Lights, Camera, Advocacy: Using Film to Amplify Women’s Voices with Melissa Center

My guest today is Melissa Center. Melissa Center is an actress, award-winning filmmaker, and “The Crowdfunding Queen,” who has helped creatives raise over $1M for their passion projects. As an actor, she most recently appeared on CHICAGO FIRE (NBC) & FBI (CBS) Her filmmaking credits include ensemble dramedy All I Want (Prime, Vudu, TubiTV, itunes) award-winning viral short R.V (which anticipated the overturn of Roe vs Wade), & short film His Name is Niv, inspired by her own experience with sexual assault. Her solo show Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal premiered during Pandemic lockdown via livestream at The Pico, LA followed by Edinburgh Fringe Digital to rave reviews in Ms. Magazine & Psychology Today. It made its NYC debut at Caveat. In this episode we discuss acting, storytelling, film making and empowering women through film.Website - https://www.melissacenter.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/melissacenterFB-  https://www.facebook.com/TheMelissaCenter/Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/melissacenterTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@officialmelissacenterThe Jewish Queen Initiative - https://www.melissacenter.com/jewishqueenIn this episode you will learn:1. The importance of self-care and daily rituals.2.Some tools to use to overcome working in a male-dominated industry as a woman.3. The importance of creative expression. “I've always had just an intrinsic drive. Yeah, I've always had, I've always been pretty ambitious. I've always felt like I respond well to challenges.” - 00:05:31“My foundation was on stage, but I did always love the movies." 00:25:10“I would say above all else, No matter what anyone says, keep going.” 01:03:08🎙️ You’ve got a story to share, a message to inspire, and a passion ready to ignite—but where do you start?The world is waiting for your voice. With From Idea to Implementation: Your Blueprint for Podcast Success, you’ll get the roadmap to turn your vision into reality.This isn’t just a course—it’s your launching pad. Step-by-step, we’ll break down the process from defining your purpose to recording your first episode so you can finally share your voice with confidence.✨ Stop overthinking and start doing. Your voice has the power to connect and lead. Are you ready to use it?Click the link below to Join the waitlist today—your podcast journey starts now. The world is waiting!https://empowerographypodcast.com/from-idea-to-implementation-622153Contact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #findingyourpurpose #podcast #womensupportingwomen #soulalignment #heartcentered #selflove #resilience #personalgrowth #mindset #healing #heartspace #forgiveness #trauma #transformation #intuition #trust #change #courage #energy #selflove #womensvoices #womensadvocate #shame #coaching #writing #womeninleadership #support #growth #alignment #vulnerability #limitingbeliefs #spiritual #gifts #selfworth #selfempowerment #actor #filmmaker #storyteller #selfdiscovery #support #newyorkcity #losangeles #jakegyllenhaall #selfdiscovery #authenticity #theater #creativity #creativeexpression