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:

2024

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!