Nicole Pryor Dernersesian: Founder of Of Firestarter Entertainment

What this episode covers

Nicole Pryor Dernersesian is the founder of Firestarter Entertainment, a talent agency that represents over 1000 actors for television, film, commercials, print, and theatre. Before FSE, Nicole performed in the The Phantom of the Opera for 6 1⁄2 years, becoming the first African American to play the role of The Confidante. Nicole taught vocal lessons for over 14 years, including a two-year stint as an Adjunct Professor at her alma mater, Pepperdine University. In 2019, Nicole launched the non-profit organization, Inclusion Media Group: Striving to make a more inclusive world by creating content that tells diverse stories. Nicole is an extremely impressive woman, and we were so inspired by her ambition and her accomplishments. Her creativity, willingness to do things differently than they’ve always been done, and ability to see possibility is truly incredible. She is such a smart businesswoman, and in this episode, she also provided some really valuable financial advice for entrepreneurs that can definitely be applied to individuals as well. Nicole is amazing, and her positivity radiates throughout our whole conversation. We are certain you will enjoy this episode and find it valuable. Happy listening!