SELECTED PRINT WORK
From 2007 to 2011, I was on staff at Glamour magazine as a Beauty Writer-Editor and Senior Beauty Editor. Before that, I held Beauty Editor roles at Vibe Vixen, a spin-off of the iconic music publication Vibe and Suede, a multicultural fashion and beauty magazine. As a freelancer, my byline has appeared in Elle, Allure, WSJ, Essence, and New York, among others.
SELECTED DIGITAL WORK
I’ve been writing for the web since 2007, when I became one of the first regular contributors to Glamour’s beauty blog. I’ve since covered celebrity beauty trends, industry shifts, and profiled entrepreneurs for sites such as Vogue.com, Allure.com, Refinery 29, and Coveteur.
This App Uses AI to Analyze Textured Hair — and Create the Perfect Routine
A New Filler for Laugh Lines and More Procedures That Are Safe for Dark Skin
Hollywood Still Isn’t Sure What to Do With Black Hair
Why Pat McGrath is the Is an Invaluable Asset to the Beauty World
Introducing Hello Ava, A New Beauty App That Wants to Make Purchasing Skincare Way Easier
Meet Deciem, the Mysterious Newcomer That’s Shaking Up the Entire Beauty Industry
The 19 Most Unforgettable Hair Moments Oscar In History
How Women of Color Are Taking the Hair Business Into Their Own Hands
13 Sneaky Habits That Can Cause Acne
Fake Hair, Don’t Care: Your Guide to Extensions, Weaves, and Wigs
The Business of Braiding Hair
Fashion Fair Cosmetics Has Been Championing Women of Color for Decades
What Aryna Sabalenka Can’t Live Without
What Sloane Stephens Can’t Live Without
A New Skincare Line Aims to Cut Through the Clutter
An Afternoon in the Champagne Region With Kwame Onwuachi
Kelela Wears Avant Garde Eyeliner–and Shares Her Favorite Products–at UZ’s New York Store Opening
This Ghanian-American Entrepreneur Started a Shea Butter Business Inspired by her Mom
Are There Any Real Hair-Loss Solutions for Women?
Ariane Simone is Busting Up the Old Boys Club of Venture Capital
SELECTED BRAND WORK
Writing provocative shade names and taglines for NARS, creating branded stories for the Hearst content studio, and penning engaging trend reports for Maybelline are just a few of the ways I’ve used my editorial expertise to voice-up marketing and PR copy.
VOICE OVER AND RADIO SAMPLES
SAVOR YOUR SUMMER
I voiced this 30-second demo for an advertising pitch.
SHOWTIME OUTSIDE THE APOLLO
I recorded, edited and wrote this radio segement as part of a 2-day audio reporting course at Columbia.
60-SECOND COMMERCIAL REEL
My VO demo with samples ranging
from dramatic to comedic.