- Raised in Royal Oak, Michigan, Alana Ribble is a proud native whose passion for storytelling has guided her throughout her career.
She holds an undergraduate degree from Northern Michigan University and an MBA from Oakland University.
In 2006, after working as a temp at a Hollywood studio, Alana answered a job ad that changed the trajectory of her life. She was hired by two-time Academy Award-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy (known for Hogan's Heroes, The Godfather, The Longest Yard, and Million Dollar Baby).
Under Ruddy's MENtorship, Alana became an integral part of his legacy and remains so even after his passing in 2024. His guidance and belief helped shape her into a respected producer across both film and television.
She is a member of Woman in Film and the esteemed Television Academy.
In 2014, Alana founded Janet's Hope Productions, named in honor of her late mother. Through her company, she creates impactful entertainment- continuing a legacy of storytelling that uplifts and resonates.
- IMDb mini biography by: Unknown
- Got her start working as a temp at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank and worked her way up.
- Mentored by a man who believes in women.
- Raised In: Royal Oak, MI.
- The #MeToo & @TimesUp! movements inspired her in standing up for herself- if she doesn't who will.
- Works frequently with Skip Woods.
- Rough edges are meant to be shined up- never polish them down... that's your authenticity!
- I'm just a girl from the Oak... honored to be raised in Royal Oak, MI.
- Worthiness is your birthright ~Go Shine!
- Never send a man to do a woman's job especially when that woman was MENtored by a man who believes in women.
- When your life changes- let it! You can't have Easter Sunday without Good Friday... you can't rise from the ashes without ashes...
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