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So many laughs in this one- on topics like the line at Trader Joe's, Leiper's Fork and getting her start as a singer in Nashville... Mallory Eagle is one of Nashville’s best kept secrets. . . for now that is. Her voice is strong as a heavy pour of whiskey and smoother than a dancehall floor. Originally from Oklahoma City, she is now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her first album “Red Dirt Home” was released in February of 2018. Since then, she has opened and worked for artists like Wade Hayes, Jason Boland, Jaime Wyatt, Kate and Forrest O’Connor, Chris Scruggs, Kenny Vaughn and Exile. Her latest collaboration with YouTube star Hillary Klug and the talented Brenna MacMillan, “Down in the River to Pray,” has been featured by Bluegrass Life (and many others) and hit 1 million views on Facebook over the course of a week. She is currently writing for her next album and working with several other Nashville artists on various projects. MalloryEagle.com @malloryeagle on all platforms https://medium.com/authority-magazine/meet-nashvilles-rising-stars-mallory-eagle-d6e2e2da0cc7

Listen to Karina have a heart to heart with Todd and Brooke Tilghman. No topic is off limits as they talk about behind the scenes of The Voice and working with Blake Shelton, adopting their beautiful children, and how they set rules as a family. Check out ore about their book "Every Little Win "- How Celebrating Small Victories Can Lead to Big Joy https://www.amazon.com/Every-Little-Win-Celebrating-Victories/dp/1400229103 What does a forty-two-year-old, small-town pastor do when he wins one of the most popular singing competitions in the world? Todd Tilghman and his wife, Brooke, share how decades of unrelenting challenges have taught them a joyful mindset of embracing not only winning The Voice but also "every little win" along the way. When Todd Tilghman, pastor and father of eight from Meridian, Mississippi, auditioned for The Voice, he counted it as a win simply to sing in front of an audience other than family and church members. Despite no music or vocal training, he not only made it through the blind audition--with all four celebrity judges vying to coach him--he also won the show's entire eighteenth season. Fans were drawn to Todd's tremendous joy on stage, giving them much-needed inspiration during the hard challenges of a global pandemic. In their first book, Todd and Brooke share how their focus on joy and celebrating every little win has helped them to overcome numerous challenges over their twenty-plus-year marriage. From adopting two children from South Korea to fighting for their newborn son's life to pastoring a small congregation through periods of adversity, Todd and Brooke share the lessons they've learned and the strategies that have moved them from fear to faith to ever-present joy. https://www.facebook.com/toddtilghmanmusic

Listen in as Karina has a hear to heart with Rick Allen! Rick Allen became the drummer for Def Leppard at age 15. As one of the world's best-selling music artists, Def Leppard have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, two albums with RIAA diamond certification (10 million albums sold) and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. At the height of worldwide fame in 1984, he had a car accident that changed his life. Rick lost an arm, but turned personal tragedy into spiritual transformation and continued his musical career. While he was already a hero to millions of young people, he soon added millions of new admirers. Since then Rick has been reaching out and giving support to others all over the globe by sharing his personal experiences and his love of drumming. Over the past 13 years Rick has reached out to teenage cancer patients, children with special needs, at risk youth in crisis, families of domestic violence and veterans who have served in Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. He was awarded the Humanitarian Award by Maria Shriver’s Best Buddies of CA in 2002 and in 2012, was also awarded the prestigious Wounded Warrior Project’s Carry It Forward Award. Rick continues his work helping wounded warriors through Project Resiliency’s Warrior Resiliency Program sponsored by his charity foundation the Raven Drum Foundation. An integral part of Rick's creative life went public in 2012. After years of personal photographic work, Allen ventured into the fine art world with a blockbuster debut collection of abstract artwork built from rhythm. Allen has become a pioneer in the new medium, utilizing drumsticks and rhythm to dictate abstract visuals on canvas. That debut collection, in 2012 featured 300 pieces, quickly sold-out in its initial offering to the public and boasted a sold out exhibition. A second collection, released in 2013, and titled “Rock-On-Canvas” met with a similar exceptional reception and helped to forge a relationship with America's leading fine art retailer Wentworth Galleries. The Artist is pleased to present this new Collection: “Wings of Hope 2021” in May 2021. ======= ARTIST’S STATEMENT “Music, Art and Photography have been passions of mine since I was a boy. My life has been a journey of transformation and my art is a reflection of the many facets of dreams and perceptions that have shaped me. Each piece has a story and a connection to my life from my roots in England, my life changing car accident, journey to America, travels around the globe and to my deep connection to Wounded Warriors and their struggle to heal. The collection intends to express messages of hope, transcendence and the human condition." - Rick Allen Website: https://rickallen.com/artist/ ======== IN GALLERY APPEARANCES BY RICK ALLEN (artist will be in attendance at all three showings) THURSDAY, MAY 20 7-9 PM Wentworth Gallery at Las Olas Address: 819 East Las Olas Blvd. FRIDAY, MAY 21 7-10 PM Wentworth Gallery at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Address: 5804 Seminole Way #103 SATURDAY MAY 22 6-9 PM Wentworth Gallery at the Boca Raton Town Center Mall Address: 6000 Glades Road #1089

