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Resilience: An Attitude of Flexibility by Kathleen Cooke
At a recent conference in Amsterdam, I had a brief breakfast conversation with Nicky Gumbal and his wife, Pippa. We talked about challenges and overcoming them in life. He said, “Resilience was not about being strong but being flexible.” In our world today, full of...
God’s Stones and Pillars of Light by Kathleen Cooke
Just a couple of years ago, I was one block from being evacuated from wildfires in the Burbank hills above my home. I watched helicopters swoop down and drop bright pink fire repellent, and the jumbo airplanes drop water on what looked like an apocalyptic and...
Your Ballast: Increasing the Weight of Core Values
One of my most cherished gifts is getting away for some downtime on a boat and going deep into the ocean waters, skin diving. Sometimes, I have been caught in stormy waters, rocking and rolling – not the musical kind. I’m grateful for the captain's knowledge and...
“Kathleen, you are a star in the universe. Wisdom and love pour out of you…”
INNER VIEWS
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An INNER VIEW with Producer, Podcaster, and Production studio owner, Amber Butaud
BIO Amber Butaud is multi-talented. As an executive producer and podcast host, she uses her...
An INNER VIEW with Award-Winning Actress and Musical Artist, Cassie Byram
BIO Cassie Byram is an award-winning actress, singer, and songwriter, encompassing theater, film,...
An INNER VIEW with DeAnna Kane the NEW Hollywood Chapter Director
BIO DeAnna Kane earned her master’s degree of Science in Education Leadership from Keiser...
An INNER VIEW with Beth Townsend
How can you wisely discern what to give your 'yes' and 'no' to? It can feel like a tightrope of...
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,...
INFLUENCE GATHERINGS
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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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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.