Passion to Power

Passion to Power

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Passion to Power episodes

  • Mike Goldberg, Creative Director
    What is a Creative Director? What do they do? 
    What do they get paid for? 
    Where do you get the skills and training and know-how to be one? 
    Mike Goldberg answers these questions and more. He also talks about his campaigns for Finagle a Bagel and Mentos in Madison, WI. 
    A fine artist, Goldberg does paintings on pieces of wood, and uses his fingers to rub the oil paint into the wood. His character paintings were the backdrop for this ZOOM conversation and Michelle Zeitlin drew out his kernels of gold over the course of the 90 minute conversation. Here is the edited half hour with tips and tools for success that Goldberg offers with generosity of spirit and his Boston accent. 
    From his Manhattan Madison Avenue days with the big ad agencies, to the mid size agencies he's enjoyed on the east coast and the creative director positions he has held for start ups in San Francisco, Goldberg is totally transparent about his journey. 
    Visit his website for his portfolio and contact info:
    https://crosscutsf.com/contact
    Michelle Zeitlin is the host and producer of PASSION TO POWER. 
    http://www.passion-power.com 
    If you'd like to be on the show, please reach out to [email protected].
    36 min
  • Careergasm-- Feel Good Work
    • Sarah Vermunt has a wry sense of humor and an upbeat vibe. Refreshingly candid and optimistic, she offers tools for realigning with your happier self in work and life. As a "reformed" academic, she knows that some careers can feel stale. She has created a cohesive and comprehensive program for those who may not know what they want, but know they want something else.
      • Listen up to Vermunt's tested tips and tools for those who are not happy in their current jobs, and want to find their creative within. Vermunt is direct, sarcastic, a little dirty and on the mark with her "bullshit free" advice. 

      Passion to Power is a podcast where #bigshots share their kernels of gold to help you navigate your own Yellow Brick Road to Success. Creative Producer, Michelle Zeitlin is host an known as a "Hollywood iNsider" who is also a talent & literary manager, and the founder of MORE ZAP Productions & Management (http://www.morezap.com) . If you would like to appear on this podcast, you may query Michelle by email; [email protected]

      • Passion to Power is a platform with workshops, public speaking engagements and private coaching. For more on these services or to customize and create your own events with Michelle Zeitlin and her team, please see (http://www.passion-power.com) Michelle is on social media @morezap1 Instagram for updates, fun posts and client info. 

        • Guest, Sarah Vermunt is available on social media @careergasm on all the social media platforms. 


        51 min
      • Tami Powers: PowerDrive
        Listen and get some "SEAT TIME" with expert Tami Powers who is celebrating her 20th year as an executive in motorsports, and she is a driving force in this industry. Her goal is to "normalize" the motorsports industry and get equal sponsorship funds, recognition and opportunity for women race car drivers. Powers is gung-ho to make it happen now and to level this playing field. 
        Her motto: "the race car knows no gender."
        Michelle Zeitlin and Tami Powers talk about the world of advertising, sports marketing, the inequity of women in competitive sports and how it's going to change the motorsports industry. 
        For more on guest, Tami Powers, see https://powerdrivemf.com/contact/
        Michelle Zeitlin, Show Host & Producer, see http://www.passion-power.com or http://www.morezap.com
        Michelle Zeitlin is the CEO and founder of More Zap Productions & Management; She develops people & projects for all media. 
        For info and bookings as speaker, coach, career strategist please email [email protected] 
        Announcer VO Mark David, Opening Music Mixed by Kyle Bruich for More Zap Repertory
        All Rights Reserved
        32 min
      • Kristen V. Carter- the V is for VIP- Hue You Know!

