I thought it would be a fun/reflective exercise to gather my favorite stories featuring me (Joy Ofodu) or my brand (@joyofodu on Twitter) thus far:

2026

2025

Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Cast Announced
Star Wars, Crunchyroll

My ghoster apologized to me. Here’s what they had to say
Mashable

The Flame Keeper
WBUR

2024

Bay Area voice actor wary of AI replicating voice, livelihood – CBS San Francisco
CBS Bay Area – KPIX

CNBC Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S.
CNBC Make It

In a booming influencer economy, creators seek standardization for payment terms
Digiday

Investment piece – The items celebs and influencers think are worth the big bucks.
Skimm Money

Give your dating life a fresh start in 2024
Good Morning America

Exclusive : The Creative Collective And Max Announce The Creative Class Of 2024
Essence

2023

The social reactions make ‘Love Is Blind’ a hit
DailyDot

Gen Z is Using Instagram to Date. Here’s How
TIME

Article: Gen Zers want to date more ‘organically.’
NBC News

Article: Black Creators Are Finding Fewer Brand Partnerships For Black History Month
AdAge

Article: What Does it Mean To Hard Launch Your Relationship?
Glam

2022 | 2021

Blog Post: Joy Ofodu: From full-time Meta employee to full-time content creator
Banknotes by #Paid

Article: How to get followers on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and more
Business Insider

Article: 4 Ways to Grow Your Instagram Followers and Engagement
Business Insider

Article: I quit my full-time tech job at Instagram to become a creator and a voice actor
Business Insider

Article: Is Soft Launching Right for Your Relationship?
New York Times

Article: Joy Ofodu On Dating, Relationships, & Being Boo’ed Up On Instagram
Refinery29 

Article: CULTURECON NYC ANNOUNCES OVER 25 PANELS ACROSS 2 STAGES, FEATURING 100 SPEAKERS
Black Enterprise

Article: Go Off, Sis: Joy Ofodu On Dating & Relationships

Refinery29

Blog: Cast Revealed For Alpha Kite Fiction Podcast Serial
Amadi

Video: This Is Joy Ofodu – BuzzFeed Spotlight
Buzzfeed Video

Article: Meet The AFROTECH™ Future 50
AFROTECH

Newsletter: Creator Weekly
LinkedIn News

Article: How To Build Public Trust When Fighting A Pandemic
Consider This From NPR

Article: DatingTok, Where There is Community in the Chaos
Daily Dot

Article: Dating While Black : What Are the Red Flags We Should Watch Out For?
Refinery 29

Podcast: Your Self Care Isn’t Selfish (hosted by @JoyOfodu)
Shine App

Podcast: Savor Your Small Wins (hosted by @JoyOfodu)
Shine App

Podcast: Relationship Gold Pt. 1
Refinery 29 Go Off Sis Season 5

Article: 5 Instagrammers That Keep Us Laughing – and Inspired!
Girls Are Awesome

Article: What will it take to fix ‘The Bachelor’ franchise’s racism?
USA TODAY

Podcast: Black & Love Singleness & Dating
Speaking Our Language

Video: Black History is Written Everyday
Facebook Diversity

Video: HAUTE Masterclass – Entrepreneurship with Joy Ofodu
HAUTE Magazine

Video: How Black People Tell Stories
Tina Knowles

Newsletter: CES Tech Breakthroughs
Ozy

Article: Melina Matsoukas, Howard University and Instagram Team on ‘Future First’ Reels Challenge
The Hollywood Reporter (See More Here)

2020 | 2019

Article: These Black Girl Bosses Are Breaking Through The Mold In Tech
XoNecole

Article: 6 Black Women In Tech On How They Got Their Start In The Industry
Refinery 29

Article: The Women of Instagram: Meet Some of The Most Innovative Minds Behind Your Favorite Social Media Platform
The Everygirl

Article: This Avatar: The Last Airbender Costume Perfectly Captures the Spirit of the Cabbage Merchant
Comic Book Resources

Social Post: Women’s History Month
Facebook

Social Post: Women’s History Month
Instagram

Alumni Spotlight: Joy Ofodu
Trojans 360

Blog Post: Entering Into A Brand Marketing Career
LinkedIn

Profile: Joy Ofodu — Youth Marketing Strategy New York
YMS NYC

Article: #ShareBlackStories on Instagram
Instagram

Article: Instagram Is Encouraging People to #ShareBlackStories for Black History Month
AdWeek

Podcast: Marketer Joy Ofodu on Amplifying Marginalized Voices Through Social Media
Generation Slay

Pre-2019

Video Interview: I Refuse to Limit Myself (Spring 2018)
USC Annenberg

Article: Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg Talks Importance of Internships and Women in Tech
Blavity

Article: Fascinated by internships? Sheryl Sandberg’s Facebook Live with her two interns will answer all your questions
The Economic Times

Article: THE FIERCE DORA MILAJE OF WAKANDA GET MODERN-DAY REINTERPRETATION IN THIS PHOTO SERIES
AfroPunk

Article: THIS PHOTO SERIES CHALLENGES MONOLITHIC PERCEPTIONS OF BLACKNESS
AfroPunk

Article: L.A. Times Festival of Books, aka Bookchella, Shines a Light on City’s Leading Literary Role
LA Weekly

Article: Black Women Writers at Bookchella: A Celebration of Black Girl Magic
LA Weekly

Article: People Are Already Getting Black Panther Tattoos, Because #WakandaForever
Refinery29

Article: ‘Black Panther’ Fans Go All-Out for Marvel Film’s Opening Night
Yahoo Entertainment

Article: ‘Black Panther’ Moviegoers Slayed In Their African-Inspired Outfits
iHeart Radio

Report: Inclusion or Invisibility? Comprehensive Annenberg Report on Diversity in Entertainment
USC Annenberg

Magazine: USC Annenberg Alumni Magazine Fall 2018
USC Annenberg Alumni Magazine

Article: An insider’s view: Maymester gives students a seat at the table
USC Annenberg

Blog: Senior Reflections
USC Annenberg Ambassadors

Video: Live with USC Annenberg Alumni: Influencers and Influencer Relations
USC Annenberg

Article: A Hobby Turned Full-Time Job: How Joy Ofodu Is Making A Name For Herself
Curiosity Is Adventure Blog

Profile: Speakers — Silicon Beach Fest
Silicon Beach Fest

Article: Freshman admission rate the lowest in USC history
Daily Trojan Online

Will continue to update throughout the year!