So much actor info gold in this one!! Host Karina interviews two prominent casting directors, Rose Rosen and Kimberly Skyrme. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the casting industry, the shift towards self-tape auditions, and provide insights into how actors can stand out in their auditions. The episode also touches on their successful podcast 'Casting Confidential', how it evolved from Clubhouse discussions, and their plans for future episodes, including featuring celebrity guests. Listener...
May 23, 2025•29 min
In this episode, filmmakers Jadon Cal and Jake Jalbert discuss their latest project, Off Rip, a coming-of-age skimboarding movie set in Pinellas County, Florida. They share their journey from production in 2023 to the film festival circuit, and highlight their collaborative partnership. The conversation covers their individual backgrounds, upcoming projects including a Western called Florida Wild, and the dynamics of working together while also pursuing separate opportunities. Additionally, they...
Apr 19, 2025•9 min
Go behind the scenes with host Karina as she catches up with co-star and DJ Tony Divirgilio. They reminisce about filming Christmas Couples Retreat, sharing favorite moments and the little things—like stepping outside for fresh air—that help break up long days on set. Tony opens up about his journey into acting and modeling, the discipline that drives his career, and the daily habits that keep him grounded, from journaling and fitness to spirituality. They also dive into the highs and lows of th...
Mar 16, 2025•27 min
In this episode with Karina and her friend, Preston Walden, a seasoned director, writer, and producer, engages in a candid conversation about his filmmaking journey, the evolving industry, and the dynamics of working on indie films. Preston shares insights on how he got into filmmaking, notable experiences on set, and the importance of creativity and preparation. Emphasizing the collaborative nature of film production, he talks about his process, inspiration, and overcoming challenges. The discu...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Inside the Domino Sugar Factory: A Creative Sanctuary In this episode, Peter Corbett and Karina delve into the transformative power of creativity, leadership, and mindful environments. Set against the backdrop of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, inside a Lotus Bell tent at the historic Domino Sugar Factory, Peter shares his journey from leading a 100-person creative agency to focusing on experiential design and leadership retreats. They discuss the essence of creating spaces that inspire personal growth,...
Jan 17, 2025•19 min
In this episode, host Karina Michel sits down with Rebecca Rietze, a single mom redefining life after divorce. Becky shares her journey through the ups and downs of dating apps, her creative efforts in building a thriving singles community in Orlando, and the inspiration behind her groups like the West Orange Social Club. With humor and candor, Becky opens up about her personal dating adventures, lessons learned, and her aspirations for the future, including expanding her community outreach and ...
Jan 12, 2025•40 min
In this episode, Karina sits with rising country artist Ashley Barron in a cozy farm house in Franklin Tennessee, discussing her unconventional journey from Sacramento to Nashville. Ashley shares insights on her early music career, the transition to Nashville, and her experiences with social media as an artist. She opens up about her personal battle with scleroderma and her involvement with the National Scleroderma Foundation. Ashley also talks about her creative process, the influence of Mirand...
Dec 25, 2024•17 min
In this enchanting holiday episode, Karina sits down with the legendary Neil Goldberg, creator of Cirque Dreams Holidaze, to discuss his journey of blending imagination, creativity, and festive spirit. Neil shares insights into his latest project, Pomp Snow and Circumstance, debuting this December at Orlando's Crayola Experience. The show brings a fresh twist on holiday magic, featuring dazzling visuals, whimsical storytelling, and RoboClaws—a high-tech, reimagined Santa designed to capture the ...
Dec 11, 2024•30 min
In this touching interview, Karina speaks with pop legend Taylor Dayne, the voice behind iconic hits like "Love Will Lead You Back" and "Tell It to My Heart." Taylor opens up about her journey from her early days in New York, driven by a passion for music, to becoming an internationally celebrated artist. She courageously discusses her recent battle with an aggressive form of colon cancer, highlighting the critical role of regular health screenings. Their conversation covers her resilience, grat...
Dec 03, 2024•33 min
In this episode, Karina sits down with Mark McNicol, a pioneer in the field of transformative drama therapy. Mark shares the profound impact of drama therapy in rehabilitating individuals within prisons and rehabilitation centers. Drawing from his unique blend of personal experiences and professional expertise, Mark discusses how drama and storytelling help participants process their emotions, develop empathy, and explore personal transformation. The conversation explores the role of creative ex...
