It's Your Time! It's Your Turn!
Isaiah 60:1 Arise, Shine, for your Light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
Don't Go It Alone. Let's lock arms and make valuable connections with like-minded media professionals, who want to help advance your success in the media community.
Christian Women in Media Association is a Built-in opportunity to live out loud on Purpose. To connect, learn, collaborate, grow and access resources, education and publications.
110 Ponderosa Ln
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Dinner is self-pay. CWIMA does not charge for the event.
Melissa Larsen is a producer, director, pageant leader, and visionary talent developer with decades of experience shaping stories and elevating creators. As the force behind BPPtheAgency, a division of CT Productions, which she leads alongside her husband, Dr. Kurt Larsen, she is also the co-creator of WBNowTv, a platform dedicated to amplifying purpose-driven voices. Melissa is a published author, respected life and wellness coach, and longtime mentor to emerging talent. Known for her spiritual clarity and creative intuition, she champions the fusion of Human Intelligence with Al to expand artistic expression, unlock new opportunities, and inspire others to rise into their highest creative calling.
Actor/Instructor/Writer/Artist
Shanelle Leonard is an accomplished actress and passionate teaching artist, who seamlessly blends a dynamic professional career with a deep commitment to education. A North Washington native, she holds a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts and an MFA in Acting from the University of North Carolina (2018).
A few of her extensive performance credits include Off-Broadway's Confederates (written by Dominique Morisseau), Into the Woods and Beauty and the Beast (5th Avenue Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey, Village Theatre), multiple productions at Playmakers Repertory Company, and national commercial appearances. On camera, she has appeared on Hulu as well as in multiple short films.
Dedicated to nurturing the next generation, Shanelle coaches' young people and founded an after school drama club. Her core passion is empowering all beginning artists to find their voice and confidence through the arts. This mission is profoundly personal, as finding confidence and boldness through art had a life-altering impact on Shanelle. Additionally, she guides Christian artists on how to invite Christ into the artistic process, operating with the mind of Christ as they pursue their creative calling.
Teretha Lowe is the founder of Lifting Up Jesus Christ Ministries. She lifts up Jesus not only by preaching but by writing and producing soul stirring dramatic productions. These productions are held in a 315-seat theater in Little Rock Arkansas. They will make you laugh, cry, bring joy, encouragement, and peace, provoking the audience to righteousness. Teretha was instantly delivered from drugs and alcohol 38 years ago. She is the author of her book titled, If God Can Use Me, What About You?
Francez Riley will encourage you explore the possibility you may have God given talents you weren't even aware of as of yet. Whether it's music, or dance or other forms of the arts and entertainment.