Hey yall! I tried this new template for posting articles. I chose my brand colors and wanted to get some feedback. https://www.instagram.com/p/DfQVTvlGp9X/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&vrfl=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Hello all! My name is Francesca and I'm a video journalist turn- ing content creator. I know I'm late to the homework, but the course and the live calls have been amazing, so I want to follow through. I've always been interested in the intersection of pop culture, politics, and society. I've created content in that space for work, but with others in front of the camera. Now, I want to start creating for myself with me at the forefront. MY PILLARS: Compassionate, Curious, Credible MY WHY: I want to make people interact with the media they consume more intentionally. I want to give people comfort and joy. Content I love: This is a video package I scripted for work on the economic impact Bad Bunny's PR residency would have on the island. Although I didn't voice the package, I really enjoyed writing it, and I felt so proud pitching this to my team. It felt great building out a pop culture topic into something with more depth that leaves viewers feeling smarter about an artist they like. I would love to do similar videos/topics for myself and talk more about the intersection of pop culture and politics, but I worry if I get too political, I'll get in trouble with work. So, I plan to stick to more pop culture, books, and music/k-pop topics for now.

Hey everyone! So, I decided to create a short-form script first (I'm working on a long-form idea but still need a bit of time). In this video, I'm sharing 3 reasons why a person's makeup may not be hitting despite having all the products and all the things. I think it's important to identify how you like to look first before getting into products and techniques, so this video is a starting point. Maybe it could be a series. In the spirit of experimentation, I added some zooms, photos, and a meme. I've created content with some bullet points that baaaarely made sense, but sitting and writing my idea out was really really helpful. Thank you so much, Franchesca, this really has been an awesome 3 weeks. Very open to feedback and excited to check out what you all created!

Hey everyone! My name is Khera, and I'm a makeup + hair artist, beauty writer, and beauty podcaster. My why is cutting through the noise and overwhelm and making beauty feel lighter, more creative, and a fun contributor to our overall well-being. My brand pillars are: - Expertise: After 15 years as an artist, I enjoy sharing what I know and making beauty digestible while educating and equipping people with the information and tools to make informed decisions. - Enjoyment: Beauty can be a moment for play and expression; there are no rules, and I like to bring that energy when I’m working with clients and when I share information online.  - Ease: This pillar has a double meaning. First, beauty is unique to everyone depending on their lifestyle and their needs. I like helping people find ways to make their routines easy and enhance their lives, not overwhelm their lives. On a personal level, this word is important to me as I enter the next phase of my career and intentionally work towards a life with space for more ease in it. As for content I’m proud of, I have two pieces: - The first is a tutorial I made breaking down the blurred lip trend. - The second piece is a story I wrote for Byrdie explaining what cheek stains are and teaching readers how to use them. I loved this exercise! It really got me thinking. Thank you, Franchesca; very excited to be here!

last year was the 50th anniversary of Arthur Ashe's third and last grand slam win. he is the first and only Black American man to win the largest title in professional tennis. as a Black history scholar and avid tennis fan, last year I excitedly drafted an essay/long form video that explores the connections between race/racism, sports, and politics, something that is ever relevant (re: Coco Gauff being targeted by racial abuse online just last month; the Howard tennis team receiving an email from UMD's tennis team with klan iconography). the script is about 12pgs long and explores Arthur Ashe's history/legacy, the racist history of tennis in the US, and connecting them to today/the two men poised to potentially break the drought and become the second Black American man to win a grand slam... i also want to do an exposé on the USTA and their racist/bigoted/transphobic past and present. possible titles i've come up with: - The Kingification of Arthur Ashe - The Dark Side of Tennis: The Illusion of Inclusion - Does tennis have a racism problem? - Will there ever be another Arthur Ashe? curious to hear other's thoughts about "combining niches" and talking about this topic while in my Minty Musing makeup. would it be too distracting? Or maybe I go the Olurinatti route and create a separate channel for these types of long form videos (that aren't specific to makeup). open to thoughts/opinions! also, if you're interested in reading the script, i'm happy to share directly! here are a few thumbnails i drafted...