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Every conversation has the power to change a life.

For nearly two decades, Loretta McNary has helped audiences, leaders, organizations, and communities discover what is possible when purpose meets practical action. Through national television, keynote presentations, books, leadership development, and meaningful conversations, she equips people to think differently, lead courageously, and live with greater intention.

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The Work

More Than A Career.A Life Invested In People.

Some careers are measured by titles. Others are measured by lives.

For nearly twenty years, Loretta McNary has built a body of work centered on one enduring belief. People flourish when someone helps them see possibilities they could not yet see for themselves.

Whether interviewing world changers, speaking from a stage, mentoring entrepreneurs, encouraging readers, or serving alongside community organizations, her mission has remained remarkably consistent.

Leave every person, every room, every organization, and every conversation better than she found it.

That commitment has guided thousands of television interviews, keynote presentations, leadership workshops, books, community initiatives, and strategic partnerships across business, education, government, nonprofit organizations, and faith communities.

Influence is never about becoming the loudest voice. It is about becoming a trusted one.

The Collected Volumes

Five chapters of a working life, bound and kept on one shelf. Each volume records where the work has been recognized by the professional institutions of television and music.

Volume I

Television Host & Executive Producer

For nearly two decades, Loretta McNary has created, produced, and hosted meaningful television conversations that inform, inspire, and elevate audiences. Through The Loretta McNary Show, she has interviewed influential leaders, entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, entertainers, nonprofit visionaries, and changemakers whose stories create impact far beyond the screen. Her work is rooted in thoughtful journalism, authentic storytelling, and a belief that every meaningful conversation has the power to educate, encourage, and transform lives. Television is more than her profession. It is the platform through which she amplifies purpose, celebrates excellence, and creates lasting influence.

The Loretta McNary Show

Volume II

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

As an active professional member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Loretta McNary stands alongside respected television professionals committed to advancing excellence throughout the industry. Her membership reflects years of professional achievement, creative leadership, and a continued commitment to producing television that informs, inspires, and serves audiences with integrity. This affiliation represents her dedication to maintaining the highest standards of broadcast excellence while continually growing as a media professional.

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Volume III

Emmy Awards Judge

Selected to serve as an Emmy Awards Judge, Loretta McNary evaluates excellence in television programming alongside fellow industry professionals. This responsibility reflects the confidence placed in her professional judgment, production experience, and understanding of exceptional storytelling. Serving as an Emmy judge is both an honor and a responsibility, allowing her to contribute to recognizing the outstanding work that continues to shape the future of television.

Emmy Awards

Volume IV

BMI Songwriter

Storytelling has always been at the heart of Loretta McNary's work. In addition to television, she is a BMI songwriter with nineteen registered musical works that span inspirational, faith-based, country, and contemporary genres. Her music reflects the same purpose that defines her media career: encouraging hope, strengthening faith, and reminding people that their lives have meaning. Whether through conversation or song, she believes stories have the power to change lives.

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)

Volume V

Nashville Songwriters Association International

As a member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International, Loretta McNary continues to refine her songwriting craft while learning alongside one of the world's most respected songwriting communities. Her membership demonstrates an ongoing commitment to artistic excellence, creative growth, and the discipline of writing songs that connect deeply with listeners. Every lyric represents another opportunity to inspire, encourage, and leave a lasting legacy through music.

Nashville Songwriters Association International

“Leave every person, every room, and every conversation better than you found it.”

Loretta McNary

On Film

Sit With A Conversation

For nearly twenty years, The Loretta McNary Show has introduced audiences to innovators, entrepreneurs, authors, entertainers, nonprofit leaders, educators, and everyday people whose stories deserve to be heard.

Each conversation is built on curiosity, evidence, and thoughtful storytelling rather than celebrity alone. The goal is simple: help every viewer leave knowing something they did not know before.

