SANDY, Utah - s4story -- Michael Swanson is an Emmy award winner, Hollywood TV studio executive, and film producer. He is also a visionary entrepreneur and president and CEO of the Los Angeles-based production company, Faith Filmworks.

As senior vice president of production at Universal Studio Group, Michael is the executive responsible for producing Universal Television's Emmy winners for Outstanding Comedy Series Hacks, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, and more. He has produced acclaimed movies including All About You, All About Us, For the Love of Ruth, and Albany Road, which was recognized by the African American Film Critics Association as one of their "Top 10 Films of the Year" for 2024 and garnered two NAACP Image Awards nominations.

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Michael was involved with the Tony-winning musical, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, and the first Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf.

Early in his career, Michael joined NBC's "Must See TV" national primetime sales team, selling commercial space for top NBC shows like Seinfeld, ER, Friends, Frasier, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Film, Television, and Theatre from the University of Notre Dame, Michael was chosen by the Notre Dame Alumni Association as the Rev. Arthur S. Harvey Award recipient, acknowledging his achievements in the arts.

Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Michael proves that his formula of kindness, gratitude, and cultivating a connection with co-workers can set the tone for success in all business environments. You'll love his wise advice, including "fail early," "have a servant's heart," "rock-bottom riches," "unemployed birds," and a favorite, "you're not a Pop-Tart; you're a soufflé!"

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About MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh

Winn Claybaugh has interviewed over 325 beauty and business professionals, artists, educators, and mentors for his popular MASTERS series. With over 1 million downloads and 100 podcasts to date, MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh features a new interview every month plus "classics" from the 20-year collection.

The MASTERS roster includes beauty industry luminaries like Vidal Sassoon, Robert Lobetta, Ted Gibson, Tabatha Coffee, Ruth Roche, Vivienne Mackinder, and John Paul DeJoria, along with leaders outside the industry: actors Gary Sinise and Fran Drescher; entertainer Marie Osmond; inspirational speaker Tim Storey; hearing-impaired comedian and motivational speaker Kathy Buckley and more—telling their stories and sharing their wisdom.

Learn more at https://www.mastersbywinnclaybaugh.com and @WinnClaybaugh on social media.