Change the Media – Change the Culture
Influence Women Has Moved!
Influence Women has relaunched and now has a new, interactive website! InfluenceWomen.org has been built with community in mind and will be the hub for all Influence Women information, events and mentorship programs! This new member platform is the perfect place to engage with other industry creatives and includes access to job postings and a roster of fellow professionals.
Mission Statement and Initiatives
Influence Lab Women exists to inspire and empower Christian women around the world to influence media and entertainment.
Our Philosophy
We believe in maximizing our potential, faith, and lives with a global perspective. To be real Women of Influence, we must create space to connect, educate, and engage with world issues, initiatives, and influencers globally.
Our Mission
Recognizing we live in a media-driven culture, we engage Christian women who are involved in media and entertainment to become leaders and influencers using their talents and skills in their workplaces, and within the global community to change culture.
Our Vision
To cultivate Christian thought leaders who are involved in media and entertainment aligning from multiple careers and platforms of influence, and want to elevate the voice of women within God’s purposes to bring about global change for the Church and the world.
Our Methodology
We host Influence Evenings that curate intelligent conversations around global issues. We post a bi-monthly Journal, that highlights key women leaders called, Inner Views, that focus on engaging women on cultural issues through inspirational books, videos and blog posts.
“Words of thanks do not seem enough to express our deepest gratitude for your presentation to our DWMS women and our staff here at THQ. You are a wonderful godly woman who I respect deeply. Thank you on behalf of all of us for pouring into us and giving us something to think about in regard to our children and teens and their future.”
JOURNALS
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Out of the Cave and Back on the Winding Road That Leads Home
I love summer, but not so much when it gets outrageously hot. That's why the cool Autumn mornings and evenings with its delightful fresh air is so welcome right now. Heat can make me grumpy, discouraged, and depressed. The hot months mean it's cave time, and it's easy...
The Interview: Let Your Light Shine that They Might See Jesus
I am often interviewed on podcasts, TV shows, and radio about my work. Sometimes it is about Hollywood issues or production questions. Sometimes it may be about my passion to see Christians use media effectively to tell their stories or ways in which Christian...
How Do Leaders Lead When Strikes, Lay Offs, or Disruptions Happen?
Strikes and layoffs are never planned. No one is exempt. The recent pandemic showed us how fast life can change. I live in the hills of Los Angeles, and our home was in jeopardy a few years ago when what was then the largest fire in LA history, the LaTuna Canyon fire,...
“Kathleen, you are a star in the universe. Wisdom and love pour out of you…”
INNER VIEWS
New Inner Views emailed every month from our newsletter! SIGN UP
An INNER VIEW with Writer, Showrunner, Creator, Sheryl J. Anderson
Do you struggle with anxiety? Perhaps even in the areas you're most gifted in or feel called to?...
An INNER VIEW with Stylist Alaina Griffin
BIO Alaina is an LA-based wardrobe stylist with more than five years of experience in personal,...
INNER VIEW with Andrea Polnaszek, 2023 Influence Women Bible Study Author
People come into their callings and spheres of influence through many ways; it's often not a...
An INNER VIEW with Ayanna Anene on the INtogether Bible Study
Kathleen Cooke recently caught up with one of our Influence Women leaders, Ayanna Anene, and had a...
INNER VIEW with Author and Dating Coach, Jodie Swee
Are you trusting God through the process? The ins and outs of life can take unexpected turns, but...
An INNER VIEW with Writer Hope Lyda
As a follow-up to our incredibly successful Influence Women Webinar, How to Publish a Book: What...
“I felt so blessed and met so many amazing and Godly women at the Influence Women event who had so much to say and offer. Thank you for such an organized and well planned event.”
INFLUENCE GATHERINGS
Influence Women are wisdom warriors.
At gatherings throughout the year we come together to connect, encourage and challenge each other’s thinking. To investigate what God has to say about our culture and the world. These invigorating conversations have lead to films being made, books being written, and lives being inspired.
Interested?
Contact us at info@influencelab.com or call
818-303-2424 for more information.
