollywood iNsider and Host of this podcast, as well as a talent & literary manager and the CEO of More Zap.
    You can learn more and reach out to Michelle via email [email protected] and see examples of her work as keynote speaker, workshop leader, guest instructor and creative at http://www.passion-power.com
    You can reach out to Tod via Linked In or via his email: [email protected] 
    Visit his company here: http://www.augustjackson.com
    35 min
  • BE BOLD. Larry Deutsch
    LARRY 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's strengths will help to shift and pivot and lead in you in the right direction for YOU.  BE BOLD. That's his mantra, the mantra of his company and how he approaches his work and personal life.  For more on dvk, see their website: https://www.dvkmarketing.com/ For more on MORE ZAP Productions & Management CEO and Podcast Host, Michelle Zeitlin, see http://passion-power.com/ IN addition to producing this series of podcast episodes, Michelle Zeitlin lectures at universities and conservatories, offers coaching to groups and individuals looking to raise their "creative confidence" and offers career strategy to those aspiring to careers in the arts and entertainment. As a Hollywood/Broadway rep to award winning artists, actors, authors, Michelle loves to "engage, enlighten and entertain."  email [email protected]  Instagram @morezap1
    48 min
  • La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival
    http://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, 24, 2021, I had zooms with a few of the jurists  including the Iconic Heinz Holba who founded La Models, New York Model Management and several offspring initiatives. Thirty years strong  in the agency business, he’s worked with the biggest brands, the top designers, buyers and sellers and super models. Beyond running his mini empire for talent and models, he flies his own plane and has three daughters. We also had the pleasure of meeting his teen daughter, a tiny powerhouse herself, Charly, who I know cherished the time with some of my agency clients, Ashli Auguillard, Emily Alabi, Sophina DeJesus, and the lovely Julia Stier who also works with More Zap as a beta reader of scripts and book manuscripts, helps to edit, and I like to say she’s my “Emily Blunt” referencing the best assistant ever in Devil Wears Prada!
    One of the VIPs, Larry Namer- and I enjoyed some face time and though it was very noisy, it was also exciting to be in the midst of the many screening rooms and walk-by traffic with other media reps, artists and film makers walking THE LOT in La Jolla. Larry and I had met years before at his offices for METAN Media in the Valley, and then we got into how he’s been involved with this event and why he’s inspired. He is the founder of E Entertainment Television, which launched as a cable channel with 2.5 million dollars and is now worth billions and owned by NBC Universal.
    Gail Garrison, in dark sunglasses and white blond hair bob is a true presence of power- she is the Creative Director of the Global Fashion Channel, and I must say we even had Paparazzi wherever she went! A former Elite model in her youth, she now works with clients and partners in South East Asia and Africa to procure, produce and distribute her original content all about fashion and design. Gail has a resonant voice and resonates creative strength.
    Finally, Rebecca Bustamante, past president of Women in Film, Washington DC and an actor and creative herself, returned to La Jolla to be a judge and presenter for Best Cinematography. These short films were 6-12 minutes and were developed and produced by artists all over the globe.
    I got to interview one particular creative team - they call themselves Architects and their film, Savage Facades. Loved all their accents and stories!
    51 min
  • Farah Ramzan Golant CEO, KYU Rebels & Creatives
    Farah 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 makes her excited and the challenges at hand, that she invites. Having been employed by the best international advertising agencies, she is now helping to run this collective from her remote home office in England, where she enjoys doubles tennis with her husband and two kids while home from college. And yes, there's the Wimbledon games and London is enjoying some warm sunny weather. And Farah is enjoying her very British cup of tea. 
    Born in Nairobi, Africa to Muslim parents, she married a Jewish Canadian, and Farah has also worked all over the world, rich and poor countries. She has a unique POV. Having studied languages in college, Farah speaks multiple languages, and has a very open view of the world. She has helped to make positive change for impoverished girls and young women with Nike's advocacy organization, Girl Effect, and continues to support women's initiatives in arts, culture and philanthropy. 
    I am the host and producer and I am thrilled, honored and delighted to share this episode of PASSION TO POWER. My own background includes work as a creative director-choreographer-producer and currently I manage people and projects for More Zap Productions & Management http://www.morezap.com from my remote home office in the Los Angeles area. Instagram: @morezap1 -Michelle Zeitlin, the Hollywood iNsider with a little 'i.'
    If you are interested in more information on this podcast, or to pitch a guest for a future episode, please reach out by email to [email protected] and/or visit http://www.passion-power.com to learn about our coaching sessions for individuals and groups, customized workshops and events. This podcast is one spoke in a broad creative wheel of services including speaking keynotes, online courses and in-person "creative confidence" workshops for corporate clients, teams and individuals on their Yellow Brick Road to Success. 
    For more on Farah Ramzan Golant, visit LinkedIn or the kyu website: https://kyu.com/about/farah-ramzan-golant
    45 min
  • Arielle 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 "you cannot be anything you want to be-but you can be a lot more of who you already are."   Moyal's early chess strategy classes gave her the power to see the board of life and maneuver each piece on it to conquer and win.  Here she offers tips and tactics to success for the next Gen Z’s, Millennials and pivoting professionals. Her Advice: "If you're older, be open to hearing those younger than you, they might know more." Listen and learn about her unique job that encompasses marketing, strategy, relationship building and brand building.  Now representing pro athletes in basketball and baseball. Her agency, REP1 is a good fit for Moyal's direct nature, vision, convictions and love for sport.  

    DISCLAIMER: Since this interview took place and the post-editing for this episode released, allegations have been levied against baseball pitcher, Trevor Bauer, for sexual assault charges. Deadline published an article, and the Dodgers have released statements to the press. "Bauer signed a three-year, $102 million contract with the Dodgers this winter as the game’s top free agent pitcher." Deadline

    You can follow Arielle Moyal on Instagram @ajmoyal; @REP1Baseball @REP1Basketball, where you can learn more about the top clients she represents for her company. Michelle Zeitlin is the founder of More Zap Productions & Management, a Talent & Literary boutique house with top clients who are actors, authors, artists and activists. Michelle is also the producer of PASSION TO POWER, a platform that includes workshops, speaking engagements and coaching for individuals and groups.  For more info see http://passion-power.com 

    30 min

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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…