I built my career inside a fast-paced New Orleans newsroom. I got my start as a camera operator in 2014 while a junior at Dillard University. I remember showing up to the station for an interview wearing black patent leather Gianni Bini heels, a houndstooth pencil skirt, and a black button-down top. The interview lasted no more than 30 minutes, but I vividly remember being asked if I was prepared to sleep on the floor during wall-to-wall hurricane coverage. Eager to jump in, I said yes.
For two years, I operated studio cameras before the company opted for a robotic camera system. In 2016, I was introduced to artificial intelligence and its impacts on the news industry. The hiring manager approached me about the changes and suggested I use my journalism background to pivot from production into news. He offered me a job as an evening associate producer.
I started as the "baby producer" who knew nothing about the makings of a good show. But I caught on fast. Every day meant shaping stories on deadline, booking high-profile guests, and directing interviews that reached thousands of viewers. Each day taught me how to identify stories that connect.
Now, I bring that same expertise to Marie Forbes Media, helping entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and organizations sharpen their story, secure press coverage, and show up with confidence.