I don’t have words. ⁣ ⁣ I took a moment today to reflect. ⁣ ⁣ I have been blessed to be heads-down working, working, working and in the midst of that, I haven’t had much opportunity to share or really take it all in. ⁣ ⁣ This is the highlight reel. The behind the scenes looks a lot less put together. If you’re doing the work, keep going, and do not be silent about what you’ve done. Shout it out! You never know who it will inspire. ⁣ ⁣ I was honored to be able to tell my story + share the news of @HerAgenda’s powerful partnership with @BankofAmerica with a number of outlets. ⁣ ⁣ If homeownership is on your agenda I do encourage you to read the articles + watch the video from our event #PropertyandPower. You will see it on the homepage at HerAgenda.com. ⁣ ⁣ Thank you to @BlackEnterprise, @TheGrio, @BrownGirlJane/@TaiBeau, @FoxSoul/@BrookeOnAir, @JasonCarterOfficial, @Entreprenistas, @Yahoo, @EricaCobb, @XoNecole! ⁣ ⁣ And HUGE gratitude to Giselle (@GJPMedia) for being a champion for my story and ensuring it was elevated in this season.⁣ ⁣ Now back to work... ⁣

Gratitude in abundance as we head into Thanksgiving. Reflecting on this moment. Really surreal that my cofounder and I had the opportunity to bring together Black owned media founders and leaders together for the first of its kind conference in Tulsa (home of Black Wall Street) during Juneteenth weekend! Get ready, we are bringing this back in 2023! ✨✨#blackowned #blackownedmedia #supportblackownedmedia

It’s a bit surreal to go from being shut out to seeing my org’s work featured in a top industry trade publication. I started my media company in 2008 at 19 years old. 15 years later I can see the reasons why @HerAgenda went unseen and ignored by advertisers. And in 2020, my cofounder Devon and I realized this is the moment to disrupt. It’s time to change the face of media ownership and ensure that people who look like us can own our story. This requires investment, and advertising dollars. And more than anything this requires brave actions. It’s time to move beyond the statements. We must be willing to change the way we do things because doing business as usual won’t work. Thank you @adweek for highlighting our efforts thus far. This is just the beginning. READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.adweek.com/media/how-to-sustainably-support-black-owned-media/?cmp=aMr23BoM03 <link in bio 🙌🏾>

Cannes we go back? 🙏🏿💕 Just a few select moments from @cannes_lions 2023. ✨

✨Just launched an incredible new BOMESI initiative in collaboration with @kargomobile. The largest brands and agency holding companies have recognized the need to invest in culturally diverse content. But here's the harsh truth: simply pledging money isn't enough. The real challenge lies in building the necessary infrastructure to support independent publishers that lack resources and technology. Marketers must break free from their outdated processes and unlock the untapped potential of diverse content waiting to be discovered. We are grateful for the support of @discover and @danonenorthamerica to stand this up and put forward an initiative that is wholistic in its approach to creating more investment AND growing the infrastructure + inventory within Black owned media platforms creating a lasting impact. More to come, but read about the launch in @adweek: https://www.adweek.com/media/how-danone-and-discover-are-supporting-diverse-publishers/ <link in bio 📍> #supportblackownedmedia

Next stop: Cannes. Excited to join @femalequotient in the #EqualityLounge at #CannesLions2023 as we gather leaders in marketing and advertising to discuss advancing gender equality, female leadership, breaking generational glass ceilings, and so much more. I hope to see you there! https://thefemalequotient.equalitylounge.com/equalityloungecanneslions2023 <link in bio>

Stronger together. Strengthening the ecosystem. Media owners, brands, agencies and talent all came together this weekend to discuss how to disrupt and create a new way forward. #BOMESI23 @supportblackownedmedia

I am so excited to bring Black Owned Media Weekend 2023 to Tulsa this Juneteeth. I will be joined by some of the most impactful and inspiring Black media owners, and media leaders of today. Join us as we discuss the necessity of Black owned media in one of the most historic cities for Black storytellers. @supportblackownedmedia #BOMESI23 REGISTER: www.blackownedmediaweekend.org ✨(link in bio)

Join us at the 2023 Black Owned Media Weekend as we trailblaze the path ahead shaping the Future of Black Owned Media! Register today: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/weekend-blackownedmedia    link in bio☝🏾 #supportBlackownedmedia #blackowned #blackownedmedia #blackculture #rootingforeverybodyblack #networking #networkingevent #supportBlackownedmedia  #blackculture #juneteenth

🧜🏾‍♀️ Post ‘Little Mermaid’ chat + cocktails with mom. 💕 The film was incredible. On top of my personal connection and affection for this movie it was also a bit surreal that Disney tapped my company @HerAgenda as one of the media companies to advertise TLM. Grateful for these glimmers that I’m honoring the little girl in me that believed anything was possible and continuing to keep going no matter what. In the spirit of Ariel, never give up your voice. 🗣️ https://bit.ly/halleHA <link in bio for the Her Agenda review>

I am so happy to unveil the first cohort of the BOMESI accelerator. ✨ This program is a true investment in diverse owned media offering key resources including a $25k grant, mentorship, and partnerships that plug these companies directly into deal flow. Please join me in congratulating our inaugural class! Learn more about this historic initiative at accelerator.blackownedmedia.org <link in bio> #supportblackownedmedia

A few folks texted me that Her Agenda was mentioned on @TamronHallShow and look at this moment. This warmed my heart! What really makes it special for me is getting a media mention simply on the merit of the WORK. For underrepresented founders most of our companies get media mentions based around very fixed narratives, so this was a refreshing surprise. @HerAgenda is a Black-owned media outlet and far too often companies like mine are only referenced in June, February, and when Black people are killed by some racist nutcase. Here, the reference is for the work: journalism that amplifies women which is what Her Agenda sets out to do. 🙏🏿