Inspire Talent

Inspire Talent provides a premium service to local talent seeking a path into the elusive entertainment industry. Our purpose is to discover, nurture and mold aspiring talent to give them a unique opportunity in realizing their aspiration of a successful career in the multi-faceted entertainment industry.
Whether you are a model dreaming of walking the runway under the bright lights of New York and Paris, or an actor whose ultimate goal is to be the next Disney star, we are here to assist undiscovered talent and realize their highest ambition. We not only work relentlessly to give our clients all the necessary fundamental tools to prosper in the competitive entertainment industry, but our ultimate commitment is to build character with our programs to build self-confidence, to make this a life changing experience.
Our team here at Inspire has a wealth of experience and knowledge that we dedicate to our clients to equip and prepare them for auditions before world class agents/managers, film producers, casting directors and music producers from Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Miami and Paris.
As an Inspire Talent client, you will have the opportunity to participate in workshops with elite industry professionals. Our workshops will give you a significant advantage as you will receive invaluable information and relevant instruction. Unlike any other business we invite agents, managers and producers to your home town specifically for you to audition for so there is no need to travel hundreds of miles for a ten minute audition.
Our team here at Inspire Talent congratulates you in taking this significant step towards achieving your ultimate dream!

"Life is not about finding yourself, Life is about creating yourself!!!" Stay Inspired!!

Miranda L. Meza ~ Executive Creator

​A successful business woman for over 22 years, Miranda started her career in runway modeling continuing onto plus size modeling. Her passion for music and studio experience allowed her to collaborate with music producers from Nashville to Los Angeles. With 18 years of scouting experience, Miranda is recognized as one of the industry's top scouts. She collaborates with some of the most prestigious agents/managers in Los Angeles and New York. Her clients have secured work in many of your favorite TV shows and on the big screen! Presented on the front covers of W, YM, Men's Health and Vogue are models scouted by Miranda and they are enjoying amazing modeling careers. They are also walking runways in New York for fashion week and overseas shows as well. Working closely with top agents and managers provides Miranda a unique perspective and advantage in scouting that next top model or talent!

Steven J. Scott ~ Studio Director

 I am Steven J. Scott, and I’m an actor, teacher, performance coach and director. 
I am from Port Arthur Texas, where I graduated from Lincoln High School and then received my college education at Prairie View A&M University. While in school I majored in Performing Arts and was an active member of the award winning and well recognized college theatre company, called The Charles Gilpin Players. My major and training focus included acting, directing, musical theatre and stage management. I use all of these skills in my career today.
      With consistent work and dedication I have become an accomplished stage and film actor. I’ve performed in dozens of plays and musicals in some the most notable theatre houses all over the country, and worked on camera for film companies like DREAMWORKS, VH1, HBO, ABC, Disney and Starz. My dedication to the craft of acting has several times been noted with acting awards such as, “Best Actor in a drama” (Ensemble Theatre of Houston), “Best Actor” (The Kennedy Center of Performing Arts), “Best Supporting Actor” (Houston Press).
       The other professional hats I wear is that of studio director, theatre director and acting teacher. I am currently the Studio Director of Inspire Talent in Denver Colorado.
Inspire Talent is one of the leading talent scouting companies in the country. At Inspire I oversee the scouting and training of new or experienced actors, models and singers. I direct showcases for the artist, and they perform in front of agents and managers from the Los Angeles area.
I am also currently the Head Acting Coach for The Industry Network in Los Angeles. IN is fast becoming the industry's leading Talent Event, and also promotes and showcases emerging actors, models and singers to the industry’s leading Agents, Managers, and Casting Directors. In my spare time I am a private acting coach. I have had the pleasure helping to teach and assist in developing some very gifted performers such as, Albert Tsia (Trophy Wife/Dr. Ken), Davis Cleveland (Flinn on Disney’s “Shake It Up), and Austin Michael Coleman (House). Austin won Young Artist Award for Best Actor for his role on ‘House,’ starring Hugh Laurie.   
         My directing and teaching experience spans fifteen years. Early in my career I became the youngest director to mount a production at the award winning Ensemble Theatre of Houston. (Color Me Dark: The Dairy of Nellie Lee Love and the Great Migration) Some of my other directing credits include: Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, Wiley and The Hairy Man, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Gospel at Colonus, Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, and August Wilson-A Tribute. I am formerly the Director of Education for Express Children’s Theatre of Houston, and the head of the film acting program at John Robert Powers-Acting-Modeling-Life in Houston Texas. 
         I am still passionately pursuing acting also, and am a member of the SAG-AFTRA union. I recently completed filming “Urban Shakedown”; due in theaters the summer of 2018. I can be seen on Starz Kids and Family network, starring in ‘The Wannabes.’A story of six teenagers who wannabe pop stars. I play Frank Moody, the wisdom-dropping Sweet Shop owner and dad of one of the ‘wannabes’. The hit T.V. show is also airing on HBO Family in Latin America, and is being seen in 100 countries around the world. A few of my other film and TV credits include, Hollywood Heights (Nick@Nite), 90210 (CBS), Real Steel (DreamWorks), Witchcraft 13 (Upstart Films), and The Way She Moves (VH1).