Nov 22, 2024•45 min
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, host Karina Michel sits down with Emmy nominated actress and energy healer Dee Wallace. Dee shares her journey from being inspired by her mother’s love of acting as a young girl to building a career spanning over 350 roles, including her iconic part in E.T. She opens up about her struggles, triumphs, and the principles of conscious creation that guide her life. The conversation explores Dee’s unique methods of channeling, her approach to setting daily in...
Nov 20, 2024•33 min
In this episode, Karina interviews William Keck, best-selling author of 'When You Step Upon a Star: Cringeworthy Confessions of a Tabloid Bad Boy'. Keck shares his journey from an aspiring USC film student to his unexpected entry into the world of tabloid journalism. He recounts his experience interviewing Nicole Brown Simpson's family, celebrity encounters with the likes of Britney Spears and Elizabeth Taylor, and his personal journey of coming out with the help of actress Judith Light. The dis...
Sep 23, 2024•17 min
Following the Music: Vanessa Meadows' Journey of Intuition In this engaging episode, host Karina Michel sits down with Vanessa Meadows to discuss her inspiring journey into the music industry. Vanessa shares her experiences of embracing intuition and creativity, recounting the challenges she faced and the pivotal moments that guided her to Nashville to pursue her passion for music. The conversation delves into the importance of listening to one's inner voice, overcoming self-doubt, and balancing...
Aug 13, 2024•34 min
Channeling Creativity: Staying Focused and Using What You Have In this ultimate "Artist Episode" episode, as part of the channeling creativity series, Karina discusses the importance of focusing on your priorities and utilizing what you have to achieve your goals. She shares personal stories about overcoming distractions, finding the right mindset for creativity, and how to manifest positive outcomes. Karina emphasizes using movement to inspire creativity, the power of gratitude, and why followi...
Jul 23, 2024•11 min
Embracing Intuition and Creativity In this episode, we dive into a more relaxed and spontaneous format as we explore the process of listening to your intuition and following your gut feeling, especially in creative and business projects. We discuss the importance of choosing work that excites and energizes you, share insights on balancing work and personal life, and highlight the significance of taking breaks to maintain industry longevity. The episode also touches on women's empowerment and inc...
Jul 23, 2024•10 min
Embracing a Relaxed Approach: The Power of Vision Boards In this episode, Karina introduces a casual, unscripted format for the series, emphasizing a more relaxed and informal style. She discusses the significance of manifesting positive outcomes through vision boards, highlighting personal experiences and the tangible benefits of regularly updating these boards with ambitious dreams and goals. Listeners are encouraged to dream big and set clear intentions for their desired life direction
Jul 22, 2024•4 min
Country Thunder is a popular music festival that celebrates country music and brings together fans and artists in a lively and entertaining atmosphere. In this episode listen to Karina and Becky (@queenoftheharts24) talk about everything on and off stage! Country Thunder festivals typically feature performances by well-known country music artists, both established and up-and-coming. Attendees can enjoy live music across multiple stages, showcasing a variety of country music genres and styles. In...
Nov 03, 2023•26 min
This short clip is featured from podcast "Real Talk on the Ridge". To hear the full episode please see link for the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aXCRaE9RfE0ZcwijYgsiM?si=A20w1g5AR5aTxYFP2lnj1Q In this episode of "Coffee with Karina," join host Karina as she sits down with special guest Sheriff Grady Judd. Sheriff Judd is a highly respected law enforcement officer known for his dedication to serving and protecting his community. Together, they discuss the challenges and triumph...
Aug 08, 2023•6 min
In this episode of "Coffee with Karina," join host Karina as she sits down with special guest Jack, the host of "Jack's Hollywood History" .Together, they delve into the fascinating world of Hollywood's rich and captivating history. Jack shares intriguing stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and lesser-known facts about the iconic figures and moments that have shaped the entertainment industry. So grab a cup of coffee and join Karina and Jack for an engaging conversation that will transport you...
Aug 08, 2023•18 min
Listen as Karina brings you along to a beautiful pool party in LA- This was an impromptu podcast episode with friends with actor/producer Vincent DePaul and Celebrity chef/actress Cali Norton talking about their new movie, "Christmas Couples Retreat".
