About Michael D. Cooper “Coop”

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Host • Creator • Connector of Purpose-Driven Conversations

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Michael D. Cooper, known professionally as “Coop,” is a media personality, interviewer, and cultural storyteller from Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He is the creator and host of The Big Scoop with Coop, a trusted media platform spotlighting legacy, purpose, and impact across entertainment, sports, business, media, and culture.

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With a natural gift for conversation, Coop has always been drawn to people’s stories, not just where they come from, but what drives them forward. What began as a passion project has evolved into an established platform, featuring actors, directors, authors, entrepreneurs, sports figures, and emerging talent from diverse backgrounds.

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Driven by purpose rather than trends, Coop goes beyond surface-level interviews, creating space for honest dialogue around the grind, the breakthroughs, and the lessons that shape a meaningful life.

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His conversations are rooted in authenticity, heart, and perspective, allowing guests to reflect, inspire, and connect on a deeper level.

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Coop’s mission is simple: to give creatives a platform to speak their truth, inspire others, and leave a lasting legacy through conversation. Whether interviewing emerging voices or industry veterans, he curates conversations that reflect resilience, creativity, and purpose, bringing the same real, relatable energy to every episode.

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“Where Voice Meets Vision” is more than a tagline; it’s the foundation of The Big Scoop with Coop. 

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“Welcome to The Big Scoop with Coop, where the mic is always open for those with something meaningful to say.”

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Core Values

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• Empowerment - My guests and audience receive and leave with value and inspiration.

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• Authenticity -  Every conversation is straight from my guest, no rumors, just truth.

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• Community - The Big Scoop with Coop is a space where people creating better lives are welcome and ready to tell their story.

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• Connection  - The Big Scoop with Coop connects the stories of my guests with the audience that can relate by empowering them to make a difference in their lives.

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•  Confidence - In each interview, I bring confidence through conversations so my guests feel confident in every response they say.