Selected Work · 2008–Present

Portfolio

Fifteen-plus years building audience-driven media for Black and LGBTQIA+ audiences across podcasts, digital video, editorial, film marketing and live experiences.

Featured in & worked withEssenceThe RootTheGrioTEDxMovemberThe Webby AwardsSpotifyLogo TV

Case Studies

01Podcast · Founder & EP

Jade + X. D.

Building a weekly culture podcast into an independent media company.

100K monthly downloads · 150K+ followersRead case study → 02Film Marketing

The Skinny

Marketing an independent Black queer feature from festival premiere to Logo TV.

16 cities · US & UKRead case study → 03Editorial · Editor-in-Chief

SOULE

Launching a digital outlet for Black LGBTQIA+ communities, online and IRL.

50K+ monthly readers · +40% time on siteRead case study → 04Digital Video · Creator

The XD Experience

One of the first YouTube channels by and for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Since 2008 · 10K+ organic subscribersRead case study → 05Writing & Criticism

Writing & Criticism

Essays and criticism for The Root, TheGrio and Movember, plus my Substack.

3 national bylines · 1,000+ subscribersRead case study → 06Stage & Industry

Speaking & Recognition

TEDx, the Webby Awards jury and Movember’s Rooted & Rising Collective.

TEDxPSU · Webby judgeRead case study →

Selected Credits

Podcast · 2014–Jade + X. D.Founder, Executive Producer & Co-Host Comedy · YouTubeThe Jade and XD Variety ShowCreator & Executive Producer
Podcast · 2023–Gettin’ GrownVisual Producer
Feature Film · 2012The SkinnyDirector of Marketing Web SeriesQuarter CenturyExecutive Producer, Season 2 Branded Series · 2021Black Gay ThirtyCreator & Host · Movember Short Film · 2018RivermentAssociate Producer · Student Emmy winner
Festival · 2012My True Colors Art & Film FestivalProducer · New York
Digital Media · 2017–2019SOULEEditor-in-Chief

Press & Features

Let’s build what’s next.

Open to Head of Content, Director of Podcast/Audio, Executive Producer, Creative Director and VP of Brand/Community roles. Los Angeles or remote.

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