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Elvis Has Left the Building: Hollywood Decentralized
Having lived and worked for 35 years in the “Hollywood” mainstream industry as a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) actress and producer, owning an LA production company, Cooke Media Group, and having been heavily involved within the Christian Hollywood community (sitting on...
Choosing a Biblical Foundation as Artists
Working in the Hollywood industry for many years, I know what it’s like to work in an industry that is clueless about how God’s wisdom found in the Bible can keep you focused on what really matters for your life and career – adhering to a Biblical foundation, and not...
Church Plate Collection and Why the Church Matters
Sunday church attendance has always been a big part of my life, and about growing in wisdom and spiritual nourishment. I draw on Biblical food from the pastor’s words, and I also grow in strength when I connect with others attending. Going to eat after the service or...
Choosing Wonder for 2026
With Christmas 2025 wrapped and décor back in storage, can we continue to let the wonder and miraculous birth of Jesus resonate and shape how we live and work throughout 2026? “Wonder” is the word God has given me in 2026. When the shepherd saw the angels break into a...
Merry Christmas 2025!
Obedience. It’s the word the Lord seemed to press on my heart this past year, 2025, as we made significant changes to our lives. Not only moving out of the Hollywood/LA area, where I’d been blessed to produce and minister for almost 35 years. Following God's...
Embracing The Wonder: Remembering to Trust God Like Children
Embracing The Wonder: Remembering to Trust God Like Children My brother said he never wanted to be rich when he grew up. He just wanted enough! Enough, however, isn’t attainable, no matter how much we may try. At Christmas, with the constant enticements of commercials...
Standing in the Unshakeable Light of God
California is known for earthquakes, and I have experienced some big ones over the years of living in Hollywood. Working in the media and entertainment industries, I have also experienced lots of earth-shattering moments, both good and bad, having worked in an...
Lesson from Charlie Kirk on Battle Preparation
With the recent tragic death of Charlie Kirk, many are realizing that we continue to be caught in a spiritual battle for our culture and a Biblical worldview. Those battles are often played out in the media and affect the careers of artists who want to maintain a...
INNER VIEW with Life Coach, Brandi McDaniel
BIO Innovative, creative, and inspiring, Brandi McDaniel is the woman high achieving leaders seek out when they are looking for inspiration for their next project. Known for her heart for connectivity, an ear for listening, and for her sage wisdom and inspiring words,...