🎬 Over 25% of Americans have a disability—is your media content reflecting that reality? Join Influence Women global director Kathleen Cooke https://influencewomen.org in this conversation with disability rights advocate Shauna Amick of Joni and Friends as she shares how filmmakers, podcasters, writers, and producers can create authentic film and television that represents and resonates with people with special needs. Find out practical ways to cast roles for actors with disabilities and include them in writing rooms and production roles, plus gain principles for respectful communication with families affected by disability.

Shauna is a mother of three, including Sarah, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Her powerful testimony will challenge and encourage media professionals as well as parents of special needs children.

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The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today’s Digital AgeFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today’s digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media. 

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**More About this Episode** How to Create Inclusive Media for People with Disabilities | Shauna Amick, Joni and FriendsShauna’s passion for the inherent worth and dignity of every human life was deeply solidified when her third child was diagnosed with Down syndrome, a near-fatal heart defect, and a slew of other genetic abnormalities. As a speaker, author, and disability rights advocate, Shauna shares the gift of viewing challenges through the lens of God’s Word and does so with incredible transparency and vulnerability. Despite the many trials of life, Jesus remains the anchor of her soul. 

Shauna became part of Joni and Friends over 16 years ago as a desperate mother in need of help and hope. She has been a staff member for 14 years now, currently serving as the Director of Direct Response and Radio Channel Marketing. The testimony she and her daughter, Sarah, share shines a spotlight on the never-ending love of Christ. 

Shauna is heard by over one million listeners each week as she encourages radio listeners alongside Joni Eareckson Tada. Shauna has also lent her voice to Focus on the Family, Life Matters with Brad Mattes, Women of the Word Christian Conferences, the Dear Mom Conference, the Life Counsel Bible, and Real Families, Real Needs: A Compassionate Guide for Families Living with Disability. 

Find out more about Joni and Friends here: joniandfriends.org 

Listen to Shauna’s story: Real Families, Real Needs: https://joniandfriends.org/4-minute-radio-program/shauna-amick-real-families-real-needs/ 

00:00 Kathleen Cooke welcomes Shauna Amick, Podcaster/Author/Disability Rights Advocate – Joni and Friends01:07 Shauna’s story as a mom with a Down Syndrome child02:27 Shana’s work with Joni and Friends02:29 Shauna shares about her calling as a mother first04:39 Pressured to have an abortion, Shauna chose life instead07:07 Representing disability in film and television11:10 Communicating with parents of special needs15:20 Casting TV and film roles with disabled persons24:25 Resources from Joni and Friends for parents of special needs and filmmakers

Are you considering an artistic career? In this episode hosted by Influence Women global director Kathleen Cooke, you’ll meet award winning artist Julie Ann Scott as she shares her spiritual journey of becoming a prophetic and professional artist. https://influencewomen.com Her artistic works have been commissioned by the 2025 U.S. National Day of Prayer and the Coptic Archbishop of London, and her prophetic art conveys God’s love to the world. If you are exploring an artistic career, Julie Ann Scott will inspire your faith to pursue God’s calling. 

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The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today’s Digital AgeFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today’s digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media. 

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**More About this Episode** Professional Artist to Prophetic Art — Julie Ann Scott’s Inspiring Faith JourneyJulie Ann Scott has been a professional artist for more than twenty years, ten of which were with the UK’s leading fine art agency. She lives in Dorset with her writer husband, Damian and has two grown-up daughters. Her oil paintings are bought and exhibited worldwide, and she paints in front of live audiences at conferences around the world, often prophetically. This global recognition has led to the enormous honor of Julie Ann being asked to paint the main image for the 2025 US National Day of Prayer in May.

In addition, she was commissioned by the Coptic Archbishop of London to produce a painting for an event in Parliament to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the execution of the 21 Coptic Christian Martyrs. She also has an exhibition of nine oil paintings depicting moments from the Second World War, called ‘STAND.’ This exhibition carries huge meaning for today and has toured venues throughout the UK, including Windsor Castle, and UK Parliament. There is also an accompanying ‘STAND’ book that offers a deeper exploration of each painting and the vital message behind them.

