I thought it would be a fun/reflective exercise to gather my favorite stories featuring me (Joy Ofodu) or my brand (@joyofodu) thus far:
2021
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!
