Marianne Cooper-van der Veen - Dutch Communications Professional & Show Host
Sharing Stories of Purpose, Resilience & Connection
Life Stories with Marianne is back! This season, Marianne uncovers inspiring stories of purpose and connection through heartfelt, one-on-one conversations. Guests share pivotal moments, personal photos, and reflections on resilience, community, and meaning.
Have a story to tell? I'd love to hear it - send me a message and be a part of the show!
Marianne made her mark as co-host of the podcasts I'm Just Sayin' and Can You Handle The Trouble? alongside the late, legendary Dionne Johnson. Beyond hosting, she served as Communications Director for SS Dionne Productions, helping bringing bold, impactful stories to life. The shows tackled topics from social issues to personal journeys - sparking conversations that were both thought-provoking and relatable.
Kimberly Perdue-Sims -
Owner Real Sister Creations, Writer
Marianne's path crossed mine when we became members and contributors of Sistahs With Ink Anthology. Her writing skills, creativity and voice made her story a standout. Through the years her talented writing and razor sharp editing skills have ensured satisfaction among her clients. I highly recommend her for all aspects of your literary needs.
TESTIMONIALS
Iris Engelsman -
Policy Developer and Project Leader Diversity, Writer
In her work as a reporter for the international conference 'Polarization and Radicalization in Society' (Groningen, The Netherlands) and as an editor for the book 'Awareness, Discrimination in Groningen' (Groningen, The Netherlands) I have come to know Marianne as a very commited, involved, professional and accurate writer who goes beyond the assignment and delivers work that is not only assigned and expected, but also hoped for. In my opinion it is because she is able to dig into and grasp the essence of different subjects. She is an excellent technical writer and editor and as a bonus, she also puts her heart in her work. With Marianne you know the job will be done, and more than that, it will be done with soul!
Rion Rijker -
IT Lawyer and Entrepreneur
I have known Marianne for a very long time and in this time I have seen her grow from a recreative writer, that has been writing since age six, to a well-rounded professional that understands her customer's needs. Marianne always brings her A-game to the projects she is involved in. I know her as somebody that works well under pressure and always delivers good quality work. She has a unique talent of making words and sentences more than a collection of letters, she really brings the text to life. I would definitely recommend Marianne if you want somebody who can bring to life what you are trying to convey!