"Uplifting episode -- Julie shares tips of how you can set goals, have gratitude and live your best life! " Julie is a certified professional coach, an international bestselling author and a motivational speaker. She helps men and women increase their self-confidence, let go of self-doubt and limiting beliefs to thrive in the areas of career, relationships, health and well-being to become the best version of themselves and ultimately live their best life. Julie is the founder of "Thrive and Shine - Women's Empowerment Coaching", a group to help women overcome obstacles, understand their identity, increase their self-confidence, and tap into their innate power. http://julieblouin.com/ https://medium.com/authority-magazine/julie-blouin-the-power-of-flexibility-how-i-was-able-to-pivot-to-a-new-exciting-opportunity-7b08e814e452 Episode 17 - International Bestselling Author, Coach, and Motivational Speaker -Julie Blouin In this episode of Coffee with Karina, we have Julie Blouin, a certified professional coach, an international bestselling author, and a motivational speaker. She shares tips on how to set goals, practice gratitude, and overcome fear to live an abundant life. She explains how she pivoted during the pandemic and grew her coaching business, which she’s still handling with a full-time job. Listen in to learn why you should step out of your comfort zone and go for what you want. What You Will Learn: [1:56] How Julie shifted from a restaurant server to a coach during the pandemic. [5:20] Simple steps to overcome fear and get up and do the things you want to achieve. [8:17] The importance of creating a vision board for your goals. [9:26] How to make a list of 3 goals each week and actionable steps towards achieving them. [11:39] The power of gratitude in helping you achieve happiness and a growth mindset. [13:16] How to create a morning routine and gratitude to balance life during the pandemic. [15:22] Julie’s future career plans and continuing to help women live their best lives.

First seen in Authority Magazine and Thrive Global in the article “Filmmakers Making A Social Impact”. Karina now interviews filmmakers Serena Ryen, Ethan Itzkow, of Schmeh Films for a more in depth talk about their acting careers and filmmaking journey. Their stories aim to ignite empathy and galvanize action towards social justice, while they do their part behind the scenes to change the often unsustainable working culture of the independent film scene. Their award-winning film “CASHED” is now streaming on Amazon Prime after screening at over a dozen film festivals nationwide and winning awards for Audience Choice, Best Dramatic Short, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, and a Best Short Comedy nomination. Their newest film “High Score” premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival. https://www.serenaryen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/serenaryen/ https://www.ethanitzkow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ethan.itzkow Episode 16 - Filmmakers Serena Ryen and Ethan Itzkow talk about their film - "High Score'' In this episode of Coffee with Karina, we have filmmakers Serena Ryen, Ethan Itzkow, of Schmeh Films. They share an in-depth talk about their acting careers, filmmaking journey, and their latest film ‘High Score’. They explain why their stories are mostly about empathy and galvanizing action towards social justice today. Listen to learn where you can stream their film ‘CASHED’ and what to look out for in the future from the duo. What You Will Learn: [2:13] Serena and Ethan explain how they met and started making films together. [4:41] They describe the challenges they experience working together as creators and as a couple. [7:00] The value of having an acting background as a director to develop set empathy. [9:59] Serena narrates a horror experience during an audition. [12:16] How they ended up creating films about social justice. [14:51] The making of ‘High Score’- what they did and didn’t do to avoid promoting extremism and racism. [18:01] Their future plans plus the expected social justice impact of ‘High Score’.