For more information, to order prints, or to commission her as an artist, visit her website https://www.julieannscott.com

00:00 Intro with Kathleen Cooke on listening to God to create art01:40 Meet Julie Ann Scott, award winning professional artist and prophetic artist02:20 The story of God’s calling to the ministry and Julie Ann Scott’s artistic career13:20 Invited to Windsor Castle, painting for the Queen14:26 Julie Ann Scott’s work, “Stand”16:50 The challenge of standing as a Christian creative in Hollywood18:27 The artistic inspiration of the visual images in the book “Stand”19:25 The story of Julie Ann Scott’s commissioning to paint for the 2025 National Day of Prayer28:50 The spiritual experience of painting30:42 Kathleen’s encouragement to artists to listen and obey God’s calling38:40 Outro and find out more at https://www.julieannscott.com

What happens when deep pain meets divine purpose? In this powerful episode of the Influence Women podcast, Global Director Kathleen Cooke https://influencewomen.org sits down with Anne Beiler, the iconic founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, to talk about her raw and redemptive journey from sexual abuse, grief, and despair—to healing, purpose, and success. 🎧 Listen as Anne breaks the silence on her 7-year abuse by a pastor, the tragic loss of her daughter, and the emotional isolation that nearly destroyed her marriage—and how God’s love restored it all.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past, this conversation will give you hope, freedom, and a roadmap to healing.

💬 Key Quotes from Anne:

·       “Life is hard, but God is good.”

·       “The choice I make today is the life I live tomorrow.”

·       “Be open. Be real. Be honest... It gives you the power to become who God wants you to be.”

·       “Our pain propelled us into our purpose.”

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

·       How to succeed in life and career—even with a painful past

·       Why hiding pain leads to bondage, and speaking out leads to healing (James 5:16)

·       The danger of “bad theology” and spiritual confusion after trauma

·       How Anne and her husband rebuilt their marriage after years of silence

·       The powerful message behind her podcast Broken Silence

Anne’s story is more than inspirational—it’s transformational. Whether you’re a survivor, leader, parent, or simply someone in need of hope, this episode will stir your heart and ignite your faith.

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The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today’s Digital AgeFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today’s digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media. 

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**More About this Episode** Breaking the Silence on Sexual Abuse: Auntie Anne’s Founder Anne Beiler’s Healing JourneyAuntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. Today, she is a speaker, author and leader. Her entrepreneurial insights and personal story have been featured on many television shows including Secret Millionaire, The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America, and highlighted in numerous publications such as Fortune, Inc., Guidepost and Entrepreneur Magazines.  

Beiler is the author of The Secret Lies Within, Overcome and Lead and Come to the Table cookbook and regularly speaks at conferences around the U.S. For more information visit auntieannebeiler.com. 

00:00 Introduction by host Kathleen Cooke

00:34 Meet Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

01:40 Anne shares her story

07:00 Emotional pain after grief and the isolation

07:54 Anne talks with her pastor and is taken advantage of

08:38 Her choice to never tell of the abuse – seven years of pain, blame and shame

10:00 She is compelled to go tell, to break the silence

11:22 Confess and you will be healed! James 5:16

14:25 Overcoming fear “Be open, be real, be honest.”

17:12 Starting Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

19:32 Anne’s new podcast “Broken Silence”

23:18 Outro by Kathleen Cooke and ways to connect with Influence Women

Being single in the media industry isn’t always easy—but it can be deeply fulfilling when faith leads the way. In this episode, Kathleen Cooke https://influencewomen.org talks with Cyndi Galley—producer, author, and Influence Women Chapter in Nashville—about what it means to be single and thriving in faith-based media. Find out how to make a vision board for God’s calling on your life, how to stay motivated from start to finish on a project, and how faith and prayer can make a tangible difference in your career. Whether you’re navigating singleness, pursuing a creative career, or simply needing a faith boost for the dreams God has placed in your heart, this conversation will encourage and inspire you. 

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**More About This Episode** Single and Thriving in Faith-Based Media - Cyndi Galley, Producer-Author, IW Chapter Director 

More About Cyndi Galley...A dynamic communicator with a zeal to strengthen people to being their best version of themselves, Cyndi's energetic style is one that brings hope, strength and vision to the human heart and soul, through her contagious joy, passion for life and people and is a sought-out speaker for events, conferences and workshops. Desiring to see people empowered, healed, whole, and walking in true freedom, she is a proponent of the power of the ministry–through– media model, and is the co-author of newly-released book, “Don’t Be This Girl!”, as well as children’s book, “A Tale of a Praying Princess.” She’s the Editor-in-Chief of Teen Fashioned and Fashioned Magazines, purposed to strengthen women of all ages in who God says His daughters are. 

Passionate about storytelling, Cyndi is the talk show host of the recent Content 2024-nominee for Christian Media Conference for Best (Educational) Podcast, YouTube show, “A New Thing with Cyndi,” and is in post-production with her first full–feature documentary film, “She is Single. She is Strong.” A producer-at-heart, she has been producing ministry videos, LIVE shows and conferences for over twenty years and more recently freelanced as an Associate Producer for TBN's Better Together TV Show. She has been featured on the TCT Network's TCT Today TV show, on the Sue Fries Radio Show, as well as several podcasts and magazines. 

