Certainly the performing career of Kari Michaelsen is the antitheses of the plea of all young entertainers to “Give me a Break.”
This was ironically the title of the NBC hit series “Gimme A Break” which brought her fame and made her an elite member of the young Hollywood “Celebrities” that emerged in Hollywood. Her television, film and theater credits account for an impressive list of accomplishments any actress would be proud of. “Gimme a Break” finally wrapped after six successful seasons. 

Kari has been Public Speaking and Hosting Educational Seminars for over 25 years. Combining those skills with her years of experience in front of the camera seemed natural (and somewhat destined) as the next step after her Television Series “Gimme a Break” wrapped .Thus, her career in Broadcasting was born. Some of her Broadcasting credits include hosting a Morning Talk Show, a News Magazine Show, and the Weekly Interview Show “In the Spotlight” which aires on ABC- KEYT. Guests on "In the Spotlight have Included Martin Sheen, John Travolta, Jim Belushi, Kenny Loggins, Mick Fleetwood, Larry Hagman, and Tony Robbins. 

Interviews with Leaders and Achievers:
Kari has done interviews with countless Celebrities, and many of the greatest Leaders and Achievers in our country. Kari’s in-depth interviews highlight her guests Powerful Insights for Personal and Business success. Kari says, ”It is deeply rewarding to know that when we reach a viewer who learns a new strategy, and a new way of thinking or responding to a challenge, we have been a small part of making a difference in the success of their businesses, and their lives....” 

Speaker, Trainer, Emcee and Host:
Over the past two decades, Kari has been Well Respected, and “Highly Sought After” as an Influential Public Speaker, and Trainer, Empowering people all over the Country. She has Shared the Stage with many of the Greatest Leaders and Achievers of our time, filling Sports Arenas all over the Country for years, to crowds of up to 25,000 attendees per event. She also Hosted 20-30 minute “In-Depth” Interviews with many of those Great Leaders and Achievers “Live” on stage. 

Kari spent many years on tour as Emcee of the highly acclaimed "Get Motivated Business Seminar”, where she shared the stage with many of the greatest leaders and achievers of our time, including Former President George W Bush, General Colin Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Publisher Steve Forbes, Former First Lady Laura Bush, Suze Orman, Dan Rather, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, the legendary Zig Ziglar, (as well as many other Hall of Fame and Olympic athletes, well known entertainers, politicians, business moguls and leaders.) The in-depth interviews segments she has done Live “On Stage” before Thousands of Attendees at the Get Motivated Event include: Karl Rove and Robert Gibbs, Eli Manning, Drew Brees, Michael Phelps, Dwyane Wade, Tony Parker, Steve Wozniak (Co-founder of Apple) and Dan Marino just to name a few. 

She has also been on a National Tour as the Emcee of The Wealth Expo, a one day Motivational & Educational Seminar. She shared the Stage again, with many Great Leaders during this event, including Sylvester Stallone, Grant Cardone, Magic Johnson, Alex Rodriguez, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec, Pitbull and Tony Robbins. 

Her in-depth interview with Legendary Entrepreneur Daymond John from ABC’s Hit Show “Shark Tank” has been a fan favorite for entrepreneurs of any age, as he shares many strategies to support business owners on their road to success. 

Kari also is a Fashion Expert and had a very successful Fashion Line at QVC for 6 years. 

Kari lives in Southern California with her young son who is the light of her life. She says, “I am very grateful to have a career & life that I enjoy so much...”