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 Agency
• Auditioning for Baywatch and what she learned from the process
• Life on the set of Dexter and how method acting impacted the environment
• Her transition into producing, and lessons learned from both sides of the camera
• Behind the scenes of her award-winning documentary Heart of FLPD and Oscar-shortlisted Little Miss Sumo
• The importance of telling untold stories and spotlighting social issues through film
• Navigating the evolving landscape of entertainment with streaming, AI, and Zoom-based filmmaking
• Advice 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: karinamichelofficial
Podcast: Coffee with Karina - Entertainment Unfiltered

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