Jul 14, 2023•12 min
It's time to spill the tea! 8 years after Shark Tank!! Not many people know the entire Fresh Patch story from its humble beginnings to today.. including most of our team! Hear Andrew and Karina's story, meet our core crew and get behind the scenes at Fresh Patch to hear how they grew they grew their start-up to the success story it is today. Featuring our Fresh Patch Crew: James Carnegie, Jason Jones, Laurie Feld, Kristine Lopez, Andrew Ortiz, and Patches! ======= This conversation was recorded ...
Jul 12, 2023•59 min
The women behind Fire Starter Studios are working on some fascinating projects right now: Rachel and Kimberly are working on a feature documentary on the History of Suicide on the Golden Gate Bridge and the impossible success of the underdog iron workers, bridge painters and they're saving lives. They're also in the process of building one of the first woman-owned certified sound stages in Los Angeles. Knowing nothing about stage builds, Rachel and Kimberly embarked on this path together to furt...
Jun 25, 2023•16 min
1 on 1 update with Karina - updates to the podcast and what you can expect for next few episodes on the road with her! LA, LAS VEGAS, MIAMI and LONDON
Jun 01, 2023•2 min
Mark S. Graham (Director) has directed over 100 plays and musicals including the premiere of Elizabeth Fuller's Me and Jezebel at The Actor's Playhouse. Mark worked with Ms. Fuller to develop the play from her book. He has produced and directed Me and Jezebel in productions across the country including a production starring Jim Bailey. Mark directed John O’Hern's Rooster in the Henhouse at Theater Row. At Feinstein’s in NYC, he directed Barbara Schottenfeld’s cabaret act. Mark staged a musical v...
Jun 01, 2023•35 min
Listen to Karina chat it up with singer-songwriter, Kelsey Hickman! She wows audiences worldwide, relentlessly playing residencies at several Music City venues, including the infamous Tootsies Orchid Lounge. A sweet singer with a smart-ass kinda soul, Kelsey’s passion and all-in approach to life spills over into her vocals and stage performance, allowing her to bring the party to any stage. Kelsey’s artistry continues to show through her powerful vocals., Kelsey says, “I want to write and perfor...
Apr 20, 2023•12 min
Karina is a fan of Free AF! "HOW ARE THESE NOT ALCOHOLIC?" - This is where Lisa comes in.. Lisa King is most well known as founder of Kiwi social enterprise Eat My Lunch. She was 2019’s MYOB Woman Entrepreneur of the Year and a 2019 New Zealander of the Year finalist after starting Eat My Lunch from her home kitchen in 2015. Now in 2020, she has created AF Drinks, underpinned by a new social mission of its own. I WAS MADE TO FEEL REALLY SOCIALLY AWKWARD. THAT’S WHERE THE IDEA FOR AF CAME FROM — ...
Apr 14, 2023•25 min
Karina speaks with Lucy and Anouchka about the making of and premiere of "Mother of The Year".. What their journey looks like and what filmmaking tips they've earned along the way. Follow on IG for updates: https://www.instagram.com/_mother.of.the.year_/
Apr 04, 2023•30 min
Listen in to Karina and Vanessa have a behind-the-scenes talk about everything acting related.. From promoting "Christmas Couples Retreat" at Sundance to what they did in between takes on set and how they learned their lines last minute, to my favorite.. dopamine dressing!! @The.Crowned.Survivalist @vanessa.meadows VanessaMeadows.com
Mar 22, 2023•36 min
Greetings! Happy almost-September! This episode snippet is to let you in on what's going on in the world of Karina and TallulahFilms.com. Look for more of these in the future and in the meantime check out Karina's Column https://council.rollingstone.com/u/e620cc36-15aa-492d-96c7-a05d66da5df6 PHOTO CREDIT : Paige Elizabeth Photography
Aug 31, 2022•4 min
Karina had an absolute blast talking to one of her favorite country stars, Tyler Rich!! Listen in as they talk dogs, Disney, life on the tour bus, and everything in between. Authority Magazine Article: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/meet-nashvilles-rising-stars-tyler-rich-56afc4fab749 Raised in Northern California, Tyler Rich found his love of music gathered around a Christmas tree alongside family singing holiday classics and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fast forward to graduating colle...
Jul 03, 2022•23 min
