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Maya Ellis

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Maya Ellis

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications in 2.5 years. The American Advertising Federation noticed my educational speed run and said, ” Yeah, we should honor her as one of the top 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students of 2024″. Which is amazing, but now I have this title that constantly motivates me to be even better and honestly, it’s spooky knowing what you can accomplish when people are rooting for you. Power of friendship, am I right?

After that, I completed an internship at Colle McVoy, one of Minnesota’s top agencies, as a copywriter. I helped brainstorm creative campaigns for clients and made a campaign with all the other interns for a pro bono project, gaining confidence in presenting and writing throughout the whole summer.

When I’m not writing, I’m eating Dairy Queen and then hopefully burning it off by walking laps around the Mall of America.

Travell Johnson

Copywriter

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Travell Johnson

Copywriter

I am a multimedia journalist, music industry commentator & brand strategist from Westside of Chicago who aspires to learn multidisciplines in music production, film, & DJing. Looking to bring my creative strategy & ideation to startup & legacy brands.

Haniff Murray

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Haniff Murray

Haniff Murray is a writer from Broward County, Florida. He studied Advertising and Public Relations for undergraduate degree at University of Central Florida. He is especially passionate about pop culture and music marketing and has previously interned for RCA Records as a Global Brand Partnerships intern. Currently he is the content and copy writer for his passion project, Homegrown, created with a fellow RCA intern, Tori Brown. Homegrown is a digital marketing campaign that platforms eight Black, Floridian artists and supports their journey to commercial success. Outside of marketing for other people, Haniff likes to write lyrics for himself and uses music as an outlet for unrestrained creative expression and voluble discussion.

Nyle Paul

Copywriter

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Nyle Paul

Copywriter

Hello, my name is Nyle! I am a graduate of Hampton University and George Washington University. I have experience in brand marketing and public relations. From a young age, I have been passionate about creating art, channeling my creativity into various forms of expression. Now, I am eager to transition this lifelong passion into my career, with a focus on advancing as a creative professional and entering a role where I can blend my artistic vision with strategic brand storytelling.

Shakeema Smalls

Copywriter

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Shakeema Smalls

Writer

Shakeema Smalls is from Georgetown, South Carolina. Her work has been published in a variety of outlets including Honey Literary, Hayden’s Ferry, Emergent Literary, Tidal Basin Review, Root Work Journal, Radius Lit, Free Black Space, Vinyl Poetry and Prose, Rigorous, and A Gathering of the Tribes Magazine, among others. She is a Tin House Workshop and VONA alum and was selected as a PEN America 2022 Emerging Voices Fellow. She has upcoming work in The Ocean State Review, Michigan Quarterly Review, Fruit Journal, and Foglifter.

Shaunah Smyre

Copywriter

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Shaunah Smyre

Office Coordinator Post Production

Hey There! My name is Shaunah Smyre! I am a creative from Richmond Virginia who has migrated their way to the West Coast. I hold a Master’s Degree from Syracuse University in Film Radio and Television Production with a focus in screenwriting. My creativity knows no bounds as I have assumed the role of many titles (Writer, DJ, Director). If I could describe my artistic style in one word, it would be Comedic. I have had a passion from comedy since I was a young girl. From Sketch Shows to Stand up to Improv. Comedy is who I am. How does this play into advertising? Well I believe some of the most memorable creations have always had a comedic tone. Remember the “Orbit Gum Dirty Mouth Series?” The commercial was released on 2007. However the lines from that body of work are still repeated like a Billboard 100 song that was just dropped (“Who you calling a lint licker?”). I’m on a mission to make the most memorable, creative and funny (if allowed) projects that will be cherished for generations to come!

Jordan Wissler

Art Director

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Jordan Wissler

Freelance Creative Producer

Brooklyn’s concrete jungle fuels Jordan’s creative spirit. A producer and strategist, he isn’t just churning out content; he’s crafting visual narratives that resonate and leave a lasting impact. Fashion, entertainment, and the startup scene have all been his playgrounds, allowing him to tailor high-impact campaigns for clients. But Jordan’s vision extends beyond the screen.

When not building cultural touchstones, you’ll find him venturing off grid to camp and conquer new hiking trails – nature serves as his sanctuary. Back in the urban jungle, the pace changes. Days are filled with indulging in vintage finds, binging action-packed TV shows, discovering new tunes and whipping up culinary creations with good company. In a world saturated with noise, Jordan seeks stories that matter, both in his work and his downtime.

Ryan Zymler

Copywriter

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Ryan Zymler

Copywriter

Ryan Zymler (he/they) is an activist, educator, writer, and creative from Cleveland, Ohio. He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University, with a Master of Science in Social Administration and he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University. He currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at a large non-profit community mental health organization; he is also a co-founder of Sage & Maven LLC, a for-profit consultancy that focuses on leadership and social justice. Ryan’s career foundation is in community mental health and he has a rich history of working with youth and young adults. They are actively involved in the Cleveland social justice community – he is the current co-chair on the board of directors for Preterm, has previously served on the board for Stonewall Sports Cleveland, and he has worked with national organizations including Planned Parenthood and GLAAD. Ryan is also the host of Real Hot Nerd Sh!t, a pop culture podcast by and for real hot nerds. In 2022, Ryan was awarded the City of Cleveland’s LGBTQ Heritage Day Award in Advocacy and Activism and in their spare time, they enjoy reading comics, lifting weights, and complimenting random dogs.

Maya Ellis

Travell Johnson

Haniff Murray

Nyle Paul

Shakeema Smalls

Shaunah Smyre

Jordan Wissler

Ryan Zymler

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