Dana Cook of Freeheart Creative, behind the camera, showing curious kids.
Dana Michelle Cook and Katie Wilkes are telling stories of women making change
Looking at our social media newsfeeds, mobile CNN alerts, and TV screens, it’s hard to ignore. That sinking feeling of darkness living in so many corners of the world. That more harm is being done than good these days. That we, as women, seem to still be chasing our own desire just be seen and heard amidst it all.
We’ve seen the other side firsthand. Katie Wilkes, a humanitarian and media specialist, has stood with disaster survivors witnessing their strength carrying them through the darkest of times. Dana Michelle Cook, a documentary filmmaker and television producer, has witnessed young girls discovering the power of their voice through her previous film The Empowerment Project.
Dana Cook (left) and Katie Wilkes, founders of Freeheart Creative. Rare moment being in front of the camera.
As creators ourselves, it’s our duty and calling to bring the stories of hope and progress to life. Just last year, we decided to sync our joint love of storytelling and start Freeheart Creative.
Dana (left) and Katie boarding plane
Because we know there will never be a shortage of amazing women doing great work to make the world a better place, we’re capturing those moments in a digital documentary series featuring those brave souls. We’ve traveled from Chicago to Kenya to Rwanda seeing the beauty born from hardship before our own eyes.
Dana (left) and Katie (right) listening and laughing to stories told by Anna Bimenyimana, a featured documentary subject.
These stories of women making change? They’re right there under our noses. They just need to be … illuminated. (Perhaps you’re already one of them!)
And the real beauty? We can keep sharing these stories for a long time to inspire women that yes, we can all do our part to make a difference.
Katie and Dana helping a schoolgirl in Kenya learn to ride a bike
This is both of our dreams coming to life, and both of our free hearts anxious to free other hearts however we can.
Dana (left) and Katie in East Africa
Katie Wilkes and Dana Michelle Cook are the founders of Freeheart Creative. They both call Chicago home in between their frequent travels. Find out more about the documentary series, Seeing Brave, at freeheartcreative.com.
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