A sociologist by trade, my cultural reporting and editing follows emerging trends and storytellers across business, music, food, fashion and technology–often exploring themes of innovation, entrepreneurialism, mental wellness, and privilege.
My work has been published in BBC, Billboard, Forbes, Rolling Stone, The New York Times and cited on Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN and NPR.
Please enjoy this selection of stories I loved reporting.
The New York Times
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The New York Times 〰️
Food Influencing Gets a Feel-Good Refresh (Food section, full print + A1 mention)
InStyle
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InStyle 〰️
Billboard
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Billboard 〰️
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BBC ~
Chef José Andrés on the emotional power of food
How the workplace (The Bear) became the star of TV
Ina Garten on her internet appeal
Wendell Pierce on Black Resilience
Misty Copeland is 'not scared' to face a career beyond dance
Novelist Ken Follett on understanding the present through history
Jane Wurwand on why 'high-touch will overshadow high-tech' in business
Okayplayer
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Okayplayer 〰️
Forbes
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Forbes 〰️
$1 Million Fund Supports Mental Wellness For Marginalized Youth
How A Global Fashion Brand Loved By The Creative Class Is Building A Profound Family Legacy
Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Continues
Ari Melber On The Cultural Production Of News
NPR Music’s Louder Than A Riot Spotlights Misogynoir And Hip Hop’s Double Standard
What's Behind Facebook's Digital Currency And Why Spotify Is Interested
Creating A Culinary Moment For Anthony Bourdain Digitally
New York City Becomes First City To Invest In Female Musicians
Entertainment Industry Exercises Power In Wake Of Restrictive Abortion Law In Georgia
As Music Industry Embraces More Women In Executive Roles, Gender Disparity Remains
Have Underground Music Scenes Shape-shifted Into Viral Moments?
The Case For Kaytranada: As New Mental Health Pandemic Emerges, Music May Be A Path Forward
De La Soul Ends Relationship With Tommy Boy Over Inequitable Contract From 1981
All About De La Soul: Inside The Negotiations Paving The Way For A Streaming Debut
Ibram X. Kendi On Humor, Shared Language And Collective Action: Interview
How Mass Appeal Brought Wu-Tang Docu-Series to Life
Technology Reinvigorates Latin Music In U.S. Market
How A Journalist’s Journalist Leaned On Grief To Tell The Complicated Story Of De La Soul
Nova Snags $1.75 Million To Scale Marketplace For Creatives
Did A Cultural Shift In Consumption Help Apple Surpass 1 Billion?
Women-Led Narrative Films Shine At Tribeca Festival
How The Latest AI-Generated Copyright Loss Could Add Friction To Music And Technology
De La Soul Cofounder, Trugoy The Dove, Created Legacy And Evolved Hip-Hop
Hype Machine Founder Creates Future Tape, Joins Zora To Advance Music In Web3
Forbes 30 Under 30 Music (Editor, Magazine)
Forbes 30 Under 30 Entertainment: Europe (Editor)
Is Kanye West Serious About His Bid For Presidency?
A$AP Rocky on Psychedelics, Sweden, and Sexuality
How Tribeca Festival Curates Ecosystem For Independent Creators
Freddie Gibbs Raises The Bar For Hip Hop, Enlists Madlib
Alicia Keys And Deepak Chopra Launch Meditation Program
As Spotify Cements Itself As A Cultural Staple, Will Revenues Follow?
How Standing Up For Social Causes Helped Bad Bunny Become Spotify's Most Streamed Artist In 2020
NPR Expands Storytelling Lens To Explore The Intersection Of Hip-Hop And Mass Incarceration
Did The $2 Million Hip-Hop Auction At Sotheby's Do The Culture Justice?
Deepak Chopra And J Balvin Lean Into Vulnerability Through Bilingual Meditation Program
Black Creatives Take ‘Supremacy’ Brand Campaign To The Streets, Deconstructing Racism Offline
Leveler Launches Peer-To-Peer Wealth Distribution Tool To Help Entertainment Freelancers
Erykah Badu Opens Up Bedroom For Live Concert Series Says ‘We’ve Got To Keep Moving’
Anik Khan Is Building An Entrepreneurial Blueprint Through Music
Podcasting Looks To Book Business For Additional Revenue
YouTube TV Gets HBO And Cinemax Through Expanded Deal With WarnerMedia
Los Angeles Mourns The Loss Of Kobe Bryant As Nipsey Hussle Wins Posthumous Grammy
How Summit Leveraged Culture To Reinvent The Conference Experience
Is Digital Overload Creating A Move Towards Authenticity?
How Myspace Opened The Door To Niche Music Genres
Grand Hustle Records Co-Founder Launches Music Tech Incubator To Develop Creative Entrepreneurs
Club House Global Creates Opportunities For Brands To Align With Online Nightlife Culture
Arab Music Streaming App Anghami To List On Nasdaq, Expands Tech Brand Globally