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 “Dream BIG—Plan, get excited and take action NOW . . . the world is waiting to cheer your success.”

PRODUCER/SCREENWRITER/SPEAKER / ACTOR
Prior to starting his own consulting firm, co-owner of Dramatic Impact Productions of Redondo Beach, CA, and authoring his first self-improvement book “L.I.F.E Intentional, Living In Fullness Everyday”, Anthony worked as a professional speaker and teacher of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) for world-renowned author and speaker Anthony Robbins and ARA, Inc. He is currently combining his talents as a producer, screenwriter, actor and comedian with a feature film in pre-production.

TURN-AROUND EXPERT
In the course of a diverse 12-year career in all aspects of mortgage sales and real estate investments, real estate investment management, financial/assets portfolio management and employee benefits development, Anthony L. Smith has proven to be a skilled executive, visionary entrepreneur and trouble-shooter and turnaround expert.
 
CONSULTANT
Anthony leveraged his skills in his personal and spiritual life, health, and relationships; as well as professionally with award winning, high profile Realtors, developers and construction companies, network marketing organizations, friends, students, and a host of other people and institutions, throughout the Chicago land area and Southern California; established employee benefits with companies as large as Methodist Hospitals of Northwest Indiana, Majestic Star Casino, City of East Chicago (just to name a few); while specializing in meeting the needs of these professionals and organizations.

“Failure is not an option…therefore, success is inevitable!”

Shira Nicole is a classy, sophisticated, fiery female filmmaker who enjoys excelling in an industry dominated by men.  Already deemed as “little Oprah” by many, Shira Nicole relishes teaching, sparking joy, and positively influencing other’s lives.

Shira has been educating high school students since the young age of 20. She has not only been a teacher to her students, but also a mother, therapist, fitness coach, and relationship specialist for well over a decade. Shira has used her Bachelor’s degrees in English, speech communication and theater, and her Master’s in Education to enhance the lives of others, which has enhanced her own life. 

Hailing from Gary, IN the hometown of the late Michael Jackson, Shira developed a love for acting and began gracing the stage at age 5.  After years of toe-dipping in the entertainment ponds of both Chicago and Indiana, Shira took her plunge into Los Angeles’ oceans of opportunities and began establishing herself as an actress, filmmaker, and inspirational speaker. She is currently in preproduction as screenwriter, actress, and producer on a feature film.

In 2004, Shira founded Dramatic Impact Productions. With a host of short films under her belt, earning two merit awards, a director’s award, and a VIC producer’s award, Shira currently teaches filmmaking for LAUSD.

Shira brings her expertise of working with the next generation in the public school system along with her experience in the entertainment industry to the show “Trending Topics,” where she and co-host Anthony Smith bring their perspectives to the topics being discussed.

Shira Nicole’s motto comes from the words of Henry David Thoreau.  “Let go of the past and go for the future.  Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you imagined.”

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