We’re back. After the long, unexpected break, Cinematic Heartland is back on the air and we are once again talking films, filmmaking, and the creative process with filmmakers from across the Midwest.

Today's episode brings us Valerie Rose who is a Minnesota based content creator, author, producer, director, screenwriter, actor, model, voice over talent, and the CEO of Roses Are READ Productions LLC. Not to mention, she is also the creator of Picture's Up Academy and the principal talent for the "Find the Prince in You" campaign for Paisley Park.

She has authored a number of books including Cappuccino in the Winter, The Family Reunion Is Not a Real Vacation (featuring The Triangleheads), Dream Your Dream: Getting Your Writing Out There!, and the Minnesota Book Award nominee, You Better Recognize! A Spiritual Guide Because Life's a Trip!

Valerie has appeared in a number of films including, Black in Minneapolis, Let Me Have My Son, Dear White People, Tuscaloosa, and House of Tomorrow. She has also worked in television, appearing in ABC TV's In an Instant, Dynasty, The Chi, Chicago P.D., Star, and Greenleaf. Valerie is also the creative concept developer and producer for an animation project and two films: The Triangleheads, Hope Sessions (her first documentary which premiered at the Mall of America in Feb 2016), and The Pink Visitor.

You'll quickly find out that part of Valerie's success comes from living in the power of now. Get up and do it now!