Breaking the Ice in Atlanta: The “Hollywood of the South”
Influence Lab Atlanta launch with creator/writer/exec producer, Sheryl J. Anderson of the hit Netflix series, Sweet Magnolias. She began her writing journey as a playwriting major at The College of William & Mary. She has worked as a writer/producer for a wide...
Life in Hollywood: Watch the Wrap & Talk Back Conversation!
Life in Hollywood: The Event Wrap with Kathleen Cooke & Ayanna Anene on Meeting the Challenges with God’s Grace and Wisdom Life in Hollywood can be uncomfortable and challenging for Christians. How do you respond to the questions and issues that come up on...
Redeem Your Media Career: How to Work at the Top of Media and Entertainment and Keep Your Integrity Intact
It’s easy to become a victim of empty promises and lies if you’re in the media or entertainment industry. Often, it's not a question of "if" you'll be cheated or taken advantage of; it’s “when.” How do you respond? And how can you rebound while maintaining integrity?...
“From your talk, to the speakers, to the women I got to pray with, it was an evening I couldn’t have missed. I spoke with three of the speakers (one I had met before) and made about 4 new friends.”
HAVE KATHLEEN SPEAK
Want Kathleen to come speak at your next event? Start the conversation. Send us an email at info@influencelab.com and she will send you speaking information and available schedule
Kathleen Cooke Genre & Offers
Kathleen Cooke : Presenting relevant information, cultural trends and disruptions, media research, and personal experiences to ignite passion and inspire ones faith, life, and career for significance.
Genre: Media and entertainment executive, actress, speaker and teacher with over 25 years of working experience in Hollywood and the media and entertainment industry.
Offers: Keynote speaker, panelist, workshop speaker, host/emcee.
Inspirational Speaking Topics:
Millennials/iGens/Gen Zs: Who Are They and Why They Matter?
Women of the 21st Century: How Technology Has Changed Everything
Finding Purpose in the Midst of Chaos
The Influence of Hollywood: Understanding and Engaging Our Culture
Terrior: Your Place and Why Knowing It Matters
Women, Water, Wisdom: God’s Statement on Valuing Females
Teaching Topics
The Basics of Acting for TV, Film, And Theater
Part II – Advanced Lessons for TV, Film, and Theater
Successful Commercial Acting
Casting Successful Projects
Tips for Standing Out in Todays Media Market
Pitching: Successful Tips that Work
How to Direct Actors
Suitable Events/Travels from/Fee Range
Suitable Events:, National and international media conferences, workshops, conventions, women’s groups, retreats, mother/daughter events, university and college communication/media arts programs.
Travels from: Los Angeles, CA (LAX) & Burbank (BUR)
Fee Range: Single message: $250-1,000
Multiple messages: $1,000 – 5,000
Major events: Negotiable
Prior events where Kathleen has been featured
National Events:
National Religious Broadcasters Conference, Biola University’s Media Conference and Media Task Force events, North Greenville University Women’s Luncheon, Azusa Pacific University Faith and Culture, Christian Women in Media Conference – regional and national events, Salvation Army’s Nyak Media Conference, Salvation Army’s National Leadership Convention, Daily Disciples Conference, Asbury University Communication’s Hollywood Program, Bel Air Presbyterian Church – Beacon Entertainment & Actor’s Boot Camp, Hollywood Presbyterian Faith Lift Women’s Conference, First Presbyterian Church Granada Hills, THRIVE Women’s Conference, Dallas Texas, 4WordWomen, Dallas Texas, Lake Arrowhead Christian Fellowship, Barnabus San Diego and Orange County, Museum of the Bible’s Women of Legacy, ASCEND Women’s Conference – Co-founded, directed, and keynote speaker, Christian Vision International, Fuller Theological Seminary, Middle Eastern Women’s Leadership Forum – national and international forums, numerous ladies luncheons, teas, and events.
International Events:
International Media Ministries (Spain), South African Broadcasting Conference (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Christian Media Association of Australia (Sydney), Young Creative Leaders Conference ( multiple cities in India) Eagles Leadership Conference (Singapore), Christian Vision International (Australia and Argentina), EC Conference, (UK). Additional international conference locations she’s spoken include, Peru, Bali, South Korea, London, Spain, Canada, Portugal, Finland and multiple US cites.
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