Founder
Diane is the Co-founder of JDS Actors Studio, which provides professional acting training and exposure, launching 100+ mainstream actors and production specialists into the media industry.
Her studio has trained and launched famous actors such as Corrine Massiah, Sierra Swartz and others who have guest starred on such shows as Gray’s Anatomy, iCarly, and Superbowl commercials; as well as created prominent production teams who have worked with famous directors, and won awards themselves.
Diane gained a lot of her experience working on the production team for famous shows and organizations, including General Hospital, Friends, Veronica’s Closet, The Walt Disney Company, and Universal Studios.
She is also the co-author of the bestselling book Show Business, a guidebook offering insider tips and support for breaking into the professional acting world.
Diane is deeply involved with the Temecula arts community, serving as the Executive Producer of Spirit of Innovation and the Festival Director of DigiFest Temecula.
She also co-founded the nonprofit JDS Creative Academy, which works with mainstream, foster, and at-risk youth as well as special needs adults, providing career pathway opportunities in visual, performing, and digital arts.
On your podcast, Diane would be excited to discuss:
Insider tips and strategies for breaking into the professional acting world.
What she learned working alongside top-tier actors on production sets in Hollywood.
The importance of having a support system in the acting profession.
Creating an inclusive workforce for marginalized groups and people with special needs in the creative arts.
To get a feel for Diane, check out her appearance on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur podcast, where she talks about her journey with JDS.
Check out her TEDx talk on how the arts saved her entrepreneurial journey.
Would you like to have Diane on your podcast?
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