Kristi Cook is the founder of Spill Sesh, a popular online pop culture focused- Youtube channel. Previously working for TMZ, Kristi started Spill Sesh in 2018; anonymously. In November of 2023, Cook revealed herself to be the face behind the channel, garnering some shock with her reveal.

The success of Spill Sesh has given her creative freedom, but also the confidence to confirm her identity to the channel. Kristi always knew she wanted a career in media and learned so much about pop culture and celebrities via Youtube in her younger days.

Kristi Cook spills with Diane Brady on 'Forbes Talks' about her work at TMZ, what she loves about creating content, and what she plans to do in Spills Sesh's future.

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