Rogue Heart exists to create Media that Makes a Difference. We produce community-centered content that upholds human dignity, mutual respect, authenticity, and connection. We believe in civic participation, volunteerism, and sustainable practices. We support nonprofit partners supporting essential human needs, affordable housing, equitable education, and environmental conservation.
At Rogue Heart, we hold enduring hope in a better world and a belief that everyone can contribute to creating a kinder & wiser community for all. By engaging in our local community – championing health & human services, investing in conserving wild spaces and natural resources, and strengthening our local economy – we strive to make a difference.
Birds of a feather
Our Team
Team Rogue Heart is comprised of value-aligned creatives who are passionate about storytelling.
Megan
Founder & Creative Director | Nonfiction Filmmaker | Photographer
With over 20 years of video production experience, Megan Kennedy invests heart and mind into every project, from directing and editing PSA campaigns, to producing complex human interest documentaries, to developing extensive digital and multimedia campaigns. She is dedicated to community stewardship and placemaking, and her commitment to projects that make a difference guides Rogue Heart in its growth.
Janessa
Office Impact Manager | Account Manager | Photographer
Janessa Lawson (she/her) is a Spokane native, born and raised. She graduated from SFCC in 2017, is a fan of the Oxford comma, an alliteration aficionado, and recently discovered a love of guacamole. When she’s not supporting Rogue Heart with her admin prowess, she can be found behind the lens of her camera, crocheting, chasing after her two little boys, or brewing a nice cup of tea.
Cassandra
Creative Project Manager | Principal Designer
Cassandra Weiss grew up in Hawai’i and made Spokane her home in 2022. With a degree in Digital Media and over a decade of experience in visual storytelling and UX/UI design, she brings passion and creativity to each project. In her free time, she loves photographing candid moments, exploring National Parks, and playing strategy board games with her husband and son.
Payton
Nonfiction Filmmaker | Photographer
Payton Wyatt grew up in Kennewick, WA and from an early age she could frequently be found behind a camera or hunched over iMovie. She has since graduated from Whitworth University with a degree in Film & Visual Narrative and has loved working on various sets across the US. Outside of watching and making movies, she loves a good jigsaw puzzle, scrap-booking, cups of tea, and rock climbing!
TEAM STRENGTHS
Our strengths are our compass. They are the benchmarks for how we bring our unique best to any given shoot, interaction, campaign, or deliverable. They are how we show up for our partners, creatively and relationally.
Why a Magpie?
Put a bird on it
Our Rogue Heart magpie, who we fondly call Maggie, is a symbol of curiosity and cleverness. She flies lightly and confidently, all while holding the stark contrast of black & white on her feathers, her vibrancy shared in flashes of wing. When she returns to her nest, it is with treasures of all types, as she sees the beauty to be found in the oddest of bits and bobs.
She is the ultimate storyteller, whom we love meeting on our journeys throughout the PNW.