Karina and Emme chat up a storm in this episode! Covering everything from getting started in the business to recording an album over zoom. We love the part when they bring up audition mistakes in LA and things you should never do if you want to book the job! Emme is a talented actress, producer and singer- songwriter - catch her new single "Oceanside" out now. EmmeLentino.com @EmmeLentino on all platforms

In this episode Karina talks to singer, Kaitlyn Dorff! Karina and Kaityln discuss growing up in LA in her insanely talented family. She talks about how thankful she feels to have been around music her whole life, her brothers Andrew and Stephen Dorff, her move to Nashville, and the pressure that came with releasing her first song. We have a feeling she's about to trail blaze her own path in the music industry! Stream/download “Parties” https://linktr.ee/Kaitlyndorff https://open.spotify.com/album/0dinvzZ9FRGozLnoD4T0az?highlight=spotify:track:5e3Vnd8FnaTinD4Fp9PG6V https://music.apple.com/us/album/parties-single/1551440473 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hod0BibAhdg Find Kaitlyn on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Tiktok @kaitlyndorff Show Notes: Episode 14 - Singer Kaitlyn Dorff is here! In this episode of Coffee with Karina, we have singer Kaitlyn Dorff! She talks about growing up in LA in her musically talented family- and making her move from LA to Nashville to pursue music professionally. Kaitlyn describes the inspiration behind her first single ‘Parties’ and the pressure that came with releasing it. Listen in to hear how Kaitlyn is trailblazing her own musical path in the industry at just 21! “The more people stay grounded with themselves, even though they have great opportunities, the more people will want to be around them and celebrate those things with them.” What You Will Learn: [3:05] Kaitlyn describes music as her first love that was always a when not an if. [4:22] She describes growing up in a musical family and how that influenced her career. [6:54] She talks about her new single ‘Parties’ which was written by a friend. [9:30] The musical environment that Nashville is, and its difference from LA. [11:31] The importance of staying humble and true to who you are to succeed in the music industry. [14:20] Country song or not? #andrewdorff #stephendorff #stevedorff #kaitlyndorff

In this episode they deal with some strong topics, but still feels like a great place to be. Get ready to join the party.. ! Karina, Ella and Bukky discuss their film SELF- CHARM - soon to be released. Karina chats to Bukky about the acting process and her role on the film ROCKS - where she is nominated for BEST ACTRESS at the BAFTA's! (Congrats Bukky!!) Karina and Ella talk about mental health stigmas, how Ella is thrilled to have Bukky in the lead role and how SELF-CHARM is going to be one to watch at the festivals this year! Show Notes: Episode 13 - Multi Award Winning Actress Bukky Bakray and Filmmaker Ella Greenwood In this episode of Coffee with Karina, we have multi-award-winning actress Bukky Bakray and filmmaker Ella Greenwood. They discuss their short film Self-Charm, which is releasing soon, and how it touches on the issue of mental health. Bukky describes the progress of her acting career from her role in the film ROCKS, in which she is nominated for BEST ACTRESS at the BAFTA's to now Self- Charm. Listen in to hear how at only 19 years, Ella is already making her name in the film industry. What You Will Learn: [1:05] Bukky talks about the progress of her acting career within a short period of time. [2:04] How Bukky’s been trying to stay active in the pandemic. [3:09] How Bukky was discovered for her role in Rocks and the process that was. [5:59] Her experience trying to fit in the narrative of the movie. [9:22] How Ella and Bukky met plus working together in the short film Self-Charm. [15:18] The importance of telling mental health stories to create awareness and support. [16:06] Ella explains why she wanted to bring a sense of normalcy with the mental health issue in Self-Charm.

