The Power of Video: An Exclusive Panel Event by Digital Women Kansas City

Join Digital Women Kansas City (DWKC) for an inspiring and insightful event, The Power of Video, where Kansas City's top video production leaders come together to share their expertise on harnessing video to elevate brands, tell authentic stories, and drive impactful results in today's digital landscape.

This dynamic panel features four accomplished professionals from premier local production companies, each bringing unique strengths to the world of video storytelling. Meet the panel:

• Brad Slaughter of Bark Productions and 19 Below (barkproductions.com): As co-founder and executive producer of one of the Midwest's premier production and post-production houses, Brad excels in high-end commercial film production, editorial, motion graphics, effects, audio mixing, and color correction. With decades of experience serving national brands and agencies, Bark Productions and 19 Below deliver polished, award-winning TV commercials and digital content that stand out for their creative collaboration and technical excellence.

  
  

• Carley Hail of 19 Below (19below.tv): As a Post Producer at 19 Below, Carley specializes in seamless post-production management, leveraging her background in photography and coordination to bring creative concepts to life. Serving as the primary conduit for top-tier agencies and brands like Wendy’s and Paycom, she combines proactive problem-solving with meticulous organization to deliver high-quality work that consistently surpasses expectations.

  
  

• Darren Mark of Scenic Road Productions (scenicroad.com): Co-founder of this innovative video production and content agency, Darren specializes in authentic, documentary-style storytelling that builds genuine consumer connections and brand loyalty. Drawing from backgrounds in journalism and strategic marketing, Scenic Road creates compelling branded content, testimonials, corporate videos, and anthem films, blending artistic vision with marketer-savvy approaches for global clients.

  
  

• Jasmine Nastasi of Stellar Image Studios (stellarimagestudios.org): As co-owner and producer of this award-winning, women-owned video production company, Jasmine leads a passionate team focused on empowering businesses and entrepreneurs through reliable, high-quality video. Stellar Image Studios emphasizes trust, creativity, and community impact, offering full-service production with a commitment to mentorship and diverse representation in the industry.

  
  

• Katy Raggett of Mammoth Creative Studio (mmth.co): An executive producer with over 15 years in commercial video, photo, and agency production, Katy brings a "can-do" expertise in delivering projects on time and budget for major brands. At Mammoth Creative Studio, she contributes to rule-breaking, creative-first approaches in full-service video and content creation, supporting global clients with compelling visuals and innovative production processes.

  
  

Whether you're a marketer, business owner, or creative professional, this event will explore how video can transform your strategy from high-production commercials and post-production mastery to authentic branded narratives and entrepreneurial storytelling. Gain practical insights, network with KC's digital women community, and discover the collaborative power of video in building stronger connections.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in Kansas City’s vibrant video production scene!