Bios
Michael R. Doyle
FOUNDER AND CEO OF MRD PRODUCTIONS / FOUNDER OF MIRACLE EXPRESS / CREATOR AND PRODUCER OF B•INSPIRED PODCAST, SHADES OF HAVANA, NO FILTR COMEDY SHOW & A CUTTING CONNECTION
Michael R. Doyle has worked with numerous companies such as Stonehenge Ltd, Greater Media Radio ( now Beasley Media Group a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group), Cision (Global SaaS company), True Film Production and founded MRD Productions. Michael’s ability to identify companies objectives and offer solution based programs to overcome problems helped generate ROI in each of their respective spaces. In addition to sales and marketing, Michael was responsible for the restructure of Live In Theater’s brand and through this process saw an increased growth of sales in the first six months totaling one hundred and sixty-six thousand dollars surpassing the previous year’s sales of ninety-nine thousand dollars.
In 2015, Michael founded a non-profit 501(c)3 called Miracle Express. The focus was to find families experiencing real life hardships and Miracle Express would surprise these families by delivering life-changing miracles. In five years, Miracle Express were responsible for delivering miracles to 57 families’ doorsteps and over 500 meals to "Heroes on the Home front" during the Covid 19 pandemic. Miracle Express has been recognized by the Star News Group, The Coast & Ocean Star and Altice USA, Channel 12 News New Jersey.
Michael recently created and co-produced B•INSPIRED Podcast. B•INSPIRED Podcast is offered in audio/video formats and presents inspiring real-life stories of people who have faced overwhelming adversity, have found a way to persevere and thrive. After only four episodes, Michael and the B•INSPIRED have been heralded by Townsquare Media Group’s 94.3 The Point, one of NJ top radio stations with a listener base of seventy five thousand.
Michael’s latest projects include Shades of Havana, NO FILTR Comedy Show & A Cutting Connection. Shades of Havana is an audio/video podcast featuring cigar aficionado lifestyle. SOH will travel to remote locations feature everyday men and women who come together to share a cigar and talk about life.
NO FILTR Comedy Show is Michael’s most recent release. NO FILTR Comedy Show is a George Carlin-esque political satire middle of the road show that is focused on restoring laughter and comedy back into conversation through monologue, sketch comedy and man in the streets. Host Bryan Kennedy will take a convtroversial subject and share his perspective on the issue at hand. NO FILTR COMEDY Show sketch “iHey, Gringo!” went viral and received over 2.2 million views since our release.
A Cutting Connection is a pilot that features Stylist/Host & Spiritual Medium Laura Renee. Laura will meet with everydy clients and transition them from a haircut to a reading. A Cutting Connection is changing people’s lives one connection at a time. Stay tuned A Cutting Connection is COMING SOON!
Irwin Sternberg
PARTNER OF MRD PRODUCTIONS / CO-PRODUCER OF B•INSPIRED PODCAST, SHADES OF HAVANA & NO FILTR COMEDY SHOW
Irwin Sternberg began a private label neckwear manufacturing co back in 1984 and quickly became one of the first major manufactures to transpose artwork onto neckwear, specifically the work of the late Grateful Dead guitarist and Jerry Garcia in 1992. By the end of the first year, the Jerry Garcia ties became the best-selling line in the history of neckwear according to The NY Times.
Sternberg continued to develop neckwear for other musical icons such as Frank Sinatra and Miles Davis and shortly thereafter, created fashion statements benefitting great cause related organizations (i.e. ”Jimmy V Foundation” for cancer research & the “Cocktail Collection,” for MADD, “Miracle Collection,” John Hopkins Children’s Center & the Christopher Reeve Foundation, Gilda’s Club & many others.)
Stonehenge’s ties have become ubiquitous in philanthropic circles. Sternberg was recognized on programs worldwide (i.e. 60 Minutes, CNN Business News, BBC News, People & MR Magazine. In addition, Ernst & Young and the University of Baltimore honored Sternberg as Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Advertising Age for Top 100 Companies and Father of the Year for The National Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Sean M. Sternberg
CO-FOUNDER AND CREATOR OF B•INSPIRED PODCAST/ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF SHADES OF HAVANA & NO FILTR COMEDY SHOW
Sean has worked over a decade with some of Manhattan's largest firms. His proven track record of success makes him an immediate asset and integral part of our team. Sean’s experiences with top organization such as AXA and Director of Sales, at Tradition Securities and Future will help serve as a liaison between big business and capital investment. In addition to brokering; Sean has Co-Founded MRD Productions and Miracle Express a 501c 3 that is solely focused on finding families experiencing adversities and surprise deliver life changing miracles to these family doorsteps. Miracle Express has been recognized statewide. MRD Productions has recently created and produced shows such as B•INSPIRED Podcast and currently developing Shades of Havana and NO FILTR. Sean graduated with a B.A. from Roger Williams University and played Division III lacrosse.
Rodney Weber
PARNTER OF MRD PRODUCTIONS/ DIRECTOR OF production on B•INSPIRED PODCAST, SHADES OF HAVANA/ co-creator of NO FILTR COMEDY SHOW & a cutting connection/editing
Rod Weber was a successful actor and stage director who worked on Broadway, daytime TV, independent film for over 22 years. Rod shifted his focus to video production in 2002, beginning as a narrative film DP and editor working for LA and NY-based production companies. In 2006, Rod moved back to NYC and has created many award-winning shorts, feature films, aerial video for luxury real estate, commercials and corporate video for Fortune 500 companies (including multiple livestream productions.) To see Rod’s latest work please visit www.vimeo.com/sirreel. Rod will be responsible for overseeing production and technical equipment for all MRD Productions live shows, podcasts and events.
Steve Szymke
OWNER OF STS PRODUCTIONS,INC./ PRODUCER/ DIRECTOR/ lead EDITOR OF MRD PRODUCTIONS SHADES OF HAVANA/ NO FILTRcomedy show & a cutting connection
Steve Szymke began his career in Chicago, IL working on Hollywood features and network television shows. When Michael Jordan retired, Steve’s career turned to focus on documentary television and creative corporate communication solutions for the Fortune 500 companies in the Midwest. Steve produces and edits a wide variety of media including live events, livestream programming, podcasts, among other edited shows. Steve brings his expertise to MRD Productions to help Rod Weber and the whole team to help continue to deliver excellence in programming
