Puzzles, Poetry, Position, Preparation

Puzzles, Poetry, Position, Preparation

We are living in interesting times. I hear those words a lot especially with the global COVID outbreak, racial conflicts, and ongoing political and financial disruptions. And I have to agree that, “Yes we are.”  It’s why I felt compelled to launch Influence Lab Women...
What’s Coming? Is it a Problem or a Dilemma?

What’s Coming? Is it a Problem or a Dilemma?

I have worked in Hollywood for about 20 years as an actress and with my husband at our media company Cooke Media Group. Together we have filmed in multiple cities, countries and continents and have taught on issues surrounding media, culture and faith. One of my jobs...
Why Uncertainty Derails Us

Why Uncertainty Derails Us

As a teacher of special needs children, (yes, that was my first job and college degree) “routine” was the key to keeping children focused and learning. It was also the most challenging for me as a creative soul and one who loves spontaneity. I grew up hating routines....
It’s a New Year, Is It Time to Free Your Rigid Soul?

It’s a New Year, Is It Time to Free Your Rigid Soul?

Tick, tick, tick goes the clock as we watch the falling ball in Time’s Square drop in New York City and the realization of another year dropping. As children, we all wanted to get older as quickly as possible. Getting older meant freedom, but as adults, we find that...