Traveling while working multiple jobs is one of the most challenging aspects of operating in the era of globalization. Fortunately, people like Michael Coleman have figured out how to get around these issues. After many years of acting, directing, and producing a plethora of films, series, and cartoons, he has built a borderline fail-proof system which is the closest thing to an irreversible guarantee of success. 

He also owns multiple businesses where he focuses on helping others as well as growing his own projects from scratch. For example, his post-secondary art school “Story Institute” aims to accomplish a lot of good in the local community by offering talented students a platform to gather applicable knowledge. Not to forget that Michael Coleman owns and operates the “Rebel West Pictures” which has a history of successful projects.

What is your favorite thing about traveling?

The ability to unplug from the world and only worry about oneself for a few days. When you are a working professional in the industry of acting and directing, you are going to practically depend on interactions with others. This is because the entire sector is organized so that actors have to fight for their privacy rather than attention. When you take a vacation, however, all of this goes away, and you can feel and behave like an average citizen once more. 

Is traveling something you consider a hobby or a lifestyle? How did you get started?

At this point, I would have to say that I consider it a hobby. Acting, directing, and producing is a lifestyle for me. Traveling, on the other hand, although it is something that I enjoy doing a lot, it is not my most prioritized objective in life. That being said, I do want to note that this is very likely to change in the future. I personally witnessed a lot of people whose priorities change as their circumstance evolve. So, even though traveling is a hobby for me at this moment, I would not be surprised if it became my main outlet for expressing myself in the future.

Do you have any exciting travel dates or itinerary planned for the future?

I am going to be visiting some states around the country soon to attend a few auditions and talk to prospective donors who could help the brand. Other than that, no major trips have been scheduled yet. 

What are some travel tips you’d give to an inexperienced traveler?

Start packing early. Leaving this step of the process for the last day will almost guarantee that you are going to be late and overall timeliness could be disrupted. Additionally, do some planning before the actual venture so that you can account for everything that could go wrong. That way, safety will not be a concern and you will be eligible to enjoy the trip instead of worrying about unexpected circumstances arising. 

Where would you like to go?

I have never visited the Chicago area and I always wanted to. Also, I do intend on taking some long-distance trips in the future. At the moment, however, all of those plans are contingent upon the direction in which my career unfolds. 

Do you travel alone? Why?

Generally speaking, yes. Sometimes, I enjoy taking one or two people but that is probably going to be an extremely rare situation. This is because I prefer to enjoy the peace of mind and calmness without any unforeseen disruptions.

Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?

I used to travel very light. Nowadays, however, I am very careful and make sure that I bring everything that I will need to stay in touch with people.