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Michael Fomkin

@VIPIgnite

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active: 2024-01-31 → 2026-07-05

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MI Michael Fomkin

VIP IGNITE LIVE: Your Road to the Red Carpet — How to Join SAG-AFTRA & Accelerate Your Career

By Alycia Kaback for VIP Ignite Live

Feb 03, 2026 · 8 min read · 50 claps #sag-aftra #michael-fomkin #alycia-kaback

VIP IGNITE LIVE: Your Road to the Red Carpet — How to Join SAG-AFTRA & Accelerate Your Career

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The Price of Opportunity: Why True Investment Matters in an Industry Built on Dreams

By Alycia Kaback, Co-Founder of VIP Ignite and Truth Mgmt

Oct 17, 2025 · 8 min read · 0 claps #casting-networks #michael-fomkin #alycia-kaback

The Price of Opportunity: Why True Investment Matters in an Industry Built on Dreams

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Faith in Every Note: The Blind Boys of Alabama on Purpose, Perseverance, and the Power of Being…

By Deneen White, President of Talent Services, VIP Ignite Live

Oct 24, 2025 · 7 min read · 0 claps #michael-fomkin #deneen-white #the-blind-boys-of-alabama

Faith in Every Note: The Blind Boys of Alabama on Purpose, Perseverance, and the Power of Being…

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Leadership and Personal Development with Brian Tracy: An Exclusive Interview with Deneen White

When it comes to leadership and personal development, few names carry as much weight as Brian Tracy. Known globally for his wisdom and…

Nov 28, 2024 · 6 min read · 0 claps #mike-fomkin #brian-tracy #deneen-white

Leadership and Personal Development with Brian Tracy: An Exclusive Interview with Deneen White

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Hollywood’s Impossible Choice: Two Weddings, One Weekend — And Everyone’s Talking About the Alycia…

There are weekends in the entertainment industry when the calendar gets crowded. And then there’s this weekend — the Fourth of July weekend…

Jul 05, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps paywalled #alycia-kaback-wedding #alycia-kaback #vip-ignite-live

Hollywood’s Impossible Choice: Two Weddings, One Weekend — And Everyone’s Talking About the Alycia…

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VIP IGNITE Celebrates Two Telly Award Wins: A Defining Moment for Storytelling, Purpose, and Impact

In an era where attention spans are short and content is endless, true storytelling still rises above the noise. This year, that truth was…

May 26, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps paywalled #purpose-driven-media #telly-award-winners #emotional-storytelling

VIP IGNITE Celebrates Two Telly Award Wins: A Defining Moment for Storytelling, Purpose, and Impact

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The Dream 100 Strategy: How Deneen White is Teaching Models and Actors to Build the Right…

In the fast-paced, often chaotic world of entertainment, models and actors are constantly told that “it’s all about who you know.”

Oct 15, 2025 · 6 min read · 0 claps #dream-100 #actors-lab #deneen-white

The Dream 100 Strategy: How Deneen White is Teaching Models and Actors to Build the Right…

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VIP IGNITE LIVE: Transforming Lives in the Entertainment Industry

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of entertainment, breaking into the industry as a model, actor, or performer often feels like…

Jan 10, 2025 · 6 min read · 0 claps #vip-ignite-live #mike-fomkin #alycia-kaback

VIP IGNITE LIVE: Transforming Lives in the Entertainment Industry

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The Illusion of Opportunity: A Closer Look at Barbizon and the Promise That Rarely Pays Off

By The Miami News Editorial Desk — For VIP Ignite Live

Jun 27, 2025 · 6 min read · 0 claps #mike-fomkin #the-miami-news #vip-ignite-live

The Illusion of Opportunity: A Closer Look at Barbizon and the Promise That Rarely Pays Off

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Cast-GPT™: How a Las Vegas Talent Powerhouse Created the First AI-Powered Casting Platform

The Miami News Staff Contributor Published: October 2025

Jul 25, 2025 · 6 min read · 0 claps #ai-casting-platform #cast-gpt #alycia-kaback

Cast-GPT™: How a Las Vegas Talent Powerhouse Created the First AI-Powered Casting Platform

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VIP Ignite LIVE’s 20th Anniversary Was More Than a Celebration — It Was a Declaration of the Future

Twenty years. Thousands of careers. Countless relationships. One unforgettable weekend in Hollywood.

