
Change the Media – Change the Culture
Influence Women is a mission of The Influence Lab, creating pathways for Christian influence in media and entertainment. Find out more here.
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Technology: Changing How We See Things
I remember seeing my first augmented reality (AR) movie years ago. It was a Michael Jackson ride – Captain EO at Disneyland. But somehow, it didn’t have the same effect on me as the one I saw at the Sundance Film Festival years later. The first ever AR documentary...
Self-Centeredness: Is it Keeping You From Needed Change?
As I travel to exotic and historic sites, I’m constantly observing “selfie models” taking pictures of themselves, wanting to be seen and to become “influencers” online. The Bible calls it our “flesh.” but we call it “selfie” in today’s language. It’s a visual reminder...
Introducing Jean Christen, The New COO for Influence Lab Women
It’s our privilege to introduce the new Influence Lab Chief Operating Officer Jean Christen! Read below as Jean shares the life journey God has helped her walk, what compelled her to dive head-first into volunteering with The Influence Lab, and what's next on the...
“Kathleen, you are a star in the universe. Wisdom and love pour out of you…”
INNER VIEWS
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Sue Fries
Host of The Sue Fries Show, and is an author and speaker and owner of Ecola Services.
Michelle Riddell
Michelle Riddell is the Executive Vice-President of Digital Communications for K-Love and Air 1 Radio
Diane Paddison
Founder and President of 4WordWomen, the former executive for two Fortune 500 companies, and is an author and speaker.
Ginger Stache
Chief Creative Officer for Joyce Meyer Ministries
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.
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Contact us at info@influencelab.com or call
818-303-2424 for more information.
“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
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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.






