I’m a writer, editor, and author.
How many years have you been a judge?
1-3
What are your responsibilities in your current role and what do you love most about your job?
As a branded content editor, I help tell compelling stories in partnerships with brands.
What inspired you to pursue your career path?
VIBE Magazine. I remember where I was when I saw Treach on the very first cover and even as a child, I knew I wanted to be part of the magazine.
What was your first job in the industry? What did it teach you?
I was the assistant to the Chief Content Officer, and I learned the importance of prioritizing and multitasking.
What do you look for to determine excellence in video?
Is the person or persons in the video excited about the content they’re sharing?
Tell us about a moment of recognition that had an effect on you – whether personal or official? What does recognition mean to you and why is it important in our industry?
Don’t let anyone tell you they don’t need recognition. If they say that, they’re lying. Whenever I look online and see that someone has read and enjoyed my book, it always makes me feel seen.
Do you have any specific practices you lean on to spark creativity?
I read everything I can.
In your experience, what is a significant change you are seeing happen in the video, television, and/or film industry, and what insight can you share about how to navigate it?
I’m seeing longer breaks between seasons and shorter series.
What excites you about judging for the Telly Awards?
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE seeing all the new and interesting content.
