Barbara Niven
@barbaraniven.bsky.social
Actress. Media Trainer. Animal & Human Rights Activist. Dreamer. Doer.
Still can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we shot the first one. So proud and blessed to be part of the Swensen family and the Hallmark family.
May 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Still can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we shot the first one. So proud and blessed to be part of the Swensen family and the Hallmark family.
I am getting ready to go to the airport to start a new Hallmark movie! And would you believe as I’ve been packing, the fur babies and I have been watching the #MurderSheBaked #HannahSwesen marathon all morning. Has anybody else been watching with me?
May 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I am getting ready to go to the airport to start a new Hallmark movie! And would you believe as I’ve been packing, the fur babies and I have been watching the #MurderSheBaked #HannahSwesen marathon all morning. Has anybody else been watching with me?
#MondayMotivation: Have you ever made a choice you wish you could undo? I know I have. What happened next—did you accept it, or create a fresh start? If not, why not now? Nothing is set in stone. Every moment is a chance to choose again, to heal, to change direction. That freedom is powerful. ❤️
April 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#MondayMotivation: Have you ever made a choice you wish you could undo? I know I have. What happened next—did you accept it, or create a fresh start? If not, why not now? Nothing is set in stone. Every moment is a chance to choose again, to heal, to change direction. That freedom is powerful. ❤️
#Throwback to the 80’s! I recently came across one of my commercial headshots I used when I first came to L.A. (This was around the time Aerbocis & Fitness were just coming into vogue). 💪🏻✨
#throwbackthursday #fitness #headshots #80snostalgia
#throwbackthursday #fitness #headshots #80snostalgia
March 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
#Throwback to the 80’s! I recently came across one of my commercial headshots I used when I first came to L.A. (This was around the time Aerbocis & Fitness were just coming into vogue). 💪🏻✨
#throwbackthursday #fitness #headshots #80snostalgia
#throwbackthursday #fitness #headshots #80snostalgia
I had a Mimi day Saturday, watching games & cheering on my grandkids. These little human beings are growing up fast. I am blessed by the lessons they teach me. No matter what else is happening, children put everything into perspective don’t they? What have your children and grandchildren taught you?
February 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I had a Mimi day Saturday, watching games & cheering on my grandkids. These little human beings are growing up fast. I am blessed by the lessons they teach me. No matter what else is happening, children put everything into perspective don’t they? What have your children and grandchildren taught you?
Do you have a dream that you’re working on too? What is it, and how is it going? Remember to find joy in each small step, and celebrate each victory along the way. And most of all, don’t give up five minutes before the miracle! ❤️
February 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Do you have a dream that you’re working on too? What is it, and how is it going? Remember to find joy in each small step, and celebrate each victory along the way. And most of all, don’t give up five minutes before the miracle! ❤️
#throwbackthursday: Someone recently sent me this screenshot from “Back to You and Me“. Thank you for the memory! It was my very first #Hallmarkmovie. Who knew that I would continue this incredible creative journey with them. It’s truly been a dream come true.
February 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#throwbackthursday: Someone recently sent me this screenshot from “Back to You and Me“. Thank you for the memory! It was my very first #Hallmarkmovie. Who knew that I would continue this incredible creative journey with them. It’s truly been a dream come true.
Becoming Delores, before and after. (Usually takes about 90 minutes. Oy vey!) 🫣😳😂💋 #HannahSwensen #HallmarkMystery #sleuthers
February 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Becoming Delores, before and after. (Usually takes about 90 minutes. Oy vey!) 🫣😳😂💋 #HannahSwensen #HallmarkMystery #sleuthers
Delores thinks she was made to be a Star, dahling!! 💋 (Poor Hannah, lol! 🫣😂)
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, premieres TOMORROW February 6, 8/7c on Hallmark Mystery! (Streaming the next day on Hallmark Plus) #hannahswensen #hallmarkmystery
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, premieres TOMORROW February 6, 8/7c on Hallmark Mystery! (Streaming the next day on Hallmark Plus) #hannahswensen #hallmarkmystery
February 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Delores thinks she was made to be a Star, dahling!! 💋 (Poor Hannah, lol! 🫣😂)
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, premieres TOMORROW February 6, 8/7c on Hallmark Mystery! (Streaming the next day on Hallmark Plus) #hannahswensen #hallmarkmystery
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, premieres TOMORROW February 6, 8/7c on Hallmark Mystery! (Streaming the next day on Hallmark Plus) #hannahswensen #hallmarkmystery
Hope you join us Thursday 8pm/7c for the premiere of Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery on Hallmark Mystery! (Streaming next day on Hallmark Plus). I’ll also be having a Facebook live an hour before we premiere! Stay tuned for details…💋
February 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Hope you join us Thursday 8pm/7c for the premiere of Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery on Hallmark Mystery! (Streaming next day on Hallmark Plus). I’ll also be having a Facebook live an hour before we premiere! Stay tuned for details…💋
During each movie, we have a gallery photo shoot to get publicity shots. Delores knows lighting is everything. 💁🏼♀️ #hannahswensen #hallmarkmystery
February 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
During each movie, we have a gallery photo shoot to get publicity shots. Delores knows lighting is everything. 💁🏼♀️ #hannahswensen #hallmarkmystery
We’re back #Sleuthers! 🕵️♀️ "Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery," premiers February 6 at 8/7c on Hallmark Mystery, (the next day on Hallmark Plus!) Be sure to mark your calendar! 🔎
#hallmarkmystery #hannahswensen
#hallmarkmystery #hannahswensen
January 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We’re back #Sleuthers! 🕵️♀️ "Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery," premiers February 6 at 8/7c on Hallmark Mystery, (the next day on Hallmark Plus!) Be sure to mark your calendar! 🔎
#hallmarkmystery #hannahswensen
#hallmarkmystery #hannahswensen
My heart is breaking for those who lost everything. I don’t know why it touched some and left others. I’m beyond grateful, but devastated for those who are not so lucky. Please keep them in your prayers and help however you can. We truly need each other. There for the grace of God go any of us. 🙏💔
January 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
My heart is breaking for those who lost everything. I don’t know why it touched some and left others. I’m beyond grateful, but devastated for those who are not so lucky. Please keep them in your prayers and help however you can. We truly need each other. There for the grace of God go any of us. 🙏💔
I have watched the news in horror, just like you, and it feels and looks like the apocalypse. Thank you to the firefighters and to the first responders, and everyone who has literally moved mountains to help us.
