Founder of Ron Ash Productions, LLC will share her journey from a 25-year legal career to film production and successful distribution on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — July 2026 — Sauda Johnson-McNeal, Esq., an accomplished attorney, entrepreneur, executive producer, and Founder of Ron Ash Productions, LLC, will participate as a featured panelist at the 2026 Women in Entertainment Conference: “Owning the Narrative: Power, Presence & Profit in Entertainment.” The highly anticipated conference will take place on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Goldwater Community Center at Westfield Topanga Mall, 21710 Vanowen Street, Canoga Park, California 91303.
Johnson-McNeal will appear on the Industry Resource Panel from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. She will discuss launching Ron Ash Productions, LLC and explain how more than 25 years of experience as an education attorney prepared her to transition into entertainment, television, film production, and independent filmmaking. She will also share the story behind producing her first feature film, LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN, and securing distribution for the project on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
Members of the public, aspiring filmmakers, entertainment professionals, entrepreneurs, creators, executives, and innovators are invited to attend this empowering event.
Guests can review the complete conference details, reserve their attendance, and purchase tickets through the official Eventbrite registration page:
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The conference theme, “Owning the Narrative: Power, Presence & Profit in Entertainment,” focuses on women leading, creating, producing, and building wealth throughout the entertainment industry. The event is designed for women who are not simply participating in entertainment but are actively shaping its future through leadership, innovation, ownership, and powerful storytelling.
Attendees will gain valuable insight into storytelling, personal branding, film and television production, funding, revenue development, business ownership, and strategies for establishing sustainable careers. Whether someone is an emerging creative or an established entertainment professional, the conference will provide the tools, access, resources, and connections needed to elevate visibility, strengthen leadership, and expand long-term impact.
The Industry Resource Panel will feature an accomplished group of professionals, including:
- Sauda Johnson-McNeal, Esq. — Attorney, Executive Producer, Filmmaker, and Founder of Ron Ash Productions, LLC
- Daysi Hernandez — Chief Grants Administrator, City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department
- Crystal Stovall — Deputy District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration, Los Angeles District Office
- Dan Watanabe — Film Professor and Panel Moderator
Together, the panelists will provide practical guidance and meaningful resources for filmmakers, content creators, entrepreneurs, producers, and entertainment professionals seeking to launch, grow, finance, and protect their businesses.
The panel will address important areas such as government resources, business development, grant opportunities, entrepreneurship, legal protection, production planning, financial sustainability, and strategic industry partnerships. The discussion will also help attendees better understand how to transform creative ideas into structured, profitable, and purpose-driven businesses.
Johnson-McNeal brings a distinctive perspective to the conference through her combined experience in law, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and entertainment. Throughout her legal career, she has represented students and families in special education and general education matters while building a respected practice based on preparation, leadership, discipline, and service.
Through Ron Ash Productions, LLC, Johnson-McNeal is expanding her commitment to purposeful storytelling. Her debut feature film, LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN, explores mental wellness, generational trauma, faith, healing, women’s resilience, and the strength required to overcome personal and family challenges.
The 2026 Women in Entertainment Conference will include powerful keynotes, expert panel discussions, business education, and meaningful networking opportunities. Participants will connect with leaders who are creating opportunities and developing innovative pathways throughout film, television, digital media, entrepreneurship, and entertainment.
The conference encourages women to move beyond visibility and toward ownership by controlling their narratives, strengthening their professional presence, and developing profitable creative enterprises.
Because every story has power—but owning the story is where lasting influence, opportunity, and impact begin.
About Sauda Johnson-McNeal, Esq.
Sauda Johnson-McNeal is an accomplished education attorney, entrepreneur, executive producer, filmmaker, and Founder of The Law Office of Sauda Johnson, P.C. and Ron Ash Productions, LLC. With more than 25 years of legal experience, she has expanded her leadership into entertainment through purpose-driven filmmaking. Her work bridges advocacy, business, and storytelling to educate, inspire, empower, and create meaningful social impact.
