Ep 232: From Baywatch to Emmy Wins – Karina Michel P.G.A. The Art of Reinvention
In this inspiring episode, Damien Swaby sits down with multi-hyphenate creative Karina Michel—an actress, model, producer, and Emmy-winning executive producer. Karina shares her fascinating journey from a childhood dream in Northamptonshire to navigating Hollywood auditions and eventually leading impactful storytelling projects as the head of Tallulah Films.🗣️ Topics Covered:Karina’s early acting dreams and her modeling break with Ford AgencyAuditioning for Baywatch and what she learned from the processLife on the set of Dexter and how method acting impacted the environmentHer transition into producing, and lessons learned from both sides of the cameraBehind the scenes of her award-winning documentary Heart of FLPD and Oscar-shortlisted Little Miss SumoThe importance of telling untold stories and spotlighting social issues through filmNavigating the evolving landscape of entertainment with streaming, AI, and Zoom-based filmmakingAdvice to young creatives: “Just start—even imperfectly. That’s how momentum builds.”🌍 Plus:Karina reflects on balancing creativity with business, her go-to spiritual and grounding practices, and the emotional strength it takes to wear many hats in the entertainment industry.🎙️ About the Guest:Karina Michel is the host of Kofi Entertainment Unfiltered, a podcast exploring the journeys of artists and creatives. She has worked on over 100 productions and continues to champion underrepresented voices through film and media.📌 Key Quote:“Inspiration is everywhere. You don’t always have to look for it—sometimes the story finds you.”Connect with Karina Michel Instagram: karinamichelofficialPodcast: Coffee with Karina - Entertainment Unfiltered📢 Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review if you enjoyed this episode!