As a part of the series about Inspirational Women of the Speaking Circuit, Karina had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Enjoli Beato! I love how they talk about "connecting not networking" - and how meeting for coffee can lead to so much more.. um, yes!! Michelle graciously walks us through, step by step how to make and secure those valuable connections. ============= Michelle Enjoli is a bilingual international speaker and career coach who motivates and teaches strategies on how to successfully connect to career and business opportunities. Michelle also has an idea worth sharing and will become a TEDx speaker at Southampton, England’s inaugural TEDx event this year. She will give a talk titled “The Most Important Connection to Make for Success.” She was just featured in a new book called “Hispanic Stars Rising. The New Face of Power” and is currently working on her first book. https://www.michelleenjoli.com/ https://www.instagram.com/michelleenjoli/ https://www.facebook.com/connectwithmichelleenjoli https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleenjoli/ Episode 12 - International Speaker and Coach - Michelle Enjoli Beato Have you ever thought about how meeting for coffee can lead to so much more than just a cup of latte? Personal and professional connections can be created over a simple cup of coffee. In this episode of Coffee with Karina, we have international speaker and coach, Michelle Enjoli Beato talking about coffee and connections. She explains why she believes in connecting not networking- and takes us through steps to create valuable connections. Listen in to learn how to approach the idea of becoming a speaker and be successful in it. What You Will Learn: [1:49] Why business picked up for Michelle in 2020. [4:07] Connecting with more attention and intention over Zoom. [6:11] She explains how she prepares to speak at an international event. [8:00] How to concentrate on the audience as a speaker to eliminate nervousness when on stage. [11:11] The importance of content repurposing. [12:01] Michelle’s bilingual childhood plus how she learned to connect with people over coffee. [17:40] How to tangibly connect with people at all levels with simple steps. [20:36] How to reconnect with who you are before connecting with others. [24:08] Recognize where to start as a speaker and consistently learn to get better. [26:48] Research and niche down to a specific topic that will help you differentiate your brand.

Listen in as Karina has a candid conversation with Don.. We talk about his humble beginnings in music, the importance of family, early premonitions and the cultural effect of "American Pie". ---------- Don McLean(born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1971 hit song "American Pie", an 8.5-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation. ... In 2004, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His other hit singles include "Vincent", "Dreidel", a rendition of Roy Orbison's "Crying", a rendition of the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You", and "Wonderful Baby". His composition "And I Love You So" has been sung by Elvis Presley, Perry Como, Helen Reddy, Glen Campbell, and others, and in 2000, Madonna had a hit with a rendition of "American Pie". In 2004, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In January 2018, BMI certified that "American Pie" and "Vincent" had reached five million and three million airplays respectively. - WIki Show Notes: Episode 11 - Iconic Singer-Songwriter Don McLean is here In this episode of Coffee with Karina, we have Don McLean, the American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1971 hit song American Pie, an 8.5-minute folk-rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation. In 2004, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He talks about his musical inspiration and the difference between the modern music creation process and that of the mid-20th century. Listen in to learn about Don’s premonition ‘powers’ and the cultural effect of American Pie. What You Will Learn: [2:13] How Don’s relationship with The Weavers influenced him to become a folk artist. [6:53] Why he didn’t anticipate the success of his music, plus how Elvis recorded his song ‘I Love You So’. [9:02] Why he took control of protecting the rights to his music. [12:13] Signs that America is headed towards a dangerous zone in many aspects. [15:01] Don describes being a husband, a father, and having his mural in New York as what he’s proud of. [16:23] He explains how he saw his father’s death in a premonition. [19:57] The power of idiomatic mastery in delivering a perfect musical performance. [20:59] Songwriting in the modern-day. [22:21] The difference between record-making today and decades ago. [24:25] Don advises young musicians to get good transactional lawyers to help them know what they’re signing.

