issa long story…
the night my high school English teacher whispered in my ear that I could make a living as a writer, that’s when everything started. I went to college with dreams of being a sports journalist, and became the first black female editor-in-chief of The Shorthorn. but after graduation, there wasn’t much of the industry left. and so, instead of choosing one path, I walked down two simultaneously: poet and journalist/copywriter.
I began by writing and sharing my own journey as a spoken word artist, releasing my first album of poetry entitled Not A Storybook ❤ and two self-published two chapbooks, faith move muscle and black boi: a bio. as an active member of the slam poetry community, I served as both Volunteer Coordinator for national poetry slams and as Associate Director of Dallas Youth Poets, a youth poetry slam nonprofit. my work on the page earned me coven as a two-time Pink Door literary fellow, and my work on the stage has allowed me to tour in Canada and Brazil. as a teaching artist, I’ve led workshops and collaborated with several youth literary organizations that emphasize social emotional learning and creative writing.
at the same time, I decided to pivot to corporate communications after four years in retail. by pairing digital marketing certifications with real-world experience beside a manager who believed that journalists make great copywriters, I learned to delight customers and inspire action across multiple industries and for Fortune 500 companies. a mentor from my student journalist days brought me to write columns in honor of one of the web’s first black bloggers – and coincidentally her brother – and that gig has blossomed into Managing Editor at a top 5 feminist magazine.
whether it’s my own story, one crafted for a targeted audience, or written for a client, I’ve got the words to tell it clearly and authentically.
“[W]hat sets apart Princess is that the power experienced in person is something that is very palpable when on page.”
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Creatives Care Dallas was built to support gig-based artists, musicians, filmmakers, freelancers, and others whose careers often fall outside traditional employer insurance models. For $65 per month, the initiative provides access to comprehensive virtual primary care, 24/7 urgent telemedicine, behavioral health services, and $0 co-pay prescriptions for the top 2,000 medications. Up to five peopleContinue…
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the ask was simple: they were looking for nerdy freelance copywriting with a writer’s room, early access to shows and the freedom to create to your geeky heart’s content. bet. my first campaign was Yasuke, the mecha-fantasy epic from Studio MAPPA and Flying Lotus. I created for multiple social media platforms for Castlevania’s final season,Continue…
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