There's a version of you that exists online. It's curated, intentional, and shaped by what you choose to share. It highlights your wins, your ideas, your growth, and the direction you're trying to move in. It's not fake, but it is selective. And then there's the version of you that exists offline. The one that's still figuring things out. The one that second-guesses, overthinks, learns quietly, and grows in ways that don't always translate into something visible. Lately, I've

Somewhere along the way, everything started to feel like content. A moment out with friends. A good conversation. An event. A small win. Instead of just experiencing it, there's this instinct to capture it, frame it, and turn it into something shareable. And working in media only amplifies that feeling. Because when you're surrounded by content, creating it, studying it, analyzing it, you start to see everything through that lens. What could this be turned into? How would thi

There's a moment I didn't expect to experience this early on. It's when something you genuinely love..creating, storytelling, being in media, starts to feel like something you have to prove. Lately, as I've been stepping more into this space, meeting people in the industry, attending events, and taking on new opportunitites, I've noticed a shift. What used to feel natural now sometimes feels...watched. Not in a negative way, but in a way that makes you more aware. Aware of ho

Recently, I've started stepping more into the media and marketing space, not just as a student but as someone actually experiencing it in real time. I've had the chance to attend industry events, connect with people working in the field, and even step into new opportunities; like landing a marketing role. And while all of that has been exciting, it's also revealed something I didn't fully understand before. There's a constant pressure to be "on." Being "on" doesn't just mean

When you're trying to get into the media, content, or marketing world, people tell you one thing over and over: "Say yes to everthing. You never know where it could lead." And at first, I really believed that. Every email was important. Every invite was major progress. Every unpaid project was me getting even closer to where I wanted to be. That's because when you're still in school, building a name for yourself, and still trying to figure out your place in the industry, it f

If I'm being honest, I thought content creation was just going to be vibes. Cute outfits. Aesthetic lighting. Talking into a mic. Posting. Going viral. Securing brand deals. That's what it looks like online. What it actually looks like? Editing at 11:47p.m. Re-filming because your lighting sucks or changed. Always checking my analytics like they're a mark on a big project Then having to waking up at 6a.m. for class and volleyball practice As a 22-year-old women of ethnicity n