Barbara Niven
@barbaraniven.bsky.social
Actress. Media Trainer. Animal & Human Rights Activist. Dreamer. Doer.
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?
#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
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
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
My dog groomer sent me these fun pics of Norma Jean, Brando and Tinker Bell, and I had to share. You can tell how each one feels about the grooming process. 🤣 How do your pets handle their day at the groomer? 🐶🐾 #doggyspaday
December 12, 2024 at 1:43 AM
My dog groomer sent me these fun pics of Norma Jean, Brando and Tinker Bell, and I had to share. You can tell how each one feels about the grooming process. 🤣 How do your pets handle their day at the groomer? 🐶🐾 #doggyspaday
I’ll be chatting LIVE on Facebook with my amazing co-stars #EmilyArlook, #EvanRoderick, and #SidneyQuesnelle – and we want to hear from YOU! Drop your questions in the comments below, and we’ll do our best to answer them LIVE. 🙌 #LeahsPerfectGift #countdowntochristmas #hallmarkchannel
December 7, 2024 at 8:51 PM
I’ll be chatting LIVE on Facebook with my amazing co-stars #EmilyArlook, #EvanRoderick, and #SidneyQuesnelle – and we want to hear from YOU! Drop your questions in the comments below, and we’ll do our best to answer them LIVE. 🙌 #LeahsPerfectGift #countdowntochristmas #hallmarkchannel
Mark your calendars—“Leah’s Perfect Gift” is premiering on Hallmark Channel, December 8th at 8/7c! I can’t wait for you to see it! 🎄✨
#LeahsPerfectGift #HallmarkChannel #ChristmasMovies #HolidayMagic #CountdownToChristmas
#LeahsPerfectGift #HallmarkChannel #ChristmasMovies #HolidayMagic #CountdownToChristmas
December 1, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Mark your calendars—“Leah’s Perfect Gift” is premiering on Hallmark Channel, December 8th at 8/7c! I can’t wait for you to see it! 🎄✨
#LeahsPerfectGift #HallmarkChannel #ChristmasMovies #HolidayMagic #CountdownToChristmas
#LeahsPerfectGift #HallmarkChannel #ChristmasMovies #HolidayMagic #CountdownToChristmas
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Raise your hand if you’re ready to properly get into the Christmas spirit. 🙋♀️🎄 If you’re looking for something to watch while relaxing after yesterday’s festivities, "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town" airs today at 4/3c on Hallmark Mystery! #hallmark #christmas
November 29, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Raise your hand if you’re ready to properly get into the Christmas spirit. 🙋♀️🎄 If you’re looking for something to watch while relaxing after yesterday’s festivities, "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town" airs today at 4/3c on Hallmark Mystery! #hallmark #christmas
It’s time to head home! Grateful for the incredible cast & crew who made this movie a reality. 🎬And thank YOU for your continued support—it truly means the world. 💞 Wishing everyone a wonderful & restful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, & good food! 🍂🍽️ #Grateful #Thanksgiving #hallmark
November 26, 2024 at 4:41 PM
It’s time to head home! Grateful for the incredible cast & crew who made this movie a reality. 🎬And thank YOU for your continued support—it truly means the world. 💞 Wishing everyone a wonderful & restful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, & good food! 🍂🍽️ #Grateful #Thanksgiving #hallmark