Considering an acting career? Join Kathleen Cooke https://influencewomen.org as she interviews female director, actress, writer and producer Shari Rigby. Known for faithbased films including Divine Influencer and October Baby and the television series County Rescue, Season 2, Shari brings an experienced perspective for Christian actors building their acting careers. You'll gain insight on how to prepare for auditions and break down character roles, plus learn how to navigate Hollywood without compromising your faith.

Listen now and find out how to get her free Actors Toolkit with on set tips and tricks to help you excel in the media and entertainment industry!

👉 Sign up for a FREE MEMBERSHIP to Influence Women! 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/

🌟 Subscribe to the Influence Women YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-yLGpj1BJaG47cBZU2Dbuw?Sub_Confirmation=1

👉 Subscribe to the Influence Women Podcast Available on all your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/influence-women/id1715718111?i=1000634169188

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.

Find out more at Influence Women at https://influencewomen.org

Follow Influence Women Global

Twitter https://x.com/InfluenceWomenG

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558179922051

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/influencewomenglobal/

Connect with Kathleen Cooke, Influence Women Global Director: https://kathleencooke.com

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.

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

**More About this Episode** Navigate Your Acting Career | Shari Rigby, Director-Producer-Actor "Divine Influencer"

Subscribe and get the Actor's Toolkit! https://thewomeninmyworld.org/

Shari Rigby is an award winning director, writer, producer, an accomplished actress and inspirational speaker, known for her impactful contributions to faith-based entertainment. Best recognized for her powerful roles in films like Overcomer, October Baby, Not Today, Wildflower, and The Least of These, Shari has become a leading figure in Christian cinema. Her talent extends beyond acting; she has earned recognition as an actor's director, having worked on a wide range of projects with a strong focus on powerful performances and meaningful storytelling.

Shari recently starred in and directed County Rescue Season Two, streaming on Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix. She also directed and produced the award-winning film Divine Influencer, starring Lara Silva from The Chosen, and Identity Crisis, a teen girl drama. Her work on the Kendrick Brothers' Overcomer, LifeMark and The Forge further solidified her reputation in the industry. Additionally, Shari has contributed to television as an executive producer, director, and writer for 20 episodes of the Dream Center Los Angeles series on Daystar.

As the co-founder of Beautifully Flawed Productions with her creative partner, Claire Yorita Lee, Shari is focused on creating female driven God-honoring content for film and television. She co-wrote the online devotional for the re-release of The Passion of the Christ and her autobiography, Beautifully Flawed, was published in 2015. Her latest devotional, Consider the Lilies: 40-Day Devotional, was released in 2022.

Shari's passion for empowering women led her to establish The Women In My World, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and discipling women to influence culture through their faith, talents, and gifts in entertainment, media, and business.

Celebrating 27 years of marriage to her husband, Matt, Shari is deeply committed to her family and faith. Find out more: https://www.sharirigby.com/

00:00 Meet host Kathleen Cooke and Shari Rigby02:58 Shari Rigby shares her journey into a career in the film and television industry21:14 God is doing a new thing, Isaiah 43:1922:00 New ways to champion women in the film and television industry23:15 God is on the move in media, music and the arts24:28 The vision of The Women in My World vision25:49 Shari encourages women to step out in faith (Nehemiah)29:57 Connect with Shari Rigby on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharirigby/