Passion to Power for Creatives Hollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management

About Passion to Power for Creatives Hollywood iNSIDER Michelle Zeitlin, MORE ZAP Productions & Management

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 PUBLISHING and ORIGINAL CONTENT spaces, currently developing multiple original shows and attractions. She "works and plays" in dance, drama, music, yoga and wellness. She is known as a career strategist. These conversations are with #bigshots in television, film, stage. Follow your Yellow Brick Road to Success and share these episodes! #passiontopower And BOOK a Workshop, Clinic or Keynote with MZ.

Publisher

Michelle Zeitlin

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Feb 2020

Latest episode

12 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 90 episodes have a transcript.

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   12 Sept 2026

   Ballet’s biggest problem is not technique—it is culture. Aaron Thao reveals why the future of dance belongs to artists who can collaborate, speak up, and build safer spaces for freelance dancers!

   New York to London- CHOREOGRAPHER, Aaron Thao is creating new work through incubators and creative collaboration, offering ballet work- "it may not pay 1000 pounds (British GBP) but there is money for performances- these are professionals and should be compensated..." Some Key Conversational Point(e)s: Social media, ballet audiences, and the athletic side of dance How a modern class led Aaron toward ballet From medical school to dance medicine and New York training Building a freelance career across dance and side jobs Why London’s freelance scene and talent pool drew him in.. Leading with kindness in a toxic ballet culture A NON Traditional PATH to DANCE as a CAREER- take a listen- Violin, Medical School, Business, and BALLET! For More on MORE ZAP please visit www.morezap.com (www.morezap.com) or www.passion-power.com (www.passion-power.com) If you're in LONDON September 12/13 check out the performances--Sadler's Wells Theatre And GALA performances in upstate New York= listen and jot down the deets. If you are interested in taking a workshop or clinic, contact us; we design Creative Projects that are customized. Publicists can pitch MOREZAP@GMAIL.COM (MOREZAP@GMAIL.COM) Names mentioned in the opening remarks include social media influencers/principal dancers, Skyler Brandt, ABT, Isabella Boylston, ABT new mom and still twirling.. Stephen McRae, Royal Ballet. Note; Michelle Zeitlin, Host of Passion to Power is also a former ballet dancer, who has performed in NYC, Russia and in Europe, including with the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group and Kirov Ballet (Leningrad)

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   3 Aug 2026

   Tony-Winning Choreographer Christopher Gattelli on Broadway Success, Theater Trends, and Inspiration

   "It's always great to have cards in your sleeve because these days it's everything. There's so many things you have to do. Any extra is helpful because if you can play an instrument, it only adds to the soup.” Discover insights from Tony winner Christopher Gatelli, known for his work on Newsies and Schmigadoon. This episode explores the evolution of musical theater, the characteristics of today's triple threats, and the power of mentorship in the arts.In this episode: Chris Gatelli shares his journey to winning a Tony and his recent projects The changing landscape of musical theater The importance of ensemble work and versatile performers in modern productions Reflections on mentorship and the influence of choreographer Scott Salman Behind-the-scenes stories from Schmigadoon and Newsies The impact of theater education and training today Insights into directing and choreographing for TV vs. Broadway The future of musical theater and emerging talent Tony Winning Christopher Gattelli shares his views on Schmigadoon, the Broadway show and the TV show he staged prior. What are triple threats? What catches his eye in auditions? "It's like the main thing, the main thing when you, when you walk into a room is like, is just be as prepared as you can be because the one, because as I said earlier, like 99% doesn't have anything to do with you. So as long as you can walk out of that room and go, I was present for the combination." What inspires him? GUYS and DOLLS, Jerome Robbins Broadway, the Golden Age of Musicals. Westside Story to Billion Dollar Baby...as a choreographer and director, he looks for people who are "present." Be a "quadruple threat" and that means being kind! Be prepared, show up and be yourself. In this episode, we feature two performers who have valuable questions about the business of show. Emmy is an aspiring actress and dancer who studies in Southern CA and loves musicals! Gabe's base is Nashville and tours all over the US and abroad as a multi-instrumentalist, singer and actor for film & TV. He had questions for Chris Gattelli about "focus." Listen UP! Don't miss a word. You'll get kernels of gold. Shout out to Stephanie Pope Kenny Ortega Cohen Brothers Matt West Jerry Mitchell Cynthia Onrubia Jeff Amsden and RIP, Scott Salmon who inspired both host, Michelle Zeitlin in her early Broadway audition days and Chris Gattelli who also had his own touching memories of Mr. Salmon. "I've been there...you get more with kindness." Says Gattelli who is very kind himself,, works to be generous with advice and encourages his performers by being fair. "Can you do this 8 times a week?" Follow him on socials and buy a ticket to see a Broadway show! Follow Michelle Zeitlin on socials, LinkedIn and here are the websites for her companies: ⁠www.passion-power.com⁠ ⁠www.morezap.com⁠

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   1 Jul 2026

   BETH FELDMAN: Communications Pro, Publicist, "Knitter!" -How this SVP Helps Solve Problems and Gets to YES

   Takeaways • The Butterfly Effect: How Change Shapes Success with Beth Feldman, SVP of Comms, NexStar Media, CW NetworkSome of the Topic Points:* Self-advocacy and confidence are crucial for career advancement.* Embrace change and see transformation as a 'butterfly effect' of growth.* Kindness and effective communication are key leadership skills.* Networking and community involvement open doors and create opportunities.* Being fearless and early ambition can set the foundation for success.* Innovative approaches in media, including streaming and sports, drive growth.* Mentorship and collaboration are vital for personal and professional development.* Balancing personal life with career ambitions requires resilience.* Continuous learning and trend spotting keep you ahead in your field.* Authenticity and kindness foster stronger relationships and leadership influence.Michelle Zeitlin and Beth Feldman enjoyed an hour of vibrant and straight forward conversation as entrepreneurs, writers, musical theatre lovers and moms. PASSION TO POWER is a podcast for CREATIVES of all ages- especially those aspiring for careers in the arts, entertainment, media and music. Beth Feldman talks about her "transformative" career. Check out her bio on LinkedIn for more info.Michelle Zeitlin is the President of More Zap Productions & Management LLC and host of PASSION TO POWER (www.passion-power.com (www.passion-power.com)) For more on our people and projects, see www.morezap.com (www.morezap.com) If you're a publicist and wish to pitch your GUEST for this podcast, please send a proposal to: MoreZap@gmail.com Thanks for Listening!

Inside a recent episode

LIVING IN THE AND with Dr. Jennifer Turner

Published 20 Mar 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] He'd met me in a couple of joint ABC Daytime subnet meetings. He thought I was smart. He thought he could train me to be a creative executive and asked me if I wanted to come over to ABC Daytime. Now to be completely transparent, I had no idea what being a creative executive was. But I was like, I'm going to figure it out when I get over there. And fortunately, I didn't know what being a creative executive was, but I had been watching ABC Daytime soaps since I was five years old. So I knew the shows and I knew what I liked about the shows and I knew what I didn't like about the shows. I just needed to learn how to communicate in a productive way to writers, you know, how to give notes, because giving notes is a skill. […]

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• Denise Woods
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• Kamala Avila-Salmon
• Jason Jordan

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