Case Study 06 · Stage & Industry

Speaking & Recognition

From the TEDx stage to the Webby Awards jury, I share what I’ve learned about building media for audiences who rarely see themselves reflected.

TalksTEDxPSU · SEXx · National Urban League
IndustryWebby Awards Judge, IADAS
ProgramsMovember Rooted & Rising
TEDxPenn State, 2015
WebbyAwards judge, 2020–present
2Live shows hosted by Cal State LA
2021Movember inaugural collective
On Stage
  1. TEDxPSU “Push to Start”: “From Petty to Purpose”On turning culture talk into a career with purpose.
  2. Featured speaker, SEXx TalkStorytelling on identity, health and community.
  3. Panelist, National Urban LeagueMedia, representation and Black digital creators.
  4. Live Jade & X.D. showsLive podcast tapings on the art of podcasting and building an audience.
Recognition
  • Judge, The Webby Awards and member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), 2020–present.
  • Member, Movember Rooted & Rising Collective, inaugural 2021 cohort. I created a mini-series on Black gay men approaching 30.
  • Essence named Jade and XD one of its “13 Black Podcasts We Love.”
Watch & Listen

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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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