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Home of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. JDS Actors Studio & nonprofit 501(c)3 JDS Creative Acade At JDS Studios we "Do" and we Teach!
JDS Studios is the Home to JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc., JDS Actors Studio, the nonprofit 501c3 JDS Creative Academy & Digifest Temecula. We create content, as well as, hold classes, workshops, and programs for visual, performing & digital arts. In addition, we create events for the arts and have a Studio Facility is available for hourly rentals. Available for your Workshop, Event, Meeting, or whatever your imagination can do with 7000 sq ft of flex space. Our facility includes a 40 ft. Green Screen, Creative Maker Space, Production/Multi-Purpose room, Makeup/Dressing Rooms, and a Black Box Theater space with a control room, a 26’Wx16’D stage that can seat 100 people comfortably, a mini kitchen, and 4 bathrooms. And of course, if you need additional expertise and equipment we are an Award Winning Full Service Video Production Multi-Media Solutions Company.
09/25/2026
Visibility doesn’t happen by accident. You have to show up, provide value, and follow up.
That’s something I’ve learned again and again throughout my journey as an entrepreneur, creative, and leader. People can’t connect with your mission if they don’t know it exists, so don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and share what you have to offer.
I loved talking about this and so much more on Episode 255 of the 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 with .
Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/XsK95ZeUTcI
What an experience being on set with live on with !
So much fun getting to be part of the show, meeting everyone, and experiencing the energy of the set in Kenya.
Very grateful for the warm welcome and for this moment.
More from Kenya soon!
09/25/2026
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆.
Creativity, communication, adaptability, and storytelling have always been part of the work. Over the years, those skills became more than tools for the arts. They became part of building businesses, leading teams, connecting with people, and bringing new ideas to life.
𝗖𝗕 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 shares the story behind that journey and how those experiences helped shape the message at the heart of 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳.
So grateful to see this story shared and to continue the conversation about the value of creativity in business.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗕 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://cbherald.com/from-hollywood-to-entrepreneurship-diane-strand-turns-the-tools-of-the-arts-into-business-strategy/
What a moment!
Having hand me the very first copy of 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿, hot off the press, was such an incredible feeling.
After all the writing, editing, stories, lessons, and work that went into this book, finally holding it in my hands made everything feel real.
Thank you, David, for making this moment even more special!
I’m still taking it all in and so excited to see 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 out in the world.
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHR4WDP3
The 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 was a great opportunity to connect with the community and meet so many wonderful people.
The JDS team loved being there, sharing more about our programs and creative opportunities, and having conversations with everyone who stopped by.
Thank you to everyone who came by to say hello and connect with us. We always enjoy being part of events that bring people together and open the door to new opportunities.
Communication really is everything.
I’ve always believed it’s better to overcommunicate than leave people guessing. When expectations are clear, people know where they stand, what’s needed, and how to move forward together.
That’s one of the things I shared in Episode 255 of the Lead to Greatness Podcast with .
Whether you’re leading a team, working on a production, building a business, or simply trying to make an impact, clear communication matters.
Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/XsK95ZeUTcI
Look what just arrived! I am so excited to finally have the CreativePreneur Anthology in my hands!
This book brings together all of my interviews with Authority Magazine, and what I love most is seeing so many different stories and paths to success all in one place.
There is never just one way to get where you want to go. Every entrepreneur and creative has their own journey, and there is so much we can learn from one another along the way.
It’s also the perfect companion to CreativePreneur, and I’m so proud to finally share it with you.
If you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, or still figuring out your own road to success, this book is for you.
Get your copy today!
https://www.lulu.com/shop/diane-strand/the-creativepreneur-anthology/hardcover/product-65kn2q4.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4
09/16/2026
This book means so much to me because it brings together so many parts of my journey.
The lessons, the creative work, the business experience, and the moments that taught me to keep going all found their way into CreativePreneur.
I wrote it for creatives who know they have something to share and are ready to turn their ideas into something real.
Seeing it out in the world now is such a special feeling. I hope it reminds you that your creativity has value and that it can lead you somewhere meaningful.
𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳 is available now on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHR4WDP3
After 21 years of being a creativepreneur, I can look back and see how the dots really did connect.
The arts led me to business. Business led me to entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship led me to education, workforce development, and opportunities to help others turn their creativity into something meaningful.
At the time, I could not always see where each experience was taking me. Today, the pathway feels much clearer.
The arts have shaped my life, my businesses, and so much of the work I am fortunate to do in my community. They taught me that creativity can become more than an idea. It can become a skill, a career, a business, and a way to make an impact.
I truly believe that when you connect with the arts, you can discover your passion. And when you follow that passion, it can lead you to purpose and even to profits.
Looking back, I am grateful for every dot along the way.
And with Creativepreneur coming soon, I am excited to share even more of that journey.
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