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Karina Michel Feld

Owner | Executive producer | Coffee with Karina - Entertainment Unfiltered PodcastTallulah Films

Sarasota, FL

Skills

Film Production
Journalism
Business

About

Karina Michel is an Emmy award winning actress and producer with 20+ years of experience in TV, film, and print. She’s been involved in nearly all aspects of content production. development, branding/marketing, distribution, and writing and producing for television and feature films. As the Owner and Executive Producer of production company Tallulah Films, Karina is passionate about film that matters. She is a member of The Producers Guild of America. Her films can be found on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Channel 4 and other VOD platforms and her films have screened at over 70 film festivals worldwide. "Our mission is to bring together directors, entrepreneurs, film investors, and screenwriters to produce award-winning TV and film projects. We continue to be drawn towards films that are meaningful, influential, and uplifting." Karina is a co-owner of FreshPatch.com (as seen on ABC’s Shark Tank). She is also an entertainment journalist and a host for the award winning podcast, "Coffee with Karina" - Entertainment Unfiltered. ​

Published content

Need Reliable Business or Leadership Advice? Eight Places to Turn To

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The right advice from the right source can propel your business toward success. As an entrepreneur or business leader, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by advice from others (who may or may not be qualified to give it). Too many opinions can often leave you feeling confused and unsure if the choices you’re making are the right ones or if they’ll turn into mistakes you’ll later regret. And this uncertainty can be devastating to leaders who need to feel confident in the decisions they make for their company and their team. This is why it can be so helpful to have a resource to turn to when you need reliable advice on leadership or business decisions. Whether you’re a seasoned business pro or a new leader just dipping their toes in the industry, the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council have eight tried-and-true places you can look for guidance on your leadership journey.

Eight Tips Experienced Business Leaders Wish They Knew From the Start

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Think you're ready to lead? These real-world lessons might surprise you. Stepping into a leadership role for the first time can be as daunting as it is exciting. While many new leaders focus on achieving results, the most impactful lessons often come from what isn’t in the handbook — like how to build trust, recover from failure and communicate with clarity. Knowing these lessons from day one can make the difference between simply managing and truly leading. To that end, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share the leadership tips they wish they had known from the beginning, and why those lessons would have made all the difference to how they lead now.

12 Leadership Habits That Inspire Employee Empowerment

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Discover the most impactful strategies for empowering your employees. Empowered employees are more engaged, more creative and more committed to your company's mission — but that culture rarely builds itself. It often stems from small, yet intentional leadership habits that signal trust, encourage professional growth and make room for employees' ideas. Below, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share the actions they've taken that have had the greatest positive impact on their employees. From conducting regular "heart checks" to leading from behind, here are their secrets to success and why they've worked so well.

12 Ways to Speak With Confidence in Any Setting

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Presenting your business to an audience can feel intimidating, but the right mindset and preparation can make all the difference. Whether you're delivering a keynote speech, joining a panel or meeting potential clients face-to-face, confidence when speaking isn't necessarily something you're born with — it's something you build. And when you understand your audience, believe in your message and allow your passion to guide you, your delivery becomes more natural and impactful. To help you improve, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share their top tips for becoming a more engaging and self-assured speaker in any setting. From leaning into your passion to mastering your elevator pitch, these insights can help you connect authentically and speak with greater impact.

Nine Smart Strategies for Building a Cause-Driven Brand That Lasts

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Want your brand to stand for something real and be taken seriously? Start here. A strong cause can give your brand meaning beyond products or services — but aligning with that cause in a way that feels credible, not performative, takes more than good intentions. Consumers are increasingly discerning, and cause-based branding that lacks follow-through can do more harm than good. So how do you build something that resonates with your audience, earns their trust and stands up to scrutiny? To answer this question, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share their top strategies for building a brand around a cause and how these decisions can shape your reputation and long-term success.

Managing the Stress of Business Success: 14 Strategies from Entrepreneurs

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Here's how to manage stress and burnout even when you're thriving. Success in business often comes at a cost to the people who achieve it. Long hours, high stakes and relentless pressure can take a toll on even the most driven entrepreneurs and leaders. Because burnout and stress can significantly impact decision-making, team dynamics and the future of your business, it's important to proactively address these feelings and manage them effectively. To help you do this, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share their tried-and-true tips for dealing with the stress that can come with success.

Company details

Tallulah Films

Company bio

With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment business and a member of the Producers Guild of America, Karina brings new light to every project she takes on. Past credits include "The Us Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary" co exec. produced by Steve Wozniak and "Enough" (2017) which featured in The Lady Filmmaker's Festival and The California Women's Festival. Documentary "Heart of FL: PD" wins Emmy Dec 2024. Documentary "Little Miss Sumo" (Walks of Life Films) premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and over 40 international festivals worldwide in 2019. ​"American Boyfriend" premiered at The Nashville Film Festival and La Femme Festival in LA, 2019. ​Tallulah Films continues to be drawn to dynamic projects with a positive message and films that make a difference. We specialize in international co-productions with new up and coming directors and also offer consulting for new filmmakers navigating the festival markets.

Industry

Film

Area of focus

Short and Feature films
International co-productions
Filmfestivals

Company size

2 - 10