An advocate for higher education, she has also received her Master of Divinity Degree from Oral Roberts University and is an ordained minister and pastor with the Foursquare Denomination, serving in ministry for more than 24 years. When not creating, Cyndi is the co-Director of Influence Women Nashville, an organization equipping and empowering creative women of faith in the entertainment industry, and serves both, She Leads California, and She Leads Tennessee teams under the She Leads America umbrella, where she just produced this year's Gala in D.C. honoring women of faith who are championed as they impact their spheres of influence for the Kingdom of God. 

Born and raised in Southern California, Cyndi now lives in Tennessee. For more information about Cyndi’s media ministry, visit newgalglobal.com. 

00:00 Introduction with host Kathleen Cooke, Influence Women Global Director00:29 Meet Cyndi Galley, producer, author, Influence Women Chapter Director06:50 Find your God-given calling in the film and television industry10:30 Cyndi’s book, “Don’t Be This Girl”14:00 On being a single woman in media16:36 Cyndi’s process for starting and completing media projects19:20 Creating a vision board21:53 Influence Women and what Cyndi enjoys about the gatherings25:35 New documentary film, “She is Single, She is Strong!”

Discover the power of prayer for your film or television career! In this episode of the Influence Women podcast, Global Director Kathleen Cooke interviews Monica Schmelter, host of the Christian TV show “Bridges” to explore how prayer has shaped her life journey from Islam to Christianity and into a career in Christian TV. https://influencewomen.com Topics include how to pray and believe for your God-inspired future, how to create a work-life balance, and three keys to godly success as a Christian media professional. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as we dive into the incredible impact of faith for women in media and the arts.

Whether you're an aspiring artist, filmmaker, or TV host, this episode will encourage you on your life journey.

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The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today’s Digital AgFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today’s digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media. 

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**More About this Episode** Prayer Changes Everything for Women in Film and TV | Interview with TV Host Monica SchmelterBorn in Pakistan, Monica Schmelter became a believer in Jesus in a predominantly Muslim country at the age of 13. This life-changing decision began Monica’s journey to where she is today and her career success. 

Author, speaker and broadcast journalist Monica Schmelter, loves a good story. But not just any story. She tells the stories of everyday people. People that experience real life, in all its dimension. People that journey through struggle, to ultimately find the goodness of God.  

Monica skillfully leverages heart for storytelling in the media as host of the Christian Television Networks daily program, Bridges. Bridges is seen in over 50 million homes on Christian Television Network and streaming platforms. Currently she serves as the Director of Station Managers for Christian Television Network. 

She and her husband Joe, are parents to son one adult son Joseph,and they recently welcomed a daughter in-love into their family. Her past has influenced her passion for prayer and a desire to see young women know the wisdom of Jesus and be grounded in their identity in Him. 

Find out more: https://BridgesWithMonica.com 

You can change your world! If you want to see greater success in your career and your relationships, this episode will equip you with the skills of transformational leadership that you can carry into every area of your life. Join Influence Women Global Director Kathleen Cooke https://influencewomen.org in this conversation with transformational leadership coach and business advisor, Nicole Jansen.

Applying biblical principles, Nicole has coached and trained thousands of leaders, helping them create extraordinary impact in their lives, businesses, and communities. No matter what creative industry you’re in, this episode will transform your leadership and entrepreneurial skills while strengthening your team-building and relational skills.

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The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today’s Digital AgeFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today’s digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media. 

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**More About this Episode** Change Your World – Transformational Leadership with Nicole JansenAbout Nicole Jansen, Transformational Leadership Coach, Business Advisor, Speaker, Podcast Host: Over the past 30 years, Nicole Jansen has coached and trained thousands of leaders, helping them create extraordinary impact in their lives, businesses, and communities. A Certified Human Behavior Specialist, Transformational Leadership Coach, and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Nicole has developed her own special brand of coaching, which focuses on tapping into your God-given identity, purpose, and assignment, and implementing sound biblical principles for true success.  

Her clients are mission-driven and range from start-up entrepreneurs to large franchise systems and non-profit organizations, covering a wide range of industries including finance, real estate, insurance, digital media, health and wellness, training and development, humanitarian initiatives, and space exploration. Her passion for transformation and growth extends to the next generation, where she teaches and empowers aspiring leaders through conferences, webinars, courses, guest podcasting and mentoring.  

She is the founder of the Leaders of Transformation Podcast, a top 1.5% podcast globally, reaching listeners in over 140 countries.