Jul 02, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps paywalled #20th-anniversary #vip-ignite-live #michael-fomkin

VIP Ignite LIVE’s 20th Anniversary Was More Than a Celebration — It Was a Declaration of the Future

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The Second Act Challenge: Why Your Past Doesn’t Define You — and Why VIP Ignite Live Built This…

By Alycia Kaback for VIP Ignite Live

Feb 02, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #second-act-challenge #vip-ignite-live #agedoesntmatter

The Second Act Challenge: Why Your Past Doesn’t Define You — and Why VIP Ignite Live Built This…

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The Top 15 Most Influential Figures Shaping the Future of Entertainment in 2025

The entertainment industry is a powerful force that shapes culture, drives innovation, and influences global markets. Behind the scenes, a…

Mar 26, 2025 · 5 min read · 0 claps #mike-fomkin #alycia-kaback #deneen-white

The Top 15 Most Influential Figures Shaping the Future of Entertainment in 2025

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VIP Ignite Live Enters Pre-Production on Documentary Short Film Marking Twenty Years at the…

Two-time Telly Award winner Sir Michael Fomkin leads the creative vision for a film documenting one of entertainment’s most quietly…

Jun 17, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps paywalled #telly-award #michael-fomkin #documentary

VIP Ignite Live Enters Pre-Production on Documentary Short Film Marking Twenty Years at the…

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The Complete Guide to Being a Quitter

A Step-by-Step Manual for Giving Up Right Before It Works

Dec 16, 2025 · 5 min read · 0 claps #michael-fomkin #vip-ignite-live #blog

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How Your Identity, Branding & Mindset Determine Your Success as an Actor or Model

By Alycia Kaback

Feb 05, 2025 · 5 min read · 0 claps #mike-fomkin #alycia-kaback #vip-ignite-live

How Your Identity, Branding & Mindset Determine Your Success as an Actor or Model

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Alycia Kaback on the Cost of Regret: How VIP Ignite Live Helps Aspiring Talent Choose Action Over…

“If you think the price of winning is too high, wait until you get the bill of regret.” Few ideas capture the entertainment industry as…

Jul 03, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps paywalled #alycia-kaback #vip-ignite-live #talent-development

Alycia Kaback on the Cost of Regret: How VIP Ignite Live Helps Aspiring Talent Choose Action Over…

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Ariana Grande, Wicked, and the Investment No One Saw Coming

By Alycia Kaback for VIP Ignite Live

Dec 03, 2025 · 5 min read · 0 claps #alycia-kaback #vip-ignite-live #ariana-grande

Ariana Grande, Wicked, and the Investment No One Saw Coming

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Laugh Out Loud: A New Era of Comedy Begins with VIP Ignite Live

If you’ve been craving something bold, fresh, and truly boundary-pushing in comedy, look no further than “Laugh Out Loud,” the latest…

Jul 31, 2025 · 4 min read · 0 claps #vip-ignite-live #michael-fomkin #alycia-kaback

Laugh Out Loud: A New Era of Comedy Begins with VIP Ignite Live

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The Nuclear Leader: Roberto Bugatto on Emotional Intelligence & High-Impact Teams

In today’s fast-paced business world, leaders are expected to wear many hats — visionary, executor, motivator, strategist. But too often…

Apr 10, 2025 · 4 min read · 0 claps #roberto-bugatto #mike-fomkin #deneen-white

The Nuclear Leader: Roberto Bugatto on Emotional Intelligence & High-Impact Teams

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Larry & David Ellison’s Bold Play: What It Means for Entertainment and Social Media

An Interview with Sir Michael Fomkin, Executive Producer with Abundance Studios® and CEO of VIP Ignite

Sep 18, 2025 · 4 min read · 0 claps #sir-michael-fomkin #vip-ignite-live #larry-ellison

Larry & David Ellison’s Bold Play: What It Means for Entertainment and Social Media

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From Door-to-Door to Global Success: Danny Dimas on Growth & Sales Mastery

Success in business is often a journey filled with challenges, growth, and pivotal moments. In the latest episode of VisionCraft Presents…

Feb 14, 2025 · 3 min read · 0 claps #legends-circle #danny-dimas #deneen-white

From Door-to-Door to Global Success: Danny Dimas on Growth & Sales Mastery

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From Coins in a Parking Lot to Building an Empire — Bell Kim’s Journey to Impact & Legacy

What does it take to turn challenges into stepping stones? Some people break under pressure, while others — like Bell Kim — rise above…

Feb 13, 2025 · 3 min read · 0 claps #legends-circle #brian-tracy #mike-fomkin

From Coins in a Parking Lot to Building an Empire — Bell Kim’s Journey to Impact & Legacy

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From Ballet Dreams to Boardroom Power: Heike Britt Aunap — Success Starts From Within

Success isn’t just about skill — it’s about confidence, self-awareness, and leadership. In this episode of VisionCraft Presents Coffee in…

Feb 21, 2025 · 3 min read · 0 claps #michael-fomkin #legends-circle #heike-britt-aunap

From Ballet Dreams to Boardroom Power: Heike Britt Aunap — Success Starts From Within

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When Shared Values Diverge: Responding to Betrayal and Blackmail

At VIP Ignite, everything we do aims to uplift aspiring talent by providing coaching, training, community and access to industry contacts…

Jan 31, 2024 · 3 min read · 0 claps #mike-fomkin #vipignite #blackmail