I’m Marianne Cooper-van der Veen - Communications Specialist in Los Angeles

I'm an experienced storyteller, communicator, and content creator, passionate about bringing people together through powerful narratives, insightful interviews, and engaging creative content.

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Originally from the Netherlands, I moved to Los Angeles in 2019. True to my Dutch roots, I’m direct and grounded - but I always speak from the heart. ❤️

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Over the years, I’ve worn many hats in the communication space:
📝 Editorial team member
🎙️ Reporter & interviewer

🌐 Bilingual SEO content writer for a recruitment and career solutions company (Dutch/English)
🔄 Translator (Dutch ↔ English)

🛍️ E-commerce copywriter/editor for a martial arts equipment company
💻 Wix web designer & social media manager

🏛️ Communications professional in the public sector (including a water company)
🎬 Communications and content creation for SS Dionne Productions
📚 Published poet & author of Two Worlds, Two Loves, Two Stories and featured in the anthologies Voices and Motivating Our Youth

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I’m passionate about using my voice and work to support social impact initiatives. I've contributed to projects like Polarization and Radicalization in Society. and helped edit the book Awareness, which addresses discrimination in my hometown of Groningen, NL.

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I hold degrees in International Business and Communications and bring extensive experience working with a wide range of clients and employers. My background spans entertainment professionals, entrepreneurs, retailers, legal teams, and public-sector organizations - supporting them in strengthening communication strategies, streamlining operations, and achieving measurable results. No matter the industry, my mission is to help you build a strong and authentic online presence driven by clarity, creativity, and purpose.

 

My Most Recent Work

🎥 Host of Life Stories with Marianne
A YouTube show where I interview people about the life experiences that shaped them - stories of purpose, resilience, and connection. 👉 Watch the latest episodes on my YouTube channel

🎞️ Co-creator of Captured Heirlooms
Alongside my husband, Deon “The Director” Cooper, we create custom video autobiographies called Captured Heirlooms to preserve ancestral stories for future generations.

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📻 Social Media & Production Assistant for Radio for the World
I support Radio for the World with social media, website updates, and behind-the-scenes production. I've contributed to 80 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 – an 80-hour non-stop livestream packed with interviews, podcasts, independent films, and live performances streaming worldwide. I'm also the co-founder of Amsterdam Nights, a vibrant event celebrating community through open mic sessions, games, podcasts, and live performances.

🎙️ Former co-host of I’m Just Sayin’
A podcast I co-hosted with the late Dionne Johnson, where I also served as Communications Director for SS Dionne Productions.

🏆 In 2021, I was honored with the Pearl Jam Women of Empowerment Award for my commitment to uplifting community voices.

✍️ I’ve also dabbled in screenwriting and served as executive producer for the series Meal Ticket, created by Deon "the Director" Cooper.

 

Outside the Studio

When I’m not working, you can find me enjoying the California coast with my husband and our dog Midnight 🐾, or recharging with a yoga or CrossFit session.

 

Let’s Work Together

Whether you’re looking for a content creator, interviewer, communications partner, or creative collaborator - I’m here for it!