Palmyra ~ Modeling Director

Kedrick Brown ~ Celebrity Coach

Kedrick Brown, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, is a driven actor, dancer and choreographer destined to be an entertainer. He earned his BA from the University of North Texas and completed an accredited year of training at the University of Houston's MFA Program with a focus on Acting. After gaining recognition in theater, film, television, and dance, he decided to embark on a career in entertainment.
Brown, who currently resides in Houston, Texas, has served as a guest teaching artist for a number of schools, universities and theatre competitions such as the National NAACP ACT-SO. He has excelled in the industry and appeared in a variety of television and film projects with credits that include Homebound, God and Country, Czech Beautiful and Friday Night Lights. Brown has also landed principal appearances in national and international commercials for popular brands such as Footlocker, Ford, American Express, Fuddruckers, Academy Sports, Heineken and the Blair Underwood K&G Suit Collection, BU, just to name a few.
His dance tributes and impersonations as music icons Michael Jackson, James Brown and Jackie Wilson have gained him national attention and notoriety. Most recently, he was a featured performer aboard the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage and during Ford Motor Company activities at the 2013 Essence Music Festival. Further, Brown's "Live" Shows have been the featured opening act for several elite entertainers such as the esteemed Dr. Maya Angelou, celebrity comedian/actor Sinbad, actor/singer Tyrese, R&B/soul music icons Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame inductees the O'Jays. Brown has also performed in numerous Motown Tributes to these artists.
A versatile entertainer, Brown was the new face of the Texas Lottery Powerball, was selected to be an emcee for the NCAA Final Four Championship, played the "The Houston Ready Hero's" featured character "Mac Planner" in the Homeland Security Disaster Awareness Program and was the new hip hop persona feature character "Mega Watt" for Reliant Energy. Brown is an emerging talent and has received a variety of accolades for his performances having been named "Most Entertaining", "Best Performer" and "All Star Cast Member."
With his motto, "Seek God, Not Greatness, Brown gives thanks to GOD for bestowing him with an abundance of natural talent and to those who have helped him succeed.

Katy Patterson ~ Director

Katy Patterson has been working professionally as an actor, musician, model, designer, and director since the age of three. She is internationally recognized for her work, having performed in such venues as The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, The Hollywood Bowl, and Walt Disney World. Katy has directed film, theatre, and modeling showcases all over the country, and loves working with new talent to develop their skills and make them shine!

Roenia S. Thompson ~ Director

​Roenia S. Thompson- was born in Houston, Texas. She is a Graduate of Prairie View A&M University with a B.A. Degree in Drama. Roenia has been a Certified Theatre Educator for 10 Years. Ms Thompson is a professional actress who has been seen in various productions. Her national tour credits include If This Hat Could Talk Directed by George Faison and Signed, Sealed and Delivered  Directed by Fred Phillips. Some of her other credits are The Wiz  and Cinderella  Directed by Patdro Harris , Bee Luther Hatchee, The Cotton Club, Darker Face of the Earth  Directed By C. Lee Turner, The Soverign State of Bookity Bookity Directed by Andre’ De Shields,Caroline or Change  Directed by Rebecca Udden- Greene ,Constant  Star  and Dreamgirls  Directed by Ron Jones. Her film credits are I Flunked Sunday School.  Roenia has been nominated for 3 Irene Ryan Acting Awards at The Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival. She won Excellence in Music Composition, Excellence in Instrumental Coordination, and Excellence in Song Coordination at KCACTF. When she is not on the stage performing she’s serving at The Ensemble Theatre as the resident Hair and Makeup Designer.