        Kristen V. Carter is a writer-producer and show runner in unscripted television.  She has worked on productions with BET, HBO Max and Kevin Hart. Currently developing her own work as an independent contractor for award shows, magazine shows and fact-based entertainment, she also mentors youth and young adults. Kristen attended boarding school through an initiative supported by Oprah Winfrey, A Better Chance, and because of those inspiring grades 8-12, Kristen now offers mentorships to other young people with encouragement, advice and tools for success.  Kristen is currently developing her own projects along with interviewing for other existing "amazing" programs as a producer. She talks about preparing her production binders and what goes into those; and offers tips for those aspiring to this type of role in the industry.  Create relationships with mentors! "Do what makes your heart sing!"  Both Kristen and I use Wizard of Oz analogies and speak about following one's Yellow Brick Road to Success.   Along with Bree Frank, Shirley Vernae Williams and Gidean Moncrieffe, Kristen V. Carter works with Hue You Know, and their collective "ultimate goal is to lift the voices of our collective community in the world of media and beyond." Especially advocating for BIPOC populations, Hue You Know is a non-profit company that offers resources, connections and current information for those who work as freelancers in entertainment on camera and behind it. Vision: A transformed media industry committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion that remedies systemic inequalities. Kristen also hosts a podcast called "Hue Chats" on Sundays and Tuesdays. Check out their Facebook group, their website and their Instagram for updates and posts.   You may hear mention of "Rosie" --a young lady from Boston who coached with Michelle Zeitlin, Passion to Power after hearing the podcast conversation with Kevin Beggs, Chairman, Lionsgate TV--Rosie reached out to Michelle via LinkedIn, then Michelle referred Rosie to Hue You Know after hearing about the initiative in the Hollywood trades. Rosie took the advice, had an informational interview with Kristen and in turn connected Michelle back to Kristen, who was invited to be a guest on the show! This business is about building authentic relationships....so Listen UP!   If you'd like to work with Michelle Zeitlin, for a workshop or book her for speaking engagements, please reach out by email [email protected] or see the website http://www.passion-power.com. For more on More Zap's people & projects, see http://www.morezap.com and to connect with Kristen V. Carter, please see her website: http://www.kristenvcarter.com  Thanks for listening. Please share this episode and listen to all of the podcast episodes on your favorite podcast platforms.  Please post your comments and suggestions. Enjoy!

        36 min
      • "Get Curious- Don't be Scared" with Jason Kirk, Accelerator
        • Tech guru, new venture activator, innovator- Jason Kirk has a cool job! He is the GM of the Disney Accelerator.
        • Listen Up for advice and tools for success- whether you are new in the game or pivoting in your new iteration. 
        • Jason puts creativity and strategy into everything he does. 

          • From interning at ICM to running a tech start up to being on the dream team now- he is excited and motivated to be making decisions about which companies are "next" in the portfolio for the Walt Disney Co. 

          And, whenever he can, he surfs the waves and enjoys the California beaches. He has some fun sports analogies too.

          Here are some of the soundbites: 

          • "Get Curious" 
          • "Play the Game" 
          • "There's no business school for entertainment..." 
          • "Treat people nicely" 
          • "Don't be afraid to fall in love with you" 

            • If you are interested in being a guest for Passion to Power, send a proposal via email to [email protected]

            or visit http://www.passion-power.com for more on workshops, one-on-one coaching, customized clinics for your company and speaking engagements. Michelle Zeitlin is the CEO of More Zap Productions & Management. More Zap Productions & Management Excited to share the new 2021 EPK: http://morezap.com/info/ 