"Dance is dance whether you’re walking or rolling.." - Chelsie Hill What an inspiration- Community Leader, Trailblazer, Entrepreneur and Founder of the Rollettes Dance Team, Chelsie Hill has dedicated her life to dance and encouraging others to pursue their passions despite the physical obstacles they face and the tribulations of life. [email protected] https://www.rollettesdance.com/chelsiehill Instagram: @ChelsieHill ​Facebook: @chelsieHillPage ​Youtube: Chelsie Hill Episode 10 - Dancer and Rolettes Founder - Chelsie Hill Imagine not allowing losing your lower body mobility to stop you from being a world-renowned dancer? That is the story of Chelsie Hill, an inspirational community leader, trailblazer, entrepreneur, and Founder of the Rollettes Dance Team. She suffered a tragic road accident that left her paralyzed, which did not in any way deter her from being a wheelchair dancer. Chelsie is dedicated to dance and encouraging others to pursue their passions despite the physical or mental challenges they face in their life. Listen in to learn the importance of creating a space where every woman feels accepted no matter what they look like or where they come from. “Why should my disability stop me from doing what I love.” What You Will Learn: [1:08] Chelsie narrates the events that led to the accident that left her paralyzed. [3:24] How her dad inspired her to become a wheelchair dancer. [5:01] She explains her experience performing with a wheelchair dance team. [7:35] The events that led to the formation of the Rollettes Dance Team. [10:02] How the Rollettes Dance Team grew from 7 girls to over 175 women and children from over 12 countries. [12:13] Overcoming her fear of attending dance classes, plus the impact of her choreography on social media. [15:22] How she got used to living alone for 2 years in LA while in a wheelchair. [18:20] Chelsie hopes to create a space for women to feel accepted. [20:07] The many virtual events in the future for the Rollettes.

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Rebecca Breitel talks about losing her Mother to Covid-19. This is so different to the rest of my podcast, but feel it's necessary to have it as a track. 2020 was filled with so much uncertainty and this captures the feeling and sense of the times and of how many people were affected. https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaBreitel Wendy’s Rainbow - COVID Coronavirus Stole My Parent #wendysrainbow

The amazing Jenni Pulos is our ninth episode and wrapping up our first season! Hear how she started out at the Apollo and survived her rockiest auditions, to her starring on Bravo's hit TV show, "Flipping Out" with Jeff Lewis.. (we talk about Jeff a little too) Her new fun and educational children's youtube channel is launching soon and we talked about how happy we are to get our girls back to school- for them and us!! Check out links below- Jennipulos.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIgWZZMTwbM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIHG7r989JM https://www.nicholaskontaxis.com/ Show Notes: Episode 9 - Bravo's "Flipping Out" Actress, Rapper and Super Human, Jenni Pulos How do you define a multifaceted artist who can do it all? In this episode, we have Jenni Pulos, she’s a mom, an author, an actress, a producer, and starred in Bravo's "Flipping Out". Jenni started out rapping at the Apollo and has survived some very unpleasant auditions, which served as lessons. She talks about her excitement about making great content both scripted and unscripted, to make an impact. Listen in to learn the importance of going after your passion and doing what is your mission! “If you’re criticized about what you’re doing or people are negative, you’re probably doing something.” What You Will Learn: [2:11] Jenni explains where she learned about real estate and design, which changed her life’s path. [5:21] Her experience performing at the Apollo, which she terms as one of her life’s best performances. [7:09] She narrates a rocky audition to a kid’s show and how it encouraged her to keep going. [9:42] The importance of preparing and putting in the work as an artist to get the job. [11:27] How she’s creating fun and educational content for kids on social media. [14:47] Jenni expresses her admiration for Lucille Ball and her incredible work ethic.

