Behind the Scenes with Netflix "Sweet Magnolias" Showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson

If you're a fan of Netflix "Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this episode with showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson. Go behind the scenes of this hit show as Kathleen Cooke and Sheryl discuss the life of a TV writer, working with the actors on the set of "Sweet Magnolias" and how Sheryl's faith sustains her in her career. Bonus topics include tips for new writers, how to use your talents for God's use in the film and television industry, and how to create environments where people feel safe as actors. Now in its fourth season on Netflix and starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley, Sweet Magnolias is about three South Carolina women, best friends since high school, as they shepherd one another through the complexities of romance, career and family. Please like, rate and share this episode!  Subscribe to the Influence Women Podcast for more insightful interviews with Hollywood media executives, film and television professionals, women in business and leadership and more to inspire and encourage you in your career and faith. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/influence-women/id1715718111?i=1000634169188  Prefer video? Subscribe to the Influence Women YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-yLGpj1BJaG47cBZU2Dbuw?Sub_Confirmation=1 Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. Influence WomenIf you're a woman working in media and entertainment and seeking to grow your influence, then Influence Women is for you. It's designed to help you grow in your faith, your personal 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 with chapters in Hollywood, Nashville, Atlanta and Orange County.   Find out more at Influence Women at https://influencewomen.org Follow Influence Women Hollywood Twitter https://twitter.com/InfluenceWomenH Facebook https://www.facebook.com/influencewomenhollywood Instagram: https://instagram.com/influencewomenhollywood The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today's Digital AgeFounded 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 Follow The Influence Lab Twitter https://twitter.com/TheInfluenceLab Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheInfluenceLab/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theinfluencelab/  **More About this Episode** Behind the Scenes with Netflix "Sweet Magnolias" Showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson  About Sheryl J. Anderson, Showrunner—Sweet Magnolias Sheryl J. Anderson is the creator and showrunner of Sweet Magnolias, a romantic drama for Netflix now in it's fourth season. Sheryl began her writing journey as a playwriting major at The College of William & Mary in Virginia. Lured to Los Angeles by the intrigue of television and the promise of 300 sunny days a year, she worked as a television studio executive, screenwriter, and half-hour series TV writer (Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Dave's World). She then moved to writing and producing hour-long series, working on a wide range of series (Charmed, Flash Gordon, When Calls the Heart). She created Ties That Bind, UPtv's first scripted series and has sold pilots to Netflix, SyFy, NBC, Lifetime, and Disney, and also written movies for Hallmark, UPtv, and Lifetime. Sheryl is also a novelist and teaches and mentors through a variety of universities and organizations.  Favorite takeaways from Sheryl J. Anderson:  ·      About Sweet Magnolias: "We believe that we are sharing parables that we hope will lift people's hearts." —Sheryl J. Anderson ·      "What works best for me is honest conversation that comes from a place of warmth and acceptance." —Sheryl J. Anderson ·      "Your ideas are never as good as God's." —Sheryl J. Anderson ·      "I have striven to reach a point where my faith, my art, and my personal life are so intertwined that I'm not thinking about all the moving pieces." —Sheryl J. Anderson ·      "Put aside the fear and the insecurity and embrace the knowledge that you have a gift." —Sheryl J. Anderson