Michael Goodpaster is a multi-hyphenate creative from Northwest Indiana who’s never met an idea he didn’t turn into an adventure. Now residing in Lake Station and raised in Gary, he launched his own wrestling promotion at 18, teamed up with rock bands and comedians, and produced independent films.
That same wild energy fueled 15+ years of award-winning marketing campaigns across various industries.
His passion is creating worlds where creativity thrives. His debut children’s book Everything Elementary—with the free "School Starter" Activity Kit—is a magical-school adventure starring Jenny and her delightfully quirky classmates (pandas, dinosaurs, and more). It turns new beginnings into empowering stories for young readers.
A world-builder across wrestling rings, film sets, music stages, and brands, Michael is always chasing the next big idea. Welcome to Everything Elementary—where imagination wins!
