Beyond the Challenges: Melissa Sheridan's Triumph
In this episode of Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt talk with songwriter and Screenwriter Melissa Sheridan. In this Candid interview, Melissa shares her inspiring journey battling Lyme disease, dealing with personal trauma, and overcoming challenges. She discusses how these experiences influenced her work and led to personal growth. She shares insights about her creative process in songwriting and screenwriting, highlighting the unique approach she takes for each. The importance of balancing work, creativity, and family is discussed, highlighting how she manages her time. The discussion also touches on dealing with PTSD. Melissa emphasizes the importance of rest, setting boundaries, and listening to your body. She also talks about her current projects and where to find her work.
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Melissa Sheridan is a wife and mom of two. Melissa has worked in ministry for 13+ years. She is currently the communications director for Nashville Youth for Christ. Melissa’s writing career originated with a love for songwriting. She's had songs featured in multiple television shows like “19 kids and Counting,” Pureflix’s “Saved By Grace,” and feature films: Skipstone Pictures, “F.R.E.D.I.,” “Max Winslow and the House of Secrets,” and most recently wrote the soundtrack for “God’s Country Song,” a Pureflix original. Over the past 4 years, her love for screenwriting and music have collided. She has written multiple screenplays with her co-writer Amy Traurig. These scripts have gone on to win a handful of film festivals. Most recently, she filmed a proof of concept for her Christmas movie musical which has also been doing well in festivals.
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