Meet Our Featured guest
Christine Leuthold
Director & Producer, FROM HOPE TO HOME
Based in LA and NY, Christine is a maker of impact-driven messaging and experiences for authentic connection and positive change. A dual U.S. and Swiss citizen, she has lived and worked in London, Paris, and Shanghai. Her first camera was a gift from her father that he used in the 1930’s.
In the 1980s, she created and produced brand-aligned social impact initiatives as Public Relations Director for Ralph Lauren Corporation. Ever since, she has integrated the greater good into her professional endeavors, including as:
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Executive Producer of Selling Superman, a new docu-series by Adam Schomer
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Associate Producer & Co-Writer of the documentary feature film Hollywood’s Humble Maestro: The Russell Garcia Story
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Producer & Moderator of 50+ online screening salons, featuring filmmakers. Past themes include: Diversity & Inclusion, Taking a Stand, The Power of Expression, and Vulnerability & Connection
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Past Co-Director of The Esalen Inspirational Film Festival
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Author of Comfort Living: A Back-to-Basics Guide to a More Balanced Lifestyle, a how-to book about creating “home”
Christine’s passion for this project comes from her conviction that we have to eliminate homelessness and housing insecurity in order to honor the essential human right to having a home.
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Instagram: FromHopeToHomeFilm
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Facebook: FromHopeToHomeFilm
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Linked In: Christine Leuthold


Screening Salon Basics
Stone Soup Ripple has produced and hosted over 50 online screening salons. The goal is to brings people together for inspiring, authentic experiences that connect us to move forward, personally and professionally.
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This is our give back and our way of building community among content creators and others.
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Using a series format, these interactive online gatherings are hosted by Christine. Featured Guests join the group to introduce their film, which the group watches.
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Afterward, the group reconvenes for more conversation and sharing, with the Featured Guests participating as well.
We are always open to screened content and featured guests ideas. Your suggestions add richness to our evolving community!