Elite Spotlight

Michael Masci
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Elite Spotlight is where inspiring conversations come to life. Hosted by Michael Masci and his wife Blanca Degarr Masci, each episode features entertainers, entrepreneurs, innovators, authors, and leaders who are making a positive impact. Discover the stories, lessons, and moments that inspire people to thrive. Michael and Blanca bring decades of entertainment industry experience to every conversation. Both are entrepreneurs, authors, and real estate professionals, and together they founded Elite Artists Network, LLC, helping performers build successful careers. Grounded in faith and family, they are parents to eight children. Their passion is chatting with remarkable guests whose stories entertain, educate, and inspire.

  1. 3d ago ·  Video

    Six Simple Steps to Literary Lionhood | Larry F Sommers | Elite Spotlight

    What does it take to bring history to life on the page? On this episode of Elite Spotlight, Michael talks with author and coach Larry Sommers about the research, imagination, and persistence behind his books. Larry shares the stories behind The Price of Passage, a historical novel about American slaves and Norwegian immigrants, and Izzy Strikes Gold, a middle-grade adventure set in 1957. He also offers a look at his upcoming nonfiction book on church history. For aspiring writers, Larry’s advice is direct: start writing, seek thoughtful feedback, keep practicing, and stay with it. Join us for a conversation about storytelling and the long journey of becoming an author. Visit Larry’s website https://larryfsommers.com

    Six Simple Steps to Literary Lionhood | Larry F Sommers | Elite Spotlight

  2. 6d ago ·  Video

    Unlocking the Top 5 Strategies to engage your audience | Peter George | Elite Spotlight

    What makes a speech memorable? In this episode of Elite Spotlight, Michael talks with public speaking coach Peter George about connecting with an audience from the very first words. Peter shares his AMPT framework—Audience, Message, Presentation, and Delivery—and explains why understanding your listeners comes first. He explores the difference between informing people and inspiring lasting change, offers stronger ways to open a talk, and challenges the idea that you must feel confident before you begin. Whether you’re preparing for a presentation or simply want to speak more effectively, this conversation offers practical ways to prepare, practice, and make your message matter. To order Peter's book or to learn more about his coaching classes, visit: https://petergeorgepublicspeaking.com/

    Unlocking the Top 5 Strategies to engage your audience | Peter George | Elite Spotlight

  3. Sep 21 ·  Video

    The first battle between Good vs Evil | Rick Norris

    He was a CPA. His father was a rockabilly singer for Capitol Records, and music ran through Rick Norris's life from the very beginning. Now Rick writes books where characters sing to you. Literally. Scan a QR code mid-chapter and hear the song. But that's not even the wildest part. Rick's faith journey started at a stream during a retreat. A moment so intense it turned him into an online missionary who's quietly reached thousands of people over 15 years. And his next book? "Angelic Wars, First Rebellion", told through original music, and scripture woven straight into the story. This episode is about reinvention, faith, and what happens when a numbers guy decides the world needs more songs. 👉 Explore Rick's books at https://ricknorrisbooks.com/ 👉 ANGELIC WARS: FIRST REBELLION: https://ricknorrisbooks.com/index.php/library/angelic-wars-first-rebellion/ 👉 ANGELIC WARS: END OF THE BEGINNING: https://ricknorrisbooks.com/index.php/library/angelic-wars-end-of-the-beginnnig/

    The first battle between Good vs Evil | Rick Norris

  4. Sep 17 ·  Video

    Writing with Purpose: Family, Faith, and the Power of Reflection | Nancy Jasin Ensley

    Elite Spotlight • Nancy Jason Ensley What can a lifetime spent caring for others teach us about life, death, and everything in between? On this episode of Elite Spotlight, Michael Masci and Blanca Degarr Masci sit down with Nancy Jason Ensley, an 85-year-old nurse, author, and lifelong storyteller whose remarkable journey spans decades in healthcare. Nancy shares how witnessing a plane crash as a 19-year-old nursing student helped shape her calling, eventually leading to work in hospice care, legal nurse consulting, Medicare auditing, and even the development of computer systems for hospice patients. But some of Nancy’s most unforgettable experiences can’t easily be explained by medicine. She opens up about unusual encounters surrounding patients at the end of life, including seeing figures she believed were deceased loved ones and experiences that challenged the boundaries between the clinical and the spiritual. Now an accomplished author, Nancy also discusses her books, her latest projects, and how journaling, faith, reflection, and a lifetime of experience continue to shape the stories she tells. It’s a fascinating conversation about purpose, resilience, storytelling, and what we may discover when science and the mysteries of life intersect. Discover Nancy’s books, her story, and more at NancyJasinEnsley.com⁠

    Writing with Purpose: Family, Faith, and the Power of Reflection | Nancy Jasin Ensley

  5. Sep 14 ·  Video

    What Happens When Science Proves the Afterlife? | Don Schechter

    What if science could prove that life after death exists, but only for a genetically chosen few? On this episode of Elite Spotlight, Michael Masci chats Don Schechter: CEO, filmmaker, author, and professor, to explore his science fiction novel, Ascendants. Set in 2060, Ascendants imagines a world where technology has confirmed the existence of life after death for a select group of people, creating a society divided by genetics, privilege, and the promise of immortality. Don shares how the story began with a vivid scene that came to him in his 20s and evolved over decades through filmmaking, world-building, and eventually the novel itself. He and Michael also explore how science fiction has changed since the 1950s, the powerful interests behind emerging technology, and why some of the best science fiction isn't really about technology at all, it's about people. Don also discusses the challenge of finding an audience as an independent author, his upcoming sequel to Ascendants, and a new nonfiction project examining decades of science-fiction storytelling. Discover Don's book: Ascendants:: https://ascendantsbook.com/ And check out Don's podcast: No Win Scenario. https://nowinscenariopodcast.com 🚢 EXPLORE AMERICA WITH AMERICAN CRUISE LINES Ready to experience America from a whole new perspective? Discover unforgettable river and coastal cruises, beautiful destinations, and uniquely American journeys with American Cruise Lines. 👉 Plan your next adventure: AmericanCruiseLines.com

