Lights, Camera, Action!
“Love your child more than you hate your ex!”
Kathy Copcutt has spent much of this past year traveling in and around California and across state lines to appear on TV shows and discuss brands and products she loves, and it has given her a chance to dig into one of her newly discovered life passions: being a TV host.
“When I discovered being a host, that’s when I realized, this is my life calling, Why didn’t I do this sooner!?,” she says.
Copcutt’s larger than life personality and charming appeal has been a perfect match for TV stations like KTLA who often invite her to their live broadcasts. It all started when she stepped in for a friend who needed a well-spoken, high energy and fun presenter to fill-in during a show.
Copcutt, a Harlem-born, second generation Persian-Americansingle mom of a tween, quickly became a TV camera darling. And she’sjust getting started
On any given day, she may be on travel status heading to TV studios in cities like Sacramento, SeattleorPortland to make an appearance for a lifestyle segment. Her witty nature makes her a natural choice when it comes to entertaining audiences.
“I realize that this is where my true happiness lies. This experience defines who I am and brings out the best in me,” says Copcutt.“You have to always be prepared for someone knocking at the door because you might want to open the door and see what’s on the other side. I love it. I love TV.”
From NYC to Los Angeles
A quick visit to Copcutt’s social media channels shows how well she engages with her nearly 90,000 followers as a lifestyle expert.
She gets invited to L.A.’s top influencer events, including Disney Movie Premieres in Hollywood, exclusive activations at Universal Studios Hollywood, menu tastings at fine dining establishments as well as beauty, wellness and cosmetic brand launch events all over Southern California. Some companies have even invited her to visit their headquarters abroadin order to use her influence for their marketing purposes.
Renowned brands like Nissan, Garcia de la Cruz, Kurt Geiger and Julie Vos have welcomed Copcutt as a brand ambassador.
“Never once did I dream about this!,” she says.
Born in New York City, Kathy left the Big Apple when her parents moved to Indiana to pursueMasters degrees. Once her parents graduated, the family movedagain. This time to Los Angeles.
Kathy studied psychology and worked as an Account Coordinator for Estée Lauder. Later, she transitioned out of the cosmetic industry and explored opportunities in Real Estate and Insurance Brokerage.
The Beginning: BelAir Mommie
When she gave birth to her son, she realized she hadtaken on the responsibility of raising the child as a single mom. She moved to BelAirwhere she was part of the neighborhood city council for BelAir/Beverly Crest. That’s also where she launched her blog titledBelAir Mommie and integrated a catchy tagline: “Love your child more than you hate your ex!”
“When I embarked on the journey of starting my blog 11 years ago, I aimed to create a safe haven where questions could be asked, knowledge could be shared, and the understanding that every individual’s journey is unique would prevail,” she says.
Her blog was initially a space for single parents to come together and share their struggles, triumphs and messy moments. It quicklygained traction with emails pouring in from estranged spouses and bitter single parents. But other opportunities also arrived. They included requests for product reviews, invitations to press junkets and partnerships with beloved brands. Copcutt got to work as a mommy influencer, all while homeschooling her son and taking him along for the ride.
As her son enters his teenage years, he’s showing promise in the world of comic animation and is currently engrossed in creating a delightful comic strip, says Copcutt.
Meanwhile, her role as an influencer has evolved, reaching new heights, and allowing her to find her passion in front of the cameras.
Still, with the intricacies and challenges of single motherhood, she came up with another fun catchphrase:
“Life might not bring happily ever after but you can learn to love the messily ever after,” she says.
Then she laughs, gives hugs and heads out to her next event.
Connect with Kathy!
www.LiveWithKathy.com / www.BelAirMommie.com
@LiveWithKathy
Kathy’s Favorite Things to do
- FAVORITE PLACE TO GO IN L.A.
WHENEVER I FIND MYSELF NEAR THE BEACH, THE SENSATION OF THE SAND BENEATH MY FEET BRINGS ME PURE BLISS. THE BEACH BREEZE INVIGORATES MY SENSES, MAKING ME FEEL TRULY ALIVE.
- FAVORITE PLACES TO VISIT WITH HER SON
WHEN IT COMES TO EXPLORING THE CITY OF LA, OUR TOP CHOICES ARE MALIBU COUNTRY MART AND LIDO ISLAND, NEWPORT BEACH. THESE TWO DESTINATIONS NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE US WITH THEIR ABUNDANT ACTIVITIES AND SIGHTS, BUT WHAT TRULY CAPTIVATES US IS THEIR CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STUNNING BEACH.
- FAVORITE THING TO DO WITH HER MOM TRIBE
I THOROUGHLY ENJOY DINING AT VARIOUS RESTAURANTS IN LA ALONGSIDE. WE SHARE A PASSION FOR EXPLORING NEW CULINARY EXPERIENCES AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT OUR MEALS WHILE SAVORING EACH BITE. AS ASPIRING FOOD CRITICS, OUR SHARED ENTHUSIASM FOR GASTRONOMY ENHANCES OUR DINING ADVENTURES AND ADDS AN EXTRA LAYER OF ENJOYMENT TO OUR TIME TOGETHER.
- FAVORITE PLACE TO GET PAMPERED WHEN SHE’S ALONE
THE NAIL SALON! WHILE I DON’T FREQUENTLY VISIT NAIL SALONS, I TRULY RELISH THE EXPERIENCE WHEN I DO. THE COMBINATION OF INDULGING IN A SOOTHING MASSAGE, METICULOUS MANICURE, AND PAMPERING PEDICURE BRINGS ME IMMENSE JOY AND SATISFACTION. PRIORITIZING SELF-CARE NOT ONLY ENHANCES MY PHYSICAL WELL-BEING BUT ALSO NOURISHES MY SOUL.
- FAVORITE EXPERIENCES AS A LIFESTYLE INFLUENCER
I AM THRILLED TO BECOME BRAND AMBASSADORS FOR THE PRODUCTS AND COMPANIES THAT I TRULY ADORE AND PERSONALLY USE. THESE INCLUDE GARCIA DE LA CRUZ OLIVE OIL FROM SPAIN, NISSAN, JULIE VOS JEWELRY, AND KURT GEIGER.