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Tamela & David Mann on Faith, Family, Music & Building a Lasting Legacy

Award winning artists, actors, producers, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists Tamela and David Mann share an authentic conversation about faith, marriage, family, purpose, resilience, and building a lasting legacy. This conversation reflects the heart of The Loretta McNary Show where meaningful conversations inspire people to live with greater intention.

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Sheldon Yellen on Hearts of Heroes Season 8 with Co-Host Brooke Shields

Service, storytelling, and leading a company with heart.

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Deidre Malone on Building a Legacy in Memphis

Business, civic leadership, and the discipline of legacy.

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NFL's AJ Dillon & Gabrielle Dillon, with Chef Jamie Gwen

Sports, marriage, and the table everyone gathers around. NFL running back AJ Dillon and Gabrielle Dillon on partnership, pressure, and building a life beyond the game — joined by celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen. A single sitting that shows the range of The Loretta McNary Show: athletes, entertainers, lifestyle, leadership, and culture in one conversation.

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Speaking

Ideas That Move People Forward

Every audience arrives with different challenges.

Every organization is pursuing different goals.

Every leader is carrying different responsibilities.

Yet underneath every challenge is the same question. How do we move forward?

Loretta’s presentations combine practical strategy, authentic storytelling, thoughtful questions, and immediately applicable ideas that continue long after the applause has ended.

These presentations create conversations that continue inside boardrooms, classrooms, churches, businesses, and around family dinner tables.

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Loretta McNary delivering a keynote in an evening gown

On stage for a statewide leadership panel

Stages

A Voice Trusted Across Stages

From executive leadership forums to nonprofit conferences, churches, universities, civic organizations, and national events, Loretta creates experiences rather than presentations.

Each audience leaves challenged to think differently, lead intentionally, and create measurable impact.

Years of Television

Countries Reached

Published Works

Registered Songs

Books

Words That Continue The Conversation

A television interview lasts thirty minutes.

A keynote lasts an hour.

A book continues speaking for years.

Loretta’s books invite readers into thoughtful reflection, practical action, and transformational growth.

Book

Live Like You Believe

A book about the distance between what we say we believe and how we actually live — and the ten deliberate decisions that close it.

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Guided Journal

Seasons of Believing

A guided journal for the seasons that ask more of us than we planned to give — written to be answered slowly, page by page.

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Devotional

Hope for the Next Step

A year of daily inspiration and encouragement, written for the reader who needs enough light for the next step — not the whole staircase.

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Devotional

Faith for the Next Step

The companion volume — daily readings for the stretch of road where faith has to carry what certainty cannot.

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Community

Leadership Looks Like Showing Up

Influence is not confined to stages or television studios.

It is built inside classrooms. Community organizations. Board meetings. Mentoring conversations. Volunteer projects. Neighborhood partnerships.

For decades Loretta has invested in organizations that strengthen families, expand opportunity, and create lasting impact.

Because meaningful change begins with proximity.

With Sheriff Tuggle at the Mississippi state seal

Celebrating a neighborhood grand opening near St. Jude

Arriving at the Oscar watch party in Nashville

Opportunity

Where Stories Meet Opportunity

Great opportunities begin with meaningful relationships.

From entertainment industry events and executive leadership forums to media productions and economic development initiatives, Loretta believes every room contains a conversation capable of changing someone’s future.

Hosting a community celebration on stage

Partners

Trusted By Communities.Chosen By Leaders.

Universities, networks, nonprofits, corporations, churches, and economic development organizations — relationships built across two decades of showing up.

AARP
Economic Development Forum
Orpheum Theatre
4Kings Foundation
Bentley
Chamber of Commerce
United Way
State University System
City Leadership Council
National Nonprofit Alliance
Faith and Community Network
Women on the Move

Let’s Build Something That Matters.

Whether you’re planning a keynote, hosting an event, producing a television segment, seeking an experienced moderator, or looking for a trusted media partner, let’s begin the conversation.

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