January 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I have watched the news in horror, just like you, and it feels and looks like the apocalypse. Thank you to the firefighters and to the first responders, and everyone who has literally moved mountains to help us.
My daughter and her family are safe too. New fires popped up yesterday though so we just have to stay vigilant. The winds are supposed to get stronger again, they have started again already.
January 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
My daughter and her family are safe too. New fires popped up yesterday though so we just have to stay vigilant. The winds are supposed to get stronger again, they have started again already.
So many of you have been asking how my family is doing in the fires. Thank you for your prayers and your concern. So far I am safe in my area. It was way too close for comfort and I stayed up for two nights monitoring the evacuation areas, but we did not have to evacuate.
January 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
So many of you have been asking how my family is doing in the fires. Thank you for your prayers and your concern. So far I am safe in my area. It was way too close for comfort and I stayed up for two nights monitoring the evacuation areas, but we did not have to evacuate.
Tinkerbell, Henry and Brando are beside me on the couch right now, cuddling each other unconditionally. My wish for 2025 is that humans can get along and love each other like my fur babies do. ❤️ #furbabies
January 3, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Tinkerbell, Henry and Brando are beside me on the couch right now, cuddling each other unconditionally. My wish for 2025 is that humans can get along and love each other like my fur babies do. ❤️ #furbabies
🎉✨ Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year! Thank you so much for your continued support throughout this year, it truly means the world. 💖
As we step into 2025, what goals or dreams do you have for the new year? Share with me—let’s inspire & support each other to make this year even better!
As we step into 2025, what goals or dreams do you have for the new year? Share with me—let’s inspire & support each other to make this year even better!
January 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
🎉✨ Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year! Thank you so much for your continued support throughout this year, it truly means the world. 💖
As we step into 2025, what goals or dreams do you have for the new year? Share with me—let’s inspire & support each other to make this year even better!
As we step into 2025, what goals or dreams do you have for the new year? Share with me—let’s inspire & support each other to make this year even better!
Home sweet home with my babies. Didn’t get to bed till 3am, so it felt great to sleep in. Brando is giving me side eye because it’s noon and I’m still not up. lol! What a fabulous weekend it was getting to meet so many of you. I will remember it forever. Thank you for sharing this journey with me. ❤️
December 23, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Home sweet home with my babies. Didn’t get to bed till 3am, so it felt great to sleep in. Brando is giving me side eye because it’s noon and I’m still not up. lol! What a fabulous weekend it was getting to meet so many of you. I will remember it forever. Thank you for sharing this journey with me. ❤️
December 21, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Here we go!! ❤️🎄☃️🎅 #hallmarkchristmaskc #hallmarkchristmasexperience
December 20, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Here we go!! ❤️🎄☃️🎅 #hallmarkchristmaskc #hallmarkchristmasexperience
Hi from Kansas City!! I can’t wait to see everyone!
❤️🎄🎅☃️
#hallmarkchristmaskc #hallmarkchristmasexperience #hallmarkchristmas
❤️🎄🎅☃️
#hallmarkchristmaskc #hallmarkchristmasexperience #hallmarkchristmas
December 20, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Hi from Kansas City!! I can’t wait to see everyone!
❤️🎄🎅☃️
#hallmarkchristmaskc #hallmarkchristmasexperience #hallmarkchristmas
❤️🎄🎅☃️
#hallmarkchristmaskc #hallmarkchristmasexperience #hallmarkchristmas
And the adventure begins! Had to get up at 3:30 AM, but I’m at the airport now, flying to Kansas City. Can’t wait to see you all! And if you can’t make it, you’ll be with us in spirit. I’ll be posting pics during the events. Sending you lots of love! 💕🎄🌟 #countdowntochristmas
December 19, 2024 at 3:55 PM
And the adventure begins! Had to get up at 3:30 AM, but I’m at the airport now, flying to Kansas City. Can’t wait to see you all! And if you can’t make it, you’ll be with us in spirit. I’ll be posting pics during the events. Sending you lots of love! 💕🎄🌟 #countdowntochristmas