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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**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. 

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