Never Satisfied: Do Men Know What They Want? (36 page)

The author and relationship expert previously hosted a nationally syndicated talk show: “Talk or Walk”, which was a compelling and fast-paced reality series that combined the emotion of talk, the conflict of court shows and the fascination of a relationship series.

Another dream was to host a Late Night Talk show. He got that chance in the fall of 2007, when he partnered with TV One to host and co-executive produce
Baisden After Dark
, featuring comedian comedian George Willborn and band leader Morris Day. The show was a smash hit, breaking records for viewers on the network. The show currently airs weekdays.

Baisden Film Works:
Michael has two successful national stage plays (based on his novels), which toured the U.S. playing to sold-out crowds; an award-winning feature-length film presentation documentary titled
Love, Lust & Lies
that deals with relationships and sexuality based on the perspective of people of color; and two seminar tapes,
Relationship Seminar
and
Men Have Issues Too
.

His television career kicked off in 2001 with “Talk or Walk” distributed by Tribune Broadcasting, which was a nationally syndicated Daytime TV Talk show he hosted that dealt with relationships. In 2006 he created, hosted and executive-produced a Late Night TV Talk show with co-host comedian, George Willborn, and band leader, Morris Day, which aired on TV One titled “Baisden After Dark”. In 2011 Michael produced a TV Special titled “Do Women Know What They Want?” that is currently airing on Centric of the BET Network and is based on his upcoming film. In 2011 Michael struck up a distribution deal for 3 feature films with TimeLife:
Do Women Know What They Want?
,
Love, Lust & Lies
, his two relationship films, and a comedy show titled
Turn Around
featuring his radio show co-host George Willborn.

Baisden Entertainment:
The Love, Lust & Lies Relationship Seminar Series attracts thousands of standing room only sold-out crowds nationwide as he tours the country. As a motivational speaker he has been an inspiration to hundreds of thousands attending his seminars and events. As well as numerous national Baisden Live Tours, he has also produced international Island Jam events in Jamaica and has an exclusive trip to South Africa upcoming.

The Michael Baisden Foundation:
A non-profit organization was formed with a goal to eliminate illiteracy as well as promote technology and is dedicated to education, support and advancement in our communities. Michael’s own passionate testimony as to how books changed his life gives hope to those who have been enslaved by the shackles of illiteracy.

In December 2009 Michael called for a National Mentor Training Day and announced his plans for a 2010 nationwide campaign. He pledged up to $350,000 of his own money to be donated in over 72 markets he would visit on a bus tour. The outreach was named “One Million Mentors National Campaign To Save Our Kids.” Michael challenged his listeners to match or beat his donations and get involved.

In October 2010 President Barack Obama publicly congratulated Michael on his efforts. He founded the Michael Baisden Foundation focusing on education, literacy and mentoring.

Michael believes “books change lives” and he is living proof!

Baisden’s proudest moment came on September 20, 2007, when he passionately and skillfully spearheaded the famous Jena 6 March in Jena, Louisiana. This historic and momentous occasion garnered tens of thousands of citizens of all races to peacefully march in support of six young men who have been unfairly treated by the justice system. In addition, he urged millions of listeners to wear black on September 20 in protest of unequal justice. The news traveled throughout the country. Everyone from college students of all races to corporate executives wore black in support of the Jena 6. Another historic year was 2008.

In late January Michael endorsed Sen. Barack Obama in the democratic primary. He celebrated President Obama’s victory with over 4,000 fans at a watch party in Miami on election night. The Obama camp along with millions of listeners credited Michael with being one of the major forces behind this historic victory to elect the first African American to the Presidency of the United States.

In 2009 he once again stepped up and answered the call of the National Association of Free Clinics. With Michael’s help they were able to get more volunteers than they needed and get the word out to the countless thousands that needed the free health services.

Michael continues to entertain, enlighten and educate as he pursues one of his first dreams, to have his novels adapted to major motion pictures.

In 2011, Michael continued to expand his media reach when he produced, wrote, and directed a groundbreaking relationship film titled, “Do Women Know What They Want?” The reviews have been amazing! “It was time for something new and exciting, and no one else was doing it, not like this!” Michael said. Get ready! It looks like the baddest man on radio and late night TV will be in theaters near you soon!

Stay tuned—it’s just the beginning of the Baisden legacy.

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