Join Karina Michel, entertainment guru and entrepreneur, as she interviews guests who are sharing their journeys and inspirational stories. In this episode we talk to CrossFit Co-Founder, Lauren Jenai. Lauren talks about building CrossFit and the struggles with the media while going through a high profile divorce with Greg Glassman. How 2020 has taught her how to slow down amongst all the chaos, and how marrying her high school sweetheart, Franklin Tyrone Tucker, has brought happiness to her life. She's currently working on a fitness and lifestyle app, "Manifest". We will be on the lookout Lauren! BeManifest.com @laurenJenai https://twitter.com/laurenjenai?lang=en Show Notes: Episode 8 - CrossFit Co-Founder and Manifest Founder, Lauren Jenai In this episode, we speak with CrossFit Co-Founder, Lauren Jenai about slowing down during the pandemic and her new app Manifest. She explains the purpose of the Manifest app in supporting people in their health and wellness journey for 90 days. Listen in to learn the untold truths about Lauren’s high-profile divorce from Greg Glassman and the murder case against her current husband Franklin Tyrone Tucker. What You Will Learn: [1:15] How life slowed down for Lauren during the pandemic with the kids. [4:13] The Manifest app- helping people focus on their health and wellness journey and not weight loss. [7:41] How the media twisted the truths about Lauren during her high-profile divorce from Greg Glassman [9:31] The price of telling the truth that had to be told for the sake of women. [11:38] Lauren talks about her now-husband Franklin Tyrone Tucker, the murder case against him, and the untold truths.

Every week, join Karina Michel, entertainment guru and entrepreneur, as she interviews guests who are sharing their journeys and inspirational stories. In this episode we talk to the multi-talented positive influencer, Katie Sands. Catch her on Amazon Live, raising awareness for The Make a Wish Foundation, and sharing her love for all things sunflowers and awesome style tips for fall. We discuss the pro's and cons of sharing her live therapy sessions for her instagram followers. This girl is doing it all! IamhonestlyKate.com https://www.amazon.com/live IG: @honestlykate Show Notes: Episode 7 - Amazon Live Style Host and Positive Influencer Katie Sands Are you helping create awareness on different social issues on your social media platforms? Katie Sands is a multi-talented positive influencer who’s using her Instagram page to raise awareness on the importance of philanthropy and mental health through therapy. In this episode, she shares her journey as a style influencer and using her influence for the good. Listen in to learn the importance of using your platform big or small to make an impact by raising awareness on social issues. “You can’t be afraid to ask for what you want.” What You Will Learn: [1:31] The athleisure wear and colors trends for fall. [4:00] She explains how she started as a contemporary clothing influencer. [5:27] How Katie shares the hottest fashion trends on the show Amazon Live Style. [7:36] How Katie volunteers to raise awareness for The Make a Wish Foundation. [13:05] Why she aired her therapy sessions on her Instagram page. [15:59] The three most important habits that have put her on the path to success. [17:38] She talks about where she sees her career and brand in the future.

Join Karina Michel, entertainment guru and entrepreneur, as she interviews guests who are sharing their journeys and inspirational stories. In this episode we talk to French actress Oriane Pick. We talk about everything from switching careers, life in London before another possible lockdown and the stigmas and cliches around schizophrenia. Check out current project "I AM" the movie below! https://greenlit.fund/project/i-am @iam_themovie Show Notes: Episode 6 - French Actress and Producer Oriane Pick is here! Is there a possibility that you’d leave your current career and follow a different career path? In this episode, we have French actress and producer Oriane Pick, who left her career in advertising to follow her passion for acting and storytelling. She talks about her project ‘I AM’ which is a film based on real-life experiences about schizophrenia. Listen in to learn how you can help debunk the media perception of the schizophrenia condition by supporting the movie! What You Will Learn: [2:07] Oriane’s interesting and valuable childhood growing up in different countries and continents. [3:20] She describes how she went from working in an ad agency to acting. [7:06] How her need to tell her own stories led to starting Candid Broads Productions. [8:31] The importance of telling different women stories on screen. [9:34] Oriane talks about her film project ‘I AM’ which is about schizophrenia. [12:15] How she’s preparing to play a multifaceted character living with schizophrenia. [14:12] How to get involved in breaking the stigma around schizophrenia.

