Our Story
Who We Are
A Boutique Talent Agency Built on Relationships
It's a boutique talent agency committed to professional representation, intentional development, and lasting relationships.
We provide personalized representation for actors, models, comedians, hosts, voice talent, and commercial performers — while connecting clients with carefully selected, production-ready talent.
The People Behind the Agency
Our Leadership
Ph.D.Human Services — Public Service Leadership
MBAWebster University
B.S.Business Economics — Florida A&M University
Founder & Director
Dr. Calandria U. Smith
Orlando, FL · Central Florida Native
“This Premier Talent Agency exists to curate excellence, protect artistry, and build enduring legacies. We move intentionally, partner selectively, and operate with vision.”
Dr. Calandria U. Smith is an Orlando native, Ph.D., and multi-industry executive with over 30 years of experience across financial services, higher education, business development, and the performing arts. She has served as Executive Vice President of a graduate university, spent 13 years with Pearson Online Learning Services partnering with institutions like the University of Florida and Arizona State, and has been an Adjunct Professor for more than two decades.
She is the founder of Landi-Lou Productions, a nonprofit supporting women impacted by domestic abuse, trafficking, and homelessness, and a disability services agency she operates with her husband. A motivational speaker, minister, and performer since age three, Dr. Smith was cast in a National Touring Gospel Stage Play — and launched Landi-Lou Talent Agency to give others the same doors she walked through.
Talent Agent
Donnette Knowlen Leffler
Donnette Knowlen Leffler brings more than 20 years of experience in talent representation, client relations, business development, and operations. She has served as a Talent Agent with The Christensen Group and Diamond Talent Agency — recruiting talent, coordinating auditions for commercial, print, and film, and connecting clients with companies ranging from local businesses to Universal, Disney, and Yum! Brands.
As a Media and Production Coordinator with HB Productions, she hired talent, scouted locations, and coordinated productions distributed across the U.S. and Canada — giving her a well-rounded view of what both talent and clients need from professional representation.
For Donnette, being a talent agent is about more than submitting someone for a role. It's about building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping talent develop a professional, sustainable career in the industry.
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What We Represent
Acting
Modeling
Influencer Marketing
Voice-Over
Singing
Dancing
Children & Youth
Fitness
Specialty Talent
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