Collaboration, Creating Synergy, & Dropping the Ego with Michelle Westfall

On this episode of Making the Connection, I chat with Michelle Westfall, broadcast journalist turned podcast producer and the creative force behind Universal Orlando’s official podcast. Michelle shares her journey from doing morning announcements as a kid to producing large-scale podcasts with major entertainment teams—and how staying authentic, dropping ego, and trusting your gut has shaped her career.We also dive into:How to make authentic professional connections without feeling transactionalBehind-the-scenes stories of launching and producing Universal Orlando’s podcastThe power of empathy, compromise, and trust in building synergy across large teamsNavigating challenges in corporate environments while staying true to yourselfLessons from mentorship and experiences that propel your career forwardTo learn more about 52Launch, visit https://www.52launch.com/—-------Tune in to Making the Connection every other week to learn about how to develop genuine professional relationships.Stay in touch with host, Angela Chong, on LinkedIn & on Instagram @ makingtheconnectionpodcast