DeVon Franklin

DeVon Franklin is an award-winning film producer, New York Times bestselling author, and motivational speaker who serves as President and CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a multimedia entertainment company.

Franklin is committed to uplifting global communities and has leveraged his 20-year Hollywood career and experiences to become a leading authority on inspirational personal and professional development with millions of followers worldwide. He is the driving force behind some of Hollywood’s most successful inspirational films including "Breakthrough," "The Star" and "Miracles from Heaven" as well as the hit television series "Kingdom Business" on BET, and the award-winning movie "Flamin' Hot." Franklin also serves as a guest relationship expert on Lifetime's "Married at First Sight," and stepped in front of the camera with his first major film role in the feature film "Jesus Revolution."

Variety Magazine named Franklin one of the "Top 10 Producers to Watch"; Ebony Magazine has distinguished him as one of the "Top 100 Influential African-Americans in America"; and Oprah has called him "...a different kind of spiritual teacher for our times."

In addition to his work as a producer, Franklin is the author of multiple bestselling books including "The Truth About Men," "The Success Commandments," "The Wait" (co-written with his wife, actress Meagan Good), "Produced by Faith" and "Live Free: Exceed Your Highest Expectations."

Franklin serves on the Board of Governors and is the Co-Chair of the Representation and Inclusion Taskforce for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. Recently, he spearheaded the initiative to implement historic diversity and inclusion guidelines for Oscars eligibility.

Franklin has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Southern California.