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Media Panelists:

Marina McLean

Maggie Kavanaugh

Terri Podlenski

Taffiney Williams

Moderator: Shayna Rattler

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February 17, 2024

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We are thrilled to have over 20 experts as Media Panelists at Christian Women in Media's ELEVATE 2024 Conference!

About Shayna Rattler

Media Panel Moderator

How to Find Your Niche Audience

Shayna Rattler, the Founder of A God Shift Movement, empowers believers to drive meaningful change in the world for the glory of God. She is passionate about helping others to manifest God’s image and likeness in the earth and to have dominion. She is on a mission to cultivate a powerful community of women, equipping them to harness their influence and authority to counteract the plans of the enemy and advance the purposes of God, and guiding them to mobilize others to blaze the same trail.  

With her unique blend of wisdom, wit and humor, Shayna has a remarkable talent for making God’s Word relatable, and her straightforward communication style transforms it into actionable steps.

Shayna has helped celebrities, influencers, military officers, political dignitaries, pastors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and corporations achieve personal growth and organizational excellence. She and her businesses have received multiple awards, she has published several books and has been featured in over 450 media outlets. Shayna is the award-winning host of A God Shift Podcast and A God Shift with Shayna Rattler TV show.


Shayna is a proud member of Christian Women in Media Association, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and Spark Media Collective.

About Marina McLean

Media Panelist:

How to Find Your Niche Audience

Marina McLean is a keynote speaker, recording artist, songwriter and award-winning author.

She has spoken in twenty-five countries. As a keynote speaker, Marina loves challenging individuals to court the presence of the Lord by using their voiceprints and unique expression of worship. She has been involved in teaching worship leaders and audiences in workshops that have brought people into an awareness of a deeper worship experience. London born, of Jamaican decent, her angelic voice captivates crowds and ushers in the true presence of God.

Marina was called to ministry as a young child and her voice was the entrance. She knew growing up she would travel the world and preach the gospel. Her late parents Charles and Clarice Headlam provided the spiritual foundation of the Word and hymns that make her the woman she is today.

Marina has released three worship albums: In the Glory, Synchronized and Encounter with Worship. To her credit, she has three books: Appetite for Worship, which received the Christian Literary award in the Inspiration category, and her new devotional, The Invitation. She’s married to Dr. Renny McLean for thirty-four years and they have three adult children.

Marina serves as Vice President of Operations for Christian Women in Media Association. In 2018, Marina was awarded the 2018 Global Media Summit Lifetime Achievement Award.

About Terri Podlenski, M.A.

Level Up Session and Media Panelist

Terri Podlenski brings brands and visions to life with heart, smarts, and excellence. Over the past 17 years, she has helped businesses and ministries of all sizes grow through insightful brand positioning, messaging, and design.

Terri’s personal purpose is Empowering Potential and believes there is so much untapped potential in people, businesses, and nonprofits. She has an impressive client list full of multiple national brands like Jack in the Box, Gold’s Gym, Fantastic Sams, Mazda, Hyundai, and more.

However, her passion is cultivating entrepreneurial success stories for God’s glory... where Christians show up with excellence, stand out in the marketplace, prosper in their profession, and use their God-given purpose and potential for influence and impact.

Terri lives in San Diego, California with her husband and daughter where they love Salsa dancing in the living room, walks on the beach, good movies, and music ministry at their church. She serves on the Board of Mary James Ministries and co-leads Next Level Kingdom Builders mastermind.

About Maggie Kavanaugh

Media Panelist

How to Find Your Niche Audience

Maggie Kavanaugh is a Speaker, Coach, Counselor, Author, and Trainer with a Master's Degree. She is a trailblazer and fireball of empowerment through Moving Forward Ministries. As the driving force behind the Be Godfident movement, Maggie annually gathers a diverse audience, spanning generations and denominations, fostering confidence in teens and women alike. Committed to inspiring individuals, Maggie passionately focuses on youth empowerment, evident in her leadership hosting and producing the "Keys to Your Best Life" broadcast. 

She extends her influence to encourage others to find freedom in Christ. Maggie's innovative touch is further seen in "Godfident Next Gen," a TV show she created and produces, where teens and college students engage in open discussions on cultural issues. Unyielding in her dedication to providing spiritual guidance, Maggie Kavanaugh's transformative impact on countless lives solidifies her legacy as a beacon of empowerment and positive change. 

About Taffiney Williams

Media Panelist

How to Find Your Niche Audience

Taffiney Williams is the visionary force behind the transformative "Would You Marry You" Movement, dedicated to revolutionizing relationships through introspection and self-improvement. As an Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, Master Life Coach, International Award-winning Producer, and Esteemed Relationship Strategist, Taffiney fosters profound connections and nurtures healthy relationships.

With a dynamic career spanning over two decades, her impactful speaking engagements champion the importance of self-evaluation for meaningful connections. Taffiney inspires individuals worldwide to embark on a transformative journey towards becoming their best selves within relationships.