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Michael Lee Simpson

WRITER, JOURNALIST, PODCAST PRODUCER

ABOUT

Michael Lee Simpson is an artist who tells stories through a variety of mediums. By facilitating honest conversations with extraordinary people, he draws the curtain on the inner workings of their success in the entertainment we admire. He's had the honor of interviewing 1000+ 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 to other avenues of storytelling, he created the Inspired Minds podcast as a platform for gifted professionals to shed light on their experiences.

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FREELANCE ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS

entertainment
craft
business
features
culture

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Nicolas cage
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rumer willis
 

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CRIME, HUMAN INTEREST, BUSINESS, HEALTH, CULTURE, POLITICS 

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PODCAST

Inspired Minds podcast

Inspired Minds welcomes directors, writers, producers, authors, entrepreneurs, comedians, musicians and figures from all walks of life for in-depth, revealing discussions. 

TESTIMONIALS

"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."

"Michael is the rare journalist who brings out the passion in those he interviews. He knows how to get to the core of their creative journey, allowing them to be brutally honest, earnest and speak their truth."

—DIANA OSSANA, bestselling author, Oscar-winning screenwriter, PRETTY BOY FLOYD, ZEKE AND NED, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN 

—GARY GOLDMAN, producer, director, SHAMELESS, VALLEY OF THE BOOM, HOUSE OF LIES, ENTOURAGE

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