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Meet Our Head Maven

"I believe every day we are granted on this planet is a precious gift. Empathy is the essence of our humanity, and taking action transforms us into warriors. Failures serve as invaluable lessons that propel us forward. As mavens, our daily mission is to foster trust-based relationships and guide our clients towards profound success."

- Heather Cook

Heather Cook

Heather Cook, the founder, CEO, and Head Maven of Creative Maven brings over two decades of experience producing numerous events, campaigns, and experiences in the high-tech and entertainment industries. Heather also leads a charter of Community Evangelism, Engagement, and Events as a Principal PM Manager in the Business Applications & Platform Engineer Division at Microsoft. She is also a Microsoft 365 Apps and Services Microsoft MVP Alumni.

Based in Los Angeles, California, Heather enjoys teaching workshops, coaching clients, and traveling worldwide to speak on topics including marketing, technology, personal brand, personal development, healthy workplaces, and diversity & inclusion.

Connect with Heather on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and explore her articles on our blog. She is available as a guest speaker/host for conferences, leadership events, podcasts, TweetJams, and TV/radio interviews—book Heather to inspire and educate at your next corporate event or company meeting.

She is a published playwright, her adaptation of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's The Yellow Wallpaper is produced globally in competitions, high schools, universities and fringe festivals.

Heather was born and raised in the Midwest, USA, and graduated from the University of Washington School of Drama, Seattle, Washinton. She studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and can often be found chasing sunsets at her local beach in Southern California.

Awards and Advocacy

Heather continues to be recognized by peers and organizations for achievements as a Chief Marketing Officer and technologist. She is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) alum, and has been a part of the Forbes Business Council.

Heather is active in many advocacy groups supporting the arts and diversity; she is passionate about women’s issues, the environment, and social justice. She leads many community technology activities in Southern California.

Guest Podcasts with Heather Cook

BIFocal Podcast

Episode 188: Community! Community! Community! With Heather Newman

M365 Voice

Episode 37: Battling Fear and Toxicity in the Workplace

RunAsRadio

The Evolution of Collaboration with Heather Newman

WITGirls Podcast

Episode 30: ESPC19

The Intelligent Workplace Podcast

Battling Fear and Toxicity in the Workplace

The Fabulous 40

Fabulous 40 with Heather Newman

Mavens Do It Better Podcast

CULTURE, MUSIC, MARKETING, SEX, FOOD, TECH

Explore our podcast where we dive into captivating conversations with everyday extraordinary experts, and uncover the stories and insights from these mavens who are making a significant impact in the world.

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