Find out more about Nicole: https://leadersoftransformation.com/

The LA fires were devastating for many. Whether you were a victim of the Southern California fires or you are facing a personal “fire” in your life right now, this special episode featuring testimonies of God’s protection in the LA Fires will inspire your faith! Join Kathleen Cooke https://influencewomen.org  in this conversation with Karissa Neff, Influence Women Creative Director and DeAnna Kane, Influence Women Hollywood Chapter Director, as they share their firsthand stories of the Los Angeles fires.

If you need God’s intervention in your life, stay tuned for Kathleen’s prayer for you at the closing of this episode! *Includes personal footage of the LA fires in Altadena. 

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We are heartbroken and moved with compassion for everyone impacted by the Los Angeles fires. There are many amazing organizations working hard to provide immediate resources to those affected, but if you would like to directly help individuals in our Hollywood and Orange County Influence Women Chapters who lost homes, personal items and livelihoods, you can donate here by selecting “LA Fires” from the dropdown: https://influencewomen.org/donate/

Need help? If you were impacted by the fires and need help, please let us know! Email [email protected] so we can connect with you. 

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The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today’s Digital AgeFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today’s digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media. 

Find out more about The Influence Lab at https://influencelab.com 

**More About this Episode** God in the Midst of the Fire - LA Fires Update

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About Karissa Neff – Creative Director, Influence Women/Executive Production Assistant, Cooke Media GroupWith a background in cinema production and public speaking, Karissa has worked in various fields of media and organizational leadership, as well as passionately serving as a leader at Harvest Rock Church. She actively uses her strategic thinking and communication abilities as a springboard for storytelling, ministry work, and her greater desire to spread the gospel throughout the nations.

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About DeAnna Kane – Hollywood Chapter Director, Influence Women/CEO, KC Media PublishingDeAnna Kane earned her Master's Degree of Science in Education from Keiser University. She began writing for donor development and fundraising with the Museum of the Bible in 2015 and moved into managing many of their high-end donor events for the Museum's grand opening in 2017. In addition to serving as Chief Executive Officer at KC Media Publishing, she sits on the Mon Ami Board, and is the Executive Director of Communications and Public Relations with Connection Point Church Los Angeles, and the Hollywood Chapter Director for Influence Women.

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What’s holding you back from your future? God has a purpose for your life and in this conversation with Influence Lab Global Director Kathleen Cooke https://influencewoman.org and speaker, author and advocate Christine Caine, you’ll gain the faith to step into your destiny! Christine will infuse into you the power to dream again—for your life, your relationships and your career in the arts or leadership. If you’ve ever felt abandoned or rejected, this episode will help you receive God’s healing and move forward with passion and purpose. 

Get Christine Caine’s new book: “Don’t Look Back: Getting Unstuck and Moving Forward with Passion and Purpose” https://christinecaine.com/content/books/gk14sg 

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The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today’s Digital AgeFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today’s digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media. 

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 **More About this Episode** Don’t Look Back! Faith for Your Future with Christine Caine, Speaker/Author/Advocate – A21 

Christine Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern- day slavery.

They also founded Equip & Empower, a ministry that is mobilizing people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus. Propel Women is an initiative of the ministry dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. The ministry has also planted three life-giving Zoe Churches in Europe that are not only bringing the Gospel to the region, but also serve the most vulnerable through humanitarian outreach during times of crisis.

Christine is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books and studies and you can tune into her weekly podcast or television program to be encouraged with the hope of Jesus wherever you are. Find out more: https://christine: aine.com/

Rejection often goes hand in hand with a creative career. As an actor, filmmaker, artist or musician, most have faced rejection at one point or another! Join host Kathleen Cooke https://influencewomen.org as she sits down with Tracey Mitchell, producer, author, and podcast host of the “Think Big Podcast” for an inspiring conversation on transforming rejection into a powerful tool that can guide your life. Plus, you’ll gain insight on how to use media to reach your circle of friends and beyond as they discuss owning a space in media that can craft and shape the solution to the identity crisis in our nation. 

“Rejection is not fatal, but rejection should be our personal conductor through life.” —Tracey Mitchell

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Influence WomenFounded by media executive Kathleen Cooke, IW will help you grow in your faith, your relationships, and your professional career in film, television, the arts, and leadership. You’ll find Influence Women in the major film hubs across the nation. 

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The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today’s Digital AgeFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today’s digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media. 

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**More About this Episode** Transforming Rejection: Gaining God’s Perspective with Tracey Mitchell, Host—Think Big PodcastGrowing up in adverse situations is what shaped Tracey Mitchell’s faith and character. As she wrote in her latest book, Fearless, she believes, “Most accomplishments are conceived in the trenches of adversity. What we choose to do with life’s darkest moments becomes the catalyst for our destiny.”

