Jane Samson

Jane Samson

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER at Jane's Sew & So

TED Attendee
Burbank, California, United States
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About Jane

I am a…

Artist, Blogger, Brainstormer, Change agent, Designer, Educator/Teacher, Entrepreneur, Idea generator, Parent, Performer

Bio

Jane Samson is an accomplished producer, director, designer and mother of two – not counting 26 young girls in her Girl Scout Troops. Her producer credits include "Beautiful: The Total Look" home video, the independent feature film "The Ice Runner" (aired on HBO, Showtime, Encore, and Starz), and "Yesterday’s Target," a feature film for Showtime Networks. Jane has also produced numerous special shoots for almost every major motion picture studio. Many of these required her interviewing skills as she has worked with numerous stars including Harrison Ford, Goldie Hawn, The Wayans Brothers, Alicia Silverstone, and Will Smith. To add to the list, Jane has also been a teacher at the John Robert Powers School. She graduated from the American College of Design in Lucerne, Switzerland and went on to earn a degree in film and broadcasting from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Jane currently executive produces and stars in "Jane's Sew & So." a half-hour educational television show that encourages self-esteem for teens by showing them how to design and make their own fashionable clothing out of second-hand materials.

I'm passionate about

I want to help raise self-esteem among teens and young adults throughout the world.

An idea worth spreading

I am committed through my broadcast to raise awareness of a "greener" environment by recycling old clothes into new and creative garments. I also strive to teach simple life skills and encourage my audience to love and respect themselves and our Planet Earth. Peace starts in one's own heart and then radiates outward to every life one touches thereafter.

Areas of expertise

Design, Esteem Builder for Teenagers, Motivational Speaker, sewing, Teacher