My stories in many ways are like a prayer and if those prayers are answered it results in catharsis through compelling, character driven stories that insight empathy, acceptance and the undeniable feeling of being alive... Always with an emphasis on the wildly complex, under-represented female narrative.

I had the pleasure of being mentored by TV writer and creator, David Milch circa Deadwood, John From Cincinnati, for which I am forever changed as a writer and a human being. Part mentor, part mad genius he installed in me a process directly aimed at the heart of storytelling that has been a guiding light since. A trap door to character through faith and consistency, that was as much rewarding as it was mysterious.

From there I went on to produce, cast and session direct at Soundchef Studios, where I worked with clients like NETFLIX, United Nations, Universal, Spike TV, Nickelodeon, Google, and many award winning domestic and international projects in both narrative and animation.

I've written, directed and produced for the Telly award winning web series Front Seat Chronicles exploring everything from sex trafficking to fertility issues to social injustice. Authored, Women on the Edge, written, produced and co starred in four stage plays and directed several award-winning short films. I currently have two television shows and a feature film in development. I coach and consult from LA, worldwide.

Whether I’m writing, directing or coaching, I live and breathe story… Story that provokes, entertains and enlivens the spirit, story that reflects what it is to be human. I want story to matter, I want a lot. I hope you do too.

~Monique