Meet Marianne Cooper-van der Veen
- RFTW Mag
- May 8
- 2 min read
Updated: May 8
Storyteller, Communicator, Creator
Hi! I’m Marianne, an experienced communications specialist passionate about bringing people together through powerful storytelling, interviews, and creative content.
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. ❤️
Over the years, I’ve worn many hats in the communication space: 📝 Editorial team member 🎙️ Reporter & interviewer
🌐 Bilingual SEO content writer (Dutch/English) 🔄 Translator (Dutch ↔ English)
🛍️ E-commerce copywriter/editor 💻 Wix web designer & social media advisor 📚 Published poet & author of Two Worlds, Two Loves, Two Stories and featured in the anthologies Voices and Motivating Our Youth
I hold degrees in International Business and Communications, and have worked with a diverse range of clients - from entertainment pros and entrepreneurs to retailers, legal teams, and public-sector organizations.
Whatever your industry, my mission is to help you build a strong, authentic online presence -with 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.
🎙️ 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.
Passion Projects
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.
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.
📬 Let’s connect and create something meaningful together!