Tracey graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree. She holds an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree and is presently completing her Master’s Degree in Journalism at the University of Alabama. 

Each year, Tracey travels 40 plus weeks a year speaking to diverse and cross-cultural groups. She travels throughout America and internationally, including Cuba, South America, Africa, Canada, and the Middle East.

She is passionate about helping people grow spiritually, develop intellectually, and evolve in their craft or calling. Her love for people is the driving force that motivates her to create space and opportunities for leaders and visionaries. Tracey believes that “we are called to unlock each other’s potential and help fulfill each other’s vision.”

For twenty-five years, Tracey has been actively involved with Media through television, print journalism, and The Think Big Podcast (2021 awarded Best New Podcast by Spark Media and Content 2023 Best Arts Podcast). She is the EVP of Christian Women in Media, an international non-profit organization that trains and equips leaders and entrepreneurs. 

She is a published author with Harper Collins and Thomas Nelson. Titles include:

·       Downside Up – Transform Rejection into Your Golden Opportunity

·       Becoming Brave – How to Think Big, Dream Wildly, and Live Fear-Free (Awarded the 2019 Christian Literary Award in the non-fiction category)

·       The Invitation – To Intimacy with God

·       Fearless – Wildly Optimistic in a Worry-Filled World

In 2015, The GSWB Chamber of Commerce presented Tracey with the “Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur Award.” And in 2016, Tracey was nominated for the Texas Woman Excellence Award. 

Tracey and her husband Robby have been married for 27 years, working together in ministry and the marketplace. Tracey and Robby Mitchell are parents of four adult children. They believe that their children are the greatest gifts God has given them.

Find out more: https://traceymitchell.com/

Pursuing a career in the film industry can be challenging for women. If you’ve ever felt isolated, this episode is a must-watch as we explore finding community in Hollywood. Join Kathleen Cooke, Global Director of Influence Women https://influencewomen.org in a fun and insightful conversation with DeAnna Kane, the new Hollywood Chapter Director, as they discuss finding your tribe and embracing the creative collaboration that’s possible when you do! DeAnna also shares career tips on how to prioritize family in a media-influenced society and how actors, directors, filmmakers and writers can build supportive relationships in the landscape of the film and television industry.

Sign up for a FREE MEMBERSHIP to Influence Women! Join our online community and network with other women working in media, entertainment, arts and leadership. It’s a great place to connect with others of faith and purpose as you pursue your dreams in the industry. Join here: https://influencewomen.org/membership/ 

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Influence WomenIf you’re a woman working in media and entertainment and seeking to grow your influence, then Influence Women is for you. It’s designed to help you grow in your faith, your personal relationships, and your professional career in film, television, the arts, and leadership. 

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The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today’s Digital AgeFounded by media experts Phil and Kathleen Cooke, The Influence Lab mobilizes a powerful strategy to teach the global Church how to use media to share the gospel in today’s digital age, with Influence Women creating a pathway for Christian influence in entertainment and media. Find out more about The Influence Lab at https://influencelab.com

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**More About this Episode**  Empowering Women – Career Help from DeAnna Kane, Influence Women Hollywood Chapter Director“I really feel that women supporting women make strong communities. Strong communities create strong economies and strong economies make the world better.” —DeAnna Kane, Chapter Director, Influence Women Hollywood 

More about DeAnna Kane, CEO – KC Media Publishing; Chapter Director – Influence Women HollywoodDeAnna Kane earned her master’s degree of Science in Education Leadership from Keiser University and graduated at the top of her class. She began her professional writing career for donor development and fundraising with the Museum of the Bible in 2015 and then moved into managing many of their high-end donor events for the Museum’s grand opening in 2017. DeAnna also produces large women’s conferences as well as helped coordinate logistics for many Influence Women events. 

DeAnna combined her talent for writing and event planning to launch KC Media Publishing as CEO with business partner Leslie Callaway. KC Media Publishing currently produces Heart of Hospitality Magazine combined with The Empowered Magazine, which has a presence in 34 countries. She co-authored the etiquette book Just the Basics: Manners Made Easy with Leslie, and they are writing an etiquette curriculum to accompany the book.

In addition to serving on the advisory board of Influence Women, she has accepted the position of director of the Hollywood Chapter of Influence Women. She also serves on the National Board of Mon Ami Ministries as well as serving as the executive director of communications and public relations for Connection Point Church LA. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her four kids and a plethora of animals, including cats, dogs, and horses.

Find out more at KC Media Publishing: https://kcmediapublishing.com/

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