Diane Strand

Executive Producer, JDS Studios | Founder, JDS Creative Academy | TEDx Speaker

Diane Strand is a multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur, executive producer, best-selling author, nonprofit founder, and a TEDx and national speaker, with over 22 years of entrepreneurial experience. She is the majority owner of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. and JDS Actors Studio, and the founder of the 501(c)3 nonprofit JDS Creative Academy.

Diane started as an actress and transitioned to the business side of the entertainment industry, working on shows like General Hospital and Friends and for companies such as Disney, Universal Studios, and Warner Brothers. She is the creator, executive producer, and co-host of the television series Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America.

With her husband and business partner, Scott Strand, she co-wrote Show Business: he’s the show and she’s the business.

All authors/{{ a.name }}

Website{{ siteLabel }}

{{ s.name }}{{ s.handle }}

{{ eyebrow }}

{{ a.name }}

{{ tagline }}

{{ memoriam }} Read his obituary

{{ t }}

Book this voice

View the book

{{ aboutLabel }}

{{ p }}

Speaking topics: {{ a.name }}

{{ t.title }}

{{ t.blurb }}

Formats

{{ f }}

What people are saying about {{ firstName }}

“{{ q.quote }}”

– {{ q.source }}

{{ highlightsTitle }}

{{ highlightsIntro }}

{{ h }}

{{ filmTitle }}

{{ watchLabel }}

{{ mf.title }}

Watch on YouTube

Photos

{{ g.caption }}

In the press

{{ p.outlet }}{{ p.date }}

{{ booksLabel }}

{{ b.subtitle }}

Book {{ a.name }}

Contact us to get {{ firstName }}'s availability and rates

Tell us about your event, your audience, and what you want people to walk away thinking or feeling. We handle availability, fees, and logistics from first conversation to event day.

Book this voice

Author directory

{{ o.bookTitles }}