How to make it as a musician and TikTok star in 2020! Join Karina Michel, entertainment guru and entrepreneur, as she interviews guests who are sharing their journeys and inspirational stories. In this episode we catch up with Rising Music Star, Emma Oliver. She talks to us about her new song, "Sad Sometimes" (which we can't stop playing), how she deals with her struggles with mental health and those TikTok videos with over 7.2 million likes! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsemmaoliver?source=h5_m @itsemmaoliver on all platforms Show Notes: Episode 5 - Rising Music Star and TikTok Celeb, Emma Oliver Are you staying true to yourself and pursuing your dreams without fear of what others think? Our guest on the show today overcame her fear for people’s judgment and is now living her best life. Emma Oliver is a Rising Music Star and TikTok celeb! She talks about her music, which she’s promoting on TikTok, and how she handles her mental health struggles. Listen in to learn the power of being proud of who you’re and inspiring others to do the same. What You Will Learn: [1:24] How Emma overcame her fear of people with medication. [3:14] Learning to be proud of who you’re without fear of being judged. [4:00] How she’s healing through music and inspiring others to accept themselves. [4:26] Drawing music inspiration from the 60s music she grew up listening to. [5:47] Navigating the journey of being herself in the music industry. [7:17] She explains how the idea of TikTok came about. [10:37] Emma talks about her upcoming song.

The casting process can be stressful for actors and producers. Join Karina Michel, entertainment guru and entrepreneur, as she interviews guests who are sharing their journeys and inspirational stories. Lacey Kaelani and Jenna Kammo quit their day jobs and founded "Casting Depot", the one stop shop for everything casting. They share tips for success and personal stories and with us on their rise to the top. If you're an actor trying to land your next gig or thinking of starting your own business in entertainment, this episode is for you. https://www.castingdepot.com/ @castingdepot https://medium.com/authority-magazine/inspirational-women-in-hollywood-how-lacey-kaelani-jenna-kammo-of-casting-depot-aim-to-give-f062db2835d2 Show Notes: Lacey Kaelani and Jenna Kammo of "Casting Depot" Casting made easy for both the director and the talent! In this episode, we have, Lacey Kaelani and Jenna Kammo, the co-founders of the media-tech startup, Casting Depot. The duo quit their day jobs and started Casting Depot, which is a one-stop-shop for everything casting. They share their personal journeys before they flourished in casting, plus how the future looks like for Casting Depot. Listen in to learn how you can land your next acting, modeling, or and voice-over gig without too much of a hustle. “Surround yourself with people that believe in you and people that bring you up.” What You Will Learn: [0:39] They explain why started Casting Depot as a one-stop site for talents and casting directors. [3:38] Lacey describes her background in business and animation before flourishing in casting. [4:48] The benefits of having a business partner to help share the burdens and hiccups. [7:46] Lacey describes a career mistake that taught her the importance of due diligence. [10:27] The importance of consistently applying for jobs and reinventing when things don’t work out. [12:07] How to take care of yourself by doing what makes you happy. [13:20] Jenna insists on the purpose of always practicing kindness. [14:31] Learn to surround yourself with people that add value to your life and that you add value to. [15:19] The future of the casting marketplace they recently launched.

