ABOUT
Michael Lee Simpson is a storyteller who tells his stories through a variety of mediums. By facilitating honest conversations with extraordinary people, he draws back the curtain on the inner workings of their success. He has interviewed 1,000+ remarkable talents as a journalist, ranging from Golden Globe and Oscar winners, studio executives, actors, musicians, entrepreneurs, A-list producers, and directors to screenwriters and bestselling authors.
With a wheelhouse expanding into other avenues of storytelling, he created the Inspired Minds podcast as a platform for gifted professionals to shed light on their experiences.
Today, Michael applies that same expertise as a communications strategist. He works with C-suite executives, founders, and public figures to develop their messaging, sharpen their narrative, and communicate with authority — in the media, in the market, and in the room.
"Michael's insights go beyond a journalist's eye. One of his most exemplary skills as an interviewer is his ability to communicate. The integrity of his pieces shines a bright light onto an often dark world."
—DIANA OSSANA, bestselling author, Oscar-winning screenwriter, PRETTY BOY FLOYD, ZEKE AND NED, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
"Michael is a joy to talk to, which makes his interviews feel less like cross-examinations than chats with a friend. He excavates choice quotes from his subjects that make his articles engrossing, concise, and a joy to read."
—ANDREW JAY COHEN, producer, screenwriter, THE 40-YEAR-OLD-VIRGIN, TALLADEGA NIGHTS, NEIGHBORS, MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES







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