            34 min
          • SYMPOSIUM UK to LA "creating opportunity in crisis" Arts & Entertainment
            Chair, Sylvia Lane of UC Weston in the United Kingdom has produced an international symposium with the theme "creating opportunity out of a crisis." With Joe Miller, also on faculty at UC Weston, they invited an esteemed industry panel of guests. 
            Michelle Zeitlin, CEO of More Zap and Host of Passion to Power, was invited along with casting directors, James Pearson UK and Matthew Lessall, USA; additionally actress/singer, Alice Fern, Matthew Shaffer, actor/author and Emily Alabi, actress/dancer.  
            With over 200 guests on Zoom in real time, this was recorded February 11, 2021, during a major lockdown all over Britain. 
            Now, with bonus interviews, Michelle releases her PASSION TO POWER podcast episode with highlights from the symposium. Learn more about why Sylvia Lane elected to offer this important symposium and wrote a grant request to offer honorariums to the esteemed panelists. Learn more about Sylvia and Joe's relationship as performers themselves. Get worthy advice from the UK CD, James Pearson about how to sustain during lockdown and how to pivot to online auditions. Alice Fern shares her dedication to keeping artists in good mental health and her social media platform reaches out to artists to connect and direct them.   
            Please post comments, share these podcast episodes and connect with the panelists via social media.  
            For more about Michelle Zeitlin and to book her services for speaking engagements, workshops and coaching, 
            SEE www.passion-power.com Passion to Power is a platform and curriculum created by Michelle Zeitlin
            For more on the people and projects with More Zap Productions & Management, SEE www.morezap.com 
            If you are interested in being a guest or want to pitch your client, please email [email protected] or [email protected]
            NOTE: This is an Extra Long Episode as the original symposium was 2 hours in length - hosted by Sylvia and Joe- Michelle added bonus content post symposium. Enjoy!
            1 hr 55 min
          • Creatives- The Courage of Your Convictions, CEO Andy Bateman Sid Lee USA
            🎧 Andy Bateman has been a lifelong strategist. He is CEO of the US HQ for Sid Lee, a creative company that offers services in marketing, advertising, architecture and design, and looks to connect buyers and sellers. Andy talks about how their company is building community and how now, during this worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, being "more human" and being both a 'person and professional' while living with a 'work and life congruence' is more important than ever.
            Andy was born in Britain and has lived and worked in Australia and the US. His POV is shaped by his international life and travels, and is currently residing and working remotely in Venice, CA. 
            Andy shares his thoughts on ways to break into the company and what skills and ideas one should have to be relevant. Generous with his ideas, advice and time, Andy reflects on his 18 year old self and says "have the courage of your convictions," and don't be fearful...Find the sweet spot between being creative and being involved with community and culture. Enjoy! 
            Thanks to Tareeni Bogra, Communications and PR for Sid Lee, for her assistance in coordinating. 
            Sid Lee is an international creative services firm founded in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It operates offices in Toronto, New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle and Paris. The agency offers services in the fields of branding, digital and social marketing, advertising, analytics, architecture and retail design, branded content and entertainment.
            For more on Passion to Power, please visit http://www.passion-power.com Michelle Zeitlin is the host and producer of this podcast. Michelle is also the CEO of More Zap Productions & Management, a talent & literary company with a special event wing and currently developing "people and projects" in all media, on stage and on the page. Visit http://morezap.com for our current roster of clients and our EPK. 
            Credits: Mark David, Announcer VO, Zisi Papadol, editor.
            39 min
          • Kendra Levin Children’s Book Publishing
            Kendra Levin balances her career in books and life coaching....she is a straight shooter, yet gentle and gracious. Here we talk about her work as Editorial Director at S&S Books for Young Readers, acquiring books. She is also the author of The Hero is You.
            49 min
          • Agent Life: Blair Taylor says: "Love What You Do!"
            Blair Taylor has a big personality, a straightforward approach and an abundance of energy. He has been an agent for over 20 years and he loves his work. He has closed big endorsement deals. Now he is a daddy and works remotely with the baby monitor close by. We talked about unions and how so much of the advertising business is going non-union. We discussed options for actors. We shared laughs and I was reminded that Blair went to University where I grew up- Madison, WI. For advise, motivation and great insight about marketing actors - the "intangibles" - Listen Up! 🎧
            48 min
          • Jonas Agin, Disney Executive: "Have an Opinion, Have a Point of View."
            Jonas Agin is VP, Original Series, Disney Branded Television. He shares his experience working in kid and family entertainment, and how the pitch process works, the development process, the wins and losses. According to Agin, "90% of the projects we develop don't go to pilot..." The Wins are important, but sometimes he learns more from the losses. In fact, he says one can fail upward in this industry, by taking risks. He is an advocate of creative risks, and gets very excited about taking new directions in content development. Michelle Zeitlin hosts, and interviews Again, via Zoom. Listen up for tips and tools for success; if you're just starting out on your career road map, or making "pivots and pirouettes" in the later stage of your career. Everyone is transitioning during this historic time, and creativity is required, along with ingenuity, good networking skills and being open. Agin recommends "any job is the right job" right now. "Be kind to everyone," including the assistants of today that will be the executives making decisions and hires tomorrow.  With a four year old and eight year old at home, Agin agrees his family has the focus group demo for Disney, and Disney + is on the TV in his house all day. His son has discovered the streaming "Hocus Pocus," which Agin says he has now watched over six hundred times!  Jonas Agin offers insight, information and valuable advice.   
            Please comment, share and rate the episode and all episodes. Share and post #passiontopower.   
            Michelle Zeitlin is the founder of More Zap Productions & Management. She is available for corporate coaching, public speaking and panels on career strategy, creative development, and mentoring in arts & entertainment. 
            www.passion-power.com 
            www.morezap.com
            Thanks to Mark David, VO announcer and Zisi Papadol, associate editor.
            33 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…