Starting a business can be one of the most intense times of your life. Now throw that in with a pandemic.. Join Karina Michel, entertainment guru and entrepreneur, as she interviews guests who are sharing their journeys and inspirational stories. CEO and Founder of "Spouse-ly", Monica Fullerton, breaks down how she started her dream business, tackles being a Mom of twins and makes it all work, and work well! https://spouse-ly.com/ Show Notes: Episode 3 - Entrepreneur, Military Wife and Mom, Monica Fullerton of "Spouse-ly" Imagine starting a brand-new business and then the pandemic hits the world. Well, in this episode, we have Monica who had the exact experience when she started Spouse-ly in early 2020. Monica Fullerton is an entrepreneur, military wife, and founder of Spouse-ly- a new online marketplace for military families to come together and support one another. She explains how she created Spouse-ly to bring military families together and make it possible for people in the community to follow their dreams. Listen in to learn the importance of enjoying the small things in life by taking a break from the craziness of life! “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, basically you’ll get there.” What You Will Learn: [0:43] Monica explains how the idea of Spouse-ly was born to connect military families. [4:29] How to turn the pandemic into something positive. [5:46] The challenges of growing a startup business during the pandemic. [8:11] The power of supporting small businesses, especially during the pandemic. [9:10] How she enjoys small things like spending time with her 4-year-old twins. [11:42] She describes how the future looks like for Spouse-ly.

Filmmaking can be a challenging career. Join Karina Michel, entertainment guru and entrepreneur, as she interviews guests who are sharing their journeys and inspirational stories. Inspirational chat with Colleen Davie Janes discusses breaking into directing, meeting Harrison Ford and all things Hollywood. If you're interested in getting into production as a director or even as a PA, this episode is for you! Show Notes: Episode 2 - Director, Colleen Davie Janes What is it like to be a female film maker in a highly competitive industry? In this episode of Coffee with Karina, we meet Colleen Davie Janes, she’s a filmmaker, multi-award-winning director, writer, producer, editor, and actress. She explains how many years of just watching and learning as a production assistant made her better at what she does now. Listen in to learn how Colleen got into directing and the competencies that set her apart. You will also learn the importance of focusing on positive energy around what you want to receive from the universe! “I can make a really good-looking film for not a lot of money and in a very fast amount of time.” What You Will Learn: [0:33] The moment Colleen became interested in acting, as a child. [3:30] The many roles that Colleen has been responsible for in the film industry before becoming a director. [6:28] The challenges of change, competition, and learning in the film industry. [10:55] Meeting Harrison Ford who was her inspiration to a career in film. [17:16] How to open yourself up to positive energy and allow the universe to bring you what you want. [21:59] Why she resisted directing earlier on and how she got into it professionally. [30:29] She shares some of her future projects.

Running a successful business and starring in a hit tv show takes some balancing. Join Karina Michel, entertainment guru and entrepreneur, as she interviews guests who are sharing their journeys and inspirational stories. If you're wondering how Lori got to where she is or are a fan of "Say Yes to the Dress" this episode is for you! Tune in to our interview with accomplished author, television personality and business owner. Lori Allen from "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta"! Inspirational Chat Authority Magazine https://medium.com/authority-magazine/inspirational-women-in-hollywood-how-lori-allen-of-say-yes-to-the-dress-atlanta-aims-to-empower-b878a869153b Show Notes: Author, Business Owner, and TV Star Lori Allen of "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" What does it take to run a successful business and star in a hit tv show? In this episode of Coffee with Karina, we have Lori Allen of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta! She talks about her journey in the bridal business and what it has taken to achieve the success she now enjoys. Listen in to hear Lori share some snippets on how she deals with the show's heart-wrenching moments after 11 seasons. You will also learn how to be happy and see your self-worth and value as a working or stay-at-home mom at any age. “Nothing worthwhile comes overnight.” What You Will Learn: [0:45] How Lori has learned to be strong to handle heart-wrenching stories of brides. [2:35] The moment Lori knows the bride has found her envisioned gown. [3:28] Lori explains her business journey as a bridal shop owner, which took a long time to grow. [7:32] Lori’s interest in the bridal business and support from her aunt Jean who was in the industry. [8:17] The hard work that goes into building a successful business. [10:04] The importance of taking time for yourself to relax and recharge. [11:24] She talks about her book Say Yes to What's Next which is about motivation for women.