    What Happens When Science Proves the Afterlife? | Don Schechter

  6. Sep 10

    Special Feature: Michael Masci on MANNA — Faith in Life, Leadership & Business

    Special Feature: Michael Masci on MANNA — Faith in Life, Leadership & Business In this special featured episode of Elite Spotlight, we turn the microphone around. Michael Masci recently joined MANNA: Ordinary Men of Faith as a guest for a meaningful conversation about the role faith plays in his personal life, business, leadership, and the decisions that have shaped his journey. Rather than interviewing someone else, Michael takes the guest seat and shares his own perspective on living out faith beyond Sunday morning—bringing it into relationships, professional life, difficult decisions, opportunities, and everyday circumstances. It’s a candid conversation about faith, purpose, business, and trusting God through the different seasons of life. Follow Manna: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manna/id1500446247 Originally recorded for MANNA: Ordinary Men of Faith and presented here as a special featured episode of Elite Spotlight.

    Special Feature: Michael Masci on MANNA — Faith in Life, Leadership & Business

  7. Sep 7 ·  Video

    CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL Breakout Artist of the Year | Dave McElroy

    CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL Breakout Artist of the Year. 6.25M streams. This is Dave McElroy’s story. 🎙️ A Billboard Hot 100 country chart debut. But before all that, Dave McElroy was just a Wisconsin kid fixing farm equipment with his dad and chasing deer through the woods. In this episode, Blanca and Michael sit down with the country music artist, Outdoor Channel host, and Las Vegas developer to talk about how faith, family, and hard work built the man behind the music. We get into: 🎸 How growing up in the Midwest shaped his sound (and his songs) 🏕️ Building HangTime into one of the fastest-growing shows on the Outdoor Channel 🎤 Breaking out at CMA Music Fest and landing on the Billboard Hot 100 🏙️ Balancing a country music career with real estate development in Vegas 🙏 Staying grounded in faith and family while chasing big dreams If you love real stories about real grit, you don’t want to miss this one. Follow & Listen to Dave: 📸 Instagram: @dmacband — his most active page, go show some love! 📘 Facebook: @edmacband 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32PbxLSh2oQ18CY0tHhtD0

    CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL Breakout Artist of the Year | Dave McElroy

  8. Sep 3 ·  Video

    Small Decisions, Big Shifts: How the Choices We Make Change Everything | Chip Scholz

    Small Decisions, Big Shifts: How the Choices We Make Change Everything | Chip Scholz What happens when life forces you to start over? On this episode of Elite Spotlight, our guest is author, speaker, coach, and craftsman Chip Scholz. Enjoy our conversation about success, resilience, purpose, and the small decisions that can completely change the direction of our lives. After decades of coaching successful business leaders and family-owned companies, Chip has learned that achievement alone doesn’t necessarily bring fulfillment. He shares why stories can often teach us more than advice, why happiness shouldn’t be treated as a destination, and how curiosity can keep us growing throughout every stage of life. Chip also opens up about the stroke that changed his life. After experiencing aphasia and paralysis on his right side, he went through months of recovery, and discovered an unexpected passion for woodturning that became an important part of rebuilding his life. From career changes and personal loss to second chances and finding purpose, this is a conversation about recognizing that the difficult chapters of our lives can become part of what shapes us. Sometimes the biggest changes in life begin with the smallest decisions. 🔗 CONNECT WITH CHIP SCHOLZ Website https://www.scholzandassociates.com Amazon Authors: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chip-Scholz/author/ Social Links https://www.instagram.com/chipscholz/ https://www.facebook.com/Chippturns https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipscholz/ https://www.youtube.com/@chipscholz1691 https://www.threads.com/@chipscholz Amazon Book Links: Every Dog Has Its Day https://a.co/d/0huQdkPE Small Decisions, Big Shifts https://a.co/d/06TwM9qt 🎙️ FOLLOW ELITE SPOTLIGHT Enjoyed this conversation? Follow Elite Spotlight so you never miss an inspiring story or remarkable guest. ⭐ If you enjoyed the episode, please rate, review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.

    Small Decisions, Big Shifts: How the Choices We Make Change Everything | Chip Scholz
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Elite Spotlight is where inspiring conversations come to life. Hosted by Michael Masci and his wife Blanca Degarr Masci, each episode features entertainers, entrepreneurs, innovators, authors, and leaders who are making a positive impact. Discover the stories, lessons, and moments that inspire people to thrive. Michael and Blanca bring decades of entertainment industry experience to every conversation. Both are entrepreneurs, authors, and real estate professionals, and together they founded Elite Artists Network, LLC, helping performers build successful careers. Grounded in faith and family, they are parents to eight children. Their passion is chatting with remarkable guests whose stories entertain, educate, and inspire.

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  • Creator
    Michael Masci
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Elite Artists Network. All Rights Reserved.
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    Elite Spotlight