Mike Pniewski was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He has been an actor for more than 25 years and has a list of credits in television, movies and other productions longer than your arm. Most recently, you've seen him in The Good Wife, Dolphin Tale, The Glades, The Lost Valentine, Law & Order Criminal Intent, as well as the Emmy Award-winning HBO film Recount. The roles he has played are as memorable as they are many - but they are just that: roles; portrayals of other people. Mike's most compelling - most powerful role - is the one he plays in real life: Mike Pniewski: husband, father of three, author and motivational beacon. Mike has learned to overcome obstacles in his life and in his career to carve out a successful niche where he can thrive and help others. His new book, When Life Gives You Lemons, Throw ‘Em Back!is a collection of stories that illustrate, educate and motivate. His premise is simple: Empower yourself. Don't stand idly by and just let life happen. Get engaged. Take action. The combination of Mike's popularity as a successful actor, his real-life experience and anecdotes and his passion for the power of self-confidence and empowerment make him an exceptionally effective motivational beacon. Motivational beaconTM, you say? Absolutely. A beacon is a powerful light or signal that people rely on for guidance. That describes Mike's work to a tee. He doesn't just speak to people, he provides practical guidance by sharing his life experiences and lessons learned. Mike provides others with a powerfully bright and hopeful light by which they can navigate past life's obstacles. He provides people with common-sense strategies, tools and techniques that people can use to mold and shape the life they really want - immediately.