Instead of me asking the questions, my team turned the mic on me to talk about why I launched The Women in My World, what’s coming this season on the podcast, and how God is shaping a vision to disciple and equip Christian women in media to lead with courage, creativity, and Christlike character.
People often ask how I define success. For me, success is daily obedience—walking in the calling God has placed on my life with a joyful heart: first in relationship with Him, then my family, and then the women He’s asked me to walk alongside. When we stay in His will and work diligently unto Him, the fruit follows. It’s not about chasing the next credit; it’s about faithfulness in the small and the unseen, trusting God with the outcomes.
I never set out to start a women’s ministry—especially not in an industry known for being male-dominated and often exploitative of women. I used to joke with God, “I think you’ve got the wrong woman.” But in 2009, while I was in an acting class in Hollywood, the Lord spoke to my heart: You’re here for My women. That’s when the vision began—first as a weekly gathering in my home, where we studied identity, the attributes of God, and how to steward our gifts. Two women grew to twenty-five, then hundreds. Over time, it became clear that God was raising up a generation of Christian creatives—writers, producers, directors, actors, editors, makeup artists, casting associates—women called to tell faith-driven, character-driven stories that honor God and bless families.
Then God moved us from Los Angeles to Georgia. We thought we were downsizing our pace; God was upgrading the mission. He gave us a home with a full basement—new to this former California girl—that He asked us to dedicate for ministry. One Sunday in church, I sensed Him say so clearly: You’re going to birth many more women out of this home. We prayed through every square foot with friends and mentors, wrote Scripture on the walls, sang and cried and consecrated the space. Now we’re building it out as a working studio—a place to train, employ, and equip women across the creative pipeline, from “above the line” to “below the line,” with hands-on education, practical tools, and projects that form hearts as much as they build reels. It’s discipleship meets production—content that exists to make disciples and to model a different way of working in faith-based entertainment.
Why does influence matter? Because someone’s values always set the tone for culture. We need Christ-based influencers who love God first and people second—who will value marriage, family, and truth, and create content that reflects light instead of amplifying noise. Our world is saturated in self-focus; Jesus calls us to serve. On set, that looks like showing up early, honoring the story, caring for the crew, and keeping prayer at the center. The paradox is real: when we put others first, God has a way of elevating us in ways we could never engineer. That’s not branding; that’s the Kingdom.
If you’re wondering how this started practically: back in 2010, those living-room gatherings focused on identity in Christ. Today the mission has widened—discipleship, education, and job placement—so women can become leaders in entertainment and media, not just participants. We’re also spotlighting the many roles beyond the camera: script supervisors, line producers, casting, agents, composers, and department heads. Not everyone can (or should) spend thousands on film school. We’re building on-ramps that are accessible, excellent, and spiritually grounded.
Spiritually, God keeps teaching me two things: take off my shoes and worship first—the war’s already won—and stop striving and know that He is God. When the task gets bigger, the temptation to push harder grows. The answer has been the same: worship, then work. Practically, I keep a morning routine—time with the Lord before the phone, movement, and then the lists that help me steward my “left and right brain” days. I batch social media so I can return to deep work without constant distraction. And when fatigue or warfare shows up (and it does), I rehearse God’s faithfulness and remember that this vision is bigger than me; He will supply the people, resources, and timing.
A word to anyone who isn’t “in the industry”: you are an influencer. Your life, your words, your feed, your faithfulness—salt and light in everyday places—shape culture more than you know. Whether you’re raising kids, caregiving, running a small business, or serving in your church, you influence hearts daily. The Women in My World exists to serve you, too.
If you’d like to help us build, subscribe at TheWomenInMyWorld.org for our newsletter, share the site with a friend, and—if God leads—partner with us financially so we can develop the studio, create original content, and provide scholarships and training that place women in real roles on real sets. This is how we make faithful, excellent, faith-based entertainment —together.
I’m grateful you’re here. Let’s look up, not back, and walk this out—